CME Family Retirements

The CMEA posts a notice of the retirement of all members of the CME family as soon as we are notified. If there is a function marking the retirement, we will need the time, date, place, cost and the name and contact details for the organizer.  It is expected units will initiate appropriate steps to ensure all members of the CME family are duly recognised on completing their service.

You can search our list of retired members by year or by name. Our current records go back to 2006. If you find any errors or omissions in your retirement details or those of another Engineer, let us know and we will fix them.  If you retired before 2006 and want your retirement details posted, send the details to us.  We need the full name, rank, decorations, date of retirement and if possible, a biography of all retiring or retired members. 

Writing a good retirement narrative is an important task and should not be taken lightly.  We owe our departing comrades an appropriate good-bye, thank you and best wishes for the future when they leave.  A narrative reflecting their service, sacrifices and achievements should be recorded and made available to friends and family. Click here for a short guideline that should prove useful if you are the person who has been assigned the honoured task of writing a comrade's retirement narrative.

Retirement Certificates are distributed by the CME Adjutant.  Members requesting these certificates are to complete, save and email the downloadable form below to the CME Adjt  at CMEAdjtGMC@forces.gc.ca.

If there are errors in any retirement notice or if you do not want your retirement details published on our site please contact the Webmaster

  • 22 Nov 2024

    Cpl W.R.R. Moran, CD
    After more than 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl W.R.R. Moran, CD, will retire on 22 November 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent no later than 12...
  • 31 Oct 2024

    Maj S.E Croucher, MMM, CD
    After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj S.E. Croucher, MMM, CD, will retire on 31 October 2024. A Depart with Dignity (DWD) function will be held...
  • 22 Oct 2024

    Sgt B.A Coull, iiiii
    After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt B.A. Coull, CD will retire on 22 October 2024. No Depart with Dignity (DwD) ceremony will take place at the...
  • 01 Oct 2024

    MWO/Adjum K.G. MacDonald, CD
    After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadiian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO K.G. MacDonald, CD, will retire on 1 October 2024. A DWD ceremony will be held at The Bunker, in Oromocto,...
  • 30 Sep 2024

    MWO/Adjum W.G. Stephens, CD
    After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO W.G. Stephens, CD, will retire on 30 September 2024. If you wish to share anecdotes, photos, or any other...
  • 27 Sep 2024

    Sgt J.D. Huntington, CD
    After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.D. Huntington, CD, will retire on 27 September 2024. A DWD ceremony will be held at Centre Castor in...
  • 27 Sep 2024

    Cpl J.S.C. Boutilier, CD
    After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl J.S.C. Boutilier, CD, will retire on 27 September 2024. Anecdotes, and well-wishes may be sent to Sgt...
  • 27 Sep 2024

    After more than 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO M. Gauthier-Boudreau, CD, will retire on 23 September 2024. A DwD reception will be held on 27 September...
  • 26 Sep 2024

    MCpl/Cplc R.O. Pacheco, CD
    After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, and ATIS Branch of the RCAF, MCpl Roel Pacheco, CD, will retire on 26 Sept 2024. A DwD reception will be held on...
  • 18 Sep 2024

    Greg McKay
      Après plus de 35 ans de service loyal et dévoué avec le Ministère de la Défense Nationale en soutien à la Branche du Génie militaire canadien, Mr. G.G. McKay, prendra sa retraite le 18 septembre 2024. La cérémonie de départ avec dignité...
  • 15 Sep 2024

    After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj Kevin Stevens, CD, will retire on 15 September 2024. A DwD reception will be held on October 4, 2024 at...
  • 11 Sep 2024

    Cpl J.J.F Martineau, CD
    After more than 44 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl J.J.F. Martineau, CD, will retire on 11 September 2024. Messages can be sent to the OPI, WO B.J.A. Lagrange...
  • 06 Sep 2024

    Greg McKay
    After an impressive 35-year career, Mr. Greg McKay, a dedicated member of the Department of National Defence, is retiring on 18 September 2024. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Greg grew up with his brother Jeff and their supportive...
  • 03 Sep 2024

    Sgt J.L. Cannard, CD
    After more than 14 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.L. Cannard, CD, will retire on 3 Sept 2024. A DwD reception will be held on 30 Aug 2024 at Glacier Greens...
  • 30 Aug 2024

    Capt P.K.J. Marchildon, CD
    After more than 13 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt P.K.J. Marchildon, CD, will retire on 30 August 2024. Captain Pierre-Karl (PK) Marchildon enlisted in the...
  • 28 Aug 2024

    After more than 38 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol P.J. Kernaghan, CD, will retire on 28 August 2024. A Depart with Dignity (DwD) ceremony for friends and...
  • 24 Aug 2024

    Col C.R.F. Cotton, CD
    Après plus que 29 ans de service loyal et dévoué aux Forces armées canadiennes et à la Branche du Génie militaire canadien, le Col Chris Cotton, CD, prendra sa retraite le 28 août 2024. Une cérémonie de départ dans la dignité hybride aura...
  • 16 Aug 2024

    CWO/Adjuc D.M. Matthews, CD
    After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Donnie Matthews, CD, will retire on 16 August 2024. An informal DWD will take place at Donaleigh’s Irish...
  • 15 Aug 2024

    CWO/Adjuc J.C.L. Aman, MMM, MSM, CD
    After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Jeff Aman, MMM, MSM, CD, will retire on 15 August 2024. A DwD reception will be held on 16 Aug 24 from 1300...
  • 02 Aug 2024

    WO/Adj O.A. Merino, CD
    After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO O.A. Merino, CD, will retire on 2 Aug 2024. A DwD reception will be held on 15 Aug 24 from 1300 to 1500 hrs...
  • 31 Jul 2024

    After more than 15 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl K.A. Burns, CD, retired on 31 July 2024. A DwD reception will be held on 31 Aug 2024, 14:30 at the Canadian...
  • 31 Jul 2024

    Cpl S.C. Wellman, CD
    After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl S.C. Wellman, CD, will retire on 31 July 2024. Messages can be sent to Lt A. Ayoub, by email at:adem.ayoub@...
  • 31 Jul 2024

    MWO/Adjum T.D. MacCormac, CD
    After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Tim MacCormac, CD, will retire on 31 July 2024. A DwD ceremony will be held on 09 August 2024 at the Out of...
  • 28 Jul 2024

    Maj R.W. Machin, CD
    After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj Rob Machin, CD, will retire on 28 July 2024. A DwD will be scheduled by the end of June. Anecdotes and well...
  • 26 Jul 2024

    WO/Adj C.W. Collins, CD
    After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO C.W. Collins, CD, will retire on 26 July 2024. No Depart with Dignity (DwD) ceremony will take place at the...
  • 15 Jul 2024

    Capt J.C.D. Tremblay, CD
    Capt Dany Tremblay, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 July 2024, after more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch. To honour Capt Tremblay’s service in the CAF...
  • 11 Jul 2024

    Sgt J.J. Bras, CD
    After more than 43 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt John Bras, CD, will retire on 11 July 2024. A DwD ceremony will be held at 13:00 hrs on 27 June 2024 at the...
  • 02 Jul 2024

    PO1/M1 P.J.K. Anderson, CD
    After more than 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces in the Canadian Military Engineer Branch and the Royal Canadian Navy, Petty Officer 1 Philip Anderson, CD, retired on 02 July 2024. A private DWD ceremony...
  • 02 Jul 2024

    MWO /Adjum S.C. Winstanley, CD
    After more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Winstanley, CD, will retire on 02 July 2024. A Depart with Dignity (DwD) ceremony for friends and coworkers...
  • 02 Jul 2024

    After more than 10 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl Jonathon “Jon” Lomenda will retire on 02 July 2024. As per Cpl Lomenda’s wishes, a small DwD will be held...
  • 01 Jul 2024

    LCol/Lcol S.M. House, CD
    After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Sarah House, CD, retired on 01 July 2024.  A DwD will be held on 03 November 2024 in Knokke-Heist, Belgium...
  • 24 Jun 2024

    After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj Nathan Price, CD, will retire on 24 June 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent directly to Maj Price...
  • 19 Jun 2024

    CWO/Adjuc A.G. Levesque, CD
    After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Albert Levesque, CD, will retire on 19 June 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to CWO S.R. McGinn...
  • 16 Jun 2024

    CWO/Adjuc J.D. Buckingham, CD
    After more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Jeremy Buckingham, CD, will retire on 16 June 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to CWO D.M....
  • 04 Jun 2024

    WO/Adj R.W. Schriner, CD
    After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Wade Schriner, CD, will retire on 04 June 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Sgt M.K.J Galbiati-...
  • 22 May 2024

    Capt A.P. Burrell, CD
    After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt Tony Burrell, CD, will retire on 22 May 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MWO M. Chomyn at ...
  • 20 May 2024

    Cpl D.A. Kehler
    After 10 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl Darcy Kehler will retire on 20 May 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MCpl R.C.M. MacKeigan at Robert....
  • 13 May 2024

    After more than 11 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl D.J. Couture-Larocque will retire on 13 May 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Cpl V.J....
  • 02 May 2024

    MWO/Adjum E. Fairhurst, C
    After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Edward Fairhurst, CD, will retire on 02 May 2024. A small DwD function will be held at 102 Rivercrest Lane...
  • 29 Apr 2024

    Sgt Rebecca Hanbidge, CD
    Sgt Hanbidge will be retiring from the CAF on 24 April 24. She has decided to hold her DWD event at noon on 16 April 2024, at Pub Italia, 434 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario. All CME members wishing to attend and celebrate 43 years of service...
  • 28 Apr 2024

    Col  S.D. MacEwen, CD
    After more than 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Col Steve MacEwen, CD, will retire on 28 April 2024. A DwD function will be held at the RCAF Officers’ Mess, 4...
  • 22 Apr 2024

    Cpl M.I. Smith, CD
    After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl Mark Smith, CD, will retire on 22 April 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MCpl D.R. Coulombe...
  • 22 Apr 2024

    After more than 14 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt Nicolas Moreau, CD, will retire on 22 April 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO S.W. Eason at...
  • 07 Apr 2024

    WO/Adj D.W. Henningham, CD
    After more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Daniel Henningham, CD, will retire on 07 April 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO M.C.S....
  • 02 Apr 2024

    LCol/Lcol K.A. Taylor, CD
    After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Allan Taylor, CD, will retire on 02 April 2024. A DwD function for LCol Taylor will be held on 01 February...
  • 31 Mar 2024

    After more than 10 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl S.J.M. Rivard will retire on 31 March 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Sgt M.J.P.J.G....
  • 28 Mar 2024

    LCol/Lcol J.F.D. Leclerc, CD
    After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Dominic Leclerc, CD, will retire on 28 March 2024. A DwD function for LCol Leclerc will be held on...
  • 28 Mar 2024

    After more than 14 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl N.J.C.R. Caron, CD, will retire on 28 March 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Cpl V.J....
  • 25 Mar 2024

    Cpl J.J. Dawe, CD
    Cpl John Dawe joined the Canadian Armed Forces in January 1994 as a reservist Combat Engineer with 45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 Fd Sqn) in Sydney N.S. Upon transferring to the Regular Force in May 2002, he was posted to 4 Engineer...
  • 08 Mar 2024

    After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt S.D. Cloutier, CD, will retire on 08 March 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Sgt C.M.P.C....

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