CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of Major Henry Edward Roy (Hank) Colyer, CD (Ret'd), peacefully, at age 94 on 3 September 2015 at the Veterans’ Unit of the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton, NS.

Hank was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War serving in the United Kingdom. He joined the Permanent Force after the war and served in Korea. A highlight of his post-war career was his time with No 1 Radiation Detection Unit that he commanded in 1957. He participated in the nuclear weapons effects trials in Nevada and Australia from 1953 to 1956 and, in 2008 he received a Minister of National Defence Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Service for his contribution to these trials. In 1961 Hank served with the Northwest Highway System – first for three years in uniform and then as Highway Superintendent with the Department of Public Works Canada.  After Yellowknife, Hank was transferred to Churchill, MB with Public Works and eventually retired to Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.

Hank was an active member of every community in which he lived. He believed deeply in volunteer work and trying to leave a place “just a little bit better.”  He was an Honourary Life Member of the Military Engineers Association of Canada, was a former President of the Bridgetown Board of Trade and a past President of the former Annapolis Valley Affiliated Boards of Trade.

A Lions Memorial Service was held on Monday, 7 September at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Legion Memorial Service at 7:00 pm from the Kaulbach Family Funeral Home. The funeral was held Tuesday, 8 September at Centrelea Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the Centrelea Baptist Church or the Veterans’ Unit of the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton. Online condolences may be made at www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Neil Alexander Robertson, CD (Ret’d) on 1 September 2015. Colonel Robertson was a former Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack (1974-77).

Neil was born in 1927 in Williams Lake, BC and was raised on a small Cariboo cattle ranch. He attended school in Horsefly, Williams Lake and Victoria. After a tour in the Merchant Navy he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a sapper. Neil subsequently was selected for officer training and attended the University of British Columbia under the Regular Officer Training Plan. Following graduation from UBC in 1952 he was commissioned as Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Artillery and initially served in Korea. Col Robertson had a full career as a Gunner Officer with a number of appointments in Canada and the UK. Retiring as a Colonel, his last appointments were as Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack and Canadian Army Attaché in London, England.

After retiring from the Army Neil worked for several years as a yacht broker and then he and wife Rosemarie started a home-based printing business which they operated until Neil was almost eighty. Neil's volunteer work included two years with RCMP Victim Services, two years with Meals on Wheels and eight years driving for the Cancer Clinic.

Private family gathering only at Neil's request.^{{kh12Sep2015}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Joseph Alphonse Chambers (Ret’d) peacefully in Montreal QC on 20 August 2015 at the age of 93.

Joseph was a WW II veteran and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Notre-Dame-de-Grace Branch #24/106 in Montreal.

Visitation will take place at Urgel  Bourgie Funeral Home, 3955 Cote-de-Liesse, Ville St-Laurent (Montreal) on 23 August, followed by a Liturgy of the Word in the Complex chapel.  A virtual register may be signed at www.urgelbourgie.com. ^{{dc/gdMay2013kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Major-General John Arthur Stewart CD, MASc, DEng, P Eng (Ret'd) in Kingston General Hospital just shy of his 84^th birthday on 22 August 2015. Major General Stewart served as the Canadian Military Engineer Colonel Commandant from 1994 to 1997.

Major-General Stewart was born in Montreal, QC. He enrolled in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1949 at age 17, having already earned his Pilot License. He attended Royal Roads Military College, Victoria, followed by Royal Military College, Kingston, ON and Queen's University, Kingston where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1954.

Over his 37 years of service he lived, travelled and worked across the breadth of Canada, spent five years in Germany and Belgium, and circumnavigated the globe. Following his military flying training, General Stewart flew as an instructor at CFB Moose Jaw, SK. After this assignment he transferred to the Construction Engineering Branch of the RCAF and was posted to 2 Construction Maintenance Unit in Calgary, AB. In 1959 he returned to the Royal Military College to serve three years as a lecturer and, at the same time, he completed his Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering at Queen's University.

Between 1962 and 1973 Major-General Stewart served in a variety of engineering and staff positions including in the Canadian Air Division in Germany and the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, in Mons,Belgium. He attended the Canadian Army Staff College in 1966-67 and, later, the National Defence College in 1973-74. Promoted to Colonel in 1973, he became the Director of Construction Engineering Control at National Defence Headquarters in 1974 and later was assigned to Air Command Headquarters as Deputy Chief of Staff Military Engineering. On promotion to Brigadier-General in 1978 he was named the Director General Quartering at National Defence Headquarters. In 1980 he was appointed Commandant of the Royal Military College of Canada and led the college through its introduction of female officer cadet students. In 1982 Major-General Stewart was appointed Chief of Construction and Properties. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1986 as the Senior Serving Canadian Military Engineer.

After his retirement General Stewart became President of Guider Corporation. He also became very active with the Air Cadet Program - giving back to an organization that had launched him on his flying career.  He also devoted considerable energy to the RMC Club of Canada and was eventually elected President. In recognition of his service, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from RMC in 1992, was appointed Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers (1994 to 1997), and had a trophy at RMC named after him that is awarded annually to the top graduating Military Engineering Student from RMC.

A memorial service commemorating Major-General Stewart's life will be held at Currie Hall, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario on 12 September 2015 at 1:00 pm.  A reception at the RMC Senior Staff Mess will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Air Cadet League of Canada would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Joseph Rolland Claude Mailhot (Ret’d) on 16 August 2015 at the Royal Columbian Hospital in Vancouver after a lengthy illness.

Claude served 21 years in the Canadian Military - starting his military career with the Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). He transferred into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1970 after a 1967-1970 tour in Germany with the PPCLI. Postings during his Engineer career included: 3 Field Squadron, Chilliwack 1970-1975, 5 Escadron du Génie, Valcartier 1975-1982, Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Chilliwack 1982 -1985 and 5 Régiment du Génie de Combat for a few months in 1985 before his retirement. After his retirement Claude pursued a 21-year career in Corrections Service Canada until retiring from this second career in 2006.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, 4 September 2015 at the Harrison Beach Hotel, Chehalis Room, from 12:30 to 3:00pm.

^{{kh29Oct2015}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Walter W. Skimin, CD (Ret’d) on 27 August 2015 in his 95^th year in Calgary AB.

Walter was born in Toronto ON. He was a WW II veteran having served with the 8^th Field Squadron Royal Canadian Engineers, 4^th Canadian Armoured Division in Holland, Belgium and Germany and spending an additional year in Europe and England after the war. He re-enlisted in 1951 with the Army Works Services, 15 Works Company, in Toronto as a fire fighter. He later served in Edmonton AB and in Chilliwack BC at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering, and in Calgary AB where he retired in 1968. Walter served as a civilian fire fighter at Canadian Forces Station Ladner BC until 1971 when that station was closed.

Walter was an active Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branches #233 in Orangeville ON, #276 Kearney ON and #285 Calgary. He also was part of the inaugural youth program at Calgary's Museum of the Regiments and was requested at schools to talk to students about the meaning of Remembrance Day. Walter was immensely proud of his service in the RCE, even marching to “Wings” two days before he died.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary on 1 September. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Walter Skimin, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary.^{{dc/gdMar2013kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Dimitrie John Smirnov (Ret'd) in Ottawa on 15 August 2015 after a valiant fight with cancer.

John Smirnov was born in 1948, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia and spoke Russian, Serbian and German. He joined he Royal Canadian Artillery in 1968. Following his basic artillery training he served in succession at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, NB, then with 1 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Germany and then with 2 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery CFB Petawawa, ON. John started his career in survey in 1976 when he trained in Artillery Survey. He then transferred to the Canadian Military Engineers on an Occupational Transfer and joined Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1978.

During his 12 years with Mapping and Charting Establishment John touched most bases. He deployed with the flying crews on the Gravity Line surveys in British Columbia and Quebec as well as the Radar Line from Newfoundland to Ontario. He had three deployments to Canadian Forces Station Alert, NWT that included Operation ARCTIC and Operation HURRICANE. Twice John was a Survey Instructor at the School of Military Mapping, had a couple of prolonged stays in Compilation Division of Mapping and Charting Establishment and his last position was as Quality Control Inspector. John retired in 1990 to work for the National Capital Commission in Ottawa.

A Celebration of life for Dimitrie John Smirnov will be held on Monday, 24 August from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632, 800 Taylor Creek Road, Orleans^.{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Staton (Ret’d) on 14 August 2015 at the Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre in Ottawa, ON the age of 85 years.

George was Korean War Veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ottawa Westboro Branch #480.

A family service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre Ottawa.  ^{{gdJun2016kh} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Michael T. Smith (Ret'd) on Friday, 14 August 2015 at age 39. Michael arrived in 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa, ON  in 1995. He completed two tours with the unit in Bosnia  (IFOR 1996 and SFOR 1998-1999) before he took his release from the Canadian Forces in 1999. Michael embraced life whether he was soldiering, being a paramedic/firefighter, cycling, painting, or snapping photos.

Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration will be held in the future. Donations and/or volunteer help to www.soldieron.ca , a PTSD support group, can be made in Michael's memory. Online condolences can be sent to : http://www.harrisfuneralhome.ca/obits.php?id=1544

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Richard "Rick" Bartlette on 12 August 2015 in Cuba at the age of 52 years. Rick served in the Canadian Military Engineers as a Combat Engineer with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from 1981 to 1987 Chilliwack, BC.

Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Walkley Chapel, 1255 Walkley Road, Ottawa (613-731-1255) Tuesday, 1 September 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m.

In memoriam donations to Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health would be appreciated. On-Line Condolences at: http://kellyfhwalkley.sharingmemories.ca/site/Richard-Bartlette.html?s=40

^{{kh31Aug2015}}

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel John Rundle, CD (Ret'd) at the Belleville General Hospital on 10 August 2015 in his 84^th year.

John enjoyed a full and rewarding 41 year career as a Canadian Military Engineer that started in 1949 when John enrolled in Canadian Army starting at Royal Roads Military College and continuing on to the Royal Military College, Kingston under the Regular Officer Training Plan. During this time, in 1951 he transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering at Queen's University in 1954, John proceeded to Air Defence Command Headquarters, St Hubert, QC with the Construction Engineering Branch and was transferred later that year to RCAF Station, St Margarets, NB  as the Construction Engineering Officer.

John returned to the Royal Military College in 1956 as Lecturer and, later, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering - during which time he also completed his studies towards a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering at Queen's University (1958). After RMC he was posted to the Directorate of Engineering Construction in Air Force Headquarters as Head, Site Development and Planning Branch.

Returning, again, to the academic field in 1963, John was first a student at the RCAF Staff College in Toronto followed by a tour as a member of the Directing Staff.  From here John was appointed Base Construction Engineering Officer at RCAF Station Greenwood, NS in 1966.

Following his tour as BCEO, John went to the Defence Education Centre Planning Group in Ottawa as Staff Officer for a short tour before becoming Section Head in the Directorate of Construction Engineering Requirements in 1970 with the additional appointment of Project Manager, CFB Valcartier Development. John’s next tour was overseas in 1972 to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium as Staff Officer Air and Naval Installations in Infrastructure Branch for three years. Returning to Canada, he was appointed Base Technical Services Officer of CFB Borden, ON (1957 -77) and then returned to NDHQ as Director Military Engineering Operations. This was followed by a tour as Director General Works before he moved in 1980 to Canadian Forces Training System Headquarters, CFB Trenton, ON as Deputy Chief of Staff, Technical Services.

John retired in 1986 whereupon he occupied himself with the construction of his new house located just east of Brighton, ON. In retirement John was a supporter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and a long-time member of the United Church in Brighton. A trombonist, John enjoyed his long association with the Trenton Citizens Band and the Brighton Melodeers. He was an avid mountain climber, swimmer, cross country skier and biking enthusiast.

A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity St. Andrew's United Church in Brighton on 5 September 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stephen Lewis Foundation or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Major Joseph Donald Jaworski (Ret’d) at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Center in Ottawa on 10 August 2015 at the age of 93.

Born in Winnipeg, MB, Joseph was a WW II veteran who enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in January 1942. He joined 4^th Field Survey Company in England in April 1943 and there he developed his skills in topographic survey, drafting and stereographic work. His unit was renamed to 1 Canadian Field (Air) Survey Company and Joe served with that unit in France, Belgium and Holland until VE Day.

After the war Joe joined Army Survey in August 1946 as a Lance Corporal in the Air Survey Section of the Geographic Section the General Staff. He served a full career with Army Survey Establishment and was promoted to Warrant Officer Second Class in 1966. Joe took his release in the following year and then served as a civilian with Mapping and Charting Establishment until 1985.

Friends may pay their respects on Saturday, 15 August 2015 after 12:00 p.m. at Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Dr. Ottawa.

A Memorial Service for Joseph will follow at 2:00 p.m., in the Chapel. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society are appreciated. Condolences and Sharing Memories at www.capitalmemorial.ca. ^{khAug2015}

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Charles I "Charlie" Galka (Ret'd) at home on 9 Aug 2015 in Selkirk MB at age 98.

Charlie was born in Garson MB, grew up in Walkleyburg MB. He attended Bright Star School and, at age 18, he set off to seek his fortune by travelling across Canada doing odd jobs such as farming, mining and logging. In 1942, John joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained as a dispatch rider. Before he returned home in 1946, he had served his country in England, France, Germany and Holland as part of their liberation.

After the war, Charlie married and settled in Winnipeg MB moving to East Selkirk in 1953. He worked at the Manitoba Rolling Mill until retiring in 1979. He and his wife moved back to Winnipeg in 1991, returning to an assisted living home in Selkirk in 2002. Charlie was a member of the Selkirk Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers and to honour Charlie's memory, consider donating the Gaynor Family Regional Library c/o the Selkirk & District Community Foundation, Selkirk MB.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Hugh Arthur James Hutchinson, CD (Ret'd) on 5 August 2015 in West Palm Beach Florida following a short battle with cancer.

Born in Greymouth, New Zealand in 1936, Colonel Hutchinson served in the Militias in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. His service with the Royal New Zealand Engineers and the Royal Australian Engineers spanned 1955-66 in the ranks from Sapper to Captain. He served with 6^th Field Squadron in Vancouver from 1966 to 1974 and was Commanding Officer 1970-74.  Hugh then served 1974-78 as Senior Staff Officer at Vancouver Militia District and Area Headquarters. After a short period ith the Supplementary Reserve, he returned as Deputy Commander, Vancouver Militia District (1981-83) and Commander, Vancouver Militia District (1983-87). 

Hugh's engineering work took him to many parts of the world from Australia to Canada to Asia to North Africa. His specialty in hydroelectric engineering gave him opportunities to be a part of the building of hydroelectric Dams in Tasmania, Australia and Mica, British Columbia as well as the construction of the Great Man Made River Project in Libya.

A celebration of Hugh’s life is being planned at the Lt-Col James Pemberton Fell Armoury in North Vancouver.  A family ceremony to inter his ashes will be held in Greymouth, New Zealand. Donations to the 6 Field Engineer Squadron Museum Association (www.6es.ca ) or Hospice of Palm Beach County (www.hpbc.com) are requested in lieu of flowers. ​^{khAug2015}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain John "Johnny" Walker, CD (Ret’d) in Chilliwack on 26 July 2015 at the age of 97.

John was a WW II veteran who enlisted in 1^st Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers on 5 September 1939 in Halifax NS. He went overseas in 1943 where he was initially with 1 Canadian Engineer Reinforcement Unit before rejoining his unit. John fought the WW II engineer battle throughout Northwest Europe with 1 Field Company.

After returning to Canada and being demobilized, John enlisted in the Permanent Force in September 1945. He spent the first nine years in a variety of positions at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME). John then served with 1 and 3 Field Squadrons before deploying on a tour with United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt. Returning to RCSME, he served 1957-1958 in Recruit Squadron and Apprentice Training Squadron

As Warrant Officer II, John was then selected for Commissioning from the Ranks and was promoted to Captain. As a commissioned Officer he commanded 3 Engineer Stores Depot in Petawawa, ON until his retirement. Johnny then returned to Chilliwack and enjoyed a long retirement.

No funeral arrangements, by request.  ^{khDec2015}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Gordon Bruce Yorkston (Ret’d) on 15 July 2015 in Leduc, AB.

Born in 1948, Gord joined the Militia in 1966 with the 17^th Field Engineer Squadron. The next year he transferred to the Regular Force and was posted to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. While there he became a qualified parachutist and was then posted to the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Edmonton. During this tour with the Regiment, Gord participated in many exercises and operations including the deployment to Cyprus in 1974 and he was a member of Task Force 3 in support of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. In 1976 he was posted to 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Germany.

Upon returning to Canada in 1980, Gord remustered to the Refinisher Technician trade where he worked initially on CC 130 Hercules with 435 Squadron aircraft. He was later transferred to 408 Squadron to work on their 'Huey' helicopters. In 1987 he was posted to CFB Cornwallis as an instructor with the recruits. From there he moved to his final posting at CFB Moose Jaw to work on the CT 114 Tudor aircraft - including supporting the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Gord retired in 1992 and settled his family in Leduc AB.

No funeral service. A memorial service will be held in Leduc, AB on 17 September 2015 at the Leduc Legion at 1400hrs.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Robert "Bob" Linley, CD (Ret'd) in Chilliwack, BC on 8 July 2015.

Bob was a veteran of the Korean War. He served a full career as a Field Engineer including time with 1 Airborne Troop , Calgary. One of the highlights of his career was his appointment as Squadron Sergeant Major of 1 Airborne Field Squadron, Canadian Airborne Regiment 1966-68. From here he was posted to Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering with Mine Warfare and Demolitions Troop and the Chilliwack Explosives Ordnance Centre No. 24. He retired in Chilliwack and opened a locksmith business in Chilliwack. Bob was President of the Chilliwack Chapter of Korean Veterans.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Woodlawn Mt Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack. By request, the funeral service will be a family-only. Memorial donations may be made in Bob Linley's name to the Royal Canadian Legion.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Michael Joseph Roy of Nanaimo BC on 6 July 2015 at the age of 68 years.

Michael was born in Ottawa ON and began his firefighting career as a Crash Rescue Firefighter in the Royal Canadian Armed Air Force.  He then pursued a second career when he joined the City of Nanaimo Fire Rescue Department. Michael retired from the Nanaimo Fire Rescue Department as a Lieutenant in 2002. 

Michael was actively involved in fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and served as the regional representative for firefighters in western Canada. 

A Celebration of Life was held at Beban Social Centre in Nanaimo BC on 26 July 2015. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Palliative Care Unit, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation { 102-1801 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1}.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Pierre Morisot suddenly and unexpectedly from natural causes on 1 July 2015 at the age of 37. Sgt Morisot was a Construction Technician at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering.

Sgt Pierre Morisot joined the Army Reserves in November 1999 as a Combat Engineer. His civilian career brought him to Quebec City where he joined the ranks of 10th Field Squadron. He transferred to the Regular Force and the Construction Technician trade in December 2001. After completing his Qualification Level 3 training in 2003 Pierre was posted to Area Support Unit Edmonton with the Construction Engineers. In 2005 he was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment and attended his Qualification Level 5 course where he was awarded the Top Student Award. Upon return to his unit, Pierre undertook the challenge of completing the Mountain Man Challenge where he completed this 52 km race in seven hours. In 2007 he was posted to Cold Lake and deployed the following year to Afghanistan to Camp Mirage. In 2011, he returned to Afghanistan for his second tour and was promoted to Sergeant. Upon his return from this deployment he was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. At CFSME he was first an instructor, then a section commander in the Construction Engineer Section before he moved on to the school’s Standards Section.

Sgt Morisot's funeral will be held on Sunday, 05 July 2015 at Complexe Funéraire Claude Marcoux – 1845 Boul Guillaume-Couture, Levis QC. Dress is DEU with medals for military or appropriate civilian attire. Viewing will be 0930-1130 (open to public), 1130-1200 (private to family). The service for family, friends and co-workers will be at 1200 with a reception immediately following the service (open to public).

A fund has been set up for the family to provide support for Pierre and Cindy’s children. Donations can be made online at www.gofundme.com/Morisot. Donations can also be made in Pierre’s name to the Solider On foundation at www.soldieron.ca.

There is a memorial Facebook page to honour Pierre’s memory and family. Feel free to join and share sentiments, love, memories and pictures. Search “In Loving Memory of Sgt Pierre Morisot” or click the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395175974026663/

We regret to advise of the death of Peter Waugh, a retired RCAF Firefighter on 20 June 2015 in Edmonton, AB.

Peter was born in Loanhead, Scotland in 1933 and served in the Royal Air Force from 1951 until 1957. He immigrated to Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force upon his arrival in Canada. Peter served as a firefighter and a drummer in the RCAF pipe band until November 1973. His career highlights included being part of the rescue crew during the testing of the AVRO Arrow and being the instructor of the highland dancers for the 1967 TATTOO.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 27 June at 2:00 p.m. at Dayspring Presbyterian Church, 11445 – 40 Avenue, Edmonton.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1. On-line condolences can sent via: www.parkmemorial.com –

We regret to advise of the death of Walter C. M. Hall on 15 June, 2015 at the age of 94 years at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, SK.

Walter served with the 9^th Field Squadron, 4^th Armoured Division, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1945. After the war, he went to work for Marshalls, Wells and Sterling Distributors in Regina, SK and remained in their employment until his retirement in 1985. Walter was an avid Saskatchewan RoughRider fan and held season tickets for over 60 years. He was a long time Legion member and active in many of their fund raisers.

A Celebration of Walter’s life will be held on 25 June, 2015 in the chapel of Lee Funeral Home, Regina, SK. Donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society. ^{{gdAug2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of a Second World War veteran, Lieutenant Commander Herb Lim (Ret’d) on 15 June 2015 in Vancouver. Herb was born in Vancouver, BC in 1925 and was undertaking engineering studies at UBC when the Second World War broke out. Although he could have claimed this exemption, he chose to volunteer in September 1944 and served during the Second World War as a Sapper.

Herbert was a Chinese Canadian whose ability to speak Chinese and Japanese made him a prime candidate for what was to be called Special Operation Executive (SOE) Force 136. This force comprised soldiers who were dropped behind enemy lines in Malaysia and Burma to help organize the resistance against the Japanese.

Sapper Herb Lim enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers and began his training at Chilliwack where he learned demolitions, booby traps and subversive warfare. This was followed by intensive training in the isolated British Columbia interior. He was selected to become a wireless operator and, after completion of this training, he was despatched to England for more extensive training, including parachute training.

In the Far East, SOE Force 136 personnel worked under extreme conditions, constantly on the move to prevent capture and under constant harassment from the enemy. They operated behind Japanese lines in places like Malaya, Burma, and Thailand. Hubert was trained in classic SOE tradecraft - sabotage and demolition, intelligence gathering, wireless communications, guerrilla coordination. He worked with local resistance groups, particularly Chinese anti-Japanese networks in Malaya, helping organize supply drops, relay intelligence to Allied command, and support guerrilla actions against Japanese forces.

At the war’s end, members of SOE Force136 stayed and cared for the prisoners, nursing them back to health and providing much needed intelligence about the progress of the Japanese surrender. Their post-war duties also included preventing the locals from taking revenge against the defeated soldiers. For his work, Herbert Lim was awarded the Burma Star.

After the war, Herb became a merchant seaman and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After retirement he became a very successful businessman in Vancouver. Herb was a philanthropist and an historian and was also an accomplished civilian sports diver. He was very active in promoting the Chinese Canadian community and the Chinese Museum in Vancouver. Herbert Lim was a Life Member of the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society and a strong supporter of the Retired Sappers.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life In approximately three weeks. Details will follow.

_{khAug2015}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Walter W. Critchley, (Ret'd) at Saint Luke’s Homes, St. John's NL on 11 June 2015 at the age of 83.

Walter was born in Grand Falls-Windsor NL.  After graduating from Grand Falls Academy in 1949 he joined the Canadian Army serving with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the Naval reserve and the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army he returned to school and qualified as a Mechanical Machinist. He was employed by the A.N.D. Company which was the forerunner of Abitibi Price. He retired in 1990 holding the position of Superintendent. 

Walter was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12 in Grand Falls-Windsor NL since 1953.  He served on the local and command executive for many years including President of Provincial Command from 1991-1993.  Walter was also active in the labour movement holding many leading positions including President of the Newfoundland Labrador Federation of Labour for four terms.  He served nine years on the Central Newfoundland Hospital Board including three as Board Chairman.  He also served as Deputy Mayor of the town of Windsor and was a Provincial Justice of the Peace.

Over his lifetime Walter received many awards including the 125thAnniversary of Confederation of Canada, the Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal, and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.

Visitations will take place 15 June at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor NL. The funeral service will take place 16 June at the Memorial United Church, Grand Falls-Windsor NL. Interment will be at a later date.  Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the South and Central Health Foundation of the Alzheimer’s Society. {dc/gdMay2016kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Lorne Herring (Ret’d) of Comox, BC on 10 June 2015.

Lorne was a member of the 2nd Intake Sapper Apprentices and an Electrician by trade. He served with 1 Field Squadron in Canada and in Germany as well as with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt where he was commended for his work and initiative in installing a generator system in the city of Gaza. He excelled in various sports and played on several Canadian military teams. Lorne served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 12 years and had his own electrical business after retirement from the Canadian Forces.

In accordance with Lorne’s request there will be no funeral.

We regret to advise of the death of Guy Frederick Burrell at the Ridgeway Veterans Wing Hospital in Saint John NB on 9 June 2015 at the age of 92.

Guy was born in Blacks Harbour, NB.  Before the Second World War, he worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway in McAdam, NB.  He was a WW II veteran and one of the early volunteers to be assigned to the newly authorized No 1 Railway Operation Group, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943 until the war’s end.  He served in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. 

On demobilization, Guy settled in Saint John and worked various jobs including ACME Construction, Irving Pulp & Paper, and Saint John Sugar Refinery before returning to the Canadian Pacific Railway from where he retired in 1984.  Guy served 10 years as President of the United Transportation Union.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Saint John Portland Branch #64, where he served as 1st. Vice-President and was awarded the Meritorious Service Pin and was honoured with a Life Membership.

Guy was actively involved in community organisations.  He was a Cub Master for over 20 years and became the President of the Great North District for which he received the Long Service Medal and the Medal of Merit from the National Headquarters.  He was founder of the Millidgeville Senior Centre in Saint John and served on the board of the Brentwood Garden Homes in Millidgeville.

Guy was the recipient of the "French Legion of Honour" as well as the 50^th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland tribute from the Government of the Netherlands as tribute for his part in their liberation.

Visitations and a ‘Tribute to a Veteran Service’ will take place on 14 June at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John.  A Memorial Service will be held on 15 June in the Chapel of Fundy Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Ocean View Memorial Gardens.  Donations may be made to the Ridgewood Veterans Wing's “Comfort Fund” or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dc/gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Victor Giroldi (Ret’d) at the Woodstock Hospital, Woodstock, ON on 6 June 2015 in his 92^nd year. 

Victor was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a past member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #55, Woodstock and the Oxford County Naval Veterans Association (Navy Club).

Cremation has taken place.  A private family service will be held at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home in Woodstock with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Woodstock.   Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.  Online condolences may be made at www.brockandvisser.com^{.{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Norman Corness on 5 June 2015 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 89. Born in Edmonton, he left school in 1943 to work as a Machinist with the Canadian National Railway. Norman enlisted in the Army as an infanteer in October 1944 at Mewata Armouries in Edmonton. He was, however, soon transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and went to Camp Chilliwack in January 1945 for training. Upon the completion of this training he was posted to Barriefield, ON in July 1945 as a Driver Operator RCE, Signals Division. He was assigned to 6th Division for action in the Pacific Theatre but the war ended before that force was required to go overseas. Norman was discharged at Mewata Armouries in April 1946.

On demobilization, Norman returned to the CNR where he completed his Machinist Apprenticeship and then worked with the CNR for 43 ½ years – retiring in 1986.

Norman kept himself very busy in his retirement. He was a longtime member and supporter of the Sappers Club who spent many hours planning and coordinating the Sappers Club annual reunions. He was a member of the Kingsway Legion for 40 years and still had his uniform that had been issued to him in 1945 and wore it every Remembrance Day and other appropriate occasions. He was also a member of the Air Museum Society and a member of the Radial Rail Society that still operates the streetcar over the High Level Bridge. Norman received the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005. 

A funeral service is planned for Friday June 12, at 1:00 PM at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church at 12116 102 Ave Edmonton, AB.

We regret to advise of the death of Gary Hibbert Pettis of Debert, NS on 29 May 2015 at age 65. Born in Parrsboro, NS, Gary served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 30 years and had a full career in the Construction Engineering field.

The service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 106 in Debert on 6 June 2015 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Debert Legion or the Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Online condolences can be made at Dartmouth Funeral Home http://www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Sergeant John Leslie Stewart on 25 May 2015 in Grace Hospital, Winnipeg in his 84^th year.

Born in Massey, ON, John joined the Canadian Army at the age of 17 with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Much of his initial three years of training in Shilo, MB was in Artillery Survey. He soon transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and was posted to the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa.

John worked on ground surveys in such locations as Dease Lake and Hudson Hope, BC, the Yukon, Churchill, MB, and the Arctic Islands, that contributed to the production of the post-war topographic maps of Northern Canada. John also served as a peace-keeper in the Gaza Strip in 1958 on an International Boundary survey. In 1960 he was on loan to the Polar Continental Shelf Project of Natural Resources Canada providing logistic support to arctic research. His last work in Army Survey Establishment was in Photography Airborne Profile Recorder as an Instructor

John retired from the army in 1962. For his second career he worked with Spartan Air Services doing surveying and map work in East Africa, West Africa, Jakarta and other locations until he was 65.

Funeral Service at Doyle's Funeral Home on Wednesday, 3 June 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for an interment at Greenwood Cemetery with a reception to follow at Doyle's Funeral Home. Online Guest Book at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=john-leslie-stewart&pid=174972054#sthash.ev1qrTlx.dpuf. {khAug2015}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Hendrik "Henk" Burgers, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 25 May 2015 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON at the age of 71.

The family will receive friends at Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Friday 29 May from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel Saturday, 30 May at 11 a.m. Private interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Cecil Kenneth Chamberlin (Ret’d) on 22 May 2015 at home in Gibsons BC at the age of 94 years.

Cecil was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He was born in Gibsons, a direct descendent of George Gibson, for whom the village was named and, except for the time he served during the war, lived there for all his life. Cecil was very active in his community and volunteered countless hours to the SPCA, the 4H Beef Club, the Howe Sound Farmers Institute, the Gibsons branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, the local Ratepayers and the Gibsons Curling Club. ^{{dcDec19wd} [zsd, zcc]} 

 We regret to advise of the death of Albert F. Rieder, in Windthorst, SK on 19 May 2015 at the age of 94 years.

Albert was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Windthorst, SK Branch #49.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius Church in Windthorst on 27 May with interment in St. Pius Parish Cemetery.

Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfh.com. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Alfred Peter MacLeod (Ret’d)of Hillside Boularderie on Cape Breton Island on 19 May 2015 at age 75 at the Palliative Care Unit 'An Cala.’

Alfred - better known as Al, Alf or Alfie - was born at Florence, Cape Breton Island, NS, in 1939. He completed high school there and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Field Engineer in February 1958. After completing his basic Field Engineer training, Al’s first posting was to the Field Squadron in Germany. Fromhere he remustered to the Topographic Survey trade and was posted to the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa in September 1966. Career progression saw him promoted to Corporal and completing the Topographic Survey trade selection course as a Group 1 in December. Al passed his Pay Level 4 Course in September 1967 and in March 1968 he achieved his Group 2 qualification.

In February 1970 Al completed his Pay Level 5 Course and was promoted to Sergeant in December 1972. From that point on most of his work was in field survey, though he made the usual rounds of other employment within Mapping and Charting Establishment. Arctic ‘73 was a major task and in 1974 he took part in a big survey task in the Suffield, AB area. Al served in the United Kingdom on exchange posting in 19 Squadron (Air Survey), Royal Engineers. Returning to Canada in August 1979, he was soon promoted to Warrant Officer. He then remained chiefly with Field Survey until his retirement in June 1982.

Al’s service spanned 25 years in British Columbia, Germany, New Brunswick, England and Ottawa. Upon retirement he continued to work for several more years as a commissionaire and then returned home to Florence, built a house and ran a general store for some time. He joined the Reserves and was Squadron Sergeant Major of 45 Field Engineer Squadron.

Visitation will be held Saturday, 23 May 2015, from 1-2 p.m. at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney with service to follow at 2 p.m. Donations can be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or to Palliative Care 'An Cala'.

We regret to advise of the death of James Henry “Jas” Darlison of Sundridge, ON at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home on 17 May 2015 in Trout Creek, ON in his 94^th year.

Jas was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he served in the Royal Regiment of Canada in the Canadian Army (Militia). He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Kirkland Lake Branch # 87.

The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Moore Chapel in Sundridge on 22 May 2015 from 12:00 until 2:00 PM.  A service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 PM.  Interment will be at the Strong Cemetery in Sundridge.  If desired, memorial donations to the War Amps or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Elmer Shirley on 16 May 2015 peacefully in hospital in Kelvington, SK.

Elmer was born near Frontier, SK in 1923 but shortly after birth moved to Kelvington. He enlisted in the Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers in July 1941 and served in England, Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. He was discharged in July 1945.

In 1952 Elmer started farming in the Farmingdale District, near Kelvington, clearing the land and establishing the home and farm that is still owned and operated by his family. Elmer was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 19 in Kevlington.

A memorial service will be held on 22 May at the Kelvington Community Legion Hall. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Glengarry Alexander “Glen” MacDonald of Spirit River AB on 15 May 2015 at the age of 93 years.

Glen was born in Dodsland SK and moved with his family to Peace Country and settled in the Woking AB area in 1929.  He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and served in the United Kingdom, North Africa, Italy and NW Europe in the 12^th Field Company.  He was wounded in Italy in 1944 but returned to duty on recovering.  At the end of the fighting in Europe, Glen volunteered for the Pacific and was on leave when the war in the Pacific ended.
After the war, Glen returned home and started farming, mixed with carpentry and sawmill work.  Later, he started raising cattle as a year-round business.  He left the farm in 2013 and moved into the Pleasant View Lodge in Spirit River.

Funeral Services will be held at the Spirit River Centennial Hall on 30 May at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 Spirit River or a charity of one’s choice. 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Roger William Mailman (Ret’d) in Nova Scotia on 11 May 2015 at age 68.

Roger served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 25 years - initially as an Artilleryman and then he remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers and advanced as a Construction Engineering Technician. After leaving the Army he worked for a number of local and national firms using the expertise he had gained in his trade to advantage. Roger was also active in community activities, especially as a member of the Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Club.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, 16 May at 1 p.m. at the Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Luke’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Liscombe, NS, the Victoria Order of Nurses, or Palliative Care may be made in Roger’s name

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Gabriel Drouin, 32 years old, a Combat Engineer with 5 Regiment de Genie du Combat (RGC), who died at his residence at CFB Valcartier on Saturday morning 9 May 2015.

MCpl Drouin enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2006 and, after completing his Basic Sapper training at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, was posted to 5 RGC. He deployed to Afghanistan for Op ATHENA on Roto 10 from Nov 2010 to Jul 2011.

Visitation will be Friday 15 May 2015 from 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs at Salon funéraire Wilbrod Robert, 1010 Boul. Raymond, Québec, QC. Funeral will be Saturday 16 May 2015 at1400 hrs at the Église Saint-Thérèse de Beauport, 158 rue Bertrand, Québec.

We regret to advise of the passing of Sergeant Frederick George “Fred” Burlock (Ret’d) peacefully at home in Niagara Falls ON, on 8 May 2015 at the age of 73.

Fred joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1958 as a member of the Sapper Apprentice 7^th Intake. In 1962, he transferred to the Topographical Surveyor trade with the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa ON and participated in Arctic Operations. In 1965, he was employed in the Survey Squadron and remained there until 1968 at which time he went to work for the National Research Council. After an 11-year career, Fred took his release from the Canadian Forces and went to work for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation where he had a distinguished 25-year career. Fred retired in Niagara Falls.

Fred will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held on 22 May at St. John's Anglican Church, 3428 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Paul Allyre Boulet of Sault Ste. Marie ON in his 88^th Year. Paul was born in Thetford Mines QC and was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada. He was a Life Member of Sault Ste. Marie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday 7 May 2017 from 6 until PM. Paul’s funeral service will be celebrated from the chapel on Friday at 1 PM with interment Lake of the Woods, Kenora.

We regret to advise of the death of George Bell on 3 May 2015 at home in Regina, SK after a long illness.

George was born in 1926 in Regina. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy during WW II and after demobilization joined the Army Reserves serving with the 14th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Regina Rifles. He worked for many years as a teacher for the Regina Public School Board retiring in 1989.

As per George's request there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers,donations in George's memory may be made to a charity of their choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please isit www.speersfuneralchapel.com. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Delesoy (Ret’d) of Maple Ridge BC in the Ridge Meadows Hospital on 1 May 2015 at the age of 93 years.

George was born in Calder SK. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he moved his family to Maple Ridge where he worked at Hammond Cedar Mills and later at the Whonnock Lumber Company. George was a member of the Maple Ridge Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on 6 May at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel in Maple Ridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Wayne Byron Ross (Ret’d) of Edmonton on 24 April 2015 at the age of 73 years.

Wayne joined the Canadian Forces as a Reservist in 1962, and served all his 34 years with 8 Field Engineer Regiment (now 41 Combat Engineer Regiment) until his retirement in 1996. We was among a small group within the Regiment who have received a second clasp for their Canadian Forces Decoration - marking 32 years of service.

Shortly after his retirement, the Regiment created an award called the “Bentley Beaver Award” that is awarded in honour of Warrant Officer Wayne Ross.  This award is awarded to the member of the Regiment who best displays the spirit of the unit as elected by the non-commissioned members. 

Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service Monday, 4 May at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com ^{khMar2016}

We regret to advise of the death of John “JR” Horvath of Howie Center, NS on 17 April 2015 at the age of 77 years.

John was born in New Waterford, NS.  He joined the Army in 1955 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers until his retirement in 1963.  He twice completed United Nations tours with United Nations Emergency Force, Gaza Egypt during the period 1958 to 1959 and 1961 to 1962.

John was a member of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP) and was a Member in the MGen Lewis W. MacKenzie Chapter in Sydney, NS. He was a Past President of that Chapter and also served as Director of the Eastern Region for CAVUNP.  John was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12, Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Visitation will be held 23 April from 4:00 -7:00 PM at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. Sydney. A Legion and Peacekeepers service will be held at 7:00 PM with a reception to follow at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #151 in Howie Center.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Branch 151 Legion or a charity of choice. ^{{gdMay2018dc} [zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Edward Walter “Ted” McConnell, CD (Ret’d) PEng, peacefully in his sleep at age 84 on 14 April 2015 in the Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion in White Rock BC following a lengthy illness. Ted was a veteran of the Second World War and served a 24-wear post-war career with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Construction Engineering officer.

Ted was born in Calgary AB and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 where he served as pilot instructor on many bases across Canada. Ted also flew coastal patrol aircraft out of Halifax NS and was there on VE Day.

Ted was demobilized in 1946. Between the end of the Second World War and the Korean War, Ted received a BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Alberta in 1949. After graduation, he was manager of a strip mine in Coleman AB until 1950 when he re-enlisted in the RCAF in 1950 at the outbreak of the Korean War. Ted served a full career as a Base Construction Engineering officer across Canada with the RCAF until 1969 when he retired from the Canadian Forces.

Following his release from the Canadian Forces, Ted joined the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton where he taught mathematics to tradespeople in the Continuing Education Department from 1970 until 1986 when he retired at the age of 65 years.

Ted returned to Calgary in his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, curling, bridge and golf. He also volunteered for 15 years at Bethany Lifeline, demonstrating and installing lifeline units. Failing health in his early 80s prompted his move to White Rock in 2004 and ,subsequently to Surrey, to be near his sons.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on 4 May 2015 at 3:00 pm in Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350-148 St., Surrey BC.

We regret to advise of the death of Keith Hubert Barker peacefully on 11 April 2015 in Carman, MB two months short of his 90^th birthday.

Keith was born in Weyburn, SK and moved with his family, first to Talmage, SK and then to Oakville, MB where he finished high school.  He was a Second World War veteran who joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1944 and served until the end of the war.  After demobilization, he went into farming as a farm helper.  In 1948 he started his own farm in the Elm River District south-west of Oakville which he worked until 1990 when he retired to Carman and lived until his death.  

Keith was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 318 in Carman.  He was involved in the Carman Mennonite church as well as several other community activities.  He was a creative carpenter, loved working with wood and enjoyed attending craft sales with his many creations.  

A public memorial service will be held on 20 April 2015 at the Elm Creek Mennonite Brethren Church.  Private family burial services will precede the memorial service.  Donations may be made to The Gideons International. ^{{dcFeb2017gd}[zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Norman Carl Botham, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, in his 84th year at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, 7 April 2015.

Norman was a Korean War veteran who joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1959. He was a Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Storeman-Clerk who worked first in the Map Depot and then moved to the Army Survey stores section in the old Militia Stores Building in 1963. With his promotion to Sergeant in 1965 he moved to the Unit Orderly Room. Norman was posted in 1966 and retired shortly thereafter. After his retirement he opened an electronics repair business in Ottawa. Norman remained a member of the Mapper Family and attended the Survey Christmas parties for many years.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Tuesday, 14 April 2015 from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the World Wildlife Fund or The Smiths Falls Community Hospital would be appreciated by the family^.{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Richard Hoggins (Ret’d) of Vegreville AB on 24 March 2015 at the age of 93 years.

George was born in Woking, Surrey, England and emigrated with his family in 1929,  settling near Lavoy, 13 km east of Vegreville.  As soon as he could, he enlisted in the Canadian Army early in the war. He served in Northwest Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers, alongside his brother, Reg who died in 2006.  

After the war, he served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and then again with the RCE. George was part of the Canadian military contingent that marched in the Coronation Parade of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

George was a Life Member of Legion for more than sixty years and served as Branch President and as a Legion Zone Commander. He was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal. George was also a long time member of the Alberta Sappers Club.

A Memorial Service will be held on 30  March at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville. Cremation has taken place and interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the Charity of One’s Choice. ^{{dcMar18gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Norman Lenard Churcher (Ret’d) on 20 March 2015 in Lindsay, ON at the age of 96.

Norman was a veteran of WW II having served as a sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was also a former Grand Master of the Scarborough Masonic Lodge (No. 653) as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sir Sam Hughes Branch No 67 in Lindsay, ON.

A celebration of Norman’s life will be held in the summer. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Roger Lundquist (Ret’d) at the Pine Island Lodge in Maidstone SK on 18 March 2015 at the age of 94 years.

Roger was born in Maidstone and grew up in the Dry Gully District north of the town. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in April 1942 and served in England and Northwest Europe. He was discharged in March 1946. After the war, he farmed in the Dry Gulch area and raised a large family. In 1981, he and his wife moved into Maidstone. Roger later moved to Hearthstone Place and The Hemstock Residence in Lloydminster in 2006. In 2014, he moved back to Maidstone and took up residence in the Pine Island Lodge where he died ten months later.

Roger was very involved in the community. He was a founding Leader of the North of the Gully 4-H club and served for 25 years. He was on the boards of Milleton Hall, the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and the Maidstone United Church. Roger was a founding member of the Lashburn Seed Cleaning Plant as well as The Waseca Credit Union. He was a member of the Maidstone Branch #142 of the Royal Canadian Legion and served in many capacities for most of his life. He was named Maidstone Citizen of the Year in 1981.

There will be a Legion Service for Roger on 4 April at 1:30 PM. Donations in memory of Roger may be made to the Pine Island Lodge Activity Fund through the Maidstone Hospital Auxiliary, to the Maidstone Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion or to the charity of your choice.