Canadian Military Engineers Association

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Wayne Alvin Charlebois, MMM, CD (Ret’d) of Two Hills AB, on 14 January 2026 at the age of 86 years. Wayne was a Combat Engineer with Airborne and Combat Diver Supervisor specialties. 

Born in the Ottawa area, Wayne grew up in eastern Ontario and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1956. After completing his basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, his first posting was to 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON. His next move was to 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany (1961 - 64), after which he returned to 1 Field Squadron (1964 - 68). 

Wayne was part of the large contingent of Airborne Sappers in 1 Field Squadron who were posted to Edmonton AB when the Airborne Regiment and 1 Airborne Field Squadron were formed in 1968. A six-year posting with the Squadron included a tour in Cyprus with the Canadian Airborne Regiment during the Turkish invasion, when he was awarded the MMM for his actions in combat. 

Wayne served his last two tours in Chilliwack where he was with both the Canadian Forces Officer Candidate School (1974 - 76) and the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (1976 - 80).

Wayne retired from the Canadian Forces in 1980 and then went to work with BC Forestry before moving on to Alberta as a Department of Highways Supervisor.   Wayne joined the Reserves with 8 Field Engineer Regiment in Edmonton and served with them until his full retirement in the mid-1990s.   A debilitating stroke in 2000 limited his enjoyment of retirement. 

In accordance with Wayne’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. If desired, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation { 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1}. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer George Michael Barron, CD (Ret’d) on 12 April 2026, peacefully in his 81st year, in Fort Saskatchewan AB, after a brief illness.

George was a member of 56 Field Squadron in St John's NL over two decades in the 1960s to  1980s, rising to the rank of Warrant Officer.  After earning a degree in Archeology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. George moved to Alberta.

In keeping with George’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will occur at a later date in Newfoundland, where he will return home to rest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA in memory of George’s great love for cats. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Edward “Ed” Wilson Adamache (Ret’d) of Moose Jaw SK  on 6  April 2026 at the age of 86 years.

Ed was born at his home in Wheatstone SK, and attended school in Claudia and Kayville.  He worked for various farmers throughout his life.  Ed went to work for CP Rail for a while, but then decided to enlist in the Army. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and was stationed at Chilliwack and Vancouver BC, and at Petawawa ON. Ed retired from the Canadian Forces in 1959 and moved back to the family farm while working various jobs in many places.

In 1971, the family moved to Moose Jaw and Ed farmed and worked on many jobs in the field of Power Engineering, which included work at 15 Wing Moose Jaw and the University of Regina. After enjoying his retirement, Ed had health issues and moved to Pioneer Lodge. 

A Time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, 11 April 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home {268 Mulberry Lane, Moose Jaw}  . Ed’s Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 13 April 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  Interment will take place at the Moose Jaw Funeral Home Columbarium.  Those who are not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/.    

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ed’s name may be made to the Pioneers Lodge Activities Department, 1000 Albert St, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2Y2.