CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of firefighter Petty Officer First Class Robert "John" Emrick, CD (Ret’d) on Wednesday, 7 October 2020 at age 74 at his home in Englehart ON.

John served with the Royal Canadian Navy for 26 years at sea and on land from coast. He was an Air Boatswain until Integration of the Canadian Forces when he became Firefighter under the new trades structure. John’s postings included HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Fraser, Canadian Forces Station Beausejour MB and Canadian Forces Base North Bay ON.

John retired from the Canadian Forces in North Bay and began working as a bus driver with North Bay Transit. He always maintained contact with friends from his military career and attended the yearly reunions in Halifax NS. John created the  website: http://www.underthecat.com dedicated to his fellow sailors and the life he lived aboard the HMCS Bonaventure.

Cremation has taken place. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (110-1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9) or to the Lung Association (18 Wynford Drive, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M3C 0K8). Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khOct 2020}}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Jean-Pierre Normand (Ret’d), P. Eng., PMP, on 6 October 2020 in Boucherville QC at age 62 years.

Jean-Pierre entered le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean QC in 1975 and graduated from the Royal Military College Kingston in 1980 with Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He was on the college football team and was took part in the Montreal Alouette's training camp.

After completing his officer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC Jean-Pierre was posted to 5^e Régiment du génie de combat in Valcartier QC where he was the Adjutant and, later, Officer Commanding 55 Support Squadron. He was next posted to the Construction Engineering Section of Canadian Forces Base Montreal in 1984 after which he retired from the Canadian Forces.

Jean-Pierre had more than 39 years of experience in project management. In his second career, he started as a project manager during the Montreal subway extension to Laval. During the course of his career, Jean-Pierre participated in numerous large-scale projects: the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM), the Université de Sherbrooke campus in Longueuil, the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, the extension of Highway 30 on the South Shore of Montreal, the Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital Center (CHUSJ), and the Highway 10 public transit project, to name just a few. He was Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian consulting engineering company CIMA+ until February of this year.

A private funeral ceremony will be held on Monday, 12 October 2020 at the chapel of the Pierre Tétreault Funeral Complex.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of firefighter Corporal Donald Frederick King (Ret’d), peacefully at Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre in Cobourg ON on Sunday, 4 October 2020 in his 77^th year. Don was a firefighter for 37 years. He started with the Royal Canadian Air Force where he served for four years, and then followed by joining the Oakville and  Cobourg Fire Department and serving there for 32 years.

At Don's request a private family service will be held at Cobourg Union Cemetery. In memoriam donations may be made to Ed's House or to the Northumberland Hills Hospital.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Thomas Edwin “Tom” Matthews (Ret’d) on 1 October 2020 in Kanata ON at age 99. Tom was a Royal Canadian Engineer WW II veteran.

Born in Québec City, Tom was an artist, teacher, builder, traveller, sailor, reader and history buff. As a teenager, his interest in painting and design was nurtured by teachers such as Ethel Curry, a renowned Haliburton artist, and Arthur Lismer of the Group of Seven. He worked and studied industrial design in Chicago before joining the Canadian Army in 1942 as a sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Tom was eventually shipped to England in the Spring of 1945 as a lieutenant in the Infantry. *   

Tom returned to Canada after the end of the war and was demobilized in 1946. He resumed his industrial design career in Toronto and worked for Design Craft until 1964. He received a Governor General's Award for Engineering and Design for the design of a fan for the Seabreeze Corporation in Etobicoke ON. Tom then moved to Ottawa to supervise the designers of the Canadian pavilion at Expo 67 under Tom Wood, the noted Canadian war artist.

Retirement in 1984 gave Tom more time to paint at his studio in Gananoque ON in the summers while he taught watercolour painting in Fort Myers, Florida during the winters.  Some of his paintings can be found at the Royal Military College of Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard station in Kingston ON and in private collections in Canada and the United States.

Tom built the family home in Kleinburg ON almost single-handedly and a cottage on Go Home Lake with the help of his two boys. Later he moved to Kingston and then to Kanata.

Tom requested that no funeral service be held and that his ashes be laid to rest beside his father, mother and grandfather in the family plot in Toronto. Burial will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Celebrations of his life will take place in Toronto and Edmonton AB at that time. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

* Tom Matthew’s wartime sketches and paintings are in the Canadian War Museum.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant John Henry Kruse (Ret’d) of Kitchener ON on 1 October 2020 at age 77 after a short bout of cancer.

John was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers who joined the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa as a Topographic Surveyor in 1965. He fondly remembered his time mapping the Canadian wilds in places like Bella Coola BC. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1971 he moved back to Kitchener and worked with Uniroyal Goodrich for 30 years until he fully retired in 2002.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, 5 October from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, 6 October at 11:00 a.m. Those attending the visitation or service one must wear a facial covering, observe physical distancing, and RSVP to the funeral home (519-745-8445). For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kitchener Humane Society and Grand River Hospital are appreciated and can be arranged through the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khOct2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert Guy “Bob” Kinch, CD (Ret’d) of Milton ON on 30 September 2020 at age 63. Bob served 43 years with the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves - 34 years of that with 32 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Bob was born in Scarborough and attended Neil McNeil Catholic boys school. He studied history at the University of Toronto and York University and maintained a lifelong interest in military history and politics. Bob worked for several decades in the logistics, maintenance and training departments at Wardair, Canadian Airlines and finally, Air Canada for more than 30 years.

Bob joined the Army Reserves with The Toronto Scottish Regiment in his teens in 1974 where he quickly established himself as the worst shot in the regiment. He was so bad that he challenged himself to learn the advanced techniques of marksmanship and soon developed a passion for shooting. Bob joined the unit rifle team the next year and remained a fixture at the Ontario Rifle Association competitions for the next 20 years.

Bob was promoted to Master Corporal in 1976 and became a section commander. He was the lead scout of the 1976 Brigade Patrolling Competition where he led his team to victory and the winning of the Fairchild Cup. The following year, Bob was tasked to lead the patrolling stand for the competition. He was the also Bridge Demolition Guard Commander that year during Ex Georgian Strike 2 where he was first exposed to C4 explosives that led to a new interest. He joined 2 Field  Engineer Regiment (now known as 32 Combat Engineer Regiment) as a Master Corporal in 1983.

In 1983, 32 CER made a  strong effort to produce a rifle team and Bob won a position on the Canadian Armed Forces Small Arms Competition for the first time. Notable among his achievements were many competition wins that included the 300 and 500-meter rapid shoot, three times being awarded Canadian Forces Elite 50, and twice awarded 2^nd place for the Queens Medal competition. Bob coached the 32 Canadian Brigade Group team and the 4 Division Reserve Team in 2015.

Bob built many bridges and a few playgrounds. He filled various positions with 32 CER from Section Commander and to Troop Warrant Officer and also instructed courses at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. In addition, he taught explosive threat hazard recognition to outside units including troops deploying to Afghanistan. In 2011, he was selected as the Top Non-Commissioned Officer of 32 CER and was subsequently promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer in 2014.

Bob deployed on several domestic operations during his career. He deployed to the Montreal Olympics in 1976 as a guard for the 1^st Canadian Signals Regiment and was section 2I/C during the Ice Storm in Toronto and on OP LENTUS for flood relief in Montreal. On Op LENTUS he showed strong leadership and trade knowledge as he built sandbag dikes, established a captive ferry and assisted in the construction of an ACROW bridge. His last major exercise was Stalwart Guardian in 2016, where he was employed as a Troop Warrant Officer within 23 Field Squadron of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Bob was often the Range Safety Officer on weapons ranges and also participated in live pairs fire and movement ranges. He frequently made time on Saturdays to run the SAT ( Small Arms Trainer) range for prospective rifle team members within 32 CER. As 2 Troop Warrant Officer, Bob took great pride in the accomplishments of his troops. The many generations of soldiers he trained knew him as "Uncle Bobby." In his last few months of service, members of his troop were awarded Top Candidate, Esprit de Corps, Top Sapper, and Top Section awards.

Bob retired from the Canadian Forces on 26 July 2017 after more than 43 years of service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch. In retirement, he continued to participate with his Regiment through the Canadian Military Engineer Association Toronto Branch as well as the Toronto Sapper Association. He remained connected with the military and continued to work with the cadets of 32 CER Army Cadet Corps. An excellent writer, he wrote many unpublished novels ranging in genre from realistic military fiction and detective novels, to post-apocalyptic science fiction.

Due to COVID-19, there will be a small service at St. Boniface Church in Scarborough on 6 October 2020 at 10:00 AM with a more public celebration of life to follow at a later date. Friends and colleagues are invited to visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/368487934282584/  to share stories or photos of Bob as a substitution for a Down-East Irish wake. On line condolences can be sent to The Star. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bob's granddaughter Esther's Education Fund that is currently being set up.^{{khOct 2020}}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Francis "Frank" Deveau, MMM, CD (Ret’d) of Halifax NS, peacefully on 21 September 2020 at age 88. Frank was a Korean War veteran who served the Canadian Forces for 38 years.

Born in Halifax, Frank was raised on McNabs Island in Halifax Harbour until he joined the Canadian Army with the 1^st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment in 1950. Frank served with 1 RCR from 1950 to 1953 and deployed to Korea during this period.  He served the Canadian Forces with distinction over a 38-year career that also included NORAD, United Nations Peacekeeping in Cyprus, Royal Canadian Air Force 412 VIP Squadron, Mapping and Charting Establishment, Headquarters Eastern Command Halifax, and E-3A Component (AWACS) in Geilenkirchen, Germany. Frank retired at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.

Frank served as the Chief Clerk in Mapping and Charting Establishment (1970-73) in the rank of Warrant Officer. He was a strong member of the mapping family and was very supportive of unit functions and its members.

Frank was a member of No. 162 Sackville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and was an active member of Branch Unit 45 of the Canadian Korean Veteran's Association.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, 26 September from 4-7:00 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home (125 Sackville Drive in Lower Sackville). Due to the pandemic, masks are mandatory and social distancing will be observed. A memorial mass by invitation only will be held in Saint Ignatius Catholic Church in Bedford on Tuesday, 29 September at 12:15 p.m. and this will be streamed for online viewing at: https://www.saintignatius.ca. The interment will be private for immediate family only.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Korean Veteran's Association Unit 45, in care of the president, Graham McBride (15 Laurel Lane, Halifax, NS B3M 2P7). On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the passing of Sergeant Harold Nash, CD (Ret'd) on 20 September 2020 in Coe Hill ON at the age of 94 years.

Harold was born in Toronto ON. In February 1944, during the Second World War, Harold enlisted in the Royal Canadian Artillery and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was soon sent to England and served in the closing days of the fighting in Northwest Europe with the 32^nd Field Company. When the war ended, the 21^st Army Group, of which the Canadian Army was part, began the clean-up of concentration camps across Northern Germany. A considerable number of Canadian soldiers, individually picked from across all units, took part. Harold was unfortunate to have had to assist in the cleaning-up of the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp when the war ended.  He stayed on in the Army and served in Egypt with the UN Emergency Force (UNEF), as well as Alert in Canada’s far north.

Harold retired in 1967. In 1987, he moved to Coe Hill where he served in every executive role including 18 years as President. 

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Jackson Jennings, CD (Ret’d) of Carleton Place ON on 20 September 2020 at age 78 years.

Jackson went to Galt Collegiate Institute and Vocational School in Cambridge ON and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in the early 1960s. He served a full career in the combat engineer field units in Canada and Germany and was a Combat Diver. Jackson also served in the Reserves with the Cameron Highlanders and the Grey and Simcoe Foresters. He had recently retired from a 20-year second career as a contractor with the Department of National Defence in NDHQ with the technical directorate responsible for the in-service equipment manager for the bridging fleets.  Jackson was a member of the Carleton Place Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion

Funeral Arrangements are private. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Ernest Everett Biggar, CD (Ret’d) of Summerside PE, peacefully at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside on Tuesday 15 September 2020 at age 88 years. 

Born in Charlottetown, Ernest served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a firefighter for 23 years. His postings included CFB Goose Bay NL and CFB Summerside PE. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Ernest worked at the Charlottetown Airport where he retired from his second career in 1989. After his full retirement, Ernie further enjoyed being an avid outdoorsman by hunting, fishing and many hours of carving where his blue heron became his trademark.

Resting at the Davison Funeral Home Kensington.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, no public visitation will be held.  A private funeral service will be available to view online after 2 p.m. Friday October 2. Interment will be in People’s Cemetery in Kensington.  If so desired, contributions may be made to The Prince County Hospital Foundation or Peoples Cemetery Kensington. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khSep20}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Sam Fulmes, CD (Ret’d) on 11 September 2020 in Edmonton AB at the age of 97 years. Sam was a veteran of the Second World War. He served as a Construction Engineer for a total of 34 years.

Sam was born in Nahachiw, Ukraine and emigrated to Hubbard SK in 1927. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Toronto in 1942 for the Second World War and made it a full career after the war as a Construction Engineering Technician. Sam's career took him to 17 bases, including Ottawa ON, Dunville NL, Yarmouth NS, Winnipeg MB, Calgary AB, and Trier, Germany. He also served at remote locations such remote bases as Masset BC, Watson Lake YT, Alert NU, Pangnirtung NU, and Churchill MB.

Sam retired from the Canadian Forces in 1976 and continued to work for the Department of National Defence for another eleven years as a Public Servant before he finally retired in 1987. He was a member of Norwood Legion Branch 178 in Edmonton for 17 years.

Prayers and visitation will be held on Friday, 18 September 2020 between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 -111 Avenue, Edmonton. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, 19 September at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 13131 – 86 Street with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel James Victor “Vic" Johnson, CD (Ret’d), PEng , peacefully on 9 September 2020 in Ottawa ON at age 94. Vic was a Korean War veteran.

Vic was a graduate of the School of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. After working for a year with the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, he enlisted in the Canadian Forces with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was soon deployed to serve in the Korean War *. Vic returned to South Korea in 2003 attend the 50^th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice.

Vic‘s Canadian Military Engineer career included postings to Kentville and Halifax NS, Chilliwack BC, Whitehorse YT, Soest Germany, Ottawa ON, Shilo MB, Montreal QC, and, finally, back to Ottawa. He also deployed on the  United Nations India-Pakistan Observer Mission (UNIPOM) (1965-66). His favourite time was the time he spent on the Northwest Highway System during the reconstruction of the Alaska Highway after the collapse of the Peace River Bridge in 1957.

Vic retired from the Canadian Forces at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after more than 24 years of service and joined the Department of National Defence as a public servant as the Director of Utilities and Municipal Properties. After retiring from this second career, Vic stayed busy with his many passions and hobbies. He excelled at photography, gardening, and woodworking. In addition to golf, he loved to curl and cross country ski. Vic extensively researched the family trees for both Johnson and Faloon families. He met and kept in touch with family members from across the globe and travelled twice to Ireland. Vic volunteered his time to many causes. He was a 40-year member of the Cedarhill Golf Club and was an active member of the Manordale-Woodvale Community Association for many years. Vic was a strong supporter of the Military Engineers Association of Canada at both the chapter and national level. He was always ready to contribute his corporate knowledge of Canadian Military Engineers and the details of the careers of his colleagues. Vic was a co-author of the book: “UBIQUE ! Canadian Military Engineers: A Century of Service.”  He was also part of the team that produced “Volume III -The History of the Canadian Military Engineers“ where he was a contributor to the research and writing of this volume as well as the fundraising.

A private family wake is planned, followed by a funeral mass that will take place on Tuesday, September 15^th at 11:00 am at St. Maurice Church (4 Perry Street, Ottawa). Due to COVID-19, all attendees must adhere to COVID-19 protocol, wear a mask and are asked to RSVP under Service Details section in the funeral home obituary. The Mass will also be live-streamed at youtu.be/Joucf7qhkbk for those who want to attend virtually. Donations in memory of Vic can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khSep2020}

* Vic tells his story in Korea in "The Memory Project. "

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Warrant Office Victor A. “Vic” Procure, CD (Ret’d) while fishing in British Columbia on 8 September 2020 at age 88.

Vic enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1952. After completing his basic Sapper training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering Chilliwack BC he was posted to 2 Field Squadron in Germany (1953/55). He returned to Canada on posting to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack BC followed by a posting to the Apprentice Training Squadron at RCSME in the mid-60s where he was responsible for the Apprentice Band. Vic was one of our senior Combat Divers having qualified in 1966 on the second course.  He subsequently served at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering. 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, and 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON. Vic’s career also included a deployment to the United Nations Emergency Force in the Middle East.

Vic retired at the rank of Warrant Officer and went to work with the Kamloops School District as Maintenance Supervisor. When he retired from this second career he moved to Vernon. He was recently the Guest of Honour at the 2019 Sapper Apprentice Reunion in Chilliwack in recognition of his long association with the "Green Monsters" (Sapper Apprentices).

A service for Vic is being planned for 23 September 2020 in Vernon.^{khSep2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Alexander Duncan “Bubbles” MacDonald, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC, on 2 September 2020 in Surrey Memorial Hospital at the age 68 of years.

Duncan served with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Combat Engineer on postings that included: 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, 4 Combat Engineer Regiment, the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering and Range Control at Wainwright AB, CFB Cold Lake (Primrose Lake) and at CFB Chilliwack. Duncan joined the Corps of Commissionaires in Chilliwack after retiring from the Canadian Forces.

Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of firefighter Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Jean Alexander George ‘John’ Hallis, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, in Summerside, PE on Sunday, 2 September 2020 at the age of 80 years.

John was born in Montreal. He served a full career with the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Military Engineers. His postings included the Firefighter Training Company (FFTC) at Camp Borden, Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, CFB Summerside, the Fire Academy at CFB Borden, and CFB Chatham.

Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside. Due to Covid 19 restrictions a private Celebration of John’s Life will be held in the funeral home chapel. Interment to take place in Floral Hills Cemetery, Summerside. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations in Jean’s memory made directly to the Prince County Hospital PCH Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolencescan be sent to the funeral home. ^{khSep2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain James Frederick “Jim” Stewart, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at home in Mill Bay BC on 31 August 2020 at age 75 after a battle with multiple myeloma. Jim had served 43 years of distinguished service with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was the longest serving unit member of 6^th Field Engineer Squadron in its history.

Jim was born in 1945 in Winnipeg MB, the eldest of three siblings. He came from a military family - his grandfather Sergeant James Linden Stewart served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and his father, Captain James Warren Stewart, served in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. His family moved to Saskatoon, then to Toronto and then to Edmonton where Jim enrolled in the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in 1962. His family next moved to North Vancouver where Jim enrolled in 6^th Field Engineer Squadron in September 1962.

Jim rose rapidly through the ranks. He was promoted to Corporal in October of 1963 and in 1965 he graduated from Delbrook Senior Secondary School. Jim was promoted to Sergeant in 1971 and Warrant Officer in 1972. He was promoted to Master Warrant Officer and appointed Squadron Sergeant Major in 1975.  After serving just over a year as Squadron Sergeant Major Jim was commissioned in 1976 in the rank of Lieutenant . He was promoted to Captain in 1978 and he held that rank for 27 years until his retirement in 2004 when he moved to Mill Bay on Vancouver Island.

During Jim’s Reserve Army service he worked for various engineering companies and government agencies. These included the British Columbia Provincial Department of Highways (on both the Courtenay-Campbell River By-pass and the Stewart Cassiar Highway), The District of North Vancouver as a Construction Inspector and the Federal Department of Transport and the Federal Department of Fisheries & Oceans as a draughtsman.

Jim left the government in 1980 and became a self-employed home renovation contractor in Victoria until his second retirement in 2003.  During the time he lived in Victoria Jim commuted by road and ferry to and from the unit in North Vancouver as often as he could. He would normally show up on the Thursday night before an exercise, attend the weekend exercise and then return to Victoria Sunday night.

Always available to others, Jim would often be found speaking with the many people in his community whom he came across in his daily outings. An avid walker, he took pleasure in exploring nature on Vancouver Island and in New Zealand. He found rest and satisfaction in his shop, where he crafted amazing works of wood, and in his kitchen where he prepared many great meals. Jim was always available to teach anyone who desired to learn.

A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khSep2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur Hudson Travers, at home in Kildare Capes PEI on 30 August 2020 at the age of age 98 years. Arthur was a WW II veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Arthur was born in the family farmhouse at Kildare Capes. He grew up on the farm during the Great Depression of the 1930s and attended the one-room No. 29 Kildare Capes School. Arthur enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Sapper in 1941 and learned how to build bridges and trenches at No. A-5 Canadian Engineer Training Centre in Camp Petawawa ON. But he had his sights set on the skies and asked for a transfer to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Arthur was next posted to St. Thomas ON and was accepted for air crew training in 1942. His first solo flight was on the Tiger Moth and he received his wings in January 1943. After he graduated to the dual-engine Anson in June of that year, he transferred to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and was posted to Ancienne Lorette QC as a staff pilot where he trained navigators.

After the war, Arthur worked for many years for Tri-Bec Inc., a heating, ventilation and air conditioning contracting company. He was a pioneer in the field of air conditioning and oversaw the completion of major projects throughout Eastern Canada. Although he never received an engineering degree, Arthur was awarded the Iron Ring in 1973 in recognition of his significant contribution to the field.

Arthur moved to Cole Harbour NS in 1978  and started a new career with Carrier International, a leading firm in the air-conditioning world. He retired from Carrier in 1990 and moved to Alberton, PEI in 2000. He was committed to volunteering time and talents to the wider community. arthur was very active in Quebec with the Masonic Lodge, Trinity Anglican Church and Boy Scouts. In Prince Edward Island, he maintained his involvement with Christ Church, Kildare Capes, the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion. Arthur had recently been awarded a Life Membership in the Legion

Arthur is resting at the Rooney Funeral Home and Chapel in Alberton PEI for private family visitation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Celebration of Life service will be held at a date and time to be announced. Interment in Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes. As an expression of sympathy, memorials to Christ Church, Kildare Capes would be gratefully appreciated. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{kh0ct202}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Michael “Mike” Rust, CD of Chilliwack BC, suddenly on Sunday, 30 August 2020 at age 31. Mike served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 15 years.

Mike enrolled in the Primary Reserves of the Canadian Armed Forces in June 2005 and started his career with the Canadian Military Engineers with 39 Combat Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack BC. He was attached to Joint Task Force Afghanistan (Roto 8) as a Husky Operator in September 2009. Upon returning from Afghanistan in April 2010, he applied for a transfer to the Regular Force and was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB in October of the following year. In June 2013, while with 1 CER, he was tasked on Operation LENTUS to assist in the battle with the floods in the Province of Alberta. Mike then went on to complete his Primary Leadership Qualification in Shilo, MB in April 2014 and he was promoted to Master Corporal in July.

Mike transferred back to the Primary Reserves in October 2015 and returned home to Chilliwack where he served in the roles of Section Second in Command and Section Commander in 54 Engineer Squadron. Mike led by example, was always keen to learn and went on to complete his Heavy Equipment Course. Soldiering was only one of Mike’s passions and he recently graduated with his Power Engineer ticket from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He took his new-found skills to Beaver Plastics, where he was employed most recently.

There will be an online Memorial Service for MCpl Mike Rust on 11 September 2020 13:00 Vancouver Time

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We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Donald William Henry “Donnie” Zehr, CD  of 8 Wing Engineer Squadron, suddenly at his residence in Trenton ON on Friday, 28 August  2020 in his 47^th year. Donnie was an Electrical Generating Systems Technician with 8 Wing in Canadian Forces Base Trenton.

Donnie enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2001as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician. Upon completion of his trades training, he was posted to 86 Area Support Unit at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. During his first posting, Donnie deployed to Canadian Forces Station Alert for two 6-month tours where he worked in the main Power Plant. He also deployed on Task Force Afghanistan Roto 2 (Sep-Dec 2006.) Upon his return, Donnie was posted to CFB Comox where he was promoted to Master Corporal in 2007 and completed his second tour in Afghanistan on Roto 6 (Jun-Dec 2008).

In 2010, Donnie was posted to CFB Borden where he was promoted to Sergeant in 2011. The next year he was posted to Regional Property Operations Detachment Edmonton as a shop supervisor. Donnie was then posted back to CFB Trenton in 2015 where he became the Electrical Generating Systems Section Supervisor and oversaw the construction of countless containerized generators as well as the on-going maintenance of the CFS Alert Power Plant. Donnie took over as the 86 ASU Flight Warrant Officer in May 2019.

Visitation will be held at Weaver (East) Funeral Home (29 Bay St., Trenton) on Friday, 4 September 2020 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Due to COVID - 19 restrictions, anyone planning to attend the visitation should call the funeral home (613-394-2433) for information and to leave your name and phone number. Appointments are not required for visitation. Masks are mandatory and when you arrive you may be instructed to wait in your vehicle until the capacity allows for you to enter.

A private funeral ceremony will be held at 8 Wing Chapel, Namao Drive East, Trenton on Saturday, 5 September 2020 at 11:00 AM. Cremation to follow. A live stream of the service is pending…more information will follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khSep20}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Colin Patrick “Fergy” Ferguson, suddenly on 27 August 2020 in Wolfville NS at age 47.

Colin was born in Halifax NS. After graduating from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford, he attended Lakehead University to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Army Reserves with The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment while at university. Colin then moved to Wainwright AB where he spent several years working as an instructor and playing ‘enemy force’ for the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Battle School.

Colin joined the Regular Force in 1998 as a Canadian Military Engineer. After completing his basic combat engineer training at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB, he was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB. "Fergy," as his fellow sappers called him, deployed to Kosovo in 1999 as part of Operation KINETIC as a section driver where he cleared mines and constructed camps and roads.

Colin retired from the Canadian Forces in 2001 to pursue his dream of becoming a winemaker. He worked in in the Bordeaux region in France at Chateau Tifayne before completing the Winery and Viticulture Technician Program at Niagara College. After graduation, he went on to work at several wineries in the Niagara region, notably Lailey Vineyards. Colin's passion for cycling inspired him to shift careers and he launched Niagara Community Bikes with the objective of making bikes more accessible. He loved to cycle, run and kayak and influenced many in his life to follow his lead and get active.

Colin's Scottish heritage was important to him. He wore his Ferguson tartan kilt with pride and tattooed the Ferguson clan crest on his chest.  He was a proud member of the Stratford Masonic Lodge

In Memoriam donations can be made to Soldier On Canada, a charity that helps veterans and was near and dear to his heart or to any branch of the Royal Canadian Legion An internment ceremony is planned for summer 2021. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Craig English, CD (Ret’d) on 25 August 2020 in the Chilliwack Hospital at age 70 after a three-year battle with cancer. Craig served a 23-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Craig enlisted in St John's NL in 1967 and completed his Basic Training with the Queen's Own Rifles in Calgary AB before arriving at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC that Fall for his basic Field Engineer training. His career as a Combat Engineer started with a posting to 2 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB where he became a Centurion Tank Armoured Bridge Layer operator and participated in Fly-Over exercises to Germany. He was next posted 5^è Regiment du Génie de Canada Valcartier (1970-72).

After some years as a Combat Engineer, Craig remustered to Electrical Generating Systems Technician after which he served at Canadian Forces Station Shelbourne NS, CFS Barrington NS and CFS Massett BC. At CFS Barrington he was instrumental in converting the station from diesel powered generators to commercial power in 1984. Craig also completed a tour at Canadian Forces Station Alert in 1988. CFS Masset was his final posting and, upon retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1990, Craig went to work with British Columbia Hydro from which he finally retired in 2007.

There will be no funeral services but a family get- together will occur later this year.^{{doSep2020kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Walter de Bruin peacefully, at home in Savona  BC on 24 August 2020 at age 88. Walter served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 25 years.

Walter was born in Friesland, The Netherlands and emigrated to Canada in 1950 with his family. He joined the Canadian Army at a very young age and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 25 years. During his career, Walter was stationed at variety of military bases including London ON, Petawawa ON, Edmonton AB, and Chilliwack BC. In 1969, Walter became an instructor with the Canadian Airborne Regiment and he considered this posting to be one of his most enjoyable times while serving in the army. Walter was also involved in the construction of the Jackell Bridge in May 1971 in the Yukon while with 3 Field Squadron.

When Walter retired from the Canadian Forces in 1974 he initially resided in Chilliwack. The family subsequently moved to Manning Park, BC where he was employed by the BC Highways Department as a heavy duty mechanic. He eventually moved to Savona  BC for his full retirement and enjoyment of nature and enjoyment of fishing, hunting, gardening, and road trips to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

There will be no memorial or funeral service. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khSep2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Major T. Richard “Dick” Sadler, CD (Ret’d), formerly of Tillsonburg ON, suddenly on Saturday, 22 August 2020 at Caressant Care, Courtland ON at age 73. Dick served a full career as a Firefighter with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Dick started his military career in the Royal Canadian Navy and crossed over to the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was Commissioned from the Ranks and rose to the rank of Major before he retired in 1995. Dick served at locations that included Canadian Forces Ships, Canadian Forces Base Downsview ON, the Canadian Forces Fire Academy at CFB Borden ON, CFB Trenton ON, CFB Goose Bay and National Defence Headquarters.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khAug2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Ross R. Mitton, CD (Ret’d), peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, in the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow NS on 21 August 2020 at age 61.

Ross served a full Regular Force career of 23 years with the Canadian Military Engineers before he transferred to the Reserve Force in 2002 as a Construction Technician. He served an additional 12 years with 144 Construction Engineering Flight in Pictou NS where his work included stints with 1 Air Division Headquarters in Winnipeg MB and in Halifax NS. Deployments during his career included the UN Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights, the UN Protection Force in Yugoslavia, and the UN Disaster Relief Mission in Haiti. After retiring from the Canadian Forces, Ross was employed with Stone’s RV in New Glasgow.

A private service for Sgt Mitton will be taking place in Westville NS, on 11 September 2020. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khAug2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Allan Isban Kulawic (Ret’d), suddenly, at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday 21 August 2020.

Allan grew up in Jordan Station ON and attended Beamsville Secondary High School where he was an active athlete, hockey goalie, fastball catcher and cross-country runner. After high school, Allan joined the Canadian Armed Forces with a pride that he carried with him throughout his life.  He completed his basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC in 1985 and joined 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa later that year. In 2 CER he worked in Resources Troop, 1 Troop and Regimental Headquarters. He deployed on a six month United Nations peacekeeping tour in Cyprus attached to the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Nicosia. He was also a member of the ACE(Allied Command Europe) Task Force and deployed to Norway on exercise with other NATO forces. Allan suffered a serious injury during Exercise RV(RendezVous) ‘87 and was subsequently medically discharged in 1988. He later battled Multiple Sclerosis.

Friends and family are invited to a public visitation held at the Vineland Chapel of Tallman Funeral Homes, 3277 King St. in Vineland on Thursday 27 August 2020 from 1-4:00pm and 6-9:00pm. Due to COVID restrictions, masks will be required and entrance will be marshalled by funeral home staff. A private funeral service will be held on Friday 28 August 2020.

Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral  home.   

We regret to advise of the death of Lance/Corporal Frederick William “Fred” Gillard (Ret'd) on 16 August 2020  in Kitchener ON at age 94. Fred was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war, he served in the 48^th Field Engineer Squadron, (Militia).

Fred lived in Kitchener all his life. He was employed at Bell Canada for 36 years where he was involved with Telephone Pioneers of America as Kitchener Pioneer Club President and Tecumseh Council President. He attended St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Waterloo and was a member of Christ Anglican Church for many years and received his Thanks Badge.

Over the years, Fred volunteered for Minor Hockey, Minor Baseball, and was a member of the Kitchener Young Mens' Club, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50, and the Grand River Lodge, No. 1251, A.F. & A.M. He volunteered for RAISE Home Support and the "Out of the Cold" program at St. Louis R.C. Church and was a long-time volunteer at Howard Robertson Public School. Fred was also a Board Chairman for the Kitchener-Waterloo Seniors' Day Program from 1987-1990.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a private memorial Mass for the family on Monday, 24 August 2020, at St. Louis R.C. Church, 43 Allen St. E., Waterloo. Interment to take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kitchener-Waterloo Seniors' Day Program, Sunnyside Home, Franklin Ave., Kitchener, or to St. Louis R.C. Church would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khAug2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Wilson William “Bill” Bray, CD (Ret’d) on 13 August 2020 in Pembroke ON at age 78. Bill served a full career of 30 years with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Bill was born in Mayerthorpe AB and was raised on his family's farm. At 17, he decided he wanted to see more of the world and enlisted in the Canadian Army. He started his military career as a Field Engineer with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON, 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB and in Germany with 4 Field Squadron. Bill remustered to the carpenter trade and rose to the rank of Master Warrant Officer in the Construction Maintenance trade. He served on Army and Air Force bases across the country from Chilliwack BC to Goose Bay NL and as far north as Alert NWT. During his career he completed two tours in Germany and a 1980 United Nations Peacekeeping tour of Cyprus.

While stationed in Edmonton as a corporal in the 1970s Bill received his Private Pilot's Licence and became an avid fan of private recreational planes. He owned his own Cessna180 and flew for several years in the Western Provinces and Ontario. Later, he often said: “I bought an aircraft when I was a corporal. When I got promoted to Warrant Officer I couldn’t afford it.” The parking fees, insurance and maintenance got too expensive and he had to sell his Cessna.

Bill retired in 1991 at CFB Petawawa as MWO Contracts Officer in the Base Construction Engineering Section. He began a second career in 1992 with the local Canadian Tire Store in Pembroke ON where he worked as an assembler, repair man, maintenance assistant and all-around handyman, nicknamed “Macgyver” as he could figure out how to fix almost anything.

Bill  had learned his carpenter trade in the military and was an exceptional finish carpenter. He   showed his excellent skills when he planned and constructed the family home in Petawawa After they had both retired, Bill and his wife Sandra enjoyed years of travel, first on their Gold Wing 1500 Motorcycle and, later, as RV'ers crossing many parts of the US and Canada, especially spending time in the Western provinces visiting family and friends and wintering in Florida to escape the worst of a Canadian Winter. ^[khAug2020]

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Tommi Wiktor Lindberg (Ret’d) of Cobble Hill BC at age 76 when the “Arctic Fox II” tuna trawler capsized offshore of Cape Flattery, Washington  on 11 August 2020.

Tom was born in Sweden and immigrated to Canada with his parents at age seven. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets when he was 17 years old and enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1962. He  took his basic sapper training with 29 Section in Recruit Squadron at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. Tom served as a Combat Engineer with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack and 4 Field Squadron in Werl GE. After seven years, Tom took his release from the Canadian Forces.

Tom worked as a commercial deep sea diver off the coast of Louisiana before discovering his passion for fishing in the 1970s when he started a 50-year career as a commercial fisherman He moved from the BC lower mainland to Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island and started fishing out of Cowichan Bay. Tom captained The “Arctic Fox II” that was owned by the former Sapper Apprentice Larry Laatch (now know as Teague) who had known Tom for many years since the two served in the Royal Canadian Engineers together.

Tom Lindberg was previously the president of the B.C. Tuna Fishermen’s Association and a longtime board member with the Cowichan Bay Fishermen’s Wharf.

The funeral will be a small private family service at the funeral home followed by small reception for close friends on 3 September 2020 in Duncan. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of William Allen "Bill" Maylor of Lloydminster AB at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre on 10 August 2020 at the age of 80 years. 

Bill was born in Sardis BC. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for 10 years. He then worked for Water Survey in the Yukon and British Columbia for 10 years. He returned to the Yukon as an electrician for hospitals and nursing stations in the Yukon until his early retirement in 1992. He enjoyed camera and computer repair and traveling. In his later years seeing his great grandchildren brought him great joy. 

In keeping with Bill’s wishes, no service will be held. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Russell Byron Bedell, CD (Ret’d) in Dartmouth General Hospital on 31 July 2020 at age 90. Russ served a full 31-year career in the Canadian Forces.

Russ was born in River De Chute NB and was raised in Toronto. He embarked on his 31-year career with the Canadian Forces when he enrolled in 1948. Russ first served a five year term with the Royal Canadian Navy on HMC Ships Magnificent, Huron and Micmac and on rescue craft at HMCS Shearwater. He later re-enlisted and served 26 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, first as an Aero Engine Technician for CF-100 Canuck aircraft, then re-mustering to a  Construction Engineer. He served with the Canadian Military Engineers with postings to bases that included St-Jean  QC, Borden, Uplands, North Bay and Rockcliffe in Ontario, Canadian Forces Station Alert NU, Chatham and St. Margaret’s in New Brunswick, Cold Lake AB, and twice at Halifax NS. Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Russ served 12 years as a civilian in the Construction Engineering Section at HMC Dockyard in Halifax before he fully retired in 1995.

Russ and Doris fostered seven children in Chatham, NB. Russ was active in all the communities he lived in such as coaching youth hockey, helping build floats for parades and background sets for amateur theatre plays, flipping pancakes at church suppers, serving breakfast for the Dartmouth Boys and Girls Club and, in retirement, spending many hours working at the food bank.  Always an active member of his church, Russ was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas More Parish. He served on many parish councils, with the St Vincent de Paul Society, and was a Minister of the Eucharist taking communion to the sick and homebound for many years. Russ worked on the St. Thomas More refugee committee, not only helping families get a new start in Canada but also remaining a mentor and friend long after the new Canadians settled in their new homes.

In consideration of everyone’s safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and Russ’ wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place, with a private family interment. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Red Cross or other charity of your choice is appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal John Marvin “Marv” Pottinger, Jr. (Ret’d) peacefully on 27 July 2020 in Winnipeg MB at age 51.

Marv was born in Halifax NS and moved to Winnipeg MB as a child. He grew up in Brooklands where he attended both Krawchyk and Butterworth schools. He graduated from Sturgeon Creek Collegiate at the age of 16 and worked at the Salisbury House restaurant for years, until he joined the army. Marv completed his basic Combat Engineering training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering  in Chilliwack BC in 1991.

During his career, Marv was stationed at a number of bases across Canada and was posted to Camp Gagetown NB for a number of years. During this time he became a volunteer for the Search and Rescue in New Brunswick. He deployed to rural Manitoba during the 1997 Manitoba Flood where he built bridges. He also deployed to Rwanda on a peacekeeping mission in 1994 and to Bosnia in 1999 where he was occupied with explosive ordnance disposal. Marv moved back to Winnipeg when he was released from the Canadian Forces in 2002

There will be a viewing on Thursday, 6 August 2020 at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main St, Winnipeg. Due to social distancing, access may be restricted.

A graveside service will be held in Brookside Cemetery Field of Honour at 10:30 a.m., Friday, 7 August 2020. For those attending please wait at the gate upon arrival to be conducted in procession to the grave site.

Donations in John’s honour may be made to Bergen Cardiac Care Clinic or to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khAug2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Harry Fredrick Weiler (Ret’d) on 24 July 2020 at home in Victoria BC at age 61 after a lengthy period of treatment for leukaemia.

Harry was born in Toronto ON and grew up on military bases across Canada and in Europe. He joined the Canadian Forces in Goose Bay NL with the Regular Officer Training Plan and entered Royal Roads Military College in 1978. Harry graduated for the Royal Military College in Kingston in 1982 with a degree in Engineering Management. His athletic abilities at RMC and later were renowned and he exemplified high performance in athletics including gymnastics, running, tennis, squash, rugby, unicycling, skiing, snowboarding, windsurfing, and kiteboarding.

Harry was commissioned as a Royal Canadian Engineer officer and was initially posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. He then joined 1 Combat Engineer Regiment where he served in many positions including Diving Officer. During this tour, Harry trained and led the 1 CER Combat Divers to win the prestigious 1^st Canadian Division March and Shoot Competition in Exercise RV 83 against all other Army units. Harry attended the Army Survey Course in the UK in 1986-87 and was subsequently posted to the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa. During this tour he participated in the survey in the high northern Arctic on Ellesmere Island where he spent the summers of 1987 and 1988 that completed the final piece of the mapping of Canada’s North. He was the editor of the “Military Mapper” for a short period and held the post of Special Projects Officer in the Directorate of Geomatic Operations before he retired from the Canadian Forces in 1989.

Harry then took a position with SPAR Aerospace in Ottawa. He built up the satellite sales division and envisioned, created and championed a contract sales division. He left SPAR after five years and moved to Victoria where he consulted for Carmanah Technologies and helped create their business plan.  In Victoria his serious hobbies included his pursuit of athletic sports as well as his sailboat and cruising boat where he was a master of open ocean fishing for salmon, prawns, halibut and crab.

In 2001 Harry became CEO of AXYS Technologies and took that operation for maritime sonar buoy and devices from a small shop to a highly recognized global force before he retired in 2015. Harry then moved into kiteboarding where, with a friend, he helped form and direct one of the world's premier manufacturers of sports gear. Shortly before the day Harry died, his many friends in the kiteboarding world performed a sail-past in front of his oceanfront Victoria home in a farewell act of tribute.

Funeral arrangements will be private. If you feel inclined to make a donation on Harry’s behalf, please consider supporting the following groups: Canadian Blood Services , Stem Cell Registration ,  BMT , KATS  [Kids at Tennis]  and BC Marine Parks Forever . ^{dcJul20kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Curtis King "CK" Faulkner on 22 July 2020 in Truro NS at the age of 89 years.

Curtis was born in Truro NS. He was 18 when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He trained in Chilliwack BC before deploying to Korea as a Demolition Specialist with the 23^rd Field Squadron from 1951 to 1952. Curtis was a proud of his service and was passionate about recognition for other veterans. Curtis was one of the driving forces in having a Korean War Memorial erected in Truro in memory of those lost overseas. The Korean War Memorial at the entrance to Victoria Park was unveiled 15 Jul 2015.

While on disembarkation leave from Korea, Curtis met the love of his life “Lill“ (Lillian). They soon married and begin their marriage of 66 years together. Curtis worked for 14 years at Stanfield's Limited and became a carpenter by trade. Later in life, Curtis developed an obsession for running over a span of more than 20 years. He completed the Boston Marathon when he was 50 years old.  He was an avid outdoorsman all his life who enjoyed woodworking, carving model airplanes, fishing, hunting and bear guiding. He had a passion for Plott hounds, hunting bear and cat, and introducing this experience to others who shared the same interest. As Curtis got older, he picked up the camera and started taking pictures of wildlife and enjoyed teasing the bears.

Cremation has taken place. A Legion tribute and service has taken place. If so desired, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ray Charles MacMillan, CD in Sydney NS on 20 July 2020 at age 51 after a short battle with cancer. Ray was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment and served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 34 years.

Ray was born in New Waterford NS and, from an early age, he had a keen interest in anything military. Joining the Militia with 45 Field Engineer Squadron (FES) at the age of 17, Ray rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer over his 34-year career.

Ray was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment. He was a great leader and mentor to countless sappers. Ray deployed for missions and exercises across Canada and into the USA with his most significant missions being the Swiss Air Recovery, the Ontario Ice Storm and the Hurricane Juan Cleanup. At the time of his passing, Ray was employed full-time for the Nova Scotia Health Authority as a Buyer. He served as a Vice President of Acute Care Local 8920 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees since 2015.

Ray had a great knowledge of modern military and was an avid Military Scale Model Builder who participated and placed in many competitions. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 Louisbourg where he and his troops helped out on many occasions and never failed to attend their Remembrance Day services. Ray also volunteered as a coach for Sydney Minor Hockey and Whitney Pier Soccer and served on the Board of Directors for Whitney Pier Soccer.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, 26 July 2020 from 2- 6:00 p.m.at Sydney Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Monday, 27 July at 3:00 p.m. at the Victoria Park Armouries in the Coriano Building, 10 Garrison Road, Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to Cape Breton Metro VON or Palliative Care. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Fred Johnsen, CD (Ret'd) in Edmonton AB on 17 July 2020 at the age of 76 years.  Fred was a Firefighter with  the Canadian Military Engineers whose postings included 3 Wing Zweibrucken in Germany, Canadian Forces Base Ottawa ON and CFB Baden in Germany.

Due to current health restrictions, a private memorial service will be held on Saturday, 25 July 2020 at Evergreen Funeral Home in Edmonton. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Robert Heriot Nye, CD (Ret'd) on 12 July 2020 in Sylvan Lake AB at the age of 76 years. Robert was a firefighter with the Canadian Military Engineers who was Commissioned from the Ranks in 1975. His service included postings at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Val-d’Or QC, the Firefighter Training Company at Canadian Forces Base Borden ON, and at CFB Edmonton AB.

Cremation has taken place. For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Rob’s memory, please give to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Michael G. Kirby, CD (Ret’d) of Ingersol ON on 12 July 2020. Michael started his career with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and remustered to a Firefighter and joined the Canadian MilitaryEngineers. Among his postings as a firefighter, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in North Bay and Germany.  

A private ceremony was held and a celebration of life will be announced. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Leslie MacBride, CD (Ret'd) in Chilliwack BC on 8 July 2020 at age 90. Les served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for 37 years and was a veteran of the Korean War.

Les was born in Ottawa ON and moved to Quebec City while his father served during the Second World War He joined the Army in Kingston ON in 1948 when he was 18 years old. He did basic training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, followed by a Group 1 Instructor’s course in Camp Borden. He taught physical training in RCSME for
two years and then became a Group 2 Instructor, RCE. He was promoted to corporal in 1950 and sergeant in 1953. Les served seven months in Korea with 3 Field Squadron in 1954. He also served with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt in 1967 as the Company Sergeant Major of the Canadian Works Company.

Les specialized in demolitions and bridging throughout his career and served in the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering/Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering on two tours (1959-61 and 1970/73) before he was appointed as School Chief Warrant Officer (1979-81).

In addition to his tours as an instructor with CFSME, Les also served with the Instructional Staff supporting the Militia in Calgary (1956-59) where he instructed Militia personnel in Alberta at Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer as well as Kimberly BC. He also had I Staff postings in Toronto at Fort York Armoury with 2^nd Field Engineer Regiment (1961-63) and in Vancouver at Jericho Beach (1963-67).

Les was Squadron Sergeant Major of 1 Field Squadron in 1973 before being posted to National Defence Headquarters with the Director Military Engineer Operations for four years working on Northern Airfields. After his next tour as Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering Chief Warrant Officer, he returned to NDHQ in 1981 for his last four years of service looking after military bridging equipment. During that period Les also held the Acting Appointment of Canadian Military Engineer Chief Warrant Officer (1982-83).

Les retired to Chilliwack where he was able to turn his talents from demolitions, bridging and Northern Airfields to roses, winemaking and stained glass. Les was ammeber of the Royal Canadian Legion Chilliwack Branch No.4 for 41 years.

Interment will be at the Legion Cemetery on Little Mountain. A Memorial Service may take place once Covid-19 allows it. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Bruce Arnold Wright, CD (Ret'd) of Nackawic, NB on July 6, 2020 at Wauklehegan Manor at age 88.

Arnold was born in Upper Southampton NB. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Mechanic, Royal Canadian Engineers whose postings included 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack BC in the 1950s-60s, 4 Field Squadron in Germany at Fort Victoria (1957/59),  2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB (1959) and Canadian Forces Station Shelburne NS where he took his release from the Canadian Forces in the late-1960s.

Visiting hours were held at Flewelling Funeral Home (585 Otis Drive, Nackawic, NB) on 10 July 2020 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute and a Masonic service were held at the end of visitation. The funeral service followed for invited family and friends. Words of Remembrance were delivered by Arnold's granddaughter Crystal and the eulogy was delivered by friend Gary Doherty. Interment took place at Lenentine Cemetery.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Arnold, the family has suggested the Lenentine Cemetery or Shriners. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Corporal Jamie Gushard on 6 July 2020, in Oromocto NB at age 26. Jamie was a member of 4 Engineer Support Regiment.

Jamie was born in Sydney NS and attended Balls Creek Consolidated School and Malcolm Munroe Jr. High before graduating from Riverview High School with a certificate in French Immersion. He enlisted with the Militia in 2010 during high school where he joined 45 Field Engineer Squadron of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment in Sydney. Jamie completed his Basic Military Qualification course the same year at Victoria Park Armories NS and his Soldiers Qualification in Camp Aldershot NS. This was followed by his trades training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown NB.

Jamie completed the Correction Officer program at Holland College in Prince Edward Island in 2015 and joined the Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Faculty in New Glasgow NS as a correctional officer. Following in his father’s and brother’s footsteps, Jamie transferred to the Regular Force in March 2020 and joined 4 Engineer Support Regiment at 5^th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown NB.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, 31 July 2020 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Sydney Memorial Chapel (49 Welton St, Sydney NS). Due to COVID restrictions, masks are mandatory. A private family service will take place. Condolences can be sent to the family to the funeral home. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers or memorial donations, please be kind to one another.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Douglas Louis Young, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 6 July 2020 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Halifax NS at age 89. Doug was a Korean War veteran with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Born in Halifax, Doug enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1948 and served 28 years with the Canadian Military Engineers including 14 months service  in Korea during the Korean War. Other career highlights include a posting to Whitehorse YT and serving as an instructor at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC (1966-68). He was Squadron Sergeant Major of 4 Field Squadron in Germany (1968-71) and served with the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa with the Director General Military Engineering Operations (1971-74). Returning to the field, Doug’s last posting in uniform was as Squadron Sergeant Major of 2 Field Squadron in CFB Gagetown NB (1974-76). He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1977 and moved to Halifax where he joined Defence Construction Canada and worked with them for ten years.

Doug had been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1963 and was often busy helping their cause. His leadership was of benefit to many.

No visitation or service by request. Interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of FR William Earl Wellington Greer at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack BC on 1 July 2020 at age 89. Earle served with the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack fire department for 19 years.

Earl was born in Ansonville ON and worked on the railway in Moosonee ON and in Kirkland Lake ON selling insurance before he found his career as a fire fighter with the Moosonee Fire Department. He moved to Chilliwack in 1975 to join the fire department at Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack, were he eventually became Fire Chief. Earle retired in 1994.

A graveside service will take place at Chilliwack Cemeteries at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Calvin Hugh Dickhaut (Ret’d) of Innisfail AB on 28 June 2020 at the age of 80 years.

Calvin served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of the Innisfail branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

There will be no service. 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Peter Vaughn Williams, CD (Ret’d) on 27June 2020, peacefully at his home in Ottawa ON at age 60 after a lengthy illness. Peter served with the Canadian Military Engineers for over 29 years.

Peter grew up mainly in Lahr, Germany before joining the Canadian Military Engineers. During his career, he served twice at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC and served at the Land Forces Headquarters in Quebec and Atlantic and inn2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa PN. He also served at Canadian Forces Base Suffield AB and had appointments at National Defence Headquarters. Peter deployed for two tours with the Canadian Contingent in Bosnia-Herzegovina during which he received the Chief of Defence Staff Commendation for his quick actions in saving a number of civilians from a burning apartment block in Kljuc, Bosnia. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 2016, Peter worked in several capacities at Canadian Morale and Welfare Services.

A celebration of life service to honour Peter will follow at a later date. Memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Scleroderma Society of Canada or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khJul2020dc}[zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth I. S. Harper on Wednesday, 24 June  2020, at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto ON in his 99^th year. Ken was a Second World War veteran of the 16^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, who landed in the initial Normandy assault Normandy on D-Day.

Donations to Sunnybrook Veterans Fund in memory of Ken would be appreciated. Due to the pandemic, a private family service will be held. Online tributes may be left at the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Major John McDermott Sinclair, CD (Ret’d) On Thursday, 18 June 2020 in Kelowna BC at the age of 89 after a short decline in health. John served in uniform for 30 years, the majority of time being served with the Army Survey Establishment/Mapping and Charting Establishment.

John was born in Innisfail AB and spent his childhood and youth in Vancouver BC where he attended St. George's School and then King Edward High School. John joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at age 18 and then spent 30 years with the military, from his youthful days mapping Canada's north when surveying parties travelled by horseback and lived in tents, to hitting the books and studying for his command.

As a young sapper, John joined 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa  ON for his first tour after completing his basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. John then remustered to the surveying trade and joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1950 where he served the majority of his career.

Starting in Field Survey, his field survey work eventually included: Gimli, MB (1954), Calgary area and Banks Island (1955), Yorkton, SK (1957), Vancouver BC(1959), and Hall Beach, Yellowknife YK satellite survey (1966).

John was attached to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC in 1963 where he instructed a course of Royal Canadian Air Force draftsmen. After this assignment, he was promoted to Warrant Officer and assigned to Training Wing as an instructor. John was commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant in 1967 and assigned to the Director-General of Environment and Operational Services.

John was assigned to Royal Military College, Kingston as an Assistant Instructor in Spring 1969 after which he proceeded on a two-year exchange in Bendigo, Australia with the Royal Australian  Survey Corps. During this exchange, he was promoted to Captain in 1970.

John returned to Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1971 and became the Administrative Officer in 1972. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1973 and then returned to Australia where he joined the Australian Survey Corps. He served first with the Army Survey Regiment in Bendigo, Victoria, then with the School of Military Survey in Bonegilla, Victoria as a Major

When he retired from that service in 1978 he settled in Regina SK and worked in the oil patch before finally retiring to Kelowna BC in 1992.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roy Henry Frank Sobotin (Ret’d) of Tsawwassen BC on 15 June 2020 at the age of 97 years.

Roy was born in Edson AB. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war, Roy settled in Vancouver and worked as an electrician with Canada Post.  He moved to Tsawwassen after he retired.

Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Francis "Frank" Ryan of Dartmouth NS on 13 June 2020 in Dartmouth General Hospital at age 86. 

A native of Glace Bay NS, Frank served 26 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers. In addition to service in Canada and Germany, Frank deployed on United Nations peacekeeping tours in Cyprus and on the United Nations Emergency Force in the Gaza Strip.

Cremation has occurred and a small family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences san be sent to the funeral home . ^{{khJun 2020}[zsd,zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Dennis Donald “Don” Kuchinski, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at his home in Harlingen Texas on 13 June 2020 at the age of 95. Don was a former Commanding Officer of 8^th Field Engineer Regiment, Canadian Military Engineers in Edmonton AB.

Don was a graduate of the University of Alberta, Class of '49 Civil Engineers. He was a former  Director of Highway Traffic Safety with Alberta Transportation and the first traffic safety engineer for the Province of Alberta. Don was instrumental in passing legislation for mandatory seat belts and flashing lights for stopped school buses in the province.

Don served in the Canadian Army (Militia) where he commanded 8^th Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Canadian Engineers (1969-1972) and was Commander of Northern Alberta Militia District (1972-1973) at the rank of Colonel. He was a staunch member of the Edmonton Sappers' Club for many years.

Cremation has taken place. Please make any memorial donations to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. Arrangements are being made for a Celebration of Life for family and close friends to be held on Saturday, 8 August 2020. An update will be provided when the details are known. ^{khJun2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Edgar G. Garrett, CD (Ret’d) at the Oromocto Public Hospital in Oromocto NB on Friday, 12 June 2020 at the age of 84.

Edgar was born in Somerset, England and worked in a furniture factory in Somerset from the ages of 14 to 17. He then enlisted in the British Army and served during WW II with the Welsh Guards. After the war Edgar immigrated to Canada with his family in 1948. In Canada he worked at Christie Woodworking in Saint John NB as well as working in the woods in Hoyt NB with the Ross Kirkpatrick company. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1953 and served his country as a carpenter for over 24 years with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Edgar was a gifted musician, artist, and wood carver and left this mark during his postings. Among his legacy was the Officers’ Mess in Werl Germany where he carved a Royal Canadian Engineer badge and grenades for the 4 Field Squadron entrance sign as well as a badge above the fireplace mantle. In 3 Field Squadron he designed the hockey team jersey crest, the Farewell Certificate and several other items. When the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering school moved from Chilliwack BC to Camp Gagetown NB he donated a carving of the Canadian Military Engineer badge that currently hangs in the School Chief Warrant Officer’s office.

A graveside service will be held at the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB on Monday, 15 June 2020 at 2:00 PM. McAdam Legion Branch #7 will hold a Tribute to a Veteran Service immediately following the graveside service.

For those who wish, donations in Edgar’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khJun2020}[zsd, zsp]}