Sergeant Brandon Malcolm

Brandon, beloved husband of Vashti Persaud. He was the loving son of Lisa Russell and Nigel Malcolm, and a dear brother to Shannon Malcolm-Stoney (Khaleel Stoney), Terrell Malcolm (Nikayla), Jared Malcolm (Victoria), Bria Malcolm, Marlon Malcolm, Mason Malcolm (Jonee), Jaden Malcolm, Jordan Malcolm, and C’meron Malcolm. He was a cherished grandson of Delma Russell and the late Gordon Russell, and the late Herbert and Violet Malcolm. Brandon was a proud and loving uncle to his niece Khaleesi and nephews Caelum and Kyrie. He will be deeply missed by his in-laws Ganesh and Carol Persaud, his brother-in-law Jason Persaud (Eryn Persaud), and their children Ayla and Auckland.

Brandon will also be fondly remembered by extended family and loved ones in England and Florida. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Sergeant Malcolm began his career with the OPP as a Provincial Constable with Northumberland (Brighton) in June 2020 and remained a stalwart presence within the detachment area. During his time there, he excelled, always seeking opportunities to learn and develop. He strived to become a well-rounded officer to better serve the community.

He was an accomplished and proud member of the OPP Golden Helmets. He was highly respected and trusted as a leader who fostered a supportive environment. His quiet confidence, professionalism, and strong work ethic made him an integral part of the Ontario Provincial Police.

Sergeant Malcolm’s goal was to become a police officer. He had been an Auxiliary member with the Toronto Police Service prior to joining the OPP, and also served as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Armed Forces. He had a brief opportunity to live out his dream and to do his best to keep our community safe. He will forever be a hero in life.

A private funeral service for OPP Sergeant Brandon Malcolm will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre. The service will not be open to the public.

For all who wish to join us in honouring Sergeant Malcolm’s life, details on a livestream of the funeral service will be made available closer to the service date.

Expressions of condolence may be shared at opp.ca/news. A book of condolences is also available at the Northumberland OPP (Brighton) Detachment for anyone wishing to express their sorrow in person. For anyone who wishes to send flowers, they can be sent to the Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg, Ontario. If desired, donations may be made to Boots on the Ground, P.O. Box 2183, Angus, Ontario, L0M 1B0, https://www.bootsontheground.ca/donate