CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of Aviator Zachery Thomas Duguid, suddenly 2 March 2022 in Oromocto NB at age 23.

Zachery was born in Barrie ON and spent his youth growing up there. He played for Thornton Minor Hockey, and played guitar as well as bass guitar. Zachary graduated from St. Joan of Arc High School in 2017. After taking time to decide on a career choice, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 2020. After graduating from Basic Training, Zachary was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB where he was being trained as a Water, Fuels and Environmental Technician.

Family and friends may visit the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel (127 Church St., Almonte ON, 613-256-3313) on Monday, 7 March 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A Celebration of Zachery’s Life will follow the visitation at 2:00 pm. The service can be watched virtually through Zoom. Should you wish to receive the details, please e-mail crgamblefuneralhome@bellnet.ca. Everyone is welcome to the family home, 901 Stewart Lee Ave for further celebration of Zach’s life. 

Donations in Zachery’s name can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Robert Ivan Crouse, CD (Ret'd), peacefully on 2 March 2022  in Burlington ON, at the age of 93. Bob was a Korean War veteran.

Born in Lunenburg NS, Bob attended Dalhousie University, where he was a member of the Canadian Officer Training Corps and earned a B.Sc. degree in 1948. Following this, Bob proceeded to Nova Scotia Technical College, where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree in 1950.

Upon completing his officer training in 1951 at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering at Chilliwack BC, Bob was posted as a Troop Officer to 23 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. He deployed to Korea with this unit in April 1952 as a Reconnaissance Officer. Returning to Canada in 1953, Bob joined No. 4 Works Company in  Montreal QC where he was Works Officer and Planning Officer. From here, he moved to Whitehorse YT in 1957, where he was a Bridge Engineer and a Roads Engineer with the Northwest Highway Maintenance Establishment. Bob returned to Chilliwack and 3 Field Squadron three years later as Second-in-Command.

Bob was then posted to Army Headquarters in Ottawa as a Design Officer in the Directorate of Works. From there, he was deployed to Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) as Detachment Commander of the RCE Detachment. Returning to Canada, Bob was posted to Fredericton NB  with Headquarters New Brunswick Area responsible for the nuclear file and, later, as Second-in-Command.

After a year as a student at the Canadian Forces Staff College in Toronto, Bob was posted to 1 Regional Construction Engineering Office in Halifax to head the Base Maintenance Section. He was then appointed the CFB Halifax Base Construction Engineering Officer in 1968.

Following this tour, Bob moved to the West Coast, where he was double-hatted as the CFB Esquimalt BCEO (1971-74) and Senior Staff Officer, Construction Engineering for Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters.

Bob then returned to Ottawa and served the remainder of his career with  Chief Construction and Properties - first as the Director of Base Maintenance and then as Director General Works. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1981.

A second career at the University of Toronto followed, where he was Director of Facilities and Services, responsible for the operation, maintenance, design, construction and security of the university's physical facilities and grounds. 

Donations in Bob's memory may be made to The War Amps.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Maris Indulis Deics, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 26 February 2022 at Victoria Hospital in London, ON at the age of 82 years. 

Maris joined the Royal Canadian Engineers when he was 17 and dedicated 35 years to serving his country. He completed his Sapper training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC in 1958 and his first posting was a four-year tour with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. During this tour, qualified as Carpenter (Structures Technician). From Chilliwack, Maris was posted to Winnipeg for two years (1964-66) before returning to Chilliwack. Following this tour, he was posted back to Winnipeg for two years and then returned to Chilliwack for what was to be a short posting of only one year before he returned to Winnipeg again. Here he worked in soils testing and Maris completed a tour in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF). When Maris returned to Canada, he joined the Base Construction Engineering Section at CFB Petawawa for five years. During this posting, he was promoted to Master Warrant Officer before being posted to CFB London for four years. A six-year posting to CFB Rockliffe followed during which time he deployed to Canadian Forces Station Alert NU. Maris retired in Ottawa in 1992 and then worked for the City of Ottawa for more than 10 years. 

Maris could always be found cheering on his favourite hockey team, watching the Y&R and at his latest favourite pastime of making pottery. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Veterans Care Program in London at the Parkwood Institute Gofundme page. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Kevin R. Dunsford, CD (Ret’d) of Edmonton AB at the Royal Alexandra Hospital on 24 February 2022 at age 53.

Kevin served his entire career with the Canadian Military Engineers in 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB. He had been accepted to Ryerson University in Toronto after graduating high school but, instead, had decided to enlist in the Canadian Forces in 1999. After completing his basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB, Kevin was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB. He served for 13 years with 1 CER including deployments of seven months in Bosnia and six months in Afghanistan. Kevin received a Command Commendation for his actions.

In preparation for an impending release in 2012 at the rank of Corporal, Kevin enrolled in the Bachelor of Technology program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) where he graduated with Honours in Management and Leadership in 2013. Kevin had subsequently fielded a few job possibilities and was considering pursuing a Masters degree. He was active in coaching his community soccer league.

A Celebration of Life for Kevin will be held on 26 March 2022 from 13:00-16:00, at the Kingsway Legion (14339 50th St, Edmonton)

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Robert “Bob” John Leslie Rogers, CD (Ret'd) of St. Albert AB on 24 February 2022 at age 85. Bob served a full career of over 35 years of Canadian Military Engineer service combining Regular and Reserve Force service as well as eight years of Honorary Colonel appointment.

Bob was born in Dawson City, YK and spent his childhood and youth there before attending the University of British Columbia under the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP). He graduated in 1958 with a BSc in Civil Engineering. Following his Young Officers’ Course at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering, Bob served as Works Officer with the Canadian United Nations contingent with the United Nations Emergency Force in Camp  Rafah, Egypt in the Sinai Desert near the Israeli border. On return to Canada in late 1959, Bob was posted to 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB. He was next posted to the Northwest Highway System in August 1961 in Whitehorse YT where he conducted maintenance planning and inspections on the Alaska Highway for the next three years.

In 1964, Bob was posted to Alberta Area Headquarters as SO3 Ops but his posting was cut short after only six months when he was accepted into the University of Toronto post-graduate program. Where he received his MSc in Civil Engineering a year later and then had a two year posting in National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa with the Directorate of Architecture. In 1968 Bob was posted to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as Engineer Advisor to the Tanzanian Defence Force.  He returned to Canada in the summer of 1969 and was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC as the Officer Commanding Construction Engineering Company. A year later Bob was posted to Toronto to attend the one year Canadian Forces Staff College course.

Following Staff College, Bob was posted to 1 Construction Engineering Unit in Winnipeg MB for three years. This was followed by his appointment as the Base Construction Engineering Officer at Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg. After a year in that position, Bob decided to retire from the Regular Force and try his hand at engineering consulting work.

Bob joined Stanley Associates Engineering Limited in Edmonton in September 1975. In November of that year, he joined the Reserves and joined 8 Field Engineer Regiment in Edmonton as the Training Officer. Bob was appointed Commanding Officer about six months later when the Commanding Officer resigned. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and served as the Commanding Officer until 1979. After relinquishing command of 8 FER, Bob was posted to Northern Alberta Militia District as Deputy Commander. This was to be his last military posting. In 1992 Bob was appointed Honorary Colonel of 8 FER, a position which he proudly held until 2000.

A private interment will take place on Friday, 4 March 2022, and a memorial service will be held later this year. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to Chrysalis, 13325 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 4R3 or First Baptist Church, 10031-109 St. NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1M1.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Pierre Dubois (Ret'd) of Greenfield Park QC on 26 February 2022 at the age of 68 years.

Pierre joined the Canadian Forces in 1970. After completing his Recruit and English Language Training at St-Jean QC, he was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack BC in 1971. Pierre subsequently served in 5^e Régiment du génie de combat in Valcartier QC.  During this tour, he deployed to Bermuda and on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Syria on the Golan Heights in September 1975.  Pierre retired from the Canadian Forces in September 1977.  

In accordance with Pierre's wishes, there will be no funeral service or ceremony. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death Lance Corporal Edward Rowland Foster, CD (Ret'd), quietly in his sleep at the age of 83 on 18 February 2022 in Belleville, ON.

Edward was born in Thorburn NS. He worked for the Federal Government for 42 years. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers Sapper Apprentice program in 1954, and after completing field engineer training and graduating from high school under the program, he served in 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack BC and 1 Airborne Field Troop in Calgary AB. . He later served a one-year tour in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force stationed in Rafah on the Gaza Strip. While in the Army, he won an Army boxing championship for his weight class. Edward left to Army in the late 60s and began a 25-year career as a member of External Affairs, travelling the world many times over and living in Africa, New Zealand, Malaysia, Peru, France, and Thailand.

Edward settled in Belleville to be closer to his family. There was no funeral.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Warrant Officer Ian Stanley "Bucky" Bowes, CD (Ret’d) of Charlottetown PE, peacefully on 17 February 2022 at age 78 after a 30-year battle with Huntington's Disease.

Ian was born in Pictou NS and, as a youth, played rugby and participated in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. He attended Pictou Academy and began his 29-year military service as a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Firefighter in 1960 at the age of sixteen. He began his trades training in Camp Borden ON after completing his Basic Training in St. Jean QC. Ian was then posted to RCAF Station Summerside PE to complete his Group 1 and 2 Fire Apprentice qualification. His other career postings included 447 Surface to Surface Squadron in Lamacaza QC;  RCAF Station Summerside PE; Canadian Forces Base Penhold AB; Air Command Headquarters Winnipeg  MB; and then CFB Baden, Germany where he served as Base Fire Chief. 

Ian retired to Pictou NS in 1992 and divided his time between sailing his Dreamboat III and operating a fire consulting business serving the Maritimes.  He was a compassionate and fair man driven to helping others in the community. Ian was a long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Charlottetown Branch 1.

Ian is resting at the Hillsboro Funeral Home in Stratford PE. Due to current restrictions, visitation and funeral service will be by invitation only. Interment will take place later at Roman Catholic Cemetery in Charlottetown PE. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper James Edison Cameron (Ret'd) on 15 February 2022 at Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro NS at the age of 86 years.

Born in Halifax, Jimmie proudly served in Germany with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the late 1950s. He retired shortly thereafter and returned to Springhill NS.  

Donations in Jim’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada are welcomed. Online condolence can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Shirley Lynda Ellen Brink of Langdon AB, peacefully on 13 February 2022 at the age of 55 years. Shirley was a member of 33 Engineer Squadron of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment in Calgary AB. 
 
Born in Berwyn AB, Shirley was the youngest of ten children.  As a youth, she was involved in 4-H and public speaking. She would later join Toast Masters. Her mother was one of her leaders and was her biggest supporter. Her father taught her strength and perseverance. At an early age, he taught Shirley about the land, herbs, and natural healing. She completed courses in Herbology, Reflexology, Massage Therapy, and Essential Oils that allowed her to spend countless days helping others with what she had learned.Shirley and her daughter Michaela also enjoyed working with the Brain Injury Society for more than fifteen years, volunteering her time and sharing her knowledge.
 
Adventure came calling as soon as Shirley finished high school and saw her move to Yellowknife for two years. From Yellowknife, she moved to Calgary. She served well in various church callings and completed a mission to Tennessee and Kentucky. Following in the footsteps of her father and sister, Shirley joined the Canadian Forces in 2011 at the age of 45 as a member of 33 Engineer Squadron of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment in Calgary AB. There she discovered an entire new "family." The army gave her the opportunity to spend time in locations, such as Wainwright, Borden, Edmonton, Yellowknife, Yukon, Chilliwack, and South Dakota. 

Funeral Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7017 California Blvd NE Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, 4 May 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join the service streamed live on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. On-line condolences can be sent to the funeral home,.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Allan Cudlipp (Ret'd) at the Sault Area Hospital on 9 February 2022 at the age of 89 years.

As a young man, Allan served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Sault Ste-Marie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

In accordance with Allan’s wishes, a private graveside service will take place at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion.
 

*EIIR Badge chosen based on Allan's age.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Arthur Wild, MC, CD (Ret’d), a resident of the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa on 2 April 2022 at the age of 102 years. Reginald was a Second World War veteran who was awarded the Military Cross for his actions during the Italian Campaign.

Reginald was born in Hantsport NS, to parents who had immigrated from Britain and were dairy farmers. One of nine children, he came of age during the Depression. He attended schools in Hantsport and Halifax County and finished high school. He joined the Canadian Army Militia at the age of fifteen as a Boy Bandsman.  When the Second World War broke out, Reginald enlisted with the 1^st Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in Halifax.

Less than four months later, Reginald sailed for England with the draft that completed the 1^st Canadian Divisional Engineers overseas. A Corporal at his time, he was part of the British Expeditionary Force to France in June 1940 that was soon evacuated from France. Back in England, Reginald was promoted to Sergeant in 1942 and was selected for Officer Training late that year. Commissioned as a Lieutenant early in 1943, he proceeded to North Africa in June and landed in Sicily in July as part of Operation HUSKY, the Italian Campaign.

Reginald joined the 4^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in December 1943 and took command of 1 Platoon in May 1944, leading them through the Hitler Line during the Liri Valley campaign. On 24 August 1944, as the 1^st Canadian Corps pushed towards the Metauro River in the Gothic Line campaign, his platoon was assigned to build a bridge over the Metauro River in advance of an attack. The site was under continuous enemy fire, but Reginald managed to make a detailed reconnaissance of the crossing point, notwithstanding that he was captured for a short period during this activity. He then directed the night-time bridge build despite the shelling. Canadian troops made a successful crossing the next day, as planned. Reginald was awarded a Military Cross for his gallantry for this action.

In October, Reginald was transferred to the 12^th Field Company and after the conclusion of the Italian Campaign, he went on to fight in the Northwest Europe campaign. At the end of the war, he returned to England for repatriation and arrived back in Canada in June 1945. After demobilization, Reginald accepted a Commission with the Regular Force.

Reginald then served in Halifax from 1945 to 1949. On promotion to Captain in 1949, he was posted to Army Headquarters in Ottawa. Subsequently, he served with Headquarters New Brunswick Area in Fredericton where he was the Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General.

Reginald attended the Nuclear Staff School in 1960 and was then posted to Ottawa as a Nuclear Staff Officer occupied with planning the defence of Canada. He attended the U.S. Armed Forces Staff College in 1963 and was then assigned to the Canadian Military  Attache staff in Washington. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1965, he was appointed Chief Administrative Officer of the Canadian Liaison Staff in Washington.

Returning to Canada in 1966, Reginald served for a short period as the Canadian Forces Fire Marshal before becoming the Director of Property in 1967. In 1969, he was seconded to the Office of the Deputy Minister of National Defence as the Director of Property and Utilities. Reginald retired from the Canadian Forces in 1970 and became the Director as a civilian. He then served as the Director of Properties for ten years before retiring. Reginald retired in 1980 after serving Canada as a soldier and a public servant for a total of 43 years.

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

Note: The Citation for Lt Wild’s Military Cross can be found HERE.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal Joseph Jacques André “Andy” Cadotte, CD (Ret’d) on 4 February 2022 of Moose Jaw, SK at age 90 after a short battle with cancer. 

Andy was born in Grand Mere QC, the 9th child of a family of 13 children. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he trained as a Firefighter and  then followed a career with the Canadian Military Engineers. His first posting was to England where he met and married a British lady. They travelled overseas and back to Canada a number of times before being posted to Moose Jaw SK and settling there. Andy retired from the Canadian Forces in 1977. 

After retiring, Andy and Judy enjoyed some travel to the United States and back overseas. Andy was fully bilingual and could recall trivial dates and times like an encyclopedia. Andy was a quiet man who loved keeping up with current events and world news. To keep active in retirement, he worked at the Moose Jaw Art Museum and at Sears. When Judy passed away in 2016, Andy joined the retirement community of Points West and was well taken care of there.  

A private memorial service will take place at a future date. Andy was an advocate for children struggling all over the world so donations to World Vision Canada, [1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4] in Andy’s name would be gratefully appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gerhard Hans “Gerry” Mack, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC, peacefully on 30 January 2022 at the age of 68 years.

Gerry enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1974 and served in the Canadian Forces for some 20 years as a Canadian Military Engineer. After completing his basic Field Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, he was posted ‘across the road’ to 3 Field Squadron (1974/77). This was followed by his first posting to 4 Combat Engineer Regiment (4 CER) in Lahr Germany (1978/82). Gerry returned to Canada and Chilliwack in 1982 for a tour with Base Ops (1982/85) before returning to 4 CER for a second tour (1985/88). On his return to Canada from Germany, he joined the staff of the Explosive Ordnance School in Canadian Forces Base Borden, ON (1988/91). Gerry was then back to Chilliwack for a second tour with Base Ops(1991/92) as his last posting before retiring from the Canadian Forces at the rank of Master Corporal.

After retiring from the CF, Gerry attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology and achieved his Construction  Engineering Technologist qualification. He opened his own business “GM Civ/Tech Services” in 1996 and did small subdivision planning and road building. He became an expert in wastewater management where he specialized in Innovative Septic Systems that were used for homes and small businesses.  Gerry obtained his "Limited Engineer's License" in 2019.

Gerry joined 192 Airfield Engineer Flight in Aldergrove BC as a Reservist after his retirement from the Regular Force and served with them for 18 years. He loved to travel, learned to sail and taught sailing, as well other interests.

 A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations may be made in Gerry's name to Children's Hospital. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at the funeral home website.
 

We regret to advise of the death of John Arthur “Art” Gerry on 25 January 2022 in hospital in Toronto ON at the age of 96 years.  Art was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War who served in Canada, England and Northwest Europe.

Art attended Norway Public School and Danforth Technical School in Toronto, New York State University where he received a B.Sc. in Education, and the College of Education of the University of Toronto.

After the war, Art had industrial experience with Link-Belt, Bell Canada and Ontario Hydro before he started his teaching career at Niagara Falls Collegiate and Vocational Institute in 1957. During 1961-62, he designed the technical facilities for Niagara District Secondary School and became Technical Director of that school in 1962. Art took two years leave from NDSS (1965 to 1967) to teach engineering drawing at Dar-es-Salaam Technical College in Tanzania, East Africa. During his second year he was the Canadian team leader. Art retired from NDSS in 1985.

During his teaching career Art was on the executive of the Ontario Technical Directors' Association for nine years and was president for 1975-76. He was an active member of St. Davids and District Lions Club in Niagara on the Lake ON until his move to Toronto in 2008 and also held membership in Royal Canadian Legion Branches 124 and 10. He lived remarkably well at home until the last two weeks of his life.

Funeral Arrangements are private. On-line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Wayne Paul Manick, CD (Ret’d) on 24 January 2022 at home in Victoria BC at age 79.

Wayne was a member of the Sapper Apprentice 9^th Intake and undertook his academic and basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (1960-61).  His postings during his 32 years of service included postings across Canada and in Germany and included service with NATO and on United Nations peacekeeping deployment. Wayne finished his career at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer working in Finance with Maritime Command.

A private family graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cancer Society on Wayne’s behalf. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home .

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Perry Christopher “PJ” Cuomo (Ret’d), peacefully on 21 January 2022 at age 37 in his home town of Dowling ON after a short battle with a brain tumor.

PJ (Perry Jr) enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 2004. After completing his basic Combat Engineering training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB, he served as a sapper with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON.  A member of 2 Troop of 23 Field Squadron, he deployed to Afghanistan as part of TF 3-6 Operation ARCHER and participated in Operation MEDUSA. Perry took his release from the Canadian Forces shortly after returning home from that deployment. 

PJ was well respected by his peers, stood out to his commanders and had a lasting positive impact on his friends, teammates and brothers/sisters in arms. He was known for his unshakable will and was awarded the Warrior Spirit Award upon QL-3 course graduation.

Due to the current COVID restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  Donations to ‘Soldier On’ a foundation for wounded Canadian Veterans, can be made in PJ’s honour. 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Gunther Josef Glaremin, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 20 January 2022 in his sleep at home in Thornhill ON at age 99.

Gunther was born in Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1954 with his family. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers shortly thereafter and served a full military career as a Field Engineer. His postings include two tours with 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany in the early 60s and late 60s, interspersed with a tour at the Royal Canadian school of Military Engineering at Chilliwack BC. Gunther returned to Canada in 1970 and his last posting was with with 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa.

Gunther retired from the Canadian Forces in 1970 and took up his second career as a stationary engineer in the Public Service of Canada. When Gunther fully retired in 1988, he settled into his Thornhill condo and traveled extensively. Gunther served some 30 years on the condo's board, babying the building's heating and ventilating systems.

Funeral arrangements were private and were held in the funeral home on 24 January 2022. On-line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Wallace Walton "Wally" Walker, CD (Ret’d), CD (Ret’d) at the Halifax, NS Infirmary on 12 January at the age of 80 years.

Born in Halifax, Wally proudly served 30 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. He started his career in the Infantry with the 2^nd Battalion of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada followed by a transfer to The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). Wally then remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers where he began a new career as a Construction and Maintenance Technician. Throughout his military career, Wally served across Canada and in Germany and he deployed on four peacekeeping tours. After retiring from his military career at the rank of Master Warrant Officer, Wally worked at Dalhousie University for 15 years.

Wally had various interests that ranged from historic events to meteorology. He loved archery and the hobby of CB radio communicating. Wally had a love for animals and had many pets over the years. He was a member of the Masons.

Cremation has taken place. A service will be held at a later date as well as a combined burial for both Wally and his wife Faye at St. James Anglican Church, Boutilier’s Point, NS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA in his memory. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at the funeral home website.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Norman Gary Pleadwell on 28 December 2021, following his short battle with cancer. Norman served with the Garrison Petawawa Fire Hall for 33 years. He loved passing his time camping and fishing. 

Respecting Norman’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in Norman’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant James “Jim” Ellerton, CD (Ret’d) of Prince George BC on 27 December 2021. 

James was born Aldershot, England and moved around the world with his family for a few years making stops in Africa and India. The family made their way back to England when his father retired. James moved to Canada in 1965 and joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1967.

James undertook his Basic Training in Calgary with the Queens Own Rifles and then completed his basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. His first posting was to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack (1967-76) after which he served as a Basic Training Instructor at the Canadian Forces Recruit School at Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis NS (1976-79). James then returned to 3 Field Squadron (1979-83) for a tour after which he was posted to CFB Penhold AB as the supervisor of the Roads and Grounds section (1983 - 87).

James retired from the Canadian Forces in 1987 after more than 20 years service and settled in Prince George BC. In his retirement, James and his wife Lucille were active in the Alzheimer Society,

We regret to advise of the death of Richard “Rick” Labiuk of Fort Macleod AB, suddenly on 26 December 2021 at the age of 77 years.

Richard joined the Canadian Armed Forces with the 10^th Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program in 1961 at the age of 16. After completing his high school academic education and his basic Field Engineer and Carpenter training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Richard then proceeded onto a full career of 28 years of service with the Canadian Military Engineers in Canada, Germany, and on deployments. Rick’s first posting was to 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB in 1963, followed by a deployment on United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) peacekeeping duties in Egypt. Subsequent postings included the Construction Engineering Section in Calgary AB, 1 Airborne Field Squadron with the Airborne Regiment in Edmonton ( 1969/73), and 1 Construction Engineering Unit (1973-76) with tasks that included Canadian Forces Station Alert NU, and Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay. After his wife Robin retired from the Canadian Armed Forces, they lived in Fort Macleod for the past 20 years.

A service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter FR Kenneth Cecil Alexander Nicholls (Ret’d) in Mistissini QC on 24 December 2021 at the age of 92 years.

Ken grew up during the Great Depression. Living on a farm, he helped with chores and learned to hunt and trap for the food his family needed. After Grade 6 he found a job as a mechanic’s assistant to earn money for himself and the family. Eventually, Ken left the small town they lived in and travelled to find work. He returned home, got married, and had a son.  But the war in Korea reared its ugly head and he volunteered with the 2^nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. With his hunting background, he was given sniper training and won many shooting competitions. In Korea, he led sniper teams on patrol behind enemy lines and fought in the Battle of Kapyong.

When Ken returned from Korea, he settled in Chibougamau QC and had a new family. He worked as a miner and firefighter before retiring. Ken’s postings as an FR Firefighter were Canadian Forces Stations Chibougamau QC and Moosonee ON as well as Canadian Forces Bases Edmonton and Petawawa.

Burial will be at the Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa this summer.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ralph Clarke (Ret'd), peacefully on 24 December 2021 at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, in St John's NL at the age of 89 years. Ralph was a Korean War veteran who served with the Canadian Army from 1951 to 1957 as a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada, Europe and the with 3 Field Squadron in Korea.
At Ralph’s request cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on 30 December 2021 at 1:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Ralph’s memory to The Canadian Cancer Society or The Last Post Fund.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Warrant Officer Joseph Georges Daniel Beauchamp, CD (Ret’d) of Ship Harbour NS, peacefully at Hospice Halifax on 22 December 2021 at age 69.

Daniel proudly served his country for 27 years as a firefighter in the Canadian Armed Forces with the Canadian Military Engineers. Some of his postings included Canadian Forces Bases Shearwater, NS and Moose Jaw, SK as well as tours on several HMCS Ships. Daniel also deployed to Cyprus on United Nations peacekeeping duties and to the former Yugoslavia on NATO operations.

Funeral arrangements will be advised when known. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter John Leonard “Jack” MacPhee on 22 December 2021 in the QEII Health Sciences Center, Halifax NS at age 88 after a short illness. Born in Halifax, Jack served with Department of National Defence Fire Service for more than 44 years and is believed to be one of its longest-serving members.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a funeral service will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper David Scott (Ret’d) of St. Catharines ON on 12 December 2021 at age 83 years.

David was born in Manchester, England. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1954 as a member of the 3rd Intake of Sapper Apprentices where he completed his academic and basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. During his short period of service following graduation from the Apprentices, David served with 3 Field Squadron in Victoria BC followed by a posting to headquarters of  1 Field Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack and then with 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB during which time he honed his skills in administration and accounting. David also excelled in track and field, twice winning the tri-service championship in the 400 metre race. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1959, David found employment with various civilian companies and governmental agencies while working toward ever-higher levels of education and responsibility until he finally achieved an Accounting degree at Brock University and teaching there.

Funeral arrangements are private.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal Clifford Lawrence Provo, CD (Ret'd) peacefully in White Rock BC on 10 December 2021 at age 103. 

Cliff was born in a farmhouse near Clair SK and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force 1941. He took his Basic Firefighter course at RCAF Station Trenton and served much of his 25 years as a firefighter at RCAF Station Moose Jaw and  RCAF Station Penhold. Cliff retired from the Canadian Forces in 1968 and settled in Rocky Mountain House BC. For his second career, he worked for many years as a medic/guard at the prison in Nordegg AB. Cliff and his wife Norma eventually settled in White Rock BC in 2002 to be closer to family and to escape the snowy winters. Cliff was a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and he enjoyed dancing to old-time music all of his life.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. There will be a Celebration of Life in the spring at the Royal Canadian Legion in White Rock. The date and time will be announced at a later date.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Peter William McDonough, CD (Ret’d) at his home in Burton NB, on 9 December 2021 at age 62. 

Peter was born in Minto NB and graduated from Minto Memorial High School. He enlisted in 1980 and served a full 35-year career in the Canadian Forces as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers. After completing his basic sapper training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Peter served his first field tour in 22 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB. He subsequently served across Canada and in Germany. His postings included 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Germany, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB, 8 Field Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB, and 4 Engineer Support Regiment in Gagetown NB . Peter also deployed on operations in Bosnia in 1994/1995 as part of United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR).

There will not be a visitation. A celebration of life will be held in the summer months of 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favourite charity. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Major Dale Edwin Thingvold, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 6 December 2021 at age 74 from complications of a chronic illness.

Dale was born in Shaunavon SK and was raised on a farm near Cadillac. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force at the age of 17 and became an Electrician. He rose through the ranks from a Private in April 1965 to Master Warrant Officer when he was commissioned to the rank of Captain in 1984. Dale retired from the Regular Forces as a Major in 1997 and subsequently transferred to the Reserve Force where he served with 192 Airfield Engineering Flight Abbotsford until he fully retired in 2007. 

During his lengthy service, Dale was posted to Canadian Forces bases at Greenwood NS, Ottawa ON, Chilliwack BC, Moose Jaw SK and Sudbury ON. He served twice at 1 Construction Engineering Unit at Winnipeg (1972 and 1988) and served at Air Command Headquarters where he travelled at length in the support of the North Warning System. Dale was the Base Construction Engineering Officer at CFB Winnipeg from 1991 to 1996. Over the years Dale also deployed to Alert NWT, Bermuda, Egypt, Texas, Florida, Kuwait, Dubai and Virginia during the 9/11 crisis. 

After he retired from military life, Dale worked for Elections BC and as a Project manager with Weather Haven where he travelled to Kosovo, Macedonia and Croatia supervising the construction of temporary living quarters.

The funeral mass will be at St. Mary’s in Chilliwack On Saturday, 18 December  2021 at 11:00 am. Dale would be the first to help a stranger, neighbour or friend in need. To honour his memory, please pass on an Act of Kindness.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Bryan Edward Dudley (Ret'd) on 5 December 2021 at the age of 79 years.

Bryan was born in Orillia ON and graduated from Toronto’s Western Technical-Commercial Trade School as a Mechanic in 1959 at age 17. Wanting adventure, he enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1960 and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. Brian served with the RCE as a Field Engineer for 10 years in locations that included Chilliwack BC, Petawawa ON,  Montreal QC and Werl, West Germany.

In his early training, Bryan was on a painting course when it was determined that he was allergic to paint.  He was then assigned to the Northwest Highway System in the Yukon where he worked on bridge building and road improvements to upgrade the Northwest Highway (formerly the Alaska Highway) before it was turned over to the Department of Public Works. That set him in the direction of being a Field Engineer.

In Germany, Bryan enjoyed skiing and racing the club’s BSA Gold Star motorcycles on the Nuremberg Ring. That love of motorcycles continued through to his retirement when he and his wife, Emmi spent long hours on their Harley Davidson motorcycle riding the open roads of Canada and the USA, often attending charitable rallies from coast to coast.

After his retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1970, Bryan settled in the Chilliwack area and worked for more than 30 years at the Matsqui/Abbotsford, BC waterworks. Bryan also worked as a Civil Works Inspector with Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd. and OnSite Engineering Ltd. 

Funeral services were private.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Stewart Roy MacDonald, CD (Ret’d) on 30 November at his home in Trenton ON in his 65^th year.

Stewart enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1977 and served for over 25 years with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician  He worked across Canada at Early Warning Radar sites at Holberg BC, Sioux Lookout ON, St. Margarets NB, and twice at Goose Bay  NL. Other postings included Chilliwack BC, Shelburne NS, Borden ON, Moose Jaw SK, Petawawa ON and, finally, Trenton ON. Stewart also served on many deployments that included twice to the Golan Heights, Bosnia, Haiti, Alert, and Kabul.

Stewart retired from the Canadian Armed Forces at Trenton in 2016 and joined the Public Service. 

Funeral arrangements are private. If desired, donations to the Wounded Warriors would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sgt Harvey ‘Jack’ Hatch, CD (Ret'd), peacefully in Medicine Hat AB on Sunday, 28 November 2021 at age 75 years.

Jack joined the Canadian Forces in 1964 and served a full career as a Combat Engineer in the Canadian Military Engineers. He served across Canada throughout his career as well as in Germany. After his posting to Canadian Forces Base Suffield in 1988, Jack made Medicine Hat his home and retired there in 1993 after a 29-year career.

Jack’s life will be honoured and his memory cherished without the proceedings of a formal service. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Surjit Singh Basarke, CD of Markham ON on 27 November 2021 at the age of 80 years.  LCol Basarke was a former Commanding Officer of 2^nd Field Engineer Regiment in Toronto (now named 32 Combat Engineer Regiment).  

Surjit transferred into 2 FER from the Royal Regiment of Canada at the rank of Major and held several regimental appointments in 2 FER, including Squadron Commander and Deputy Commanding Officer, before holding the appointment of Commanding Officer (1993 - 1996).

 Surjit was heavily involved in the Army Cadet League and a strong supporter of No. 1888 32 CER Army Cadet Corps. In 2019 he was presented with a  plaque and  Service  Medal pin in recognition of his outstanding dedication and service to the Army Cadet League of Ontario from 2001-2019.  Surjit was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 in recognition of his contributions to the Military, Army Cadets and his community,.

In his civilian life, Surgit worked for Bell Telephone. He continued post-retirement to positions on the Bell Pioneers and eventually the Rose Corporation who financially supported the Cadets.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, 5 December 2021 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel Ridge Funeral Home in Markham.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Robert "Elbows" Wadden, MMM, CD, C.E.T.  (Ret’d) in Ottawa on 26 November 2021 at the age of 83 years.

A native of Port Morien, Cape Breton NS, Bob joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1956. His military career with the Canadian Military Engineers spanned 28 years. Bob was one of the first group of young RCAF Technicians to be called “PumpMen” that later became known as Water Supply, Petroleum Oil and Lubricants Technician and, later, Water, Fuel and Environmental Technician.

Bob’s postings included RCAF Station Goose Bay; 2 Construction Maintenance Unit in Calgary AB; Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake AB; CFB Winnipeg MB; CFB Rockcliffe ON; CFB St. Hubert QC; CFB Lahr (in Germany); Maritime Command Headquarters n Halifax NS; and CFB Shilo MB. He also deployed twice to Canadian Forces Station Alert. 

At the age of 34, Bob was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CWO). At that time, he was the youngest CWO in the Canadian Armed Forces. Bob’s outstanding service and leadership was recognized in 1976 when he was awarded the Order of Military Merit.

Bob retired from the Canadian Forces in 1984 but spend the next 14 years in public service at National Defence Headquarters as a Senior Technologist in the Water, Fuels, and Environmental Section of Director Base Maintenance. Bob took on the role of mentorship at NDHQ in the Directorate of Base Maintenance for the development of his trade. In total, Bob dedicated 42 years of service to his country.

An avid Boston Bruins fan, and himself a talented and tough player, Bob “Elbows” Wadden played semi-pro hockey for the Bonnyville (Alberta) Pontiacs in the late 1950s and early 60s and on-base teams wherever he was posted. In 1976, Bob was player/coach of the Canadian Forces Europe hockey team, which made a return visit to Canada to win the Canadian Forces Hockey Championship.

Visitation will be at the Kelly Funeral Home-Orleans (2370 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans K1C1G1, 613-837-2370) on Tuesday, 7 December 2021, at 9:30 AM, followed by a Memorial Service in the chapel at 11:oo AM. At the request of the family, attendance will be restricted to fully vaccinated guests only. Advanced registration is not required, however, all guests must supply proof of double vaccination and wear a mask to enter the facility.

In memorial donations to The Ottawa Mission or The Royal Canadian Legion are appreciated.  On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Corporal Byran “Mel" Newans, CD (Ret’d) of Yorkton SK on 24 November 2021. Mel served as a Canadian Forces firefighter at the Fire Fighter Training Company in Canadian Forces Base Borden ON as well as at Canadian Forces Station Yorkton. After retiring from the Canadian Forces, Mel joined the fire department of the City of Yorkton and rose to become their Fire Chief. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday 30 November 2021 at 10:00 AM from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church. Those wishing to make a contribution in memory of the Late Byran "Mel" Newans may do so with a Mass Offering. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Paul Materiuk (Ret’d) of Owen Sound ON, suddenly, on Tuesday, 23 November 2021 at the age of 41 following a game of hockey with friends.  Paul was a former Canadian Forces firefighter who was following a second career as a firefighter with the Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services.

Paul enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1999 as an Infanteer but remustered to become a Firefighter in 2004. He served with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Firefighter in Nova Scotia, onboard HMCS ATHABASKAN and in Trenton, ON. He also deployed twice during his career. Paul's last posting was with 8 Wing in Canadian Forces Base Trenton. After taking his release from the Canadian Forces, Paul joined the Owen Sound Fire & Emergency Services in 2016 and he had been a firefighter with them for five years. Paul was active in supporting veterans in his community including giving leadership in the City’s Remembrance Day events and assisting with the Fire Department’s annual holiday toy drive. Flags at City Hall in Owen Sound were lowered for five days on 24 November to honour Firefighter Paul Materiuk.

Visitation will be held on Friday, 3 December 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel (709 Wonderland Road North, London) where a funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, 4 December at 11:00 a.m. Registration and proof of double vaccination are required to attend the visitation and the service. 

To register for the visitation, please click here. To register for the service, please click here. Paul’s family also welcomes those unable to attend to participate in the service via livestream. To register for the livestream of the service, please click here. There will be a reception following the service. To register for the reception, please click here.  

On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Paul are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada,  The Owen Sound Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign  or the Owen Sound and Area Christmas Toy Drive.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Owen "Dave" Harris CD (Ret'd) at age 67 on 22 November 2021 at home in Pembroke, ON .

Dave was from Beamsville ON and joined the Canadian Forces as a Field Engineer. After his basic training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, his first posting was with 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON. From there he proceeded to 1 Airborne Field Squadron where a highlight was participating in Op GAMES CAN (the 1976 Olympics). Dave returned to Petawawa to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in 1977 but remustered to the Plumber Gasfitter trade in 1979. After training in CFSME, he was subsequently posted to Canadian Forces Base Halifax. While in Halifax, Dave decided to retire from the Canadian Forces. He subsequently joined DND as a Public Servant in 1987 as a Safety Officer and ended up in this career as the Base General Safety Officer of CFB Petawawa from where he retired in Dec 2020.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Dave with his family during visitation at the Murphy Funeral Home, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Friday, 26 November from  2-4:00 and 7-9:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday 27 November 27 at 11:00 a.m. followed by cremation.  The funeral will be live streamed and recorded. See LINK at the bottom of this page.  

In memory of Dave, donations to Wounded Warriors or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gerald Winston Brown (Ret’d) in Watford ON on 20 November 2021 at the age of 90 years.
Gerald served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Watford branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Following Gerald’s wishes, cremation has taken place with no formal service at this time. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Watford Legion Branch #172. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.watfordfuneralhome.com. 

* EIIR Badge selected based on Gerald's age.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Hartley Weston “Wes” Hawes, CD (Ret’d) of Cultus Lake BC in the Abbotsford General Hospital on 20 November 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Wes was born in Hazel Hill, Guysboro County NS. The oldest of seven children, he left Nova Scotia for Montreal QC at the age of 18 to join his parents who were already there. Wes worked at various jobs in the Montreal area before travelling west to Alberta where he worked on different pipeline projects.  Wes joined the Canadian Armed Forces in Calgary in 1960 for what was to become a 22-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers. After completing his basic Sapper training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, he was posted to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. Other postings during his career included 4 Field Squadron in Werl Germany, 5^e Escadron du Genie du Canada in Valcartier QC and the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. 

Wes retired at the rank of Warrant Officer in 1982 after 22 years of service. Upon retirement, Wes and his wife travelled extensively. Spring and Summer involved fishing many lakes in the Caribou and Chilcotin Country…in the Fall, trips were made up the Alaska highway for deer and moose…and Winters were spent in Arizona and Mexico. One year they packed up their motor home and were gone for five months travelling across Canada and down through the USA. A great crib player, Wes always had time to sit down and play a game.

Funeral services will be held on 11 December 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch on Vedder Road Chilliwack. Proof of COVID vaccination is required to attend. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Brian Everatt Pattison in Medicine Hat AB on 15 November 2021 at age 73.

Brian was born in Ontario but had a lifelong career as a Firefighter at Canadian Forces Base Suffield AB until his retirement. Brian was also the Commanding Officer with the No 15 Medicine Hat Air Cadets for over 20 years.

Brian will be silently remembered by his family and friends. Condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Émile Rocheleau, CD (Ret’d) of Rouyn-Noranda QC on 6 November 2021 at the age of 85 years. Émile served with the Canadian Forces for 32 years and was a former Commanding Officer and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 9^e Escadron du Génie de Campagne in Rouyn-Noranda. Émile served with the Canadian Forces for 32 years and was a former Commanding Officer and Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of 9^e Escadron du Génie de Campagne  in Rouyn-Noranda. 

Émile enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1957 and served in Europe from 1959 to 1962 as an Aircraft Electrical Technician. He later commanded the Rouyn-Noranda Air Cadet Corps (1971-1979) and subsequently commanded 9^e Escadron du Génie de Campagne (1980-1985). While Commanding Officer, he oversaw the clearing of a section of the Mount Kanasuta Outdoor Center in 1984. In gratitude, the owner of the Center offered the unit the choice of the name of this alpine ski slope and it bore the name "CHIMO" for several years.

Émile was appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 9^e Escadron du Génie de Campagne for 1987-1993. During this term, he was successful in converting the old Rouyn post office into a new armory in 1989.  In 1990, he took part in the UBIQUE pedestrian bridge construction project in Aiguebelle National Park. Émile held a second term of appointment as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (1998-2003). During this period, he was also one of the honorary aides-de-camps to the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.

From 1968-1993, Émile worked as an investigator with Services Canada. After he retired from the public he worked part-time for the J.H Fleury Funeral Complex.

Émile was the recipient of the Special Service Medal for his duty in Europe, the Canadian Forces Decoration with Second Clasp for more than 32 years of good and loyal service in the Canadian Forces, the 125th Anniversary of Confederation medal as well as the Silver and Diamond Jubilee Medals of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He was also a member of the Canadian Military Engineers Association, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Rouyn-Noranda Knights of Columbus. 

In accordance with Émile wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. InMemorium donations to the Rouyn-Noranda Hospital Foundation (Foyer Pie XII), 512 avenue Richard, Rouyn-Noranda, QC (Telephone: 819 762-0908) would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
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We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal  David “Burnsy” Burns, CD (Ret’d)  of Lamont, AB (formerly of Glace Bay, NS) on 3 November 2021 at age 60 after his two year battle with cancer.                                                                                                                                                                                 

Born and raised in Glace Bay, David enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1978 as an Infantryman with the Royal Canadian Regiment. He served with both their 1^st and 2^nd Battalions including a 1984 United Nations peacekeeping tour in Cyprus. He remustered to the Firefighter trade and joined the Canadian Military Engineers in 1986.

David served as a Firefighter first at Canadian Forces Base Summerside PE followed by tours in the period 1991-93 on HMCS Vancouver,   Algonquin, and Montreal. He was then posted to CFB Shearwater NS in 1994 followed by CFB Halifax in 1996 from where he retired in 2001 at age 40 after a 23 year career with the Canadian Forces.

Upon retiring from the CF, David moved back to Glace Bay to spend time with his family. He worked as a commissionaire at Cape Breton University. After a short time living in Nova Scotia, however, he moved to Alberta to work in the oil fields. 

Burnsy was a proud firefighter and was very proud of his son-in-law becoming a fire fighter in Lamont. They enjoyed spending time together talking about fire procedures and the differences in equipment and trucks they used over the years. The Lamont Fire Department supported his family over the past two years.

A visitation will take place at the Park Memorial Funeral Home, 5208 - 50 Avenue, Lamont, AB on 7  November from 2-4:00 p.m. with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in David’s name to The Friend’s of Lamont Fire Fighter’s Society, Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Justin Quesnel, CD on 2 November 2021, in Petawawa ON at age 35 years. Justin was a member of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Justin was born in Indian Head SK and was raised in Winnipeg. He worked as a cook before joining the military in 2007. Justin spent the first part of his career as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator but he changed trades in 2012 to become an Electrical Distribution Technician.  Justin joined 2 CER in 2018 from 19 Wing Comox BC in 2018. A skilled Electrical Distribution Technician, he had deployed on operations to Latvia, Ukraine and Iraq.

Friends and colleagues are invited to join Justin’s family for a celebration of Justin's life on Saturday, 13 November 2021 at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Service (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) for a visitation beginning at 12:00 noon. Visitors must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination and government identification upon their arrival at the Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m. An interment with full military honours to take place in the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces, located at Beechwood Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to Beechwood.

Note: A medicine wheel adorns the gravestone of Indigenous veteran Cpl. Justin Quesnel. It's the first time the symbol, and an Indigenous language, has been featured on the gravestone of a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Robert Curtis Seebold, CD (Ret’d) on 28 October 2021 in Bridgewater NS at age 63. Bob was a former member of 143 Construction Engineering Flight in Bridgewater.

Bob enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1977 and started his military career as an Electrical Distribution Technician. He served in many locations in Canada including Barrington, Goose Bay, Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, and the NATO Satellite Ground Terminal Folly Lake at Debert NS. Bob’s postings also included Canadian Forces Station Alert where he was Station Warrant Officer in 2005 and deployments on UNPROFOR Bosnia in 1994 and Afghanistan in 2006.  Bob’s last posting was to 14 Construction Engineering Squadron as the Regular Force Master Warrant Officer for 143 Construction Engineering Flight from which he retired in 2008.

Funeral details will be advised when available. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Ryan "Rynot" Curtis Whynot, CD of Pleasantville NS, unexpectedly on 24 October 2021 at the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater NS at age 40.  Ryan was serving with 143 Construction Engineering Flight, Lunenburg County.

Born in Bridgewater, Ryan was an electrician by trade but he knew how to do just about anything. He was a “jack of all trades” and was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Ryan enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 2006 as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator with 143 Construction Engineering Flight in Bridgewater NS. He served all his 15 years of service with this unit. After being in the MSE Op trade for ten years, Ryan elected for an occupational transfer to Electrical Distribution Technician and then put his ED Tech skills to use within the unit and working on community projects. Ryan also led multiple training sessions within the unit to teach members basic electrical skills and knowledge.

 Ryan deployed to Afghanistan (Oct 2008 to Jan 2009). He completed his Airfield Damage Repair/Rapid Runway Repair certification in Cold Lake AB in 2009. During his service, Ryan participated in multiple training deployments to locations like North Carolina and Georgia and also participated in taskings within Canada in Comox, Cold Lake and other various locations.

A private family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ryan’s memory may be made to his family or your charity of choice. On-line condolences can be sent to the funeral home. Letters of condolences can also be sent to the family’s Designated Assistant, WO S.D. Stevens  who will ensure that they will be given to the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Tony Yee, CD (Ret'd) in Edmonton on 21 October 2012 at the age of 84.

Tony was born in Toishan, China and immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1949. In 1958, after having competed high school, he joined the Canadian Forces and was first posted to Canadian Forces Base Trenton ON as a Signaler in the Regular Force. He subsequently served at CFB Cold Lake and then CFB Edmonton. After being Commissioned from the Ranks while serving with 745 Communications Squadron, Tony transferred to the Reserve Force and moved to 8 Field Engineer Regiment. He retired from 8 FER as an Engineer Captain in 1991 with over 32 years of distinguished service at military bases across Canada, France and the United States.

Tony was awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in November 2020 for his 45 years of assistance to the Canadian Red Cross, Disaster Community Services, and the United Way.

The family will be having a private viewing at Connelly-McKinley Funeral home followed by an interment service at Beechmount Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Lloyd Joseph Chamberlain, CD  (Ret’d)  on 19 October 2021 in his home in North Bay ON at the age of 82. 
 
Lloyd served honourably in the Canadian Forces for a total of 33 years with the Canadian Guards, Royal Canadian Regiment, and the Canadian Military Engineers. His service with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Firefighter included postings to the Canadian Forces Fire Academy in Canadian Forces Base Borden ON, CFB North Bay ON and Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships. He was also a dedicated firefighter and first responder for ten years with the city of North Bay after his release from the Canadian Forces.

Cremation has taken place and his remains will be interred at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made at The Poppy Fund; Parkinson Canada; or The Humane Society of North Bay. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Harold “Clem” McClemens at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Friday, 15 October 2021, at the age of 82.  Clem served 43 years with Mapping and Charting Establishment.

Clem was born in Sarnia ON and moved to Ottawa in 1965. Before moving to Ottawa he started his military life as an army cadet in the mid 1950s. He was awarded a flying scholarship through the Army Cadets in 1957 and obtained his private flying license. Clem joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the Reserves in 1957 and attained the rank of Sergeant. He transferred to the Regular Force as a Sapper in 1963. Clem completed his Basic Field Engineer training at Camp Chilliwack BC before being posted to 3 Field Squadron at Camp Gagetown NB. Clem soon remustered to the Survey trade and joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1965 as a Cartographic Draftsman. In 1970, he transitioned to a civilian position and had a long career with the Department of National Defence in the Mapping and Charting Establishment as a cartographer.

At his retirement in February 2006, Clem was presented with a CME Branch Commendation certificate in recognition of his outstanding and commitment after 43-years of service in the military mapping community and a 50-years association with the Royal Canadian Engineers/Canadian Military Engineers.

Clem was a resident of the Carlington community for 50 years. He was a founding member of the Friends of Maplelawn Garden volunteers and worked at the garden for 25 years. He was a volunteer for the Carlington Summit community newspaper from the first edition to the last edition. Clem filled many positions on the paper but was best known for his column “Clem’s Corner.” He volunteered with the Family Movie Club for many years and was an active member of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church in Ottawa for over 40 years. In retirement, Clem developed an interest in his family history and took up genealogy research, joining several of the genealogy societies in Ottawa.

Friends and family are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry (150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road) on Friday, 22 October from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.; on Saturday, 23 October from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. and then from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Following Covid protocol, attendance will be limited to registered guests. To RSVP, please use the appropriate tabs at the bottom of Clem's obituary page on the funeral home website. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, 23 October at 3:00 p.m. As limited spaces are available, those who wish to attend must RSVP on the funeral home webpage. Clem's Service will also be Livestreamed for those who wish to participate virtually and can do so by accessing the link: Harold "Clem" McClemens Service LiveStream.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church in Ottawa or Parkinson Canada. OnLine condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ronald James Lawrence (Ret'd), peacefully on 9 October 2021 at his home in Sutton, ON  at age 76.

Ron was raised in Walkerton and Hanover ON. He joined the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961 at age 16 with the 10th Intake Sapper Apprentices and undertook his training at Camp Chilliwack BC. After his army service, Ron returned to Ontario and joined Northern Telecom (Nortel) where he worked as an Installation Technician until his retirement in 1993.

Ron and his family moved to Georgina in 1970 and were proud to call it home. Over the years Ron's many interests also included photography, wind surfing and sailing. Ron and his wife Beth bred and showed their Standard Schnauzers for over 30 years under the Schattentier prefix. Founding members of both the Standard Schnauzer Club of Canada and Georgina Kennel Clubs, they held many positions in both clubs.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service was held. Memorial donations may be made to the Stronach Cancer Centre, Newmarket ON. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.