CME Family Retirements

After 10 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Sebastian Wilkolaski will retire on 9 Nov 2019.  There will be a beer call at the Annapolis Mess 25 Oct 2019 at 1500 hrs.  Anyone that would like to have a beverage with Sebastian is welcome to join us in his final appearance at the mess. OPI:  Sgt Adam Coy, at Adam.Coy@…

After 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Trevor Larose will retire on the 01 Nov 2019 . There will be an informal Lunch BBQ on 31 Oct in the RP Ops Det canteen followed by a dinner on 06 November 2019 at the  Memphis Blues BBQ House 2110 8 Ave #1, Cold Lake, AB.  Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance to either event NLT 30 Oct 2019 .  Anecdotes or…

After 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt Anderson C. Thomas will retire on 01 Nov 2019. There will be a gathering at the Sgt and Warrant Officers Mess Denison Armouries on 01 Nov 2019 from 1200-2000hrs, presentations to commence at 1430. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to MWO Robert Sherret at ROBERT.SHERRET@forces.gc.ca…

After 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt Michel Carrier, CD will retire on 30 October 2019.  A beer call from 1700-1900 hrs will occur followed by a depart with Dignity Ceremony at the Valcartier Officer’s mess on October 24^th, where a full reception at a $55 cost per person is offered.  If more details are required or you plan on attending, mandatory…

After 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sergeant Troy Ferguson, CD will retire on 06 Oct 19.  A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the CFB Edmonton Golf and Curling Club, on 27 1300 Sept 2019.  Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 20 Sept…

After 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Royal Canadian Artillery and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sergeant Mark Piche, CD  retired on 02 Oct 19. A Depart with Dignity (DWD) Ceremony will take place at 1 Engineer Support Unit, 667 Cataraqui Woods Drive, Kingston Ontario on 25 1300 October 2019. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 18 October 2019. Anecdotes, photographs or…

After 42 years and 88 days of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Yvan Martineau, CD will retire October 1^st, 2019.  At the request of the member, a private Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Friday, 6 September 2019 at the Cercle de la Garnison de Québec, 97 Rue St-Louis, Québec, Qc at 18h30.  Attendance will be on invitation only. Anecdotes or…

Sergeant Vince de Boer will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces as a Firefighter, after 14 years of service.

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Vince graduated high school in 2003 and worked for several years at the well-known Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. It wasn’t until his early adult years when he decided his life needed a sense of direction.

After joining the Canadian Armed Forces 2005 as an Infantryman, he completed his Basic Military…

Cpl Wayne Fraser, CD will retire from the Royal Canadian Air Force on 30 September 2019. Anecdotes, well wishes, and sordid stories can be directed to MWO Ryan Vincent at ryan.vincent@forces.gc.ca. An informal depart with dignity will be held on 18 October at 1130 hrs at the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Curling Club.

After 26 years of service to the Royal Canadian Air Force, Cpl Wayne Fraser will be…

After 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Francois Sauvé, CD will retire on 30 September 2019.  At the request of the member, a private Depart with Dignity (DWD) ceremony will take place later this fall. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to Maj Thibaudeau at David.thibaudeau@…

Warrant Officer Corey Willcott joined the Canadian Armed Forces in October 1996. He completed basic training in December of that year achieving the top candidate award. In January 1997, he attended his QL3 in Chilliwack, BC graduating as Combat Engineer. Upon graduating that May he was posted to 4 Engineer Support Regiment in CFB Gagetown, NB, and then immediately deployed to Winnipeg for the Red River Flood relief. Warrant Officer Willcott then continued on to complete…

After 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Patrick Eglinton, CD will retire on 24 September 2019. For those who wish to say goodbye to WO Eglinton, you are welcome to join us for the Depart with Dignity (DWD) ceremony and a luncheon at the Aulde Dubliner, Main Floor, 62 William St, Ottawa, next Friday, 27 September, at 1130hrs. Please…

After 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces, WO Aaron Segall, CD, will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 Sep 19. He will be starting a new career at Royal Roads University and staying in the Greater Victoria area. There will be a DWD at the 4 Mile House, 199 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC on 13 Sep 19 @ 1200hrs. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to the OPI by e-mail prior to 11 Sep 19 to…

After 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Ryan Lynch, CD will retire on 13 September 2019.  A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Friday, 13 September 2019 at the 19 Wing Officers Mess (BLDG 3), CFB Comox, from 1300-1500 hrs. Please confirm your participation to the WO Lorne Hicks before 01 September 2019. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to WO Lorne Hicks at…

Master Warrant Officer Rodney Boskovitch will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 3 September 2019.

A DWD will be held on 25 Oct 19 starting at 1400hrs at the Earl of Bessborough in Trenton.  Address is 106 Yukon Annex, Trenton.

Master Warrant Officer Rodney Boskovitch was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.  He was first in a uniform at age 10 in the Navy League Cadets and then into the Seas Cadets. He…

After 39 years of distinguished service to the Crown, Mr. Gaétan Morinville will be retiring from the Public Service on 21 August 2019. 

Gaétan had a full career in the CAF – initially as a military Fire Fighter, and later as an Airfield/Construction Engineer – before transitioning to the Public Service in 2009.  He has served with the CFFM’s office on several occasions and was himself the CFFM from 2005 to 2008.  He has held the position of CFFM 4 (…

Maj Sophie Beaulieu will be retiring from the CAF after 12 years (and 2 days) of service. There will be a Departure with Dignity Ceremony on 16 August 2019 between 11h30-13h30 at Ye’s Buffet Restaurant located at 616 Saint James Street in Winnipeg. If you plan on attending, please RSVP Capt David Smith (DJS) via email: david.smith6@forces.gc.ca. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and…

FR-1 Henry Kopeschny retires after twenty-seven (27) years of dedicated service to the Department of National Defence (DND). Henry was hired 22 June 1992 and worked with Roads and Grounds before moving onto firefighting in March of 1993.  Mr. Kopeschny received a Fire Service Exemplary Service medal 11 July 2014 and his Long Term Service Awards of 15 and 25 year for his recognition of his DND service.  On the 7^th of June 2019 Henry submitted his…

WO Damien Pittman was born and spent his entire childhood surrounded by family in St. Paul’s, Newfoundland. Along with his younger brother Darren and his parents, WO Pittman spent his childhood like many of his peers. Learning the value of hard work, being a good person, and a good sense of humour. He was married in 2005 to his best friend and biggest supporter Patricia (Trish) and was blessed with his two children, Kaylie in 2006, and Cade…

After 42 years and 36 days of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Louis Myre, CD will retire on 08 August 2019.  A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Friday, 12 July 2019 at the NDHQ Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’ Mess, 4 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, at 1100 hrs. Please confirm your participation to the OPI before 05 July 2019. Meals À la carte are available at the Mess…

Master Warrant Officer Stephane Tremblay joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1992 as a boatswain for HMCS D’Iberville (Naval Reserve Division in Rimouski). After completing in BMQ and QL1 as a Reservist, he deiced to join the regular force. He was enlisted as a hull technician in April 1994.

After completing his basic training in English, he was posted to Esquimalt for his NQ3 in his new job. Upon successful completion, he was assigned to HMCS Toronto where he…

MWO Steve Lessard retired from the CAF after 31 years of service. There will be a Departure with Dignity Ceremony on 12 September 2019 at 1030 hrs at le Club Castor located at CFB Valcartier, Quebec. If you plan on attending, please RSVP MWO Steeven Dumais via email: Steeven.Dumais@forces.gc.ca. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to MWO Dumais as well.

After 35+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Denis Patenaude, CD, will retire on 9 Mar 2020.  A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Friday, 26 July 2019 at the Lone Star restaurant on Hunt Club, Ottawa, at 1300 hrs. Please confirm your participation to the OPI, Mr. Pierre Marcotte before 19 July 2019. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to Pierre…

A DWD will be held for Maj Ryan Southwood who will retire on 22 July 2019 with over 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Engineer Branch. The ceremony will take place at the Army Officers’ Mess, 149 Somerset St W, on 9 Aug 2019 from 1500-1700. Those wishing to attend are requested to contact Maj Matthew Ng via email: Matthew.Ng@forces.gc.ca. Please forward any best wishes, farewell…

CWO Hatfield was born in Saint John, NB on 18 July 1959. He joined the 8^th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) in September of 1975 as a Crewman. He served there in various positions and attained the rank of sergeant before transferring to the Regular Force on the 19^th of March 1985 as a Crewman in the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) in A Squadron in Calgary, AB. He remained there until posted to the Training Support Squadron, CFB Gagetown…

After 42+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl Yvon Paradis, CD will retire on 12 July 2019.  A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Friday, 05 July 2019 at the Kitty Hawk room (Sgt’s and WO’s Mess) CFB Bagotville, at 1100 hrs. Please confirm your participation to the OPI before 05 July 2019. Those who wish to attend, please contact Sgt Shawn Eddison (…

Major Jesse Knockleby, CD, PEng will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 11 July 2019, after more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF.  In order to honour Maj Knockleby’s service in the CAF and to wish him well in his retirement, a DwD will be held Friday, 28 June 2019 (1300hrs-1430) in Ottawa, ON (RV at Confederation Park). Attendees will participate in a 10-mile run along the Rideau Canal (bicycle and roller blade friendly route…

After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Jean-Guy Ferlatte, CD,  will retire 30 Jun 2019.  A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the Sgts and WOs Mess (A4 Annex) in Oromocto, on 17 1200 May 2019.  Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 10 May, 2019.  Anecdotes or…

After 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), WO Patrick King, CD, retired 28 June 2019.  Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to the OPI by e-mail Daniel.Timon@forces.gc.ca.

Warrant Officer Patrick “Pat” King CD enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on July 9th, 1981 as a Gunner in the Field Artillery. Pat…

After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), CWO Andre Provost, CD, will retire 21 June 2019. Everyone is welcome to attend his DWD ceremony for lunch, which will take place on 21 June 2019, at 1100 hrs at the Juno Beach Mess in CFB Borden. Please confirm your participation to the OPI before 24 May 19, the cost for the lunch is $20 per person. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the…

After 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt Luc Lemieux, CD,  will retire on 14 June 2019.  A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the end of the summer.  For further details, please contact Maj Peter McRae.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI:  Maj Peter McRae, email at…

After more than 39 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces, WO Jack Robinson, CD, will retire 6 June 2019. Everyone is welcome to attend his DWD ceremony, which will take place on 24 May 2019, at 1400 hrs at 413 Wing RCAF Association, 230 North Murray St., Trenton, ON. Please confirm your participation to the OPI before 20 May 19. There will be a nominal fee of $10 per person for pizza. Bring your darts as WO Robinson is an…

CWO Slaunwhite enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces on February, 1st 1984 at the age of nineteen years old. From Dominion, Nova Scotia, he made his way to Cornwallis, NS for basic training. After basic training, he was off to Shilo, Manitoba for his QL3 artillery course.  On completion of QL3, he was posted to Lahr, Germany for four years.  Not a bad first posting for the young artilleryman. This posting would provide many fond memories and lasting friendships…

A DWD will be held for Major Joe Miedema who will retire in June of 2019 with 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Engineer Branch.  The ceremony will take place at the Army Officers Mess on 24 May 2019 from 1430-1630 hrs. If you plan on attending please RSVP to Major Andrew Brooks at andrew.brooks@forces.gc.ca. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and…

Glenn Petrie joined the CF on 22 July 1993 at CFB Chilliwack with 6 Field Engineer Squadron. Upon completion of his basic training in the reserves at CFB Shilo MB, he remained with 6 Field Engineer Squadron until 08 Feb 1998, attaining the rank of Corporal.

Cpl Petrie Component Transferred to the Regular Force and was reduced in rank to Sapper on 08 Feb 1998. He and was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB and employed in 11 Field Squadron. He was…

After more than 35+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt John Russell, CD will retire 16 May 2019.  A private Depart with Dignity Ceremony has been decided by the member.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to WO Patrick Griffin by e-mail: PATRICK.GRIFFIN@forces.gc.ca or by phone at 613-541-5010…

LCol Gowdy will be retiring from the CAF, on 03 May 2019, after more than 36 years of service. There will be a Departure With Dignity Ceremony on 24 April at 1400hrs in the Infantry Room at the Army Officers Mess Ottawa.  If you plan to attend please RSVP to Maj. Stephen Burke via email: STEPHEN.BURKE4@forces.gc.ca. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages…

After 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sergeant Dale Brophy, CD1 will retire 02 May 2019.  A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (Patton) Building in Edmonton, on 21 1300 Mar 2019.  Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 11 Mar, 2019.  Anecdotes or…

Capt Michael Bellemare will be releasing from the CAF after more than 33 years of service to the branch.  His last official day in the CAF will be 14 April 2019.  There will be a Departure With Dignity Ceremony on 15 April 2019 at 1245 hrs at the Edmonton Garrison Golf and Curling Club.  He has asked that attendance be limited to the HQ staff of RPOU(West). Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to Capt Jordan Simpson…

After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Paul Kombargi, CD, will retire on 28 March 2019. Anecdotes and messages of congratulations can be sent to CWO Darryl Foster at Darryl.foster@forces.gc.ca.

Master Warrant Officer Paul Kombargi started his military service in 9 Feb 1983…

After high school graduation in Lahr, Germany Ed decided to join the CAF in 1983 as an Artilleryman. First posted to Shilo MB for basic training and gunnery school, was then posted to 2 RCHA Petawawa. Shortly thereafter he became interested in being a “bird gunner” and was then posted to Chatham NB 119 Air Defense Battery.

After seeing the light he VOT in 1988 into the electrical trade, was posted throughout his career to Chilliwack, Cold Lake, Trenton x 3, CFSME…

MWO Marc Pacaud, CD 2 will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on the 6th of March 2019 after 33+ years of dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (bio attached).  There will be no Depart with Dignity Ceremony as per the members request. With kind regards, he would like to thank everyone that he has met throughout his career, supervisors, friends and colleagues, for all the support, guidance and…

After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Ken Brooks, CD, will retire on 04 March 2019.  A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the Earl of Bessborough, CFB Trenton, on 28 February at 1400 hrs.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to LCol John Michaud Jonathan.…

After more than 29 years of dedicated and loyal service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the CME branch, LCol Renald Nelson will be releasing from the CAF on 4 March 2019. As requested by Renald we are planning a DWD between 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs on Thursday February 28 2019, at the bier market (156 sparks street) …

A DWD will be held for LCol (ret) James Fera who retired in March of 2016 with over 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Engineer Branch.  The ceremony will take place at the RCAF officers mess on 21 May 2019 from 1130-1400 hrs. If you plan on attending please RSVP to LCol Megan Harding via email: megan.harding@forces.gc.ca. Please forward any congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell…

Sgt Dennis McKellar joined the CF on April 19, 2005 as a Combat Engineer. He will be retiring on the 22 Feb 2019 with 13+ years of service.

Upon joining the Engineers he completed his basic training in Saint-Jean and his QL3 at CFSME. After completion of his training, he was posted to 4 ESR in April 2006 and immediately started his work up training for task force 1-07 Afghanistan. He departed for tour in Feb 2007 and returned in August 2007.

He completed QL5…

After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Craig Braddon, CD, retired on 06 February 2019.  A Depart with Dignity ceremony with friends and family will be held in Ottawa on Friday May 3rd 2019 at the Army Officers Mess, OP Bar 3rd floor, between 13h00-15h00. RSVP, letters, and anecdotes may be sent to Maj Ian Creighton (…

Major Côté joined the Canadian Forces in June 1987. She graduated from Laval University in 1989 with a degree in Civil Engineering.

After her final training at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC, she was posted in April 1991 to 5^ième Régiment du génie de combat in Valcartier where she was employed in various positions and particularly as a field troop commander. She has deployed in the former Yugoslavia (…

Warrant Officer Curtis McInnis joined the CF in Sydney, N.S. on 25 April 1989. On completion of his DP1 he was posted to 22 Fd Sqn (now 4 Engineer Support Regiment), CFB Gagetown where he was employed for fifteen years. He was promoted to Cpl in April 1994 after completion of his Combat Diver Crse. Promoted to the rank of MCpl in 2000 and Sgt 2003. During his time with 4ESR he completed a variety of courses including Combat Diver, Advanced Water Supply, and Urban…

After 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Engineer Branch, Capt (CWO) John McPherson CD has retired from CAF as of 23 Jan 2019.  If you have any anecdotes, congratulatory messages, or photos please send them to WO Darren Veinot via e-mail at Darren.Veinot@forces.gc.ca

A DWD ceremony will take place at the WO & Sgts mess in Edmonton on the 8th of March 2019 at 1430. Cost will be…