CME Family Retirements

The CMEA posts a notice of the retirement of all members of the CME family as soon as we are notified. If there is a function marking the retirement, we will need the time, date, place, cost and the name and contact details for the organizer.  It is expected units will initiate appropriate steps to ensure all members of the CME family are duly recognised on completing their service.

You can search our list of retired members by year or by name. Our current records go back to 2006. If you find any errors or omissions in your retirement details or those of another Engineer, let us know and we will fix them.  If you retired before 2006 and want your retirement details posted, send the details to us.  We need the full name, rank, decorations, date of retirement and if possible, a biography of all retiring or retired members. 

Writing a good retirement narrative is an important task and should not be taken lightly.  We owe our departing comrades an appropriate good-bye, thank you and best wishes for the future when they leave.  A narrative reflecting their service, sacrifices and achievements should be recorded and made available to friends and family. Click here for a short guideline that should prove useful if you are the person who has been assigned the honoured task of writing a comrade's retirement narrative.

Retirement Certificates are distributed by the CME Adjutant.  Members requesting these certificates are to complete, save and email the downloadable form below to the CME Adjt  at CMEAdjtGMC@forces.gc.ca.

If there are errors in any retirement notice or if you do not want your retirement details published on our site please contact the Webmaster

Capt R.J. Hums, CD

After more than 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt R.J. Hums, (00181) will retire on 1 April 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 11 April at 1300 at the Normandy Officers Mess, Petawawa, ON. If attending, please RSVP to Capt A. Bicket at: alex.bicket@forces.gc.ca. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to the same person.


Capt Robert…

Sgt B.A. McCauley, CD

After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt B.A. McCauley, CD, (00339) will retire on 1 April 2025. An informal gathering ceremony will be held at CMTC in Wainwright, Alberta on 31 Mar 2025 at 10:00. Well wishes and farewell messages can be sent to Marie Cooper at: marie.cooper2@forces.gc.ca

Sgt B.A. McCauley, CD

Sgt C. Lagace, CD

After more than 13 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt C. Lagace, CD, (00303) retired in April 2022. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to: WO G. Dunphy: greg.dunphy@forces.gc.ca 

CHIMO!


Originally from Campbellton, New Brunswick, Sgt Lagacé joined the Canadian Armed Forces in December 2007, as a direct entry Electrical…

Sgt C. Lagace, CD

Sgt J.G.S Elie, CD

 

After more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.G.S Elie, CD, (00339) will retire on 1 April 2025. No DwD reception will be held. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MWO I. Dufour at:isabelle

Sgt J.K. Nelander, CD

After more than 13 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.K. Nelander, CD, (00339) will retire on 1 April 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 1 April at 1200 at Wild Wings in Angus, Ontario.. If attending, please RSVP to …

Sgt J.K. Nelander

Sgt K.W. Virtanen, CD

After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt K.W. Virtanen, CD, will retire on 1 April 2025. A DwD reception will be held at Griffins Pub and Eatery on 31 March 2025 beginning at 1300. Please contact Sgt James at: Joseph.james@forces.gc.ca if you want to share anecdotes, photos, or any other congratulatory favors.


Sgt Kurtis…

Sgt K.W. Virtanen, CD

Capt L.A. Mirea, CD

After more than 27 years of dedicated and loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt L.A. Mirea, CD, (00181) retired from the CAF on 28 March 2025.


Capt Mirea enrolled in the CAF in November 1997, beginning a distinguished and action-packed career that took him across Canada and around the globe. Among the many highlights of his service, are deployments to Afghanistan and his impressive accomplishments within the…

Capt Roderick Facey, Ph.D., CD, P.Eng.

After over 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt R.M. Facey, CD, retired on 16 March 2025. Anecdotes and well-wishes may be sent to Maj Ivan Siy at: ivan.siy@forces.gc.ca


Capt Facey enrolled in the Air Reserve in 1985 while on the waitlist for an aerospace engineering officer vacancy. As a university student, he spent his summers at CFB…

Capt Roderick Facey, Ph.D., CD, P.Eng.

MWO // Adjum S.W. Clausen, CD

After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO S.W. Clausen, CD, (00149) retired on 12 March 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 30 May as follows:

  • Time: 12:00 for 12:30 hours
  • Location: 3 Brewers, Kanata, ON

RSVP and anecdotes:  LCol T.J. Gale by email: thomas.gale2@forces.gc.ca  NLT 28 May…

Bilingual biography (114.21 KB)

Cpl R.D. Poitras

After more than 21 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl R.D. Poitras, CD, will retire on 3 March 2025. A DwD reception will be held later in April. For details, please contact to WO A.J. Martin at:…

Cpl R.D. Poitras

MCpl/Cplc J.T. Parsons

After more than 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MCpl J.T. Parsons, will retire on 28 February 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 21 February from 1500 - 1800 hrs at The Bunker (Pizza Delight) in Oromocto, NB. If attending, please RSVP to MWO Koenig at:chris

WO/Adj G.S. Sheppard, CD

After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO G.S. Sheppard, CD, (00307) will retire on 20 February 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 20 February from 1300 to 1500 hrs at 91 Construction Engineering Flight Gander. If attending, please RSVP to WO Patten at:…

Cpl Clayton Bushman

After more than 5 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Engineers, Cpl Clayton Bushman,  (00339) will retire on 16 February 2025. A DwD reception will be held at the Maritime Club Junior Ranks Mess (CFB Gagetown) on 13 February 2025 beginning at 1300. Dress will be civilian attire (casual). Messages of well wishes, stories and gifts can be sent to MCpl M. Hayes by email Marshall.…

Cpl Clayton Bushman

CWO/Adjuc D.J. Scanlan, CD

After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO D.J. Scanlan, CD, (00381) retired on 3 Feb 2025. A private Depart with Dignity (DWD) function will be held later at a local Victoria, B-C venue. Anecdotes, stories, and retirement wishes may be sent to CWO D.R. Scott at …

CWO/Adjuc D.J. Scanlan, CD

Cpl B. Woelk

After more than 5 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl B. Woelk (00339) will retire on 23 January 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 21 January 2025 at Griffins starting at 1300. The Dress will be civilian attire (casual). Messages of well wishes, stories and gifts can be sent to MCpl V. MacPhee at: Vincent.Macphee@forces.gc.ca. Anecdotes and…

Cpl B. Woelk

WO/Adj W. Reid, CD

After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Warren Reid, CD (00339), will retire on 10 January 2025. A Depart with Dignity function will be held on 8 Jan 2025 commencing at 1300 at the Bunker in Oromocto. Anecdotes may be forwarded to Capt Rodney Tatchell at:…

WO/Adj W. Reid, CD

WO/Adj R.R. Jury, CD

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO R.R. Jury, CD, will retire on 08 January 2025. No Depart with Dignity (DwD) ceremony will take place at the member’s request.


WO Robert Jury enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces as a reservist Combat Engineer with 45 Field Engineer Squadron (45 Fd Sqn) in Sydney NS on 08 October 1998.

On 26 June 2003 he joined the…

WO/Adj R.R. Jury, CD

Sgt J.R. Cromwell, CD

After more than 19 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.R.Cromwell, CD, retired on 7 January 2025. Those wishing to share stories or send well-wishes to James can contact Frank Smith at…

Sgt J.R. Cromwell, CD

Capt S.K. Smith, CD

After more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt S.K. Smith, CD, (00181) retired on 7 January 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 6 April between 14:00 and 17:00 at Jonny Canucks (Findlay Creek) 4768 Bank St Gloucester, Ontario. If attending, please RSVP to Cpl P.C. Goemans at: peter.goemans@ecn.forces.gc.ca. Anecdotes and well wishes…

Capt S.K. Smith, CD

MWO/Adjum M.A. Regier, CD

After more than 27 Years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Regier, CD, (00339) will retire on 07 January 2025. A Depart with Dignity (DWD) function will be held on 10 January 2025 commencing at 1400hrs at the Pizza Delight “Bunker” in Oromocto, N.B. Anecdotes, photos, retirement wishes and planned attendance may be sent to MWO C.C. Poirier at …

MWO/Adjum M.A. Regier, CD

WO/Adj M. Pepin, CD

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Mike Pépin, CD(00339), will retire on 07 Jan 2025. A Depart with Dignity function will be held on 09 Jan 2025 commencing at 1300 at the Bunker in Oromocto. Anecdotes may be forwarded to Capt Rodney Tatchell at: …

WO/Adj M. Pepin, CD

CWO Mike Golden, CD

CWO Mike Golden retired on 24 December 2024 after 26 years of service in the CME and RCE.  His Depart with Dignity celebration will be held at the Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue Legion (28 Sainte Anne St, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 1L3) on 17 May 2025. The events will begin at 1600 hrs and there…

CWO Mike Golden, CD

MWO/Adjum D.J. Bibault, CD

After more than 19 Years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Bibault, CD, (00149) retired on 18 December 2024.. Anecdotes, photos, retirement wishes may be sent to MWO C.H. Fischer at 

MWO/Adjum D.J. Bibault, CD

MWO/Adjum D.M. Hagan, CD

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO D.M. Hagan, CD, will retire on 2 December 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent no later than 1 December 2024 to WO C.H. Fischer at: Christian.Fischer@Forces.gc.ca.


MWO David (Mark) Hagan joined the CAF on 8 Nov 1989 as a Radio Teletype Operator at the 746…

MWO D.M. Hagan, CD

Cpl W.R.R. Moran, CD

After more than 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl W.R.R. Moran, CD, will retire on 22 November 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent no later than 12 November 2024 to WO D.W. Kumar at: DAVID.KUMAR@forces.gc.ca.


Cpl Moran enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces on 10 May 2012 and was promoted to…

WO F.R. McCafferty, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO F.R. McCafferty, CD, (00307) is retiring on 21 November 2024. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to: knarf_mc@hotmail.com.


Frank joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2002, at the CFB Gagetown recruiting center in Oromocto, NB, as a…

WO F.R. McCafferty, CD

Maj S.E Croucher, MMM, CD

After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj S.E. Croucher, MMM, CD, will retire on 31 October 2024. A Depart with Dignity (DWD) function will be held on 25 October 2024 commencing at 11:30 at the Bunker in Oromocto, N-B. Anecdotes, retirement wishes and planned attendance may be sent to Capt B…

Maj S.E Croucher, MMM, CD

Sgt B.A Coull, CD

After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt B.A. Coull, CD will retire on 22 October 2024. No Depart with Dignity (DwD) ceremony will take place at the member’s request. Messages, anecdotes, retirement wishes can be sent to WO S.L.A. Bushey, by email at:Sheldon

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MWO/Adjum K.G. MacDonald, CD

After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadiian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO K.G. MacDonald, CD, will retire on 1 October 2024. A DWD ceremony will be held at The Bunker, in Oromocto,NB on October 4th, 2024, beginning at 1300. Please contact MWO Harty at:

MWO/Adjum K.G. MacDonald, CD

MWO/Adjum W.G. Stephens, CD

After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO W.G. Stephens, CD, will retire on 30 September 2024. If you wish to share anecdotes, photos, or any other congratulatory messages Please contact MWO Best at: …

MWO/Adjum W.G. Stephens, CD

Cpl J.S.C. Boutilier, CD

After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl J.S.C. Boutilier, CD, will retire on 27 September 2024. Anecdotes, and well-wishes may be sent to Sgt Mattatall at:…

Cpl J.S.C. Boutilier, CD

Sgt J.D. Huntington, CD

After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.D. Huntington, CD, will retire on 27 September 2024. A DWD ceremony will be held at Centre Castor in Valcartier on 26 September 2024 at 12:00. Please contact Capt Ferdinands at: Erik.Ferdinands@forces.gc.ca if you wish to share anecdotes, photos, or any other congratulatory messages or to…

Sgt J.D. Huntington, CD

WO/Adj M. Gauthier-Boudreau, CD

After more than 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO M. Gauthier-Boudreau, CD, will retire on 23 September 2024. A DwD reception will be held on 27 September 2024 at Pub St. Gabriel in St Gabriel de Valcartier on September 27 at noon. Everyone who can attend is welcome, please confirm your…

Mr. G.G. McKay

 

Après plus de 35 ans de service loyal et dévoué avec le Ministère de la Défense Nationale en soutien à la Branche du Génie militaire canadien, Mr. G.G. McKay, prendra sa retraite le 18 septembre 2024. La cérémonie de départ avec dignité aura lieu à 8:00 le 6 septembre 2024 au club de golf Camden Braes, suivi par un barbecue et une présentation à la 1…

Greg McKay

Maj K. Stevens, CD

After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj Kevin Stevens, CD, will retire on 15 September 2024. A DwD reception will be held on October 4, 2024 at Glacier Greens Golf Course cin Comox, BC between 16:00 and 18:30. RSVPs, anecdotes, and well-wishes may be sent to Mr. Rick Dunning at  Dunning@…

Greg McKay

After an impressive 35-year career, Mr. Greg McKay, a dedicated member of the Department of National Defence, is retiring on 18 September 2024. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Greg grew up with his brother Jeff and their supportive parents, Kay and Grant. Greg graduated from John Taylor Collegiate in 1984. His knack for tinkering and carpentry led his parents to encourage him to pursue a career in engineering. Greg attended Red River College in Winnipeg and…

Greg McKay

Sgt J.L. Cannard, CD

After more than 14 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.L. Cannard, CD, will retire on 3 Sept 2024. A DwD reception will be held on 30 Aug 2024 at Glacier Greens Golf Course in Comox. Tee time: 830-930 followed by a ceremony at 1300. If attending, please RSVP to Sgt T. Hanhams, by email…

Capt P.K.J. Marchildon, CD

After more than 13 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt P.K.J. Marchildon, CD, will retire on 30 August 2024.


Captain Pierre-Karl (PK) Marchildon enlisted in the CAF in July 2011 in Montreal. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 2016. He completed his basic officer training in…

Capt P.K.J. Marchildon, CD

LCol/Lcol P.J. Kernaghan, CD

After more than 38 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol P.J. Kernaghan, CD, will retire on 28 August 2024. A Depart with Dignity (DwD) ceremony for friends and coworkers will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 12:00 to 16:00 at Brew Revolution in Stittsville, …

Bilingual biography (180.91 KB)

CWO/Adjuc D.M. Matthews, CD

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Donnie Matthews, CD, will retire on 16 August 2024. An informal DWD will take place at Donaleigh’s Irish Pub in Barrie on 16 August 2024, starting at 15:00 hrs. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to CWO D.M Matthews at …

CWO/Adjuc D.M. Matthews, CD