CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Robert William Charles Webber, MiD, CD (Ret'd) on 22 January at the Lions Gate Hospital in Vancouver, BC.  Robert served honourably for 27 years with Royal Canadian Engineers and the Canadian Military Engineers.

As a member of the 23^rd Field Squadron in Korea, Lance-Corporal Webber was awarded a Mention in Despatches in March 1953 for his actions during the Korean War. He was later a member of 1 Airborne Troop, Royal Canadian Engineers in Calgary, AB in the late-1950s. For his second career, Ralph joined Public Works Canada and retired from Health and Welfare Canada.

No service by request. Interment at Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. Donations may be made to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, North Vancouver, BC. Condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. ^{{khFeb2017dc}[zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Alexander Norman Purvis on 15 January 2017 at the Niagara Health Service in Welland ON at the age of 90 years.

Alex was born in Meldrum, ON.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers after enlisting in March 1945. Alex was discharged in November 1945.  He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion for over 40 years.

In accordance with Alex's wishes, cremation has taken place.  Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made atwww.pleasantviewcemetery.ca ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Warrant Officer Collin Suchan, CD (Ret'd) on Sunday, 15 January 2017 in Ottawa, ON in his 47th year.

Born in Wilkie, SK, Collin joined the Canadian Forces in 1994, serving as an infantryman in the 1^st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). While with the 1^st Battalion, he deployed to Kosovo on Op KINETIC in 1999. After serving almost six years with The RCR, Collin transferred to Mapping and Charting Establishment (MCE) in 2001 as a Geomatics Technician. Collin’s technical abilities were renowned and it was these abilities that led to his deployment to Afghanistan with the Special Operations Intelligence Centre in 2006 as part of Op ATHENA.

Upon return to Canada Collin was posted to Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) Headquarters (2007-2012). He was promoted to Warrant Officer in 2012 and posted back to MCE with a deployment to Palestine in 2013 with Op PROTEUS.  Collin retired from the Canadian Forces in 2014 and began a career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as a Geospatial Analyst.

Visitation will be on Friday 20 January 2017 at 1400-1600 hrs and 1900-2100 hrs at Kelley Funeral Home in Barrhaven, 3000 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa. Funeral will be at the funeral home on Saturday 21 January 2017 at 1100 hrs. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Collin, please consider PTSD Association of Canada. Condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJan2017}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Albert Joseph Harold “Hal” Jones-Delcorde (Ret’d) on 9 January 2017 in Ottawa, ON at age 93 years.

A native of Ottawa, ON, Harold worked at Ottawa Car & Aircraft as an aircraft assembler for 1½ years after high school. While working days, he attended night school to take a three-year course in architectural and mechanical draughting. In April 1942 he was working at the National Drug & Chemical Company in Ottawa when he joined the Governor General's Foot Guard. Within a week he enlisted and was enrolled in the Royal Canadian Engineers for active wartime duty as a Draughtsman.

Harold completed his basic training at A6 Canadian Engineer Training Centre (CETC) in Dundurn, SK followed by training as a Fitter at A5 CETC in Petawawa, ON.  He embarked for the United Kingdom In February 1943 and was with the 86^th Bridge Company of the 2^nd Division when they landed at Cannes, France. The Company supported the Allied advance through France to Nijmegen, Holland and from there into Germany itself. Harold received France's Chevalier dans l'Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur in November 2015 in recognition of his participation in the Battle of France.

Returning to Ottawa after the war he returned to civil life in January 1946 and started a lengthy career in the Government of Canada, working with Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans for approximately 27 years. 

Visitation will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd (at Bayshore Drive), in Ottawa on Friday, 13 January 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, 14 January 2017 at 1 p.m. A private interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences, donations and tributes may be made through the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Ivor Davies on Saturday, 7 January 2017 in Cold Lake, AB at the age of 51 years after a battle with cancer. Ivor was a Plumbing and Heating Technician with 4 Wing Cold Lake.

Viewing will be at Memento Funeral Chapel (5106 55 Street, Cold Lake) on 12 January 2017 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for friends and family. Funeral Service will be on Friday, 13 January 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mark's Protestant Chapel, 4 Wing Cold Lake. A reception will follow at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess. Memorial tributes in memory of Ivor may be sent to Valour Place, 11109-111 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0C6. ^{khJan2017}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Albert Joseph Arcand, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at age 98 on Thursday, 5 January 2017 at his home in Aurora ON.

Albert was born on the family farm south of the village of Dollard, SK. He was a veteran of the Second World War, who, after a short career in mining at Perron, QC and Kimberley BC, he enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1942. Initially serving as a Corporal in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in 1943. In the RCAF Albert trained as a navigator and as a pilot officer and then trained others for the duration of the war.

Albert completed his secondary education in Regina, SK in 1945 and entered the University of Saskatchewan that Fall - graduating in 1949 with a BSc in Agricultural Engineering. He then re-enlisted as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Chilliwack, BC and Montréal, QC before deploying for the Korean War. Captain Arcand served overseas in Korea with the 59^th Independent Field Squadron (1953 -1954) where he participated in the last four months of the war and the first eight months of the truce.

After returning to Canada Albert was posted to Central Area Headquarters at Oakville, ON, where he was initially occupied with the emergency efforts following Hurricane Hazel in 1954. Promoted to Major, he then commanded No. 5 Works Company at Camp Valcartier, QC (1957- 1961) followed by a posting to Regina, SK (1961 -1963). Returning to Oakville, he deployed overseas for service with the International Control  Commission in Laos (1964 -1965).

After his retirement in 1967, Albert worked for six years as a project manager during the first phase of the construction of York University. Afterward, he worked for Royal LePage Commercial Development Division in project management, supervising the construction of several office towers in Toronto before he fully retired in 1990.

Albert was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385 in Aurora and faithfully participated in the Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day ceremonies for many years. Proud of his service with the Royal Canadian Engineers, he was a member of the Military Engineers Association of Canada and the Retired Sappers.

Albert was very active with his church and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora since 1968 as well as a member of Mission catholique Saint-Frère-André in Aurora since 2004. He was a Sir Knight of the Knights of Columbus, serving as Faithful Scribe of the Father James J. Hayes Assembly 2460 in Newmarket and as Financial Secretary and worthy Trustee of Aurora Council 6519 between 2006 and 2015. Albert was also a member of the Colonel Fred Tilston Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Aurora.

Visitation will be on Sunday, 8 January 2017 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, 9 January 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15347 Yonge Street, Aurora. Reception in the Parish Hall following the Funeral Mass.

In Memory of Albert, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385, Raise the Roof Campaign OR Knights of Columbus Council 6519  or Mission Catholique Saint-Frère-André. Online Condolences can be left with the funeral home. ^{{khJan 2017}}

We regret to advise of the death of William Emerson “Bill” Tindall on 30 December 2016 of North York ON at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto ON at the age of 93 years.

Bill was born and raised in Toronto and was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. Initially a member of the Governor General’s Horse Guards and having lied about his age, and because he had studied machine drawing in high school, he was he transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1940. He started with the 8^th Field Company in Camp Borden and was later transferred to Camp Petawawa for training. The 8^th Field Company was re-designated the 4^th Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers and sent to England in 1941. They were largely employed on large camp and airfield construction tasks and based around Basingstoke, west of London.  Bill was employed as a truck driver.  Later, after the Normandy Landings, Bill was sent to Canadian Chief Engineering Works, 21^st Army Group based in Brussels in Belgium where he spent the rest of the war. 

Bill was active in many community activities including the Shiners and the Masons. He received the Légion d'Honneur from the Government of France for his participation in the Battle of France.

A Masonic service and Celebration of Life will be held together at a later date. Donations to Sunnybrook's Veteran's Comfort Fund or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harry A. Warren (Ret’d) on 30 December 2016, at the Extendicare Centre in Sudbury, ON at the age of 92 years.

Harry was born in Westport, ON and was a veteran of the Second World War. He enlisted in the Army in May 1941 and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Belgium and Holland. In December 1944 he received a citation from Field Marshal B.L. Montgomery for outstanding service and great devotion to duty.  Harry was later wounded and returned to hospital in England but lived his entire life with shrapnel in his back.  Harry demobilized in 1946.

After the war Harry spent his entire working life with Falconbridge Nickel Mines in Sudbury on the Mine Rescue Team and the First Aid Team. He retired from Falconbridge in 1989.  Harry was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was a forming and Life Member member of Branch #503 in Onaping Falls, ON in 1949 where he served as that branch’s chartered president. He was involved at various times in his life with the St. John’s Ambulance, Cubs & Scouts, his church, the Cancer Society and the Lions Club. He was also a volunteer palliative care worker and donated his blood until the age of 70 years. Harry received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in 2013 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to his community and to Canada.

Visitation will take place at the Lougheed Funeral Home in Sudbury on 2 January 2017 from 2:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM with a Legion memorial service at 7:30 PM.  A funeral service will be held on 3 January at 11:00 AM at the Larchwood Memorial United Church in Dowling, ON.  Interment will be at the Maplecrest Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, the Canadian Red Cross Society or to the Larchwood United Church Fund.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the passing of Sapper Maurice Paul Dandurand (Ret'd) of Saskatoon SK on 29 December 2016 at the age of 93 years. Maurice served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Maurice was a lifetime member of the Boomtown Volunteers Association, a group of volunteers supporting the Saskatoon Branch of the Western Development Museum. He was also a member of the Nutana Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Saskatoon.

At Maurice's request there will be no funeral service. ^{{dcDec19WD} [ zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Charles William Harris MacLean, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 28 December 2016 in Ottawa, ON.

Charles was born in 1924 and entered the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers near the end of the Second World War. His postings during his career included a tour in Germany and he traveled the world. He was deployed to Vietnam on the Canadian Peace Keeping Mission in 1973.  After retiring from the Canadian Forces as a Foreman of Works, Charles had a decade-long second career with the Public Service in National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa and retired in 1992.

Friends are invited to visit at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A private family funeral will be held. For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre Foundation. Online condolences can be made at: www.colefuneralservices.com.  ^{{khDec2016} [zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Raymond Cordell at the age of 96 years on 19 December 2016 in St. Albert, AB. Raymand was a Royal Canadian Air Force Construction Engineer veteran of WW II.

Raymond grew up in the small French farming community of Apremont, north of Halkirk, AB. During World War II he served in No. 4 Construction Maintenance Unit with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1943 to 1946 where he was responsible for the generation and supply of electrical power to the remote aerodromes and landing strips of the Northwest Staging Route. Stretching between Edmonton AB and Fairbanks Alaska, that remote air corridor preceded the Alaskan Highway a primary method to deliver American war supplies to Russia.

After demobilization Raymond had a rewarding 42-year career working for the same company under different names: Dominion Electric, Northland Utilities, Canadian Utilities, Alberta Power and ATCO Electric. He lived in the communities of Fairview, Athabasca, Peace River, and St. Albert. In retirement, Raymond enjoyed restoring his 1917 Model T Ford and creating numerous working models of farm gasoline tractors and engines. He also enjoyed camping trips across Canada and the U.S. and overseas vacations.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 6 January 2017, at St. Albert Catholic Parish, 7 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. To send condolences, please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com. ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Honorary Colonel Jean Trepanier, OMM, CD, (Ret’d) at the Laval University, Enfant-Jésus Hospital in Quebec City, QC on 19 December 2016 at the age of 69.

Jean was born in Quebec City.  Joining the Royal Canadian Engineers at the age of 17, he served a 31-year long career in the Reserves.  Jean started his career as a Sapper with 10^e Escadron du génie de campagne (10^th Field Engineer Squadron) in 1964.  He undertook his training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC; Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Gagetown, NB; CFB Valcartier, QC and CFB Montreal (Farnham Garrison), QC. 

In 1974, Jean was promoted to the rank of Master Warrant Officer and appointed Squadron Sergeant-Major - a post he held for seven years.  He was Commissioned from the Ranks in 1981 to the rank of Captain and appointed Squadron Deputy Commanding Officer.  In 1984 Jean was promoted Major and became the Squadron’s 13^th Commanding Officer and held this position until the summer of 1987.

Upon leaving this command, Jean was appointed Senior Staff Officer Engineers at Headquarters Secteur de l’Est (Reserve Force) in Quebec City and simultaneously held the position of Commanding Officer of the Reserve Force Training Centre for Quebec from 1988 to 1989.  He was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in December 1988 after completing the Army Staff Course at the Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College in Kinston, ON.  Jean retired from the Canadian Forces in October 1995. In 2008, he was given the honour of being appointed Honorary Colonel of his former unit, now renamed 35^e Régiment du génie de combat (35 CER).

In civilian life, Jean was a licensed Insurance Broker.  From 1977 to 1978 he held the post of Director and Secretary of the Quebec Association of Insurance Brokers.  In 1978 he created his own brokerage firm with an associate.  From 1988 to 1993 he was member of the administrative council for the Louis-Hebert Centre, an organisation that provides motor, hearing, vision and language-impaired persons of all ages with adaptation, rehabilitation and social integration services.  From 1986 to 1987 Jean was President of the Quebec Chapter of the Military Engineers Association of Canada and, from 2005 to 2010 he was vice-president of the Quebec International Military Music Festival.   Jean was a recipient of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 in recognition of his service to his community, as well as being inducted into the Order of Military Merit in 1988.

Visitation will take place at the Lépine Cloutier Funeral Complex, 1500 boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec on 23 December at 1 PM followed by the funeral service at 4 PM in the Complex Chapel. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Quebec, 1040 Avenue Belvédère, Quebec City. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{{gdDec2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Peter Vincent “Sully” Sullivan, CD (Ret’d) on 14 December 2016 at the Chilliwack General Hospital in Chilliwack, BC at age 63 years.

Born in Peterborough ON, Sully joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968 and took his basic training at the Canadian Forces Recruit School in Cornwallis, NS. After completing his Basic Field Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC he embarked on a career that included locations like Camp Gagetown NB, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, a peacekeeping tour in Cyprus, an assignment to Canadian Forces Station Alert NU and back to Chilliwack for his final posting. Qualified as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Sully retired from the military in 1994 and turned his talents to be a Salesman, Bartender, then a Commissionaire for Range Control in the Base Operations Section. He retired in 2000.  He was a member of the Vedder Golden Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Vedder Crossing, BC.

Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church, 8909 Mary St, Chilliwack, BC on Thursday, 29 December 2016 at 12 noon.. Service at Legion Vedder Golden Branch No. 280, 5661 Vedder Rd, Vedder Crossing at 2:00 PM.  Burial will be at the Military Cemetery, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, please choose a charity of your choice. Online Condolences can be sent to: YourLifeMoments.ca.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Murray Alvin William Howarth (Ret’d) suddenly at his residence on Monday, 12 December 2016 at age 54.  Murray served in the Canadian Military Engineers family both in the Air Reserve and as a civilian employee in the Wing Construction Engineer Unit at 4 Wing Cold Lake, AB

Murray was born in Cumberland, BC and enrolled in the 4 Wing Air Reserve Flight at Cold Lake as a Construction Technician in 1993.  He was promoted to Corporal in 1995 and transferred to the Supplementary Reserve in 2001.  During his service he participated in Exercise READINESS CHALLENGE in 1995 at Tyndal Air Force Base in Florida, USA and Operation ASSIST ( the Winnipeg floods) in 1997.  Murray also served for 21 years in the Public Service as a certified Mason and performed his military duties concurrently with this civilian service.  Murray's legacy lives on in the numerous monuments he designed and constructed at 4 Wing Cold Lake and in the Cold Lake area.

Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home, 8 Church Avenue in Souris, PE for visiting hours on Monday, 19 December 2016 from 7 - 9 pm.  Funeral to be held at Dingwell Funeral Home on Tuesday, 20 December for funeral service at 2:00 pm.  Interment at a later date.  Online Condolences can be sent to the Dingwell Funeral Home. Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Prince Edward Island would be appreciated.   ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Class II Robert John “Bob” Arnold (Ret’d) of Nipawin, SK on 12 December 2016 at the age of 96 years.

Bob was born in Turtleford, SK and moved to Ridgedale, SK as a small boy with his family.  After completing Grade 12, he worked in the Ridgedale store.  Bob joined the Canadian Army in 1941 and first served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Camp Chilliwack, BC.  Bob transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and went overseas where he flew with No. 6 Bomber Group in 420 (Snowy Owl) Squadron and 424 (Tiger) Squadron.  During his time in action, Bob once had to bail out of an aircraft and as a result, became a member of the Caterpillar Club made up of members who survived a parachute escape from an aircraft - their motto, "Life depends on a silken thread"

On returning from the war, Bob married and took a job travelling across Canada selling magazines.  After a winter in Flin Flon, MB working in the mines, the family moved to Nipawin, SK in 1948 where Bob began working in the electrical trade and bought some land to begin farming.  With a partner, he founded Ace Electric in 1952 in Nipawin that he ran until his retirement. Bob continued to farm with his son for many years.  Bob was active in his community. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #120, the United Church, the Masonic Lodge #183 and the Seniors Club, all in Nipawin.

Memorial donations in Bob’s name may be made to the Nipawin United Church or the Salvation Army.   ^{[dcSep19gd} [zbd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of William Harold Moore, CD, peacefully, in Ottawa ON at the Embassy West Hospice on 11 December 2016 in his 85^th year.

Born in a Port Elmsley, ON farmhouse, he grew up there before moving to nearby Richmond. Bill served with the Royal Canadian Engineers (1954-1967) in Chilliwack, BC and, Werl, Germany.  

After his release from the Canadian Army Harold worked as a property manager for Effort Trust, a company out of Hamilton.  Bill is best known for his volunteer work in Ottawa as a champion for the cause of cystic fibrosis.  He got involved with the 65 Roses Sports Club in 1985 and became 65 Roses president in 1992. He served in that capacity until recent years and was often introduced as “President for Life.”

Among his other community charities Harold worked with the Ottawa Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, holding monthly luncheons for mentally challenged individuals. He also worked with the Kingston, ON and Ottawa branches of the United Nations Association in Canada.

A Celebration of Harold's life and shared memories will be held Saturday 17 December 2016 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm with eulogies at 7:30 pm, at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 638, 70 Hines Rd. Kanata, ON. As expressions of sympathy, donations to 65 Roses Sports Club/Cystic Fibrosis or a charity close to your heart would be appreciated. On-line Condolences may be sent to the Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral Home.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer William Norman, CD (Ret'd) of Old Shop, NL (formerly of Red Island), peacefully, at the Placentia Health Care Centre in St Johns, NF on Saturday, 10 December 2016 at age 66 years.

Bill was a Construction Engineer in the Canadian Military Engineers. His entry trade was Plumber/Gasfitter and he advanced to the Construction Engineer Superintendent occupation upon promotion to Warrant Officer. During his career Bill served in 1 Construction Engineering Unit, Canadian Forces Station Alert NU, Canadian Forces Station Goose Bay NL, and Canadian Forces Station St John NL

At Bill's request cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia on Monday, 12 December from 2:00-9:00 pm. Inurnment at a later date.  ^{khDec2016}

We  regret to advise of the death of Robert Donald Christie, unexpectedly but peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, 9 December in his 80th year. Bob was a long-time civilian member of Mapping and Charting Establishment and the Union of National Defence Employees representative for many years.  He was a strong supporter of the unit throughout his life. 

Bob was a photogrammetrist trained on most such equipment at Mapping and Charting Establishment and specializing in the Wild OR-1 Orthophoto Mapping system.  In 1965 he received a Departmental Suggestion Award for the simultaneous plotting of a full manuscript and colour separated scribe sheets on the Wild B-8 plotter. He was a longtime photographer and member of the Mappers Club.

Friends may pay their respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Barrhaven Chapel (3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will take place Wednesday, 14 December at the Knox United Church (25 Gibbard Avenue, Nepean) at 1:00 p.m. In Memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Condolences and Sharing Memories available at  the Kelly Funeral Home. ^{khDec2016}                                                                      

We regret to advise of the death of Major Donald Calvin Duplisea, OMM, MB, CD (Ret’d) in Fredericton, NB on 9 December 2016 at age 68.  Born in St. Stephen NB, Don joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1964 under the Soldier Apprentice Training Program in the 13^th Intake and served a full and varied 44-year Military Engineering career.

Following his two years of Sapper Apprentice training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Don was posted to 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB. He was subsequently posted to 5ieme Escadron de Genie du Canada in Valcartier, QC where he worked as a field section member and later as a heavy equipment operator. He was then posted to 4 Field Squadron in Lahr Germany as a Master Corporal where he was in charge of the Heavy Equipment Section, Field Section Commander, Brigade Training Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and, finally, as a Reconnaissance Sergeant in 4 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Don had specialties both as a Heavy Equipment Operator and a Combat Diver. As a combat diver he completed the Basic Course in 1971 and the Supervisor Course in 1975. Upon commissioning he became a Combat Diving Officer. Don was always a leader in diving while in the field units. He attended Exercise Roguish Buoy from the beginning and remained active with combat diving through to his retirement. He recently made significant contributions to the 50 Years Anniversary Celebrations in Gagetown and the diver history publication. During his tour in Germany, Master Corporal Duplisea was awarded the Medal of Bravery for his efforts in saving the lives of two service members who had become trapped in an Armoured Personnel Carrier when it sank during Amphibious Training in Lahr.

Upon his return to Canada in July of 1978, he attended his Senior Leaders Course and Field Engineer 6B course and was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer. During his second tour at 5 Regiment de Genie du Combat Don was employed as Troop Recce Warrant Officer, Troop Warrant Officer, Regimental Training NCO and Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM) of 51 Escadron de Campagne. In 1982 he was posted to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa to work on the Occupational Analysis of the Field Engineer Trade. In 1984 he was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER) in Petawawa, ON where he was employed as Regimental Training NCO and SSM 25 Support and Para Squadron. In 1985 he was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of 2 CER.

Don was Commissioned from the Ranks as a Captain in 1986 and was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack where he completed his classification training as a Military Engineer Officer. Following his classification training he remained at CFSME as the General Military Training Troop Commander, Field Engineer Standards Officer and the School Adjutant. In 1990 he attended a year-long German Language course and was subsequently posted to the German Army Engineer School in Munich Germany as the Canadian Liaison Officer and Instructor at the Euro-NATO Training Engineer Center.

Upon his return to Canada in 1994, Don was posted to the Construction Engineer Section at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, NB and was employed as Project Officer, Planning Officer, Quartering Officer and Requirements Officer. During this time he attended the Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff Collage in Kingston Ontario and was promoted to Major. In July 1998 he was posted to the Combat Training Center Headquarters as the G1 Personnel, a position he filled until his transferred from the Regular Force to the Reserve Force in 2000. After transfer to the Reserve Force, Don was employed at CFSME as Officer Commanding Reserve Engineer Training Squadron. In 2006 Major Duplisea was inducted into the Order of Military Merit as an Officer for his outstanding and dedicated service to the Canadian Military Engineers and the Canadian Forces.

Don retired on his birthday in 2008 and became very active in the community. He was a member of Sunbury Lodge #42 Free & Accepted Masons of New Brunswick, Chief of the Fredericton Junction  Volunteer Fire Department, Sunbury West Historical Society, Church Choir and Atlantic Retired  Sappers Association.

Visitation will be held at Sunbury Funeral Home, Central Blissville, on Sunday, 11 December 2016 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will be at Tracy United Baptist Church on Monday,12 December at 2pm. Interment will be at a later date in the Tracy United Baptist Cemetery. Donations may be made in Don’s memory to Fredericton Junction Fire Dept., Tracy United Baptist Church or a charity of Donor’s choice. Condolences can be sent to Sunbury Funeral Home, Blissville, NB. ^{khDec2016}                                                                      

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold Russell Blackmon, (Ret’d) of Merritt, BC on 30 November 2016 at the age of 87 years.

Russell served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Merritt Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A funeral was held at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on 5 December 2016.

We  regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Green, CD, PhD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 30 November 2016 at the age of 70, in Toronto, ON.

Tony was a former member of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) in Toronto. He had a varied career with the Reserve Force having served with 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER), the Queen’s York Rangers, and the Governor General's Horseguards. In his civilian life, Tony had achieved his Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering and worked as a special analyst with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Tony joined 32 CER in 1984 and stayed with the Regiment until reaching Compulsory Retirement age in the late 1990s. He was very much involved with the unit and held positions that included Troop Commander, Course Officer and Transport Officer. He was a 7 Dan Black Belt and spearheaded the unarmed combat training for members of 32 CER.

Visitation will be at Turner and Porter Funeral Home (4933 Dundas St West, Toronto) 1900 to 2100 on Monday. 12 December 2016. Requiem Mass at  St Gregory's Church (122 Rathburn Rd) on Tuesday, 13 December at 1300 hrs. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery (7300 Highway #27, Woodbridge, ON). 

Online Condolences can be sent to the Turner & Porter Funeral Directors - Butler Chapel. Donations may be made to Princess Margaret's Cancer Hospital in the name of Dr Anthony Green. ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Melvin Bruce Clisby, CD (Ret’d) at the age of 71 on 7 December 2016 in Courtenay, BC.

Mel was born in Winnipeg, MB in 1945 and spent his youth in Manitoba. After working for Safeway for a short stint, he joined the Canadian Military Engineers in 1968 as a Construction Engineer. Mel started his military career as a “WSPol Tech” (Water, Sanitation and Petroleum Oil and Lubricants Technician) and became a Mechanical Systems Technician upon promotion to Master Warrant Officer.  He was Commissioned from the Ranks in 1985 and retired as a Captain in 1996.

Mel’s postings included Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Moose Jaw, CFB Cold Lake, CFB Winnipeg, CFB Chilliwack, CFB Comox, and National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, ON. After retirement in 1996 and taking two years off, he went back to work at CFB Comox as a civilian Water, Fuel and Environmental Technician and worked there until 2009 when he retired for good. In retirement Mel loved spending time on the water, where he volunteered with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and spent much time on his boat fishing and crabbing with his family and friends.

There will be no funeral at Mel’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Comox Valley Hospice Society who made his last days so much more peaceful. On-line Condolences can be sent to the Piercy's-Mt. Washington Funeral Home in Courtenay, BC.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Erik Bronson Bernard as the result of a motor vehicle accident  in Lincoln, NB on 27 November 2016 at the age of 23. Sapper Bernard was member of 4 Engineer Support Regiment.

Sapper Bernard was born in 1993 in Charlottetown, PE and enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces in Charlottetown in 2013. He completed his Basic Military Qualification at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruitment School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC  in May 2013 and subsequently completed his Basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown, NB. Completing this course in December 2013, Erik spent the rest of his career with 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) in Gagetown, NB.  Initially joining 42 Horizontal Construction Squadron as a section member, Erik spent most of his time at 4 ESR in 21 Field Troop as a section member and LAV III driver. He was heavily involved in Regimental activities. *

Resting at the Abeqweit First Nation Chapel, Scotchfort, PE, for visitation on Sunday, 4 December from 2:00 p.m. until Monday, 5 December at 10:30 a.m. The funeral will be held on Monday, 5 December with funeral at 11:00 a.m. held in St. Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic Church, 1289 Donaldston Road, Tracadie Cross PE. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. The family asks that donations be made to the Aboriginal Youth Environmental Services in lieu of sending flowers.  Condolences can be sent through the funeral home.  ^{khDec2016}

* In 2018 4 Engineer Support Regiment honoured the memory of Sapper Erik Bernard by naming their Main Operating Base for Exercise NIHILOSAPPER18 and the refurbished Abegweit Mikmaw trail system for him.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth John Chisholm, CD (Ret’d) on 26 November 2016 at the Waverly Seniors Village in Chilliwack, BC. Ken was a Royal Canadian Engineer Korean War veteran.

Born in Toronto in 1923, Ken earned his Engineering Degree at the University of Toronto. He enrolled in Canadian Army Reserve Force in 1942 and then transferred to the Canadian Army Active Force in May 1945. After the war he joined the Permanent Force with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1946.

Ken’s first posting was to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME) Chilliwack, BC followed by a tour at 11 Works Company in Camp Chilliwack in 1952. He was then transferred to 23^rd Field Squadron in Chilliwack and and deployed for the Korean War in 1953. He then had a geographical move to  Camp Gagetown, NB where he joined 8 Works Company shortly after the new camp had been opened. This tour was followed by his successful completion of the Army Staff Course before he moved to 24 Works Company in Camp Borden, ON in 1961.

Ken had the distinction of holding two appointments as Commanding Officer of the Regular Force Field Squadrons: 1 Field Squadron at Camp Petawawa, ON (1961-62) and 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany (1962-64). After these commands he returned to RCSME for a short tour before being assigned to the Command Construction Engineering staff in Headquarters Mobile Command at St Hubert, QC (1966-69). Ken then served at Canadian Forces Headquarters, Ottawa including a tour as Canadian Forces Fire Marshall (1969-72).

Ken retired in 1974 and returned to Chilliwack where he had started his Canadian Military Engineer career. He continued with public service in his second career where he was the British Columbia Inspector of Dykes for ten years and responsible for ensuring flood containment for much of the Lower Mainland District and other areas of British Columbia.

In full retirement Ken maintained his strong commitment to the Engineer Family and was active with the Military Engineers Association of Canada where he served as National Registrar. Ken was also a very active supporter of the Retired Sappers and the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society. His contribution to the Canadian Military Engineers Family was recognized with his being awarded a Canadian Military Engineering Association Commendation.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held on 12 January 2017 at a family home. Ken's friends will be contacted once arrangements have been finalized. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Eve Project through Hungry for Life (604-703-0223) or the Alzheimer/Dementia Society.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Norman Alexander Lawrence (Ret’d) on 26 November 2016 in Edmonton AB. Norm was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941-45.

Norm was born in Wimborne, AB in 1918. After WW II he returned to a career where his accomplishments and contributions professionally and to the community were many. A Professional Engineer, he was co-founder and Past President of Associated Engineering Services Limited; Council Member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta; Past President of the Alumni Association and Member of the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta; Director and committee member with several companies and professional organizations; and volunteer with Scouts Canada and Kiwanis. 

A Celebration of Norm's Life will be held at Laurier Heights Baptist Church, 8505-142 Street, Edmonton on Friday, 6 January 2017 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scouts Canada. To send condolences, please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com . ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of David Adrian Selby, peacefully, at Sainte-Anne's Hospital in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC on 24 November 2016 at the age of 91 years. David was proud to have served in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a commissioned officer.

Born in Toronto, David's family moved to Montreal in his early teen years.  He was a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University for over thirty-five years and a consulting civil engineer.  The “Professor David Selby SURE Award in Sustainable Engineering” was established in 2014 in honour of Professor Emeritus David Selby who, through his teaching and exemplary conduct, instilled in his students the importance of integrity and intellectual honesty in their personal and professional activities.  This Award was established to support students involved in research projects conducted through the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design.

Throughout his life, David sought to serve others through his work with The Gideons, Welcome Hall Mission and several other Christian organizations.  He received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for his significant contributions and achievements and to recognize his dedication to service to his fellow citizens, their community and their country.

Visitation will take place at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Bethel Baptist Church (3060 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 1P8) on Thursday, 1 December at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery in Smiths Falls, ON on 2 December at 2:00 p.m. A reception will be held after the burial at Lannin Funeral Home (32 Main St. E., Smiths Falls, ON).

Donations may be made to the Welcome Hall Mission (Montreal, QC) and Gideon's International in Canada. Condolences can be sent on-line.  ^{{khNov2016} [zsd, zri]}

We  regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Cameron Eric Asher, MMM, CD (Ret’d) of Winnipeg, MB who passed away at home on 23 November 2016 at the age of 60 years.

Cameron was born in Gimli, MB and graduated from high school in Selkirk. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1977 served in the Canadian Military Engineers for 20 years in the Electrical Generating Systems trade at home and abroad. Highlights included postings to 1 Construction Engineering Unit in Winnipeg, MB and the Canadian Forces Station Alert, NU. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1997 Cam pursued a second career as Facility Manager at Red River College until his second retirement in 2014. He was a member of the Transcona Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Winnipeg.

Public Viewing will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 at Mosaic Event Centre 1006 Nairn Ave. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday 2 December at the Mosaic Event Centre. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion # 7 at 117 Regent Ave East.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Cancer Care Manitoba and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home. ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Steve Passmen on 19 November 2016 at the Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, BC. Formerly a resident of RJ Kent Residences in Port Coquitlam, BC Steve was a WW II veteran.

Steve was born in 1923 and raised on farms near Assiniboia and Hudson Bay, SK.  He enlisted for World War II in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Regina, SK in 1942 and served overseas until 1946 in France and Germany. After his return to Canada and demobilisation, Steve worked as a heavy equipment operator, foreman and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He worked on road and other construction projects in Goose Bay NL, Revelstoke BC, Vietnam, Couer D'Alene, Idaho, and on the Alaska Pipeline.

In retirement, Steve built a waterfront home in Anacortes, Washington. After the passing of his wife, he moved to Green Valley, Arizona for the warmer climate and great golfing. In 2012 he returned to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia to be close to family. He was a resident of RJ Kent Residences in Port Coquitlam for the past two years.

A celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 at 2675 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC on the afternoon of 28 January 2017.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of your choice. Online Condolences can be sent to Legacy.com. ^{khJan2017}

We regret to advise of the death of Brent DiBartolo in hospital in Ottawa, ON on 19 November 2016 at the age of 65, following a long and courageous battle. Brent dedicated his entire career to the Public Service and his career included an assignment with the Department of National Defence as Assistant  Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) from 1999 to 2002.

Following his retirement he cherished spending time with the friends he made along the way. He enjoyed being with his family, traveling, playing golf and bridge, and spending summers at the cottage.

Friends may pay their respects at McEvoy - Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Wednesday, 23 November 2016 from 2- 4:00  and 7-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Maurice Church, 4 Perry Street on Thursday, 24 November 2016 at 11:00 a.m.  In memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. On-line condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Daniel “Dan” Galipeau (Ret’d) of Godmanchester, QC on 18 November 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Dan was a veteran of the Second World War. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers and sailed to England in late 1942. He landed in the assault wave on D-Day with the 16^th Field Company supporting the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada at Bernière-sur-Mer.  He continued with the company through France, Belgium, and Holland.

In 2014, he was among many surviving veterans of the Battle for France to receive the French 'Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur de la Republique francaise'.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #081 in Huntingdon, QC

Visitation will be at St-Joseph Catholic Church on 26 November at 10:30 AM followed by the funeral service at 11:30. Burial will be at Huntingdon St-Joseph Cemetery.  Donations may be made in his memory to the Service d’Accompagnement Bénévole et Communautaire in Godmanchester or the Betty Riel Foundation in Huntingdon. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Jeffrey David Goldsworthy (Ret'd) at the age of 49 in Toronto, ON on 18 November 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer. Jeffrey had served in both the Regular Force Reserve Force and had recently retired from Canadian Pacific Railway.

Jeffrey enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Combat Engineer in 1987 and served with 1 Troop, 11 Field Squadron in 1 Combat Engineer Regiment. During this tour he participated in numerous large exercises including in Rendezvous 89 and Rendezvous 90.  Jeffery took his release from the Regular Force in 1990 and immediately joined 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) of the Reserve Force in Toronto. He subsequently served in Bosnia attached to 2 CER for CANBAT 2, OP CAVALIER ROTO 4 (1994-5). Jeffrey took his release from the Primary Reserve in 1995.  He worked for Canadian Pacific Railway for over 25 years and retired this year.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Odette Cancer Centre of the Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. OnLine Condolences may be sent .  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Lloyd Bernard Duncan (Ret’d) on 13 November 2016 at his home in Englehart, ON at the age of 91 years.

Harold was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 34 in Orillia, ON.

Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home in Orillia on 17 November. A Royal Canadian Legion service will be held in the funeral home at 7:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel on 18 November at 1:00 PM with interment at the Atherley Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Kidney Foundation of Ontario. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Terrance George Duck on 8 November 2016 at the age of 69 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack, BC a after brave battle with cancer. Terry served his country as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers . He joined in 1964 and served his first tour in 4 Field Squadroin in Lahr, Germany. Returning toCanada, he served a tour in 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, BC from which he took his release in 1972. Terry served a second career as a British Columbia Corrections Officer.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cascade Hospice would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held on 20 November 2016 at 3:00 PM at Cookie's Grill, 44335 Yale Road West, Chilliwack BC.  ^{khNov2016}

We  regret to advise of the death of Captain Albert William "Bert" Bridgewater (Ret’d) just a few weeks after his 102^nd birthday, on 2 November 2016 at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa, ON. Bert was a Royal Canadian Engineer WW II veteran and a recipient of the French Legion of Honour medal for his contribution to the liberation of France in 1944.

Bert joined the Militia in 1936 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers before WW II in London, ON and Montreal, QC. He enlisted in the Canadian Army Active Force in the Summer of 1941 and undertook his Sapper training at A6 Canadian Engineer Training Centre in Dundurn, SK. Then assigned to the 9^th Field Squadron, his unit completed their training at Camp Petawawa, ON and embarked for the United Kingdom in June 1942.  

Lt Bridgewater was selected as a Reconnaissance Officer and transferred to Headquarters 4^th Armoured Division Engineers. He landed in France on 6 July when his division relieved the 3^rd Division in the Normandy bridgehead in July 1944. He was promoted to Captain shortly after landing in France and worked as a Reconnaissance Officer throughout the Battle of France. After the Battle of France, the 4^th Division over-wintered in the Nijmegen area in Holland and the Divisional Engineers continued to support the Allied advance into Germany until the conclusion of hostilities. Capt Bridgewater returned to Canada and was demobilized in September 1945.

After the war,  Bert worked in Montreal for a few years before he became Assistant Chief Bridge Engineer for the Saskatchewan Department of Highways.  His family later moved to Ottawa in 1951 where he took up a position with the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority. Bert was transferred to its Montreal headquarters shortly afterward where he worked on the design and construction of the St Lawrence Seaway canal system until 1974.  He retired in 1978.

Bert moved to Ottawa in 1992 and was very involved in the activities of the Stillwater Creek Retirement Residence, the Friendship Club of Bells Corners, and Kiwanis. He participated in discussion groups, played bridge, travelled widely, sang in a men's choir, and sometimes even went dancing.  Bert celebrated his 100th birthday in Ottawa in October 2015 and he was presented the French Legion of Honour medal in November 2015 for his contribution to the liberation of France in 1944.

A funeral service and reception for close family and friends will be held at Christ Church Bells Corners on November 8 at 11:00 a.m. In memoriam and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre would be appreciated. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made online at Tubman Funeral Homes.# ^{khNov2016}

We  regret to advise of the death of Douglas Hayward Ketch on 1 November 2016 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born in Aroostock, NB, Doug graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Civil Engineering in 1949 and went to work for the Federal Government as a Surveyor for what became a 37-year Public Service career.

Doug first worked for eight years with the Topographical Survey of the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys before joining the Army Survey Establishment (ASE) in 1956. He held one of the ASE positions for civilian engineers and served with the Department of National Defence until 1974. Doug was active in most aspects of mapping in the unit - even to the extent of participating in field parties. He surveyed in every province but Newfoundland and Doug was on the Ennadai Lake survey in Nunavut  in 1959. 

Doug was a graduate of the Senior Survey Officers Course with Mines and Technical Surveys in 1961 and he then headed and became a mainstay of the Computations and Data Section. He was a key player in the purchase of the IBM 1620 - the first computer in  ASE.  In the early 1960s. Doug became Officer in Charge of the Technical Administration Squadron in 1965 and 1971 was appointed Officer Commanding of Reproduction Division at (MCE).

Doug was one of the founders of the Army Survey Club (later becoming the Mappers Club) and was one of its first four councillors. He left MCE in 1974 but only ‘down the hall’ to Energy Mines and Resources and he remained in almost daily contact with the unit - both technically and socially.

There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Doug's life will be held at a later date for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Doug to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through York and Miramichi Valley Funeral Homes.^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Robert “Bob” Thomas Gilpin, of Ajax ON, on 1 November 2016 at the age of 92 years.

Bob was born in East York, ON and was a veteran of the Second World War. He joined the Canadian Army as a Sapper in 1942 when he was 18 years old.  After the war, Bob returned and worked in Ajax.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #322 in Ajax.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Legion on 25 November from 2:00 PM -- 4:00 PM. Online condolences may be offered at www.mceachniefuneral.ca.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Clifford Allan Hall, CD (Ret’d) on 24 October 2016 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 91 years. Cliff was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.

Cliff enlisted in the Army in 1943 in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. On completion of his training at Camp Borden in March 1944 he went overseas and served throughout France, Belgium and Germany from 1944 to 1946.

Returning to Canada after the war and honorably discharged, Cliff then went to work for the Canadian Pacific Railway in Red Deer, AB.  In March 1953 he rejoined the army in the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained as a Mechanic, Royal Canadian Engineers. He deployed to Korea in March 1954 and returned to Canada in August of that year.

After the Korean War Cliff spent most of his remaining years in the Canadian Armed Forces in Edmonton except for a one-year tour with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt (1964 -1965). He retired from the Forces in 1973.

Cliff was a member of the Sappers Club and the Kingsway Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He played the violin in several bands and was a glider pilot, ultra-light pilot and had earned his co-pilot license for light aircraft.

The Funeral Service will be held at Westlawn Funeral Home, 16310 Stony Plain Rd., on Friday, 4 November  2016 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Centre. 4470 McCrae Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 6M8. Condolences can be sent to the Westlawn Funeral Home.^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer James “Jim” A. Mclaughlin, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, at his home in Welland, ON on 23 October 2016 at 76 years of age. 

Jim started his 30-year military career in 1956 as a Field Engineer with the Royal Canadian Engineers and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as a welder and then joined the Air Element upon Unification of the Canadian Forces.

Jim joined the Army as a Sapper Apprentice with the 5^th Intake and arrived at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC in 1956. After completing this training he remained in Chilliwack with 3 Field Squadron for a three-year tour before being posted to Camp Gagetown, NB in 1961. A short tour with 22 Field Squadron was followed by a posting to 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany until 1964 ...then back to CFB Gagetown with 22 Field Squadron before returning to Germany (1967-1971)  – but now ending up in Lahr. Jim returned to Canada and was stationed in Canadian Forces Base Calgary, AB (1971 - 79) followed by four years at CFB Borden until 1983.  Following this tour he served at CFB Ottawa (1983 - 1985).

During his military career Jim deployed on several United Nations missions including tour two tours in Cyprus, United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt, and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights. He had a final tour in Germany (1985 - 1986) before taking his release. 

Jim was proud of his 30 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, over 40 year membership with the Royal Canadian Legion, and his 18 years with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.

In accordance with Jim's wishes, cremation will take place.  Family & friends are invited to attend a Service of Remembrance on 27 October at 1:00 PM at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 77 Division Street, Welland, ON.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Anglican Church of one's choice, NHS – Walker Family Cancer Centre, or Wellspring Niagara would be appreciated and may be made through Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel, Niagara Falls. On-Line Condolences can be sent through the Funeral Home.^{khNov2016}

We  regret to advise of the death of Corporal Pierre-Antoine L’Heureux, unexpectedly in his home in Edmonton, AB on 22 October 2016.  A member of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Cpl L’Heureux was born in 1987 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC and enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces in Kingston, ON in 2010.

Pierre-Antoine completed his Basic Military Qualification at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruitment School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in August 2010 and subsequently completed his Basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, NB. Completing this course in July 2011, Pierre-Antoine spent the rest of his career with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER ) in Edmonton, AB.

Initially joining 13 Armoured Squadron as a section member, Pierre-Antoine was heavily involved in regimental activities as he progressed through his career. He took on various challenges including military courses highlighted by the Basic Mountain Operator Course in California and the Close Quarter Basic Combat course conducted in Wainwright, AB.  He also completed his Combat Engineer Second Developmental Level (DP2) course in 2015.  While with the unit he assisted at the Family Support Centre at 1 CER before moving to 2 Troop in 11 Field Squadron. Pierre-Antoine deployed on Operation LENTUS as part of the Incident Response Unit that responded to the Calgary floods in Spring/Summer of 2013.

The viewing will occur on 5 November 2016 between 0900 and 1300 hrs at the LeSieur et Frère Funeral Home, 95 Blvd St-Luc, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu QC. A military ceremony will be held at the St-Jean Garrison at 1400 on 5 November 2016. Both events are open to family and friends. ^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Oscar T. Carlson (Ret’d) on 20 October 2016 in Caleb Village in Tisdale, SK at the age of 97.

Oscar was born in a farm house in Minnesota, USA and moved with his family to the Fosston, SK area in the 1920s. He lost his mother in 1930 and persevered the bleak ‘dirty thirties’ decade raised by his father. Oscar volunteered with the Canadian Army in 1941 and served as Sapper in the Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) until he was demobilized when he returned home in 1946. He saw action overseas in Northwest Europe and particularly remembered his part in the RCE contribution to the ‘Battle of the Scheldt.’

Oscar was blessed with amazingly good health for most of his 97 years.  He freely gave his time and his modest resources to his community and special interests such as ‘Ducks Unlimited,’ Saskatchewan Wildlife Habitat Fund, Fosston Club, the Bethel Church and Cemetery maintenance, and the Royal Canadian Legion. His community honoured and showed their respect to Oscar many times when he was the ‘Guest of Honour’ at Ducks and Wildlife Federation events and was granted a Life Member of the Canadian Legion.

The Funeral will be held on Monday, 7 November 2016 at 2:00 pm at Elim Evangelical Free Church in Fosston, SK. Interment will follow at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Fosston. On line condolences may be left with the funeral home. ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Wayne Eugene Dunnett of Trout Brook, NB at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 at the age of 72. Born in Newcastle, NB, Wayne was a welder by trade who worked as a civilian with 22 Field Squadron and 4 Engineer Support Regiment  at Camp Gagetown, NB before his retirement.

Visitation will be held at Bell’s Funeral Home on Friday, 28 October 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held at The Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, 29 October 2016 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Wesley United Church Cemetery, Trout Brook, NB.

In Wayne’s memory a donation may be made to the Mgr. Henri Cormier Lodge, Dr. George Dumont University Hospital Centre, Moncton, NB or Wesley United Church Cemetery Fund. Condolences may be sent at: http://www.bellsmeadows.com/obituaries/Details.aspx?f=28119  ^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold E. Curry (Ret’d) on 14 October 2016 at Hillside Village in Penetanguishene, ON at the age of 94 years.

Harold was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Penetanguishene Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch.

Cremation has taken place.  At Harold's request, there will be no visitation.  A graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Ann's Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre, in Penetanguishene.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas Michael Lloyd, suddenly on 14 October 2016 in Ottawa at the age of 55.

Doug joined the Public Service later in life and held many positions including leading the Financial Systems Authority (Treasury Board Secretariat), and as the Chief Financial Officer at the Immigration and Refugee Board. Doug's work at the Department of National Defence saw him in multiple Director General roles including Infrastructure, Environment and Engineering Services, as well as Nuclear Safety and Fire Safety. Working at DND was like returning home for him as he was proud of the many formative years that he had spent as a young man in the Army Reserves where he served with 30 Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery in Ottawa and had considerable Class B Reserve service as well.

Doug was an independent consultant for many years, running his company, Cambrian Consulting. In the early days, his areas of expertise included Project Management (in particular Major Crown Projects), Strategic Advice, Procurement, and even Unix scripting and testing. In his late 30s, after years of successful consulting, Doug started and completed his MBA at the University of Ottawa. In his 40s he earned his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation and in 2015 he successfully defended his PhD thesis, "An N-Dimensional Model For Predicting Success And Failure In Canadian Industry," at Szent István University, in Budapest, Hungary and achieving the highest possible honours.

Doug also invested countless hours mentoring others, both professionally and personally. He provided guidance, his wisdom, natural leadership, and a willingness to invest time in others. He also served as a Trustee for Zone 4 of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board from 2008 to 2010 and was recognized for this work by the awarding of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubillee medal.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, 19 October 2016 at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. A Celebration of Doug's Life will be held on Thursday, 20 October in the Pinecrest Chapel at 4:30 p.m. A Reception will follow. Doug always loved fresh flowers. In celebration of Doug, we encourage friends to send flowers or else make a donation to the charity of their choosing. Online condolences may be made at www.colefuneralservices.com.  ^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer George "Sonny" Kenneth Asher Miller, CD (Ret’d) peacefully, on 6 October 2016, at the age of 85, in his home after a long battle.

"Sonny" was born in Ottawa, ON in 1930 and enlisted in the Canadian Army in May 1949. He was taken on strength at Army Survey Establishment in November of that year. Trained initially as a Group 1 Surveyor (and later as a Photogrammetrist), he soon participated in numerous field survey tasks - the major one being Watson Lake, Suffield and Dawson Creek in 1950.

Promoted to corporal in 1951, Sonny participated in the Fort Grahame survey and was qualified Group 2 in December of that year. In-house training occupied much of his time until 1953 when he worked on the Fort Ware, Telegraph Creek, Dawson Creek and Suffield surveys and became a Group 3 Photogrammetrist that year. Appointed Acting Sergeant in January 1954, his rank was confirmed in December. His next major field job was at Brochet in 1956 and in 1958 he was on the Arctic Coast survey. In 1959 he qualified as a Group 4 Surveyor/Photogrammetrist.

Sonny was involved with contracts and revision in 1961 - 1962 as a member of the newly formed Revision Section. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1964 and to Master Warrant Officer four years later. In 1972 he was posted to DCarto and placed in charge of the Canadian Forces Map Depot. Awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal in 1978, he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in 1979. Upon his retirement in May 1986 it was pointed out that he was the last serving member to have worked on a horse-mounted army survey party. 

Sonny lived a life of relative ease in retirement until 1998 when he inherited a significant estate that included the company of Lanman & Kemp-Barclay, a privately-held company whose most famous product is “Florida Water.” George assumed the position of its President.

Friends may pay respects at the  Kelly Funeral Home, Kanata Chapel, 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, ON K2M 1H4 on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, 12 October 2016 in the Chapel at 11 a.m. In memoriam donations to Ottawa Humane Society are appreciated. Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.kellyfh.ca. ♦ ^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise the death of Clifford Archie Pocock of Edmonton, AB on 4 October 2016 at the age of 90 years.

Clifford was a veteran of the Second World War who enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He later volunteered for the 1^st Canadian Parachute Battalion and trained in Shilo, MB.  He parachuted into Normandy in the early morning hours of D-Day and served with the battalion in the 6^th British Airborne from 1943 to 1947 in Northwest Europe.  On returning to Canada, Clifford  continued with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Number 1 Road Maintenance Company in Whitehorse, YK on the Northwest Highway System.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5104 Ellerslie Road SW, Edmonton on 15 October. Memorial donations may be made in Clifford's name to the Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Boulvard, Toronto. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zcc]}

We regret to advice of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Blair “Dick” Rogers, OMM, CD (Ret’d) at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB on 24 September 2016 at the age of 77 years. Dick served 37 years in the Canadian Forces. Born in Woodstock, NB, he attended school in Woodstock until graduating from high school in 1956. He then attended Acadia University from 1956 to 1959, and University of New Brunswick from 1959 to 1960.

Dick initially joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957 and trained in Chilliwack, BC before transferring to the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in Shilo, MB where he was commissioned as an officer in 1960. After serving as a gunner, he made another transfer and then served 19 years as a pilot. During his long career he served in a multitude of locations including two tours in Germany and his final tour in the Netherlands.

In retirement, Dick was a Village Councillor in New Maryland, NB from 1998 to 2001. He started the Village Emergency Response Program and wrote the Village’s Emergency Response Plan. He was also instrumental in getting the cannon for Victoria Hall and was to speak at the ribbon cutting in a couple of weeks.

Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on 27 September 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, 28 September at 3. Interment will be in the Field of Honour at Forest Hill Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Fredericton Food Bank or charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com  ^{khSep2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Fadi Mansour, CD suddenly at home in Longueuil, QC on 20 September 2016 at the age of 38.

Fadi was born in Saida, Lebanon.  He joined the Canadian Forces Reserve Force in 2002 as a sapper with 34 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) in Montreal, QC.  In 2006 he was commissioned from the ranks and transferred to the Regular Force and trained as a Military Engineer Officer.

His first posting was to 5^e Régiment du génie de combat in Valcartier, QC in 2008 as a Lieutenant.  In 2009 he was promoted Captain.  He deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the Rotation 10 Battle Group from Valcartier where he was second-in-command of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Squadron.  In 2011 he was posted to 34 CER as a member of the Regular Force Support Staff and employed as the Regimental Adjutant.  He decided he retire from the Regular Force and remain with 34 CER where he served in various positions including Squadron second-in-command, Squadron Commander and Regimental Operations Officer.

Visitation will take place on 2 October at the Maurice Demers Funeral Home located at 651 Boulevard Laurier, McMasterville, QC. starting at 9:00 AM. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM followed by burial at 12:30 PM.  ^{{gdSep2016kh-rt}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel William David Pollard, CD,  P. Eng. (Ret’d) at home in Esquimalt, BC on 15 September 2016.

Born in 1935, Dave served a full career as a Canadian Military Engineer Officer. Posting highlights included Base Construction Engineering Officer (BCEO) at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, QC (1966-68), BCEO CFB North Bay, ON (1967-70) BCEO CFB Esquimalt, BC (1975-77) and Base Technical Services Officer CFB Borden, ON.

In retirement, Dave retired in Esquimalt yet returned each summer to the Muskoka cottage he built on his grandparents' acreage. Among his many activities, such as backpacking, sailing, theatre and symphony concerts, and restoring a vintage Riley One-Point-Five, David particularly enjoyed luncheons with his retired military engineer friends and being part of the Old English Car Club. He was an active participant in the Canadian Military Engineer Association. ^(khSep2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Leo Joseph Boucher, CD (Ret'd) of New Avon, NB in the Oromocto Public Hospital on 27 August 2016 at the age of 89 years.

Leo was born in Minto, NB. He volunteered for service in the Second World War. After the war Leo trained as a plumber in Montreal and began an apprenticeship. He was a fully qualified plumber when he joined the Canadian Army in 1950.  Assigned to the Royal Canadian Engineers, he initially trained in Chilliwack, BC and then later at Fort Lewis in Washington State in preparation for deployment to  Korea with 57^th Canadian Independent Field Squadron (1951 - 1952).

Leo continued to serve in the RCE until his retirement in 1975.  During his service, he served in the UN Emergency Force in the Sinai and had a number of tours in Canadian Forces Station Alert and the Arctic.  He was a Life Member of the Minto Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and a number of other community activities.

Visitation will be on Monday, 29 August at Hogg Funeral Services, Minto from 5 pm until 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, 30 August from Holy Rosary Catholic Church. For those who wish, donations made to the Korean Veterans Association, the Minto Public Library or the WG Bishop Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family. ^{dcDec18gd} 

We regret to advise of the death of Frank Albert Cramer of the Hamilton General Hospital on 24 August 2016 at the age of 96 years.

Frank was born in Burlington ON and lived there most of his life. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer Veteran of the Second World War. After he enlisted, he was sent to England and transferred voluntarily to Number 1 Tunnelling Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, working in the United Kingdom, Sicily, Italy and the Netherlands. For some reason, he spelt his name Kramer on his Army records. He and his wife, who he met in England, raised rasied their family of two in Burlington.  

Frank was cremated and is interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Burlington. Frank was interviewed by Historica Canada for their Memories Project. You can find a link at https://cmea-agmc.ca/sapper-stories-historica-canada-memory-project-upd….