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We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant David Lance Lamont in Carleton Place, ON on 16 June 2004 at the age of 37 years after a valiant battle with cancer.

David was an Instructor at the School of Military Mapping. He started his career in the Infantry with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry where he was both a Ranger and Sniper qualified. He remustered to the Geographic Technician trade and joined Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1997. David was well respected as a tradesman and surveyor in MCE, participating in many survey jobs including Australia in 2001.

Funeral Mass will be held in St. Mary' Catholic Church, 28 Hawthorn Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday, 19 June at 10:00 a.m. with interment at a later date. A reception celebrating David's life will be held at Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess, 4 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave. Carleton Place, phone 257-3113. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre or St. Mary's Church Building Fund would be appreciated. {khAug2015}

We regret to advise the death of Major Herrold Ashley Cameron (Ret’d) after a long illness on 12 June 2004 at Victoria General Hospital.

Ashley was born in Pembroke, Ontario in 1919 and grew up in Ottawa. He entered the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario in 1937. With the outbreak of the Second World War, he was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers on 21 December 1939.  He was posted to Camp Petawawa having received a War Certificate from RMC. In 1941 he was posted overseas. After the war, he returned to Canada, lived in Truro, Nova Scotia and later in Ottawa. For several years, Ashley served on the Inspectorate of Quarter Master General Services team, travelling throughout Canada. He continued to serve with the Engineers until 1965, with postings to Regina, Quebec City and Edmonton.

After leaving the army, he accepted a position with the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. When he retired in 1986, he moved to Victoria. He had been a patient at Broadmead Lodge in Victoria, B.C. for the past several years.

A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 680 Courtney Street, Victoria on 18 June 2004. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association. ^[zpp]

We regret to advise of the death of Reginald H. Guilderson of Parrsboro NS in Amherst NS on 31 May 2004 at the age of 94 years.

Reginald was born in Cape D’Or, Cape Breton Island, NS. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. Reginald was among the Sappers who assaulted the beaches on D-Day and continued to serve in Northwest Europe. After the war, Reginald settled in Nanaimo BC and worked in carpentry until he retired in 1980 and returned to Parasboro.

Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2;00 PM on Wednesday 2 June at Smith’s Funeral Home in Parrsboro followed by a funeral service.  Reginald is buried in the Parrsboro United Baptist Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Norbert “Norm” Martel, CD (Ret'd) on 30 May 2004 at the age of 64.

Norm was born in Gogama, ON, and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in Toronto in 1962. On completion of his basic sapper training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering he was selected to remain at the school for a year as an instructor with Recruit Squadron. He was then posted to 3 Field Engineer Squadron, Chilliwack (1963 - 1968) during which time he qualified as a Combat Diver.

Norm was then posted to 5^e Escadron du Génie du Canada in Valcartier in 1968 when that new unit was formed and he stayed there for the next six years - rising to the rank of Warrant Officer. During this time he qualified as a Diving Supervisor. In 1974 Norm was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering as an instructor in Bridging, Rafting, Watermanship and Rigging Troop followed by Roads, Airfields, Water Supply and Accommodations Troop. Promoted to Master Warrant Officer in 1975, he returned to 5^e Escadron du Génie de Campagne in 1977 during which time he served a six month tour in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force. Upon his return to the unit from Egypt, Norm was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer and appointed the unit Sergeant Major.

After completion of this tour,  in 1981 Norm was posted to the Regular Support Staff with 21^st Field Engineering Squadron in Flin Flon, MB where he served for three years. He was then posted to Force Mobile Command Headquarters in St Hubert with the Senior Staff Officer Field Engineer doctrine cell for a year and then returned to 5e Régiment du Génie de Combat as the Regimental Sergeant Major. This posting was followed by six years in National Defence Headquarters as an engineer equipment Life Cycle Material Manager. Norm's final posting was to Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake with the Evaluation Range as the Commandant Primrose Lake from which he retired in 1994 to live in Ottawa. {khMAy 2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Noel Harvey Hancock of Arcola SK on 23 May 2004 after a brief fight with cancer.

Noel grew up in the Glenn Adelaide district, south of Wawota SK. As a young man, he worked on the family farm, Beckton Ranch, until he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in November 1951. He trained at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering at Camp Chilliwack BC. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with 23^rd Field Squadron. He was wounded in action on 31 October 1952. 

After returning home in November 1954, Noel resumed farming until he moved to Arcola in 1962 and began working for the Department of Highways. Noel’s heart remained with the farm and while being employed at other jobs, he always kept cattle and enjoyed working with other farmers in the community. He was a member of Arcola Legion Branch for over thirty-five years. 

Noel is buried in the Arcola Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Nelson Doherty (Ret'd) on 14 May 2004 of Port Hope, ON at the age of 93 years.

Nelson Doherty was born in St-Malachie, QC. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. and was a veteran of the Second World War  from 1941  to 1946.  Nelson  settled and married in Port Hope after the war. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Hope Branch #30.  Nelson is buried in the Welcome Cemetery in Port Hope. ^{{dcJan17gd} [zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of LCol Robert Fortin (Ret'd) on 11 May 2004 in Ottawa, ON. 

Robert Fortin started his career as a Military Engineering Officer when he graduated from Collége Militaire Royale in 1969 and was posted as Station Construction Engineering Officer at Canadian Forces Station Senneterre (1970 -1974). This tour was followed by a Squadron Commander appointment at 5^e Escadron du Génie de Campagne in Valcartier. Bob then served for three years as Commanding Officer of the Recruiting Center in Montréal.

Bob then served as Base Construction Engineering Officer (1980-1986) in Valcartier and Bagotville in succession and followed this by his appointment as the Base Technical Services Officer in Trenton (1986-1989). Bob was then posted to Ottawa where, for the next nine years, he was Project Management Team Leader responsible for delivering Major Construction Projects. Retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1998, Bob worked as Project Director for Canadian Forces Support Program Agency (1998- 2001). In 2001 he became Special Advisor for the Cadet Summer Training Infrastructure Program and the New Healthcare Facility Recapitalization Project.

Bob's Funeral service will be held 1030 hrs Tuesday 18 May 2004 at the Ottawa Cathedral on Sussex Drive (opposite the Peacekeeping memorial and National Art Gallery). Reception in the Cathedral`s basement immediately following.^{.{khApr2018} [zsp]}

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Christopher John Christenson (Ret'd) on 4 May 2004 at the age of 83 years.

Christopher was born in Hart, SK.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the 1^st Canadian Mechanical Equipment Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in Northwest Europe.  Christopher was awarded the United States Bronze Star for action in support of US forces in Holland.  He was wounded during the course of the operation. The citation reads:

During the month of November 1944, while working an armored tractor in support of the 103^rd American Armored Division in Bergen-op-Zoom area, this man distinguished himself by meritorious service. On many occasions, he took his tractor with the assault engineers and under shell fire removed obstacles which were impeding the advance of the infantry. He was actively engaged in the operation of the crossing of the Mark Canal. He did, at all times, operate his machine with efficiency and despatch regardless of enemy interference and the fact that most of the operations in which he was engaged were carried out under the cover of darkness.

Christopher is buried in the Mabel Hill Cemetery in Nipawin, SK. ^{{dcNov17gd} [zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Joseph Phillip Arthur Tellier of Greenwood BC on 4 May 2004 at the age of 72 Years.

Phillip was born in St Boniface MB. He served with the 59^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in Korea. After his Army service he settled in the Lower Mainland of BC and worked as a tinsmith. In the 70s, he moved to 150 Mile House for a short time before moving back to the Surrey BC. In 1996, he and his wife Winnie retired to Greenwood BC.

Spr Phillip Tellier is buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in Princeton BC along with Winnie.

We regret to advise of the death of George E. Morrison on 3 May 2004 in Lakewood Nursing Home, in Buffalo, NY at the age of 92 years.

George was born on a farm in Cape Breton, NS and left school in Grade 4 to help with farm chores.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1939 and served in England and Continental Europe.  George moved to Buffalo, NY in 1953 to work at Republic Steel Corporation.  Unfortunately, four years later he was permanently disabled in an industrial accident.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 6 May at 9:30 in St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Buffalo.  Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawanna, NY. ^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of David Magoun peacefully at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock BC on 30 April 2004 in his 80^th year.

Dave was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilisation, he worked all his life as a logger and fisherman throughout British Columbia and along its coast.

There will be no formal funeral service; however friends are invited to wish him God-speed at the Fraser Boat Dock, foot of 179th Street, Surrey at 11AM Saturday 15 May.  ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ralph Eldridge (Ret’d) on 27 April 2004 in Brampton, ON.   

Harold was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Brampton.  ^{{dcJun2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of James Ryan who died peacefully on 23 April 2004 after a lengthy illness.

A Stationary Engineer, James was formerly of St. Martin, MB. His career included many of the RCAF Radar Stations and some of his postings over his 26-years with the Canadian Forces included CFS Gypsumville, CFB Penhold, CFB Shilo. James will be remembered for his active involvement in community activities - especially curling and volunteering his time during winter carnival.

A memorial service was held on 1 May 2004 at St. James Anglican Church, 195 Collegiate St. at Portage Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James' memory to The Lions Cavalcade for Diabetes: P.O. Box 69001; 110-2025 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2G9.  ​^{khAug2015}

We regret to advise of the death of James “Jim” William Graham peacefully at The Wales Home, Richmond QC on 20 April 2004 at the age of 92.

Jim was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineer from 1940 – 1945.

Visitation will be held on 24 April from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Cass Funeral Home, Richmond QC followed by a service.  Burial will be in the Duboyce Cemetery, West Bolton QC.   ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Wilfred Coté (Ret’d) at the Grand Falls Manor Veteran's Wing in Grand Falls, NB on 18 April 2004 at the age of 88 years.

Wilfred was born in Drummond, NB.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #21 in Grand Falls.

Wilfred’s funeral will be held on 20 April at 3:00 PM at the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Grand Falls, with interment in the Assumption Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Regional Food Bank.  ^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of James "Jim" Walker of Blind River, ON, peacefully at the F.J. Davey Home on 13 April 2004, at the age of 82 years.

James was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

A Memorial Service will be held at the John Wesley United Church on 16 April 2004 with interment in the Maple Ridge Cemetery later in the spring. Memorial contributions to John Wesley United Church, F.J. Davey Home or to the Blind River Legion Branch 189 Poppy Fund would be appreciated by the family. ^{{jpMar2017dc} [zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Stanley Dewar of Halifax NS in the Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital on 11 April 2004 at the age of 85 years.

Harold was born in Truro NS. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Great Britain and Europe. Harold retired with 35 years’ service with Canadian National Railways and was also a building contractor. He was a former member of Truro Curling Club, the Kinsman Club, Liberal Association and Branch No. 26, Royal Canadian Legion in Halifax.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM on 7 May in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Prince Street, Truro.  Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas S. Dickson on 10 April 2004 of Peterborough ON at the age of 94 years.

Thomas was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Peterborough Branch #52 of the Royal Canadian Legion. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gilles J “Gil” Cormier (Ret’d) of Beresford, NB on 9 April 2004 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, NB at the age of 71 years.

Gil was born in St. Leonard, NB.  He served for a period of time in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After his military service he went to work for Brunswick Mines and retired as a foreman after more than 25 years service.  Gil was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Herman J. Good, V.C. Branch # 18 in Bathurst, NB.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on 12 April at 2:00 PM from Holy Family Church in Bathurst.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery, later in the spring.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise that Arthur Herman Bent passed away peacefully at his home in Brenton, NS on 8 April 2004.

Arthur was Second World War veteran, having enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1940. He served overseas as a Corporal in Belgium, England, Germany and Holland. After demobilization, Arthur was a farmer and woodsman for quite a few years before he started Arthur H. Bent Construction in the early 1950s. He ran his company up until the late 1980s, when he finally decided to fully retire.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, with visitation 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Monday, 12 April and Legion service at 7:30 p.m. followed by memorial club service. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 13 April in Yarmouth Weslyn Church. Private family interment will be in Brenton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maple Grove Yarmouth High Memorial Club. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Walter “Wally” Murray Hayward on 4 April 2004 in Chilliwack, BC. Wally served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 30 years in Canada, Germany, Tanzania and England.

Wally enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in February 1948.  After Basic Training he was posted to 23^rd Field Squadron where he qualified as a parachutist.  He served two tours with the Field Squadrons in Germany, had an Instructional Staff assignment with the Army Reserves, was on exchange posting in England at the Royal School of Military Engineering, was posted to Tanzania as part of an international development project, taught at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering and was Squadron Sergeant Major at 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown, NB.  

When Wally retired from the Canadian Forces he settled in the  Chilliwack area and worked in the correctional services for 11 years.  He was very involved with the Mount Shannon United Church with the governance and the day-to-day operations maintenance. 

A memorial service will be held on 13 April 2004 at 1:30 PM from the Mount Shannon United Church, 46875 Yale Road, Chilliwack.  A private family interment will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be welcome. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[ zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant John Joseph Kelly, CD of Windsor NS on 1 April 2004 at the age of 43.

John was born in Dunville NL.  He joined the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 19 and served as a Firefighter for 23 years. At the time of his death, he was serving as the Chief Fire Inspector at 12 Wing Shearwater NS.

Visitation will be at Lohnes-Beazley Funeral Home, 419 Albert Street, Windsor on 3 April 2-4pm and 7-9pm with a memorial service and burial at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Dunville NL on 5 April. Donations may be made to the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor or the Canadian Cancer Society.  ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Chief Warrant Officer Robert William (Bob) Cole CD, on 24 March 2004. Bob joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1950, becoming a Graphic Artist and joining the Army Survey Establishment in February 1951. After this tour, Bob was posted to various units from 1957 until 1971 as a Graphic Artist. When the Graphic Artist trade was phased out in 1971, Bob remustered to the Map Reproduction trade and returned to Army Survey Establishment with the Programme Management Office and then with Directorate of Cartography in 1973 . During this period, Bob produced the maps for the book "More Fighting Newfoundlanders" and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977. Bob was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer in 1978.

Bob had a special passion for dogs. He raised both Basenjis and Bull Terriers, became a judge and executive with the Canadian Kennel Club, was a Life Member of the Ottawa Kennel Club and an International All-Breed judge. He wrote and illustrated "Functional Canine Anatomy," produced the "The Basenji Illustrated," a book on the bull terrier, produced "Colecraft" first day covers for stamp collectors, and taught art at Algonquin College. During his latter years, he wrote and illustrated a column in the magazine "Dogs in Canada."

Interment was on 26 March at Capital Memorial Gardens in Ottawa. In Memoriam donations to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind would be appreciated.

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We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Steven Bert Tamlyn who passed away suddenly on 7 March 2004, at his home in Greenwood, Nova Scotia at age 48.

Stephen was born in Grostenquin, France where his father was stationed at RCAF Station Grostenquin. He was a member of the 14 Wing Air Reserve Flight and was employed in the Wing Construction Engineering Squadron as a Construction Technician. New to the Canadian Forces, Steven was preparing to transfer to the Regular Force and pursue his journeyman training and full-time Service.

Family and friends, including a strong attendance of fellow Military Engineers, paid their final respects to Steven at a quiet memorial service held on 11 March 2004 at St Marks Chapel at 14 Wing. He is buried in Tremont, NS.

We regret to advise of the death of Roger Dupuis peacefully in Ottawa ON at the Montfort Hospital on 16 March 2004 in his 90^th year.

Roger was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 1^st Corps Field Survey Company.

Visitation will take place at Fairview Funeral Home - Gauthier Chapel--259 St. Patrick Street Ottawa on 21 March from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Sebastien Church, 1000 Frances Street Ottawa on 22 March at 11 a.m.  Donations may be made to the Professional Paramedic Association of Ottawa (PPAO).   ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Walter George Gordon “Gordie” Chilvers, CD (Ret’d) at the Elisabeth Bruyère Palliative Care Hospital in Ottawa ON, on 1 March 2004 at the age of 84.

Gordon was born in Norfolk, England. He joined the Royal Engineers at the age of 18 and was a WW II veteran who fought with the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1940. He was part of the evacuation of the British Army out of Cherbourg in 1940. Gordie then trained as an Airborne Sapper and jumped with 3rd Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers into the British 6th Airborne Division's bridgehead near Ranville, France in the early morning of 6 June 1944 serving with the 6th Airborne Division throughout the Normandy Campaign. After Normandy, he was sent to the Far East with 3rd Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers during the summer of 1945 as part of the 5th Parachute Brigade and trained for Operation ZIPPER, a proposed Airborne assault on the Singapore Causeway against the Japanese.

After the war, Gordie moved to Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1954 serving for 17 years. He served in Germany with 1 Field Squadron from 1955 to 1957 followed by a posting to Chilliwack which lasted until his retirement in 1970 at the rank of Sergeant.

Cremation followed by visitation will be at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Boulevard, Orleans ON, on 5 March. Donations may be made to the Elisabeth Bruyère Palliative Care Hospital. ^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain William P. "Bill" Lydon (Ret'd) of Halifax on 26 February 2004 in Halifax.

Bill was born in Saint John and joined the Regular Officer Training Plan after he graduated from St. Malachy's High School. He studied at St. Thomas and St. Francis Xavier Universities and received his Bachelor of Architecture from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie) in 1967. Commissioned in the Royal Canadian Engineers, he served his 5-year commitment to the Canadian Forces and, after returning to civilian life, completed his Master of Architecture from Harvard in 1977.

Bill was a senior associate with ARCOP Associates of Montreal and Toronto. While with ARCOP he worked on the original restoration of Historic Properties in Halifax and the underground levels of the World Trade Center in New York. He was a senior architect with Sir Hugh Wilson, London, England, and was the director of design for Toronto Harbour Front. Following his move to Halifax in 1977, Bill worked on development plans for the Halifax, Dartmouth, and Sydney waterfronts. Bill was the principal architect with Lydon Lynch Architects, a firm established with Andrew Lynch in 1979. Several of their projects grace Halifax's historic waterfront including the former Sheraton (now the Casino Nova Scotia Hotel), Casino Nova Scotia and Harbourside. Bill served on various committees and organisations including the National Capital Commission Advisory on Design (Ottawa), World Trade and Convention Centre (Halifax), the Charitable Irish Society and the Halifax Club, and volunteered design advice to numerous groups and individuals.

The William Lydon Memorial Scholarship has been set up in his name for the School of Architecture, Dalhousie University. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant John Bruce Cronyn, PEng, (Ret’d) in London, ON on 23 February 2004 at the age of 84 years.

John was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the 23^rd Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and saw action throughout France and the Low Countries. He was commanding Number 1 Platoon during Operation BERLIN in which British paratroops were evacuated from Arnhem immediately following Operation MARKET GARDEN in September 1944. At one time, he was loaned to Military Intelligence 9 (MI9) who figured heavily in the planning for Op BERLIN.  Their duties, among other things, focused on facilitating the escape of Allied prisoners of war and the return to the United Kingdom of evaders. A detachment of MI9 accompanied 2^nd Canadian Corps throughout Northwest Europe.

After graduating in engineering from the University of Toronto in 1947, John joined Labatt’s Brewing where he served as a master brewer, Executive Vice President, Director, Vice Chairman of the Board and finally an Honorary Director over a period of 49 years. He left Labatt's in 1976 to become a director of a number of public and crown corporations, including Canada Trust, London Life, Union Gas and Ontario Hydro. 

John was always active in community and charitable organizations. He was past president of the London Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the Ontario and Canadian Chambers. He was also a past president of the Boy Scouts and the Victorian Order of Nurses of London and past warden of St. Paul’s Cathedral. His interest in politics was evidenced by his presence on advisory boards of all levels of government and, as a volunteer, he chaired a committee for Premiers Robarts and Davis that re-organized the operations of the Province of Ontario and of Ontario Hydro. 

A celebration of John’s life was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in, London on Saturday, 28 February 2004 at 11 AM. A reception followed at The London Club.  John will be interred in the Woodland Cemetery in London. ^{{dcDec19WD} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Combat Engineer Master Warrant Officer D.J.G. (Drew ) Nelligan, CD at Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn on 5 February 2004.

Drew joined the Canadian Forces in 1974 and undertook his basic Field Engineer training in Chilliwack at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) that year. After training, he was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa (1974-77), followed by 22 Field Squadron, Gagetown (1977- 79). Drew returned to 22 Field Squadron (1983-87) after a four-year tour with 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Lahr, Germany (1979-83).

Drew spent most of the rest of his career stationed in British Columbia - first as an Instructor at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (1987-91) and then followed by I Combat Engineer Regiment. During this latter tour, Drew participated in the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission in 1991 and served with the Canadian Battalion Group in Vukovar, Yugoslavia in 1993

Drew was with the Officer Candidate School in Chilliwack in Summer 1996 before returning to CFSME (1996-97). This was followed by a Regular Support Staff tour with 6 Field Engineer Squadron in North Vancouver (1997-2000) after which he returned to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (2000-01) before he was posted to his last assignment with CFB Winnipeg, Detachment Dundurn. In Dundurn, Drew was able to focus on his passion for woodworking and furniture design. His creative brilliance and artistic abilities astounded and amazed people. He and his wife were preparing to open their own business so that Drew could custom make furniture and interior design masterpieces.

Funeral services were held on 11 Feb in Saskatoon and subsequently at the Pinegrove Memorial Garden Cemetery in Carrot River, SK. A Military Guard and Firing Party from Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn participated in the Interment.

We regret to advise of the death of Robert Dunbar “Bob” Scott on 11 February 2004 at the Chilliwack, BC General Hospital at the age of 86 years.

Bob was born in Galt, ON.  He worked numerous jobs and attended the Ontario College of Arts from 1936 - 1937.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who joined the Army in 1941 and served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 11^th Field Company in the 2^nd Canadian Infantry Division.  During his time overseas, he practised his artistic skills by submitting several cartoon drawings to the British Army humorous magazine "Blighty".

Bob was discharged from the Army in 1946 and shortly after opened a photography studio as well working for General Motors in Windsor, ON.  He rejoined the Army Permanent Force in 1948 and was sent to Camp Chilliwack.  He served at various camps in Canada and settled in Chilliwack upon retiring in 1963.  Bob then enjoyed an 18-year career with the Chilliwack School District #33 as a Custodian until he retired at the age of 65 years.

A private family service will be held at Henderson's Funeral Home on 14 February. Donations may be made to the Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcMay2017gd}[zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Robert “Bob” Mann Fetherston Sr, G.M. (Ret’d) peacefully at the North Bay ON General Hospital on 1 February 2004 at the age of 80 years. 

Bob was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers, 11^th Field Company.  He was decorated with the George Medal for outstanding bravery for having saved the lives of four British Soldiers.  On 1 June 1945, his 22^nd birthday, while leading a work party of four sappers, he came across a captured German ammunition dump that had just exploded.  He and his work party entered the dump and found extensive damage and many casualties.  A barge on the adjacent canal used by British troops was heavily damaged and sinking with many British soldiers trapped inside. Bob and his party managed to evacuate four injured soldiers to safety before the barge sank.

After the war, he became a salesman and for many years was the Northern Ontario Representative for Forsyth Shirts and Deacon Bros. Sportswear.  He was a well-known horseman throughout the North, competing in numerous competitions.  He was a charter member of the North Bay Light Horse Association, a former Commodore of the North Bay Yacht Club and an active member of the North Bay Rotary Club for a period of 44 years. He was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion North Bay Branch #23 and the RCAF 406 Wing Alliance as well as an active Shriner (40 Years), the Rorab Cycle Unit and for many years a participant in the Association of Canadian Travellers.

Visitation will be at the Martyn Funeral Home across from North Bay City Hall on 4 February from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Trinity United Church, 111 McIntyre Street E., North Bay, on T54 February at 11 a.m.   Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

George Medal Citation:

On the morning of 1 June 1945, Corporal Fetherston was in charge of a party of four sappers who were to supervise a German working party building roads in an enemy explosive and ammunition dump on the Ems-Jade Canal south of Emden. At approximately 1100 hours when they were about 150 yards from the dump with two tipper lorries awaiting the arrival of the Germans they heard and saw a series of tremendous explosions in the dump. After taking shelter from flying shrapnel and blast and after the initial explosions had died down, Corporal Fetherston accompanied by Sapper Garrett went into the dump to investigate. Corporal Fetherston found that the damage was considerable and that there were casualties amongst the British and German soldiers who had been working in the dump. He called up the remainder of his party with the two tipper lorries and ordered them to start evacuating the injured, commandeering all available transport for the purpose. He sent Sapper Garrett to notify a nearby Provost to get ambulances and firefighting apparatus to the scene. By this time, the dump itself, which had contained about 350 tons of shells, ammunition and mines, was burning fiercely with minor explosions occurring in the burning areas. Corporal Fetherston, accompanied by Sapper Garrett now back in the dump, noticed that amongst the several ammunition barges lying in the canal there were two used as quarters by the British troops guarding the dump. One of the latter barges was on fire and other had suffered considerable damage, was piled high with debris and listing heavily. Cries for help were emanating from this second barge and investigation showed that there were injured men imprisoned in the hold underneath the debris. The hold was rapidly filling with water and it was obvious that the barge would not remain afloat much longer. Working at top speed and disregarding his own safety, Corporal Fetherston and Sapper Garrett extricated four badly injured men from the hold and took them to a place of safety. By this time the hold was completely full and further rescue was impossible. Corporal Fetherston then returned to assist further with the evacuation of the injured. This Non-Commissioned Officer was for the greater part of the time in the midst of the burning dump with ammunition, shells and mines exploding intermittently. The untiring efforts, decisive action and complete disregard for all danger of Corporal Fetherston are worthy of the highest praise and were instrumental in saving the lives of at least four British soldiers.

We regret to advise of the death of Charles W Gibbons of Woodstock NB on 29 June 2004 at the age of 89 years.

Charles was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He served in the 1^st Field Squadron in Italy and Northwest Europe. He was a member of the Woodstock Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Services were held at the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home in Woodstock on 1- 2 February 2004. Interment was in the Innerkip Cemetery. A Royal Canadian Legion Service was held on 1 February 2004 in the funeral home. Contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. ^{{dcFeb20wrd} [zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Peter Shavik, peacefully at the Thunder Bay, ON Regional General Hospital on 20 January 2004 at the age of 84 years.

Peter was born and raised in Port Arthur ON.  He attended Cornwall Public School.  He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and served overseas.  After the war, Peter became a fire fighter with the City of Thunder Bay and served until his retirement in 1979 with 32 years of service.  He was a member, provincial representative and former president of the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association. 

A memorial service will be held on 27 January at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay.  The Thunder Bay Firefighters will hold a Service of Tribute. Visitation will be held one hour prior to time of Service.  Donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. ^{{gdOct2016kh} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise the death of Michael Kachmarski of Speers SK on 15 January 2004 at the age of 84 years.

Michael was born in Saskatchewan and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1941. He served in Northwest Europe. On his repatriation to Canada and demobilization at wars end, Michael returned to farming in Speers.

Michael is buried in the Saint Solange Roman Catholic Cemetery in Hafford, SK. ^{{dcJan20wrd} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Emile Joseph Maillet on 12 January 2004 at home in Meteghan, NS, at age 63. Born in Meteghan, Al joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1960 and took his release in November 1963 after a posting to 4 Field Squadron in Germany.

Visitation will be held 2:00-4:00, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, 15 January, in Meteghan Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, 16 January in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Clare Branch (Educational Fund) or Canadian Cancer Society. ^{[zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Donald Clem in Kamloops, BC on 10 January 2004. Donald served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1950 - 56, primarily with 1 Airborne Troop.

A Celebration of Life was held in Kamloops on 14 January. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Box 1412, Kamloops, BC V2C 6L6 or the Alzheimer Society, Box 277, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6. ^{[zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Howard “Howie” Drummond, CD (Ret’d) unexpectedly in hospital in Ottawa on 9 Janaury 2004 at the age of 66.

Howie joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician and like many in his trade in the 1960s he spent considerable time on Cold War Continental Air Defence Integration North (CADIN) Pinetree Radar stations including Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Gypsumville, MB and Penhold, AB.  Other postings included Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton (Namao).  He was Power Plant Superintendent at CFS Penhold before being placed in charge of the Power Plant for the North American Air Defence (NORAD) Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) underground facility at CFB North Bay, ON.

On retirement in 1985, Howie took his skills to work with the power generating plant at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Headquarters in Ottawa.

Visitation will take place at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, on 13 January from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  Funeral Service will be on 14 January in the funeral home Chapel at 11:00 AM.  Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation. ^{{gdJan2017dc} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Frank L. Acker who passed away suddenly on 7 January 2004, in Roseway Hospital in Shelburne NS at the age of 70 years.

Frank was borne in Churchover, Shelburne County NS. He was a member of the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years and was employed as a firefighter with the Department of National Defence for 23 years.

Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Roseway Hospital Foundation. Memorial Service was held in Christ Church, Shelburne. Family committal service at a later date.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Stanley Bennett Park on 7 January 2004 in hospital in Ottawa, ON at the age of 72 years.

Stanley was a veteran of the Korean War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After his military service  Stanley worked for the Federal Government in the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources until his retirement. 

Friends are invited to assemble for a Memorial Service in the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on 10 January at 11:00 AM.  Charitable donations in Stanley B. Park's memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 

We regret to advise of the death of Lt Col Alan Webster MBE, MiD, CD (Retd) at age 96 on 5 January 2004.

Alan graduated in engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1933 and joined 6^th Field Comapny as an Officer Cadet in 1935. Lt Webster went overseas to the United Kingdom in 1940 and served with different units for the next three years. In 1944-45 he commanded 8^th Field Park Company and 1^st Mechanical Equipment Company in the rank of Major.

On return to the Vancouver area after the war, he worked with the Federal Government until retirement in 1972. Serving with the Militia for many years, he first commanded the 22^nd Field Squadron, RCE in New Westminster. In 1949 he was promoted Lieutenant Colonel to command the 7^th Field Engineer Regiment that included the 6^th and 22^nd Field Squadrons and 54^th Field Park Squadron. Alan was very active in the Military Engineers Association of Canada and was National President 1952-53.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice A celebration of Alan's life will be held at Queen's Ave United Church in New Westminster on Monday 12 January at 11:00 a.m.

We regret to advise of the death of Lloyd M. Bergson of Erickson, MB in 2004.^*

Lloyd was born and educated in Erickson.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served for five years with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and Northwest Europe.  After the war, he worked in mining operations in Ontario and the Northwest Territories. In 1965 he bought a farm in Clanwilliam, MB and farmed until his death in 2004.  Lloyd was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #143 in Erickson.  ^{{dcNov17gd} [zsd, zpp]}

* exact date unknown

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert Overby (Ret’d) peacefully on 29 December 2003 in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Thunder Bay ON at the age of 92 years.

Robert was born in Reeder, North Dakota, USA.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served overseas in "B" Company 1^st Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5, Thunder Bay.

According to Robert's wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Maxwell Starkman (Ret’d), Second World War veteran and distinguished architect, on 29 December 2003 at the age of 82 years in Los Angeles, CA.

Maxwell was born in Toronto. Upon graduating from high school he worked for the architectural firm Kaplan & Sprachman until he joined the Army in 1940.  After training in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Petawawa, ON he was sent to Britain in 1941.  He was with a Chief Engineer (Works) detachment in Normandy and continued the war through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.  Maxwell also served in the Canadian Army Occupation Force until 1946. 

After demobilisation Maxwell enrolled in Architecture at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. He graduated as the gold medallist in 1950 and went on to a distinguished career as an architect.  He moved to Los Angeles for work and built a lifetime career.  In 1953 he established Maxwell Starkman & Associates which, by 1982, was the fourth largest in the USA according to Building Design and Construction magazine.  His firm was deeply involved in the post-war construction boom building houses for returning veterans and their families. By 1983 the company ranked 98^th out of 400 top rated engineering firms according to the Engineering News Record. 

Maxwell credited his wartime experience for his success, saying “When someone would say ‘It can’t be done’, that was a challenge – and we succeeded.”  Among the many prominent buildings his firm designed are the Sony Pictures Plaza Entertainment Complex in Culver City, CA; the Melodyland Theatre in Anaheim, CA; the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, NV ( later demolished and replaced with the Bellagio); and possibly the capstone of his career, the Simon Wiesenthal Center of Tolerance in Los Angeles.  By the time he retired in 1983 he had built more than 20,000 single-family homes and thousands of apartment projects then pioneered early shopping centres and went on to build office buildings, luxury condominiums, hotels and mixed-use projects. Maxwell was the brother of Staff Sergeant Morris Starkman (Ret’d), also of the Royal Canadian Engineers. 

Services will be held 31 December at noon at Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, CA.  Memorial donations may be made to the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. ^{{dcApr17gd}[zri]}

Maxwell's brother, S/Sgt Morris Starkman (Ret'd), also served in the RCE.  He died in 2014.

We regret to advise of the death of Ross Logan Hutton at the Mewburn Veterans Hospital in Edmonton AB on 25 December 2003 at the age of 79.

Ross was born in Minnedosa MB.  He was a WWII veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers 2^nd Battalion as a dispatch rider.  During his service in the United Kingdom, he was involved in the construction of facilities and other projects to assist in the defence of the UK.  In 1943 he was injured and returned to Canada where he convalesced.

After his release, Ross returned home to Minnedosa and went into the electrical business and worked in this trade until his retirement as Alberta President of Newberry Energy in 1982.

In accordance with Ross's wishes, there will be no service.  Donations may be made to the Mewburn Veteran's Centre, 11440 University Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.  ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Emil “Em” Aubrey Cecil Fritsch, CD (Ret'd) at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary AB on 24 December 2003 at the age of 77.

Em was born in Denbigh ON.  He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and attended Queen's University in Kingston ON where he graduated with a Civil Engineering degree in 1953.  His military career was primarily in Military Engineering staff appointments, including Engineering Officer at Canadian Forces Base Lahr, West Germany in the early 1970s.  He will also be remembered by many as the Military Engineer Career Manager in the late 1960s. 

After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1975, he worked for the Department of Public Works in Ottawa, retiring at the age of 65 in 1991.

Funeral Services will be held in Calgary on 29 December followed by a second Funeral Service to be held in Ottawa at a later date. In living memory, a tree will be planted in Calgary at Nose Creek Valley Memorial Forest.^{{gdSep2016kh} (Updated 18 Sep 16)}

We regret to advise of the death of S/Sgt Harry Hall (Ret’d) of North Bay ON at the North Bay General Hospital-McLaren on 19 December 2003 at the age of 87 years.

Harry was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, England and came to Northern Ontario with his family in the 1930s. . He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War with the 31^st Field Company in Britain, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Harry will be remembered as a man whose many contributions gave quality of life to a community. He led an active life in his community: president of the North Bay Chamber of Commerce; served for 17 years as a councilor with Whitney Township; volunteered for many tasks; was a member of the North Bay Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge and executive member of the North Bay Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 23.

Harry's family will be receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, 362 Airport Road, on Sunday, December 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service, Monday, December 22. at St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 301 Main Street at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the North Bay General Hospital Foundation in memory of Harry will be gratefully acknowledged by his family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant James Victor Blades (Ret'd) on 18 December 2003 at the age of 93.  Victor was born in Lincolnshire, England and came to Canada as a young boy in 1914. He served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers in WWII.

James was a longtime resident of Camrose and Round Hill district, Alberta. He was an active member of the community and was Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Funeral Services will be held on 22 December 2003 at the Burgar Memorial Chapel, Camrose. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the charity of one's choice. ^{_{(gdJul15kh} {zsd, zcc, zpp}}}

We regret to advise of the death of William Edward “Bill” Buxton on 18 December 2003 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB where he had been residing since March 2000.

Bill was born in Victoria, BC and grew up at Fort Rodd Hill in Esquimalt. He had seven brothers and six sisters.  All of the boys served in the Second World War. Two brothers served in the Artillery and one in the Air Force. Bill and four others all served in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.  Bill saw action in Sicily and Italy. In his youth, he was a well-known featherweight boxer and his fast hands and power earned him the nickname 'Dynamite' Bill.

After the war, Bill, his English wife and son William* returned to British Columbia where Bill joined the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He served across the country including working on the initial construction of Camp Gagetown in the 1950s. He retired in 1965, settling in Winnipeg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, Arrangements by the Garry Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation Centre. ^{{dcApr2018gd} [zpp, zsd]}

*Bill's son, William David Buxton, also served in the RCE.  He died in 2011. One of Bill’s brothers was CWO Dick Buxton, DCM, CD who served as Quartermaster Sergeant Instructor (QMSI) at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC during the early 60s.  Buxton Drop Zone in Edmonton, AB is named for Dick Buxton who was killed in a parachuting accident while serving as RSM of the Canadian Airborne Regiment.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Ronald “Ron” Cecil Paris CD (Ret’d) peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, ON on 7 December 2003 at the age of 89.

Ron was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1940-1946 finishing the war with the rank of Captain in the 1 Canadian Works Section of the Canadian Army Occupation Forces.  After the war, he enlisted in the Permanent Force and served as Commanding Officer of 17 Works Company in Whitehorse, YK from 1951 to 1954.  In 1957 to 1958 he commanded 1 Field Squadron in Camp Petawawa, ON.

Internment will take place on 9 December in the Beechwood Military Cemetery in Ottawa.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdDec2016kh} [zsd,zcc,zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Hugh Roberts Forsythe (Ret'd) of Wetaskiwin, SK on 7 December 2003 at the age of 86 years.

Hugh was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and was a Life Member of the Wetaskiwin Branch #86 of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Hugh’s Funeral Service was held on 12 December at 2:00 PM at the Baker Funeral Chapel.  He is buried in the Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery.  Memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, Wetaskiwin Chapter or to the charity of one's choice. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}