CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Albert Clarence “Fergie” Ferguson (Ret’d) on 22 November 2004 at the age of 91.

Fergie was born in Morden, MB.  He received a BSc in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba in 1939.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Britain, North Africa, Italy, Holland and Germany.  During the Italian campaign he served as the Engineer Intelligence Officer in Royal Canadian Engineer Headquarters, 5^th Canadian Armoured Division. 

 After demobilization in 1945, he returned to studies at the University of Minnesota where he received an MSc in 1948 and a PhD in 1951 in Plant Genetics. During graduate school, he worked in Colorado as a plant breeder.  He lived in Fort Collins, Colorado from 1948-1955, where he was Associate Professor at Colorado A&M College.  During 1955-1957, he moved to Beirut, Lebanon, where he was a Professor at the American University.  Following this, he moved to Winnipeg, MB and was Professor in Plant Science at the University of Manitoba from 1957 until his retirement in 1978.

Fergie was well known and respected in North America as an expert and educator in the field of turfgrass. He worked in this area for many years as a consultant to the Royal Canadian Golf Association. He also served for 10 years in Winnipeg as a Trustee to the Fort Garry School Board.  In 1987 he retired to Victoria BC. 

A memorial service will be held at the University of Victoria Chapel on 11 December at 3:00 p.m., with a reception to follow at the Graduate Centre at 4:00 p.m.   Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Argyle Curtis Sneesby (Ret’d) of Neepawa, MB on 22 November 2004 at the age of 78 years.

Argyle was born in Neepawa.  He grew up in the districts of Glenholm and Winchester but moved with his family to Woodside, MB in 1944.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who joined the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada in 1944 and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and worked as a Stationary Engineer until 1946 when he was discharged. 

Argyle returned to Neepawa in 1955 and worked for Neepawa Truck Service, MacDougall's Garage, and for 15 years at the Neepawa & District Memorial Hospital from where he retired in 1988.  In 1990 he started his own business, "Herbs for Health", and took an active part until his illness.  Argyle was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Neepawa and District Wildlife Association.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa Branch #23 for over 50 years.

Interment will take place at the Riverside Cemetery, in Neepawa, on 26 November with a Legion Guard of Honour and Salute.  A Memorial Service will follow at the Neepawa United Church. Donation may be made to the Westman Dreams for Kids Foundation, Brandon, MB or to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Michael “Mike” Gurgurewicz, CD (Ret’d) at his home in Shannon, QC on 18 November 2004 after a short illness.

Mike was born in 1927 in Ste. Sophie (Terrebonne), QC. In June 1949 he enlisted in the Canadian Army at 4 Personnel Depot in Montreal, QC and was assigned to the Royal Canadian Engineers. He trained at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC and on completion of training in October 1950 was assigned to 17 Works Company in Whitehorse, YT. In 1953 he was assigned to 58^th Independent Field Squadron and posted to Werl, West Germany. A year later he was posted to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack and from there deployed to Korea from March to December 1954, returning to 3 Field Squadron on completion of his Korean posting.

In 1958 Mike was posted to the Canadian Base Unit Middle East in Egypt as part of the United Nations force. He returned to Canada in October 1959 with a posting to Eastern Quebec “Instructor” Staff in Quebec City, QC. In 1963 he was posted to Gagetown, NB to the Experimental Brigade Service Battalion for two years. This was followed by a posting to 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa, ON in 1965 and back to the Eastern Quebec “Instructional” Staff in Quebec City in 1967. A year later he was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack.

In September 1971 he was posted to Base Valcartier, QC to 5^e Escadron du Génie du Canada and stayed there until posted in 1975, on promotion to Master Warrant Officer, to 3^rd Field Engineer Regiment Montreal as a member of the Regular Force Support Staff. In 1976 he returned to Valcartier to 5 Régiment du Génie de Combat as the Squadron Sergeant Major of 55 Support Squadron and remained there until his retirement in 1980. Mike then joined the Reserves, and served with 10^e Escadron de Génie in Quebec City as an instructor, all the while working for the Base Valcartier Construction Engineering Section in the Roads and Grounds section from 1982 until his final retirement in 1988.

Visitations will be held at the ComplexeFunéraire due Parc Commemoratif La Souvenance, 301 rang Ste-Anne, Quartier Laurentien, Ste-Foy, QC on 22 November followed by the funeral service. Mike has been cremated and his ashes will be buried at the Complexe Funéraire du Parc Commemoratif La Souvenance. Donations may be made to Maison Michel Sarrazin, 2101 chemin St-Louis, Sillery, QC. ^{{gdJan2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Edward Otto Buettner in White Rock, BC on 18 November 2004 at the age of 87 years.

Edward was born in Fort George, BC. He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8 in Surrey, BC.

There will be a private family service. ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Stanley Leslie James Falls, CD (Ret’d) at his home in Sault Ste. Marie, ON on 15 November 2004 at the age of 62 years.

Stanley was born on Cockburn Island, ON in the Manitoulin District. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as part of the 7^th intake of the Sapper Apprentice program in 1958. He initially served in 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany but left the Army in 1965 to work for a consulting engineering firm.  He re-enlisted in 1970 and was again posted to 4 Field Squadron.  In 1973, he remustered to the Topographic Surveyor trade and was posted to the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa.  Stanley participated in various field surveys in Nova Scotia, Petawawa as well as Op YUKON and a Doppler Survey of Perry Island, ON.  He retired again in 1986 to the Thessalon, ON area.

Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home in Sault Ste. Marie on 18 November from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  A funeral service will be held in the Chapel on 19 November 2004 at 11:00 AM.  The family would appreciate memorial donations in Stanley’s name to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Clinic or Algoma Redevelopment Organization.   ^{{dcOct17gd} [zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Class II Seymour Wylde Howes, MM (Ret'd) of Truro NS on 15 November 2004 at the age of 91 years.

Seymour was born in Montserrat, British West Indies.  When the Second World War broke out, he and his two brothers sailed to Miami on a ship and then took a train to Montreal to join Canada in the war effort. He wanted to join the Air Force as did his two brothers, Bruce K. Howes and Kingsley Howes.  Seymour was assigned to the Royal Canadian Engineers, possibly because of his engineering and construction background.  

CSM Howes landed in Normandy with the 16^th Field Company on D-Day.  His landing craft struck a mine on the way in and he rescued many drowning soldiers despite the danger to his own life. For his actions, he was awarded the Military Medal which was presented by Field Marshall Montgomery in the field in 1944.

HIs brothers both returned for the war although Kingsley lost his toes to frostbite in a German PoW Camp.  He returned to Montserrat and after raising a family, returned to Toronto in 1984. He was killed in a car accident. Bruce initially went into the refrigeration business and then went on to be an Anglican Minister serving in various parts of Canada. Seymour settled in Truro and raised a family.  

WOII Seymour Wylde Howes, MM is buried in Terrace Hill Cemetery in Truro.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Charles Francis "Chuck" Garnett, CD (Ret'd) of Edgerton AB in the Wainwright Auxiliary Hospital on 14 November 2004 at the age of 83 years.

Chuck was born in Saint John NB. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War who served a long and successful post-war career in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

A Funeral Service took place on Saturday 20 November 2004 at the Edgerton Agricultural Hall. Interment followed in the Edgerton Cemetery. If so desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Wainwright Auxiliary Hospital Patient Comfort Fund or to Faith United Church in Edgerton.

We regret to advise of the death of Peter H. Husulak peacefully at City Hospital, Saskatoon SK on 13 November 2004 at the age of 83.

Peter was born and raised in Saskatoon where he received his education and attended Technical College.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from1941 to 1944.  After demobilisation, he joined the Canadian National Railway and was employed with them for 37 years, working in different departments.

A funeral service will be held on 17 November at 10:30 a.m., at Mayfair United Church, 902-33rd Street West, Saskatoon.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Mayfair United Church Memorial Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdNov2016kh} [zsd,zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of George Douglas Symon at the St. Joseph Auxiliary Hospital in Edmonton AB on 6 November 2004 at the age of 84.

George was born in Edmonton where he lived all his life.  He was a WW II veteran who served for five years with the 14^th Field Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers. The 14^th Field Company was mobilized in 1939 and trained in Canada until February 1941 when it embarked for England. George fought in the Italian Campaign from October 1943 until February 1944 when it joined the Allied advance through Belgium and The Netherlands.

Upon demobilization, he went to work for the Alberta Department of Public Works where he worked his entire life until his retirement.

Cremation will take place with a private graveside service at St. Anthony's Cemetery to be held at a later date.  Donations may be made to St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital, 10707-29 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6J 6W1. ^{{gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Kenneth King Gibson (Ret'd) in Enderby BC on 6 November 2004 at the age of 95 years.

Kenneth was born in Princeton BC. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. Kenneth was a member of the Salmon Arm Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. ^{{dcFeb20, wrd} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Irvin Lorne Cochrane of London ON on 6 November 2004 at the age of 79 years.

Lorne was born in Eyebrow SK. He was a veteran of both the Second World War, serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Korean War, serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers, having enlisted in Saskatchewan. 

After leaving the army, Lorne settled in London ON and worked for the Northern Electric Company. He was a member of the Victory Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in London.
Lorne is buried in the Woodland Cemetery in London.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Henry James "Harry" Frayne​ of Exeter, ON at the Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, ON on 29 October 2004 at the age of 89 years.

Harry was born in Usmond Township in Huron County, ON. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War War and a member of the R.E. Pooley Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Exeter. 

At Harry’s request, there will be no funeral home visitation or service. A Graveside Service and Legion Service will be held at the Exeter Cemetery on 2 September at 11:00 am with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Exeter United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of James Taylor MacNeil in The Moncton City Hospital on 28 October 2004 following a brief illness.

Jim served in the Second World War throughout Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After returning home to Canada, he worked for the Federal Public Service for 33 years and remained in the Militia. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

His funeral mass was held 30 October 2004 in St. Augustine's Church. Friends and family were invited to Jim's apartment after the graveside service to share stories and memories.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Lewis Irwin Noble (Ret'd) peacefully at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland ON on 27 October 2004 at the age of 88.

Lewis was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a 62-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Bradford ON Branch # 521. A Royal Canadian Legion service will be held at the Branch # 521 in Bradford on 29 October.  A funeral service will be held in the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home Chapel on 30 October with interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford, ON.

Donations may be made to the Huronia District Hospital.  ^{{gdMay2016**}}

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Jack Ernest Crosman CD (Ret'd) on 26 October 2004 in Chilliwack, BC, four days short of his 75^th birthday.  Jack served 36 years as an officer in the Royal Canadian Artillery and culminated his career as Base Commander of Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack, the Home of the Engineers, from 1977 to 1980.

Jack was born in Moncton, NB and was a veteran of the Korean War.  During his career, he commanded the Honest John missile battery in Hemer, Germany; served in Quebec during the FLQ crisis; commanded the Artillery School in Gagetown, NB, and had command of CFB Chilliwack.

Upon retirement in Chilliwack he became active in the Chilliwack community serving on the board of the First Heritage/Envision Credit Union;  was President of the Rotary Club; Area Coordinator for Emergency Response; a member of the Royal Canadian Legion; and President of the 1993 British Columbia Summer Games.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM 29 October at the Sardis Community Church. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Maurice (Moe) Joseph Leopold Heppell (Ret'd) on 24 October 2004 after a lengthy illness.

Maurice joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1939 and fought overseas during the Second World War. He subsequently saw action during the Korean Conflict as well as peacekeeping with the United Nations in Egypt and Cyprus before retiring in 1969.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Mary St. in Chilliwack on Wednesday, 27 October 2004 at 10:00 AM. A reception to follow at St. Mary’s Hall. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Robert Edward “Bob” Finkle on 24 October 2004 in Kingston, ON at the age of 83 years. 

Bob was born and grew up in Belleville, ON in a family of 13 children. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he spent most of his life in Cobourg, ON. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Cobourg Branch #133 of the Royal Canadian Legion. ^{{dcJan19gd} [ zpp, zsd, zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Harold John Holmes of Speers SK on 22 October 2004 at the age of 88 years.

Harold was born in Elbow SK. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1940 and served as a Stationary Engineer in Canada. Harold was a Life Member of Royal Canadian Legion Speers Branch #116 in Elbow for 59 years.

We regret to advise of the death of Charles Wilber “Chuck” Campbell of Edson, AB on 18 October 2004 at the age of 81 years.

Chuck was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 10^th Field Park Company in England and Northwest Europe from 1942 until 1946.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Edson Branch #51.

Funeral Services will take place on 22 October at 1:00 PM at the Joe Wynne Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Edson. Interment to follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Drayton Valley Dialysis Unit in Drayton Valley, AB. 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Class I Albert John Salkus (Ret'd) on 14 October 2004 in Nanaimo Hospital.

Al enlisted for in Halifax NS in 1937 and joined the 1^st Field Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers. A WW II veteran, Al served in both England and North West Europe during the Second World War. Pursuing an army career after the war, Al was an electronics instructor at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Camp Chilliwack, BC from 1946 to 1960 where he became the senior Mechanist Electrical Instructor. In 1960 he was posted to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa  and, during the 1960s, he was the military electrical engineer overseeing construction of the first two Emergency Government Headquarters - the 'Diefenbunker' at Carp, ON and the provincial facility at Nanaimo, BC. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1967.

Al was an outstanding athlete known as "Butch" to his teammates. Prior to the Second World War, he played baseball and hockey for the Halifax Maroons. He was still catching for elite Armed Forces softball teams during his forties. Subsequently, he coached numerous youth baseball teams at Vedder Crossing, BC.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Ascension, 837 Wembley Rd., Parksville BC, on Thursday, 21 October at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to B.C. Cancer Foundation are suggested. ^{{khAug2015} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Fritjof Harold “Fred” Farstad (Ret’d) on 14 October 2004 in Kirkland Lake, ON at the age of 91 years.

Fred was born in the Timiskaming District in Northern Ontario to Norwegian parents and grew up in Kirkland Lake. He 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 #87 in Kirkland Lake.

Fred is buried in the Kirkland Lake Cemetery. ^{{dcOct17gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Bernard N. d’Eon of Pubnico NS on 13 October 2004 at the age of 88 years.

Bernard served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Pubnico Branch # 66 where he also served as President.

Bernard was buried in the cemetery of St. Peter’s Church in West Pubnico. ^{{dcJan2018gd} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Walter "Archie" Moir (Ret'd) on 10 October 2004 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB.

Archie was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Fredericton Branch #4.

Funeral Service was at the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church on Main Street, Fredericton, on 16 October 2004. Honorary pallbearers were Irving Grant, Fraser Grant, Allan Gilks and Terry O'Brien. A reception followed in the Church Hall. The interment was held at the Field of Honour, Forest Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrance to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert Edward “Ed” Frost (Ret’d) of Victoria, BC on 10 October 2004 at the age of 86 years.

Ed was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War where he served in the 2^nd Field Company.  He was a Shriner, a Mason and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Britannia Beach Branch #7 in Victoria.

At Ed’s request there will be no service. ^{{dcJan19gd} [ zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ronald Thomas (Tommy) Edwards (Retired) on 1 Oct 2004 at the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg.

Tommy enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in August 1943 and soon after re-badged to the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served a full career as a Water Supply and POL Technician and retired 1980. Tommy's most memorable accomplishments were projects in the development of the Pine Tree radar sites following the Second World War. He spent a great many years at these numerous sites as part of construction crews of 2 Construction and Maintenance Unit out of Calgary. He also had postings to Whitehorse NWT, Holberg BC, Greenwood NS, Vancouver BC, Churchill MB, North Bay ON, 1 Construction Engineering Unit, Winnipeg and, finally, with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Construction Engineering at Air Command Headquarters.

After his retirement, Tommy continued to be involved in the military family as a mentor in the Prairie Region Army Cadets and a very active and valuable member of the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess in Winnipeg where he was elected as an Honorary Lifetime Member. He was also a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Number 4.

A graveside memorial service was held on 12 October 2004 at the Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg. There was a gathering of military family, friends and comrades at the St. James Branch #4 Royal Canadian Legion following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deer Lodge Centre in his honour.  ​^{{khAug2015} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Francis C. Murphy at home in Richmond Hill, ON on 23 September 2004.

Frank was Second World War Royal Canadian Engineer veteran who participated in the D-Day Invasion of Europe.

Funeral service was held in the Chapel of Marshall Funeral Home on 26 September 2004 with interment at Elgin Mills Cemetery. ^{[zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Sapper Leonard Hutchings (Ret'd) of Tilton, Spaniards Bay NL on 23 September 2004 in his 81st year.

Leonard was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War. On returning home, he worked as a carpenter for most of his life.

Leonard is resting at Young's Funeral Home, Spaniard's Bay Friday, 24 September and Saturday,25  September with a funeral service to follow from Holy Redeemer Anglican Church and interment to follow at Maul Tree Hill Anglican Cemetery, Spaniard's Bay. In his memory flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Larry Anderson (Ret'd) on 22 September 2004 at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC.

Larry was born in Sarnia, ON in 1948 and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Sapper Apprentice with the 14th Intake in 1965 at Camp Chilliwack, BC. After serving a full career as a Field Engineer he retired from the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in 1986 as a Master Warrant Officer. Larry remained in Chilliwack and was employed by the Bank of Montreal where he became their Senior Field Services Officer for British Columbia.  

There will be a graveside service for Larry, departing Henderson's Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 30 September. A memorial church service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, 30 September at Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd., Chilliwack. ^{khJan2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Cecil Beverly “Bev” Umbach (Ret’d) of Ponoka AB on 15 September 2004 at the age of 74 years.

Bev enlisted in the Canadian Army in Calgary in 1951 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was stationed at Chilliwack, BC, where he trained as a clerk.  He was discharged on February 25, 1954. Bev spent another six years in the Reserves with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.  Bev was a Life Member of Legion Branch #66 in Ponoka for 41 years where he served on the Executive and was Membership Chairman for several years. ^{{dcMar2018gd} [zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Albert Louis “Bert” Taplin (Ret’d) on 5 September 2004 at the age of 87 years while living in British Columbia. 

Bert was a veteran of the Second World War. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers in May 1941 and served as a Sapper until the end of the war serving in Italy and Northwest Europe.  He re-enlisted in 1950 to join the Princess Patrician’s Canadian Light Infantry fighting in Korea.  After Korea, Bert transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force.  

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Peter Philip (Pete) Hannam (Ret'd) on 31 August 2004 at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 64 years.

Born in Jean-de-Baie, NL, Pete joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in June 1960. He started out as a Field Engineer and later served as a Structures Technician and later, a Construction Maintenance Technician. His career included postings at Camp Gagetown, NB, 4 Field Squadron, Germany, CFB Shilo, Manitoba, CFS Churchill, Manitoba, Camp Vernon, British Columbia, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, and three postings to CFB Chilliwack, British Columbia.

Pete retired from the Canadian Forces in 1992 and he and his wife Jo settled on a small acreage near Salmon Arm, BC for 10 years before moving back to Chilliwack. Pete had a passion for animals and the breeding, raising and showing of dogs was the family hobby for more than 30 years. For the past 20 years, he specialised on Dalghani Tibetan Terriers and won numerous Best in Show awards. Actively involved with many dog clubs for over 30 years and a Life Member of the Canadian Kennel Club, Pete gave generously of his time and effort to national and local clubs - often serving as president. Pete also loved fishing and excelled in woodworking craftsmanship and spent many hours in his shop. Always ready to help, Pete will be remembered for his kindness and generosity.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Pete's life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br.#280, Vedder Crossing on Tuesday, 14 September 2004 at 1:30 p.m. {khAug 2015} [zpp]

We regret to advise of the death of Warren Penny suddenly at home in Sydney, NS on 31 August 2004 at the age of 72 years.

Warren worked in construction all of his life.  He served with the 45^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1950 - 53. 

Funeral services will be held on 8 September at 10 AM in the T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel with burial in Resurrection Cemetery.  ^{{dcApr17gd}[zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Harvey Clive “Joe” Johnson at the Chilliwack General Hospital, in Chilliwack BC on 26 August 2004 at the age of 80 years.

Joe was born in Stettler, AB. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941. After  the war he joined the Permanent Force and served until his retirement in 1974. Joe served with NATO in Germany and the United Nations in Egypt.

A Memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stettler. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zcc, zpp,zdb]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Major Martin William Donley (Ret'd) OMM, CD, B.Sc., PMP on Sunday 22 August 2004.

Martin served with the Canadian Military Engineers from 1974 to 2002 and will be remembered as an excellent innovator and promoter of project management. He will also be missed for his significant contribution to recreational activities in Orleans as well as on a national level.

Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, Thursday 26 August from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 27 August to Notre-Dame Basilica for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that Sapper Francis Martin of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment was involved in a single vehicle accident on 15 Aug 2004 near Ste Anne de Prescott, ON.

Sapper Martin was on his first posting after completing basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. He had just returned from a tour of Bosnia with 23 Field Squadron in the spring.

We regret to advise of the death of  Karl Helmur Bergan of Burnaby BC on 14 August 2004 at the age of 84 years.

Karl was born in Medicine Hat AB. During the Second World War, he served in the Royal Canadian Engineers seeing action in Normandy and the Low Countries.

A funeral service for Karl will be held in the chapel of Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby on Friday, 20 August at 10:00 AM. {zsd, zcc, zpp, zkh)
 

We regret to advise of the death of Karl “Charlie” Nylund on 11 August 2004 in Thunder Bay, ON at the age of 88 years.

Charlie was a resident of North-West Ontario for most of his life.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas in England, France, Belgium and Holland. After demobilisation, he returned to work for the Canadian National Railways (CNR) for whom he had also worked prior to his war service.  He retired from the CNR in 1976.

Visitation will be held at Jenkens Funeral Home, 226 Syndicate Avenue, Thunder Bay on 16 August from 1:00 to 2:00 PM followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM.  Interment to be in Surrey, BC at a later date.  ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Allan Harvey Dixon (Ret'd) peacefully at Bevan Lodge Abbotsford, BC on 9 August 2004 at the age of 88.

Allan was born in Vancouver, BC. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Forestry in 1940. After receiving permission from his employer, the BC Ministry of Forests, Allan joined the Canadian Army in 1942, beginning his officer training at Albert Head, BC and qualifying as Lieutenant, Engineers, Canadian Army (A) in May 1943. He proceeded overseas initially with the 20^th Field Company but was later assigned to 1 Canadian Engineer Reinforcement in England. Besides being involved in advanced Engineer training, Allan was involved in bomb disposal tasks in and around London.

In November 1944, Allan joined the 5^th Field Company in Nijmegen where the unit was deeply involved in bridge building. He stayed with the Company until the war ended and for months afterwards on Occupation duties which primarily meant supervising German POWs in mine clearance and road repair.

Allan returned home in late 1945 and demobilised in Vancouver. He rejoined the Ministry of Forests where he worked until retirement after a 39-year career in the British Columbia Forest Service serving in New Westminster, Victoria, Prince George and Kamloops. Allan was a long-time supporter of the 5^th Field Company Sappers Association and attended many of their reunions in Ontario.

There will be no service but the family requests you remember Allan’s memory with your next drink. 

We regret to advise of the death of Glen Dalton Gregory at his home in Willow Grove NB on 5 August 2004. Glen was born in Moncton NB. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and served a total of 28 years in the RCE including service in Korea. After the Army, he served with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires at the Saint John Harbour Bridge. Glen is resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home in Saint John. Visitation will be on Friday 6 August from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. The funeral service will be held from Brenan's Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday 7 AIgust 2004 at 11:00 AM with interment in the Field of Honour at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. There will also be a Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service on Friday at 7:00 PM.

We regret to advise the death of Walter James Dempsey at his home in Saint John NB on 31 July 2004 at the age of 82 years.

Walter was born in Jacquet River, NB.  He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war he was employed as a superintendent with General Bakeries and then in the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Lancaster Branch # 69 Saint John. 

Walter is resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home in Saint John.  Visitation will take place on 2 August from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and 7:00 until 9:00 PM.  The Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Tribute to a Veteran Service at 7:00 PM.  Following cremation, a funeral service will be held on 3 August at 1:00 PM from Brenan's Chapel. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise that Sgt Joseph Rodrigue Guy Latour (Retired) passed away 22 July 2004 at the age of 77.

Guy was born in Montreal and enlisted in the Canadian Army in November 1947. Guy came to Army Survey Establishment in June 1948 and was trained in photogrammetry. Guy took a release on in 1955, but re-enlisted, returning to the unit in March 1956. He remustered to the Cartographic Drafting trade and was employed in drafting and the Contract Office until his retirement in 1976.

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth Dalton Loughridge in Chilliwack, BC on 21 July 2004 at the age of 79 years.

Ken was born in Morewood, ON.  He enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1942 at the age of 17 and served overseas in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilisation, he joined the Permanent Force with the RCE and served in the Korean War. He later became an electrician in the RCE and served for a total of 25 years.  After leaving the Army, he worked for 17 years as a correctional officer at Mountain Prison in Agassiz, BC and later at the Matsqui Complex in Abbotsford, BC.

A memorial service will be held on 26 July at 4:00 PM at the Senior Veterans Society at 9233 Main Street in Chilliwack.  Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice or to Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse.  ^{{dcApr17gd}[zsd, zpp]} 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant David Llewellyn Seymour, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Eng. (Ret’d), peacefully, at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton, ON on 11 July 2004 at the age of 86 years.

David was a graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, ON and a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he joined the Department of National Defence where he was a long-time employee in the area of Construction Engineering. 

David fulfilled many volunteer roles such as President of the Ottawa and District Lawn Tennis Association, Akela of the 104^th Ottawa Cub Pack, Treasurer of the Military Engineers Association of Canada, and Commodore of the Grand Lake Sailing Association.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Avenue at 10:00 a.m. on 18 September.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.    ^{{gdDec2016**}  [ zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Sapper Vernon Victor Adams (Ret’d) at home in Port Alberni BC on 10 July 2004. Victor was 85 years old when he died.

Vernon was born in Rosetown SK. He was a sapper during the Second World War and served in Northwest Europe. He married his English wife in 1945 having a daughter born that same year. When he returned to Canada, he settled on the West Coast starting a long-term career with MacMillan & Blodel at the pulp and paper mill in Port Alberni BC. He and his wife went on to have four more children. He was also a long-serving member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery Field of Honour on Josephine Street followed by a tea at the Port Alberni Legion on 4th Avenue. Instead of flowers, donations to the Legion will be appreciated by the family.

We  regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert Ivan Gallup (Ret’d) in Vancouver, BC on 5 July 2004 at the age of 89.

Ivan was born in the Eastern Townships, QC and at the age of 16 joined the Militia with the Royal Canadian Dragoons in St Jean, QC.   He was a WW II veteran who enlisted with 9 Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers and served overseas.  After the war, he re-enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineer Permanent Force and served until 1965.  After leaving the Army he enjoyed a 15-year career with the Federal Transport Department.

Ivan was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #30, Kerrisdale, BC; the Sons of Scotland, Lord Tweedsmuir Camp 209; the National Association of Federal Retirees of British Columbia; and the Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia.  

At his request, there will be no memorial service.  ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Donald Earl “Blitz” McCullough, CD (Ret'd) in Ottawa on 2 July 2004.

Earl was born in Ottawa in 1920. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers (Non-Permanent Active Militia) in 1937 and, shortly thereafter, he accompanied a General Staff Geographical Section survey party to Georgian Bay as a student assistant. In May 1939 he participated in the 1st Field Survey Company's demonstration at Owen Sound of the unit's developing capabilities. Earl enlisted with 1 Corps Field Survey Company in September 1939. He went overseas in January 1940 and received advanced training at Aldershot and as a Topographic Surveyor at the Royal Engineer School, Southampton (Ordnance Survey). He spent two months with the Royal Canadian Engineers on airfield construction projects in the United Kingdom, then asa Royal Artillery surveyor on coastal batteries and radar sites. In April 1944 he was transferred to the 1st Field (Air) Survey Company to work on the preparation of D-Day maps and in August 1944 went to the Continent where he saw service in France, Belgium, Germany, and Holland.

In February 1945, Earl returned to Canada and the General Staff Geographical Section. He trained at Rockcliffe and in 1948 transferred from survey to photogrammetry. He served as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army Survey Establishment in 1965-66 and 1970-71. Earl was the first non-commissioned officer to teach an academic course at the Royal Military College, Kingston teaching photogrammetry. He retired from the Army in 1972. After his retirement he supervised the survey work for the reconstruction of the Alaska Highway.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Rideau and Perley Veterans’ Health Centre, 1750 Russell Rd, Ottawa, on 14 August followed by burial at the Capital Memorial Gardens, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive. Donations may be made to the Rideau and Perley Veterans’ Health Centre or to the Alzheimer Society. ^{{gdNov2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of David Francis ''Frank'' Morton at Parkwood Hospital, London, ON on 29 June 2004.

Frank graduated from Engineering at Queen's University in 1940 and served overseas during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Following the war, he enjoyed a long career with Canadian Johns-Manville.

Funeral service was held at the James A. Harris Funeral Home on 2 July 2004. Cremation with interment later in Muskoka. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged.

We regret to advise of the death of David Joseph Alexander, P.Eng. peacefully at home in Hantsport, NS on 24 June 2004 at the age of 75. 

David was born in St. George's, NL.  He attended the Nova Scotia Technical University, graduating in 1953 with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He was commissioned that year into the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers and posted to the 57^th (Independent) Field Squadron with which he served in Korea followed by a posting to Germany.  

After returning to Canada and completing his service, David was employed with National Research Council in Ottawa, ON for a year before returning to Newfoundland where he worked for the Department of Highways as an assistant engineer in the construction of the Trans-Canada Highway along the island’s west coast.  In 1956, he worked as an engineer at the United States Air Force base in Stephenville, NL rising to the position of Chief Base Engineer.  In 1958, he joined Parks Canada in Newfoundland working on the construction of Terra Nova National Park, the restoration of Cabot Tower on Signal Hill in St John’s, the John Guy Memorial, the hydrological and geological survey of the Viking site at Lance-Aux-Meadows and the restoration of the King's Bastion including the Chateau St. Jean at the Fortress of Louisbourg, NS.  In 1966 he went to work for Bell Canada and worked in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and London, before retiring in 1992.

A funeral mass will be held on 28 June at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Windsor, NS. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.  ^{{dcJan2017gd}  [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Wayne Kirk on 20 June 2004.

Wayne Kirk has been a Military Engineer, professor of civil engineering at RMC, department head, Dean of Canadian Forces Military College and also Academic Services, hockey coach and initiator of the Military Engineering Research Group. He has been influential in many ways. Wayne Kirk was quite the leader and role model for most of his department at RMC.

The family will receive friends at Robert J. Reid & Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie Street) on Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at St James Anglican Church, 10 Union Street West on Friday 25 June at 1:00 PM. For those wishing to make a Memorial donation please donate to the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, the St James Building Fund or charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper James Fennimore “Fen” Cooper (Ret'd) in Weyburn General Hospital, Weyburn SK on 18 June 2004 at the age of 94 years.

Fen was born Neepawa MB and raised in Moose Jaw SK and later in Weyburn.  He was orphaned as a boy and raised with his brother by family friends. In Weyburn, he was taught how to box by T. C. “Tommy Douglas”, the future CCF Saskatchewan premier and national NDP leader, whose ideas would continue to influence Fen throughout his life.  During the Great Depression, Fen worked in the Cypress Hills Relief Camp and ‘rode the rails’ as far east as the Maritimes to find work. He was finally able to establish himself as a house painter until the outbreak of the Second World War.

Fen was over thirty with three children when he told his wife he wanted to join the Royal Canadian Engineers who he described as ‘unarmed men who build bridges’. He was assigned to the 8^th Field Squadron and served in Northwest Europe.

Fen returned to Canada on a hospital ship with shrapnel wounds in his knee that would affect him for the rest of his life.  Shortly after getting home to Weyburn  he opened the Cooper & Co Paint Shop that he ran until he retired in 1975. Fen was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Weyburn Branch # 47, having once served as President.

A memorial service will be held on 22 June at 2:00 p.m. at the Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with a Royal Canadian Legion Honour Guard and honorary pallbearers.  Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. ^{{dcJan2018gd} [zpp, zsd]}