CME Family Last Post

Our Last Post feature aims to notify colleagues of the passing of a comrade and to publish a short summary of their career and accomplishments to honour those who have served our country who died after 1 January 2000. As we receive news of the death of a member of the CME Family, we post an obituary along with funeral details and family wishes. We have done our best to ensure their completeness, with a focus on each person's service records and notable accomplishments.

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  • Colonel Charles Randolph Keple, CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 08 Aug 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Charles Randolph Keple, CD (Ret’d), unexpectedly in Regina SK on 8 August 2025, at age 83.

    Charles was born in Regina. His  38-year military career began in 1959 when he became a...

  • Sgt Brian Francis Clyde Gunn, CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 07 Aug 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Sergeant Brian Francis Clyde Gunn, CD (Ret’d) on 7 August 2025 in Clementsport NS at age 79.

    Brian was born in Halifax NS. His passion for firefighting began when he was young and...

  • Lt Henry William “Bill” Bishop
    Deceased: 03 Aug 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Henry William “Bill” Bishop, peacefully on 3 August 2025, at the Brantford General Hospital at age 94.

    Bill was born and raised in Montreal QC and graduated from West Hill High. He...

  • Richard Allen
    Deceased: 27 Jul 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Richard Allen of Red Deer AB, on 22 July 2025 at the age of 78 years. Richard served as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

    Born in Weyburn SK, Richard resided in Thompson...

  • MWO Carol “Carl” Ruel, CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 25 Jul 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Carol “Carl” Ruel, CD (Ret’d) in Sherbrooke QC at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Sherbrooke of the Centre de santé et de services sociaux, on 25 July 2025, at the...

  • Capt Roy James Kuta Sr., CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 18 Jul 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Captain Roy James Kuta Sr., CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 18 July 2025, in Orleans ON at the age of 85 years.

    Roy was born in Glace Bay NS, the fourth of eight children. He enlisted in the Royal...

  • MCpl William Elmer “Bill” Cole, CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 16 Jul 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Corporal William Elmer “Bill” Cole, CD (Ret’d), a resident of  Casa Loma in Comox BC on 16 July 2025 at age 80.

    Bill was was born in London ON and served a career as a...

  • Maj William David Herd “Bill” Murphy, CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 13 Jul 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Major William David Herd “Bill” Murphy, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 13 July 2025 in Burlington ON, in his 84th year.

    A native of Toronto, Bill kept busy in his youth by selling newspapers on the...

  • Sgt Stephen Drebit, CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 06 Jul 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Sergeant Stephen Drebit, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on 6 July 2024 at the age of 85 years. 

    Steve’s service with the Royal Canadian Air Force and...

  • CPOCPO2 Dennis Shaw, CD (Ret’d)
    Deceased: 03 Jul 2025

    We regret to advise of the death of Chief Petty Officer 2 Dennis Shaw, CD (Ret’d) in Victoria on 3 July 2025.

    Denny started his military career as a Combat Engineer but ended as a Navy Clearance Diver. He qualified as a Combat...

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