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

Maj James Boone, CD

Maj James Boone, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 13 Apr 2018, after 23+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (See bio attached).  A DwD will be a luncheon on a TBD date in May 2018 to celebrate his years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF at the Officers Mess in 19 Wing Comox.  All congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages should be…

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Maj James Boone, CD

MWO/Adjum Thomas Ayer, CD

MWO THOMAS AYER RETIRED FROM CAF ON 9 APR 18 WITH 23 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE. MWO AYER ENROLLED IN TORONTO ON 17 OCT 94 AS A COMBAT ENGINEER.

HE COMPLETED HIS BASIC TRAINING IN CF RECRUIT SCHOOL IN SAINT-JEAN- SUR-RICHELIEU. TOM ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR THE COMBAT ENGINEER TRADE THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER. HIS POSTINGS INCLUDED 4 ESR CFB GAGETOWN, CANADIAN FORCES SCHOOL OF MILITARY ENGINEERS CFB GAGETOWN, 1 COMBAT ENGINEER REGIMENT CFB EDMONTON, CANADIAN…

MWO/Adjum Thomas Ayer, CD

Sgt J.R. McKinley, CD

Sgt Jamie McKinley, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 08 Apr 2018, after 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (please see bio attached). A DwD will be held on 23 Mar 2018 to celebrate his years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF. All congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to Sgt Stephen Bigelow at Stephen.Bigelow@…

Sgt J.R. McKinley, CD

Capt Tony Brake, CD

Capt Tony Brake, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 04 Apr 2018, after 35+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch.  A DwD will be a luncheon held on 04 Apr 2018 at 1100 to celebrate his years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF at Mingler's Restaurant in the Town of Oromocto, NB.  All congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to Maj Christian D. Gagnon at …

Capt Tony Brake, CD

LCol Craig Flood, CD

After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated reg force service, LCol Craig Flood has retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on 1 April 2018.  A depart with dignity function will take place in his honour at the Amadeus café, Kingston, 170 princess street, at 1200 on 05 October 2018. Lcol Flood also invites you to a round of golf the same day at 0800 at the Kingston base golf course prior to the ceremony.  Persons wishing to attend and or send…

Sgt Mathieu “Matt” Ayotte, CD

Sgt Mathieu “Matt” Ayotte, CD retired from the Canadian Military Engineers on 31 March 2018 after 17 years of loyal and dedicated service in Canada and Afghanistan.

Matt was born in Lahr, Germany.  He completed high school in 2001 and received a Police Technology Certificate from Algonquin College in 2004. Matt enlisted with the Canadian Armed Forces in 2001 with 3 Field Engineer Squadron (now 33 CER).

Matt completed QL3 at CFSME in 2001, and QL5 in…

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Sgt Mathieu “Matt” Ayotte, CD

Adj/WO Mike Denton, CD

After 29 years of service to the CAF, WO Mike Denton will retire on 28 Mar 18. A depart with dignity luncheon will be held on Tuesday, 27 Mar 18 at 143 CEF, 391 Harold Whynot Rd, Bridgewater, NS at 1200 for 1230. The OPI is Capt Ray Doiron and any retirement wishes and anecdotes may be sent directly to him at raymond.doiron@forces.gc.ca<mailto:raymond.…

Adj/WO Mike Denton, CD

MWO/Adjum Gary Ridgewell, CD

After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Gary Ridgewell (bio attached), will retire on March 19, 2018. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place with more to follow. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI:  WO Jordan Tatchell, please send an email to Jordan.<mailto:Mario.

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Sgt Scott Pitkeathly, CD

There will be a farewell cocktail party at the Stittsville legion (1481 Stittsville Main St) on Friday, March 16 at 1630 hrs for Sgt Scott Pitkeathly, CD who has retired from 28 years in the CAF and the CME Branch. He started his adventure in the Reg force with 2 CER and ended as a member with 33 CER. He will be going back to Petawawa at the end of the month, this time as a civilian working at the Base Hvy section.  It's a cocktail snack potluck so feel free to…

Sgt Scott Pitkeathly, CD

Adj/WO HW Elliott, CD

WO Elliott will be retiring from the CAF on 12 March 2018 after serving 26+ years and will be residing in Sherwood Park Alberta with his wife Danielle and two sons, Crawford and Henry (see bio attached). An informal DWD ceremony will take place at the Picante Café at 1200 hrs in Cold Lake, AB on 12 March 2018. Congratulatory messages, farewell wishes, anecdotes and photos may be sent to Sgt Gresswell at the email address provided. Dress will be dress…

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Adj/WO HW Elliott, CD

Cpl K.V. Regan, CD

On 04 March 2018, after 25 years of dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence, Cpl Keven Regan will be retiring from the Forces (see bio attached). An informal DWD ceremony will take place at the Lakeland Inn in Cold Lake, AB at 1300 hours on the 16 March 2018. Congratulatory messages, farewell wishes, anecdotes and photos may be sent to MCpl Firth at the email address provided. Dress will be dress of the…

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Cpl K.V. Regan, CD

Adjuc/CWO Denis Breault, CD

After 41+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Denis Breault, CD (bio to follow in a future message) will retire on 3 March 2018. 

A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Friday, 2 March 2018 at the Fox and Feather Pub and Grill, 283 Elgin St, Ottawa

Adjuc/CWO Denis Breault, CD

Capt Brian J. Carrigan CD

Captain Brian J. Carrigan CD will retire on 24 February 2018 with more than 41 yrs of service to the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Capt Brian began his military career 21 October 1976, on completion of recruit training he was posted to  CFB Chilliwack where he completed TQ3 Course in May 1977 and posted to 1 CER , where he completed QL5 and promoted to Cpl 22 October 1980. After 4 years he was posted to 56 FES in Jul 1981 as RSS…

Sgt Raymond Euper, CD

Sgt Ray Euper, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 23 February 2018 after 18+ years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (see attached bio). Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the depart with dignity ceremony which will be held at the Wahoo Bar & Grill, 39 Dundas St East, Trenton, ON, 12 January 2018 at 1300hrs.  A lunch will be available at a cost to be determined (approx. $20.00 per person).  For planning…

Sgt Ray Euper, CD

Adjum/MWO Richard Bonenfant, MMM, CD

MWO Richard Bonenfant, MMM, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 February 2018, after more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (See bio attached).  In order to honour MWO Bonenfant's service in the CAF and to wish him well in his retirement, a DwD will be held Monday, 05 February 2018 (11h30-13h00) at the Castor Center of Valcartier Support Base.
For planning purposes, please confirm…

Adjum/MWO Richard Bonenfant, MMM, CD

WO/Adj Shawn Taylor, CD

After more than 31+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the CME Branch and the National Defence Fire Service (NDFS), WO Shawn Taylor CD, will be retiring on 14 Feb 2018. WO Taylor will not be having a Depart with Dignity.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI: MWO Rodney Boskovitch, courriel Rodney.Boskovitch@forces.gc.ca<…

WO/Adj Shawn Taylor, CD

Capt Roger Dewland, CD

Captain Roger Dewland, CD will retire on 10 February 2018 with more than 42 yrs of service to the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Captain Dewland was born in Gaultois, Hermitage Bay, NL and completed his secondary education in Milltown, Bay d’Espoir where he graduated from Milltown Integrated Central High in 1975. On completion of High School, he enrolled in the Canadian Forces and completed Basic Recruit Training at Cornwallis, NS from…

Captain Roger Dewland, CD

Maj Ron Carriere, CD

Major Ron Carriere, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 09 February 2018, after 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (see bio attached).
At the wishes of Maj Carriere, there will be an informal DwD function held on 16 November 2017 at the Canal Ritz (375 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Ottawa) from 1200 to 1400.  As space is limited, please contact Maj Landolt, …

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WO Vince Mercer, CD

WO Vincent L. Mercer, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 7 Feb 2018, after more than 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, the CME Branch and the Artillery Branch (see bio attached).

A retirement luncheon will be held at the Canadian Brewhouse 101 St. Albert Trail, St Albert, AB on 15 Feb 2018 at 1300 hrs.

If you plan to attend, please email the OPI WO Schemerhorn at…

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LCol Allan M. Hoey, CD

After 29+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch, LCol Allan M. Hoey, CD (see bio attached) will retire on 2 Feb 2018.

A Depart with Dignity luncheon will be held on Thursday, 1 Feb 2018 at the RCAF Officers Mess, 158 Gloucester St, Ottawa, at 1300 hrs for 1330 hrs.

Cost of attending the DwD is $15 which includes sandwiches and contribution towards a retirement gift.

Please confirm your attendance by 26 Jan to Capt Delorme…

LCol Allan .M. Hoey, CD

Sgt S.A. "Shaughn" Wittman, CD

Sgt Shaughn Wittman will be retiring from the CAF on 30 January 2018 after 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers. (see bio attached)
An informal DWD will take place on 19 Jan 18 at Chillers Pub in Moose Jaw at 1130.  Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 15 Jan 2018.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by…

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Sgt S.A. "Shaughn" Wittman, CD

Maj Rick Toppa, CD

Major Rick Toppa joined the Canadian Army Reserve on 4 February 1983 and was a proud member of 3 Field Engineer Regiment in Westmount, QC until September 1996. Serving as an NCM until 1988, Major Toppa received his commission in 1989 and was fortunate enough to be employed in most unit officer command positions leaving as the Officer Commanding 4 Field Squadron. During this time, Major Toppa was also employed on Class B at the Force Mobile Command (Army HQ) in St…

Major Rick Toppa, CD

Maj Pierre Muscat-Drago, CD

After 12+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj P.D. Muscat-Drago, CD (see bio attached) will retire on the 26 of January 2018.
A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Thursday 25 of January 2018, from 1400hrs to 1600hrs, at the Ottawa RCAF Officers Mess.
Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to Maj Tremblay, Raoul.Tremblay@…

Maj Pierre Muscat-Drago, CD

Maj Kip Boyechko, CD

After 30+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj C. Kip Boyechko, CD (see bio attached) will retire on 14 January 2018.
A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Thur 1 March 2018 1200-1500 hrs at the Ottawa Army Officers Mess, Observation Point (OP) bar , 149 Somerset St. Dress of the day or business casual. $15.00 per person cash can be paid to LCdr Boshaw or…

Maj Kip Boyechko, CD

Maj Steve Arthurs, CD

Maj Steve Arthurs, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 13 January, 2018, after more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (bio attached). A DwD ceremony and buffet luncheon will be held on Friday, 12 January 2018 at the Kingston Vimy Officers' Mess, 12:30 for 13:00 hrs (Cost: approximately $10 per person). For planning purposes, please confirm your attendance to WO Paula Hickey no later than 9…

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Maj Steve Arthurs, CD

MCpl Shane Llewellyn, CD

MCpl S.H. Llewellyn, CD will retire from the CAF on the 9th of January 2018 after 31+ years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers (please see bio below). A DwD will be held on 8 Dec 2017 in Kingston. Please send all congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to Sgt Sean Carroll at Sean.Carroll@forces.gc.ca<…

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Master Corporal Shane Llewellyn, CD

LCol A.I. "Andy" McQuilkin, CD

LCol Andy McQuilkin, CD will retire on 27 Dec 2017 after serving 41 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (see bio attached).
A DWD ceremony will take place on Sat Nov 4th in the Capital City Yacht Club, Sydney BC (for details contact Major David Proctor).
Messages, anecdotes, best wishes, or photos can be sent to Major David Proctor at  David.Proctor2@forces.gc.ca…

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LCol Andy McQuilkin, CD

MWO/Adjum Aret Akcakiryan, CD

MWO Aret Akcakiryan, CD retires from the Canadian Armed Forces on the 15th of December 2017  after 37+ years of dedicated service to the CAF and the
CME Branch (See bio attached).  Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his depart with dignity presentation function which will take place at CFSME
Gagetown; Bldg J-10, Commandant's Assembly Area on the 20th of October 2017 at 1400hrs.  Congratulatory messages or anecdotes can be…

MWO/Adjum Aret Akcakiryan, CD

Sgt Graham Ridley, CD

After 18 years of service, Sgt Graham Ridley will soon retire from the Canadian Army of on 15 Dec 2017.

Graham joined the Army in January 2000. In Oct 2000, he was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment. Within a few short years of being posted to 2 CER, Graham completed his basic parachutist course. Mountain Ops and multiple driving courses. He then completed work-up training for and deployed to Afghanistan for the first time in August 2003. After returning from his…

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Sgt Graham Ridley, CD

MCpl // Cplc Patrick Girard

MCpl Girard enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1985 as an infantryman at the Maisonneuve Regiment. On October 21, 1986, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy, serving on destroyers HMCS Mackenzie (DDE 261), HMCS Yukon (DDE 263) and frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) with a total of 781 days at sea granting him the Bronze Sea Service Insignia. In 1992, he decided to return to the school benches to become a plumber and then he completed his commercial pilot license.

In…

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Sergeant Randell Hobbs, CD

There will be a DWD ceremony on 27 Oct 2017 for Sgt Randell Hobbs. Sgt R. Hobbs, CD has 29 years of dedicated service to the CAF (see bio below). The Ceremony will take place at the Air Force Association Building, 904 Central Ave, Greenwood N.S. from 1400hrs to 1600hrs followed by live music in the evening.

Any congratulatory messages, well wishes or stories can be sent to MCpl Pyke via e-mail @…

Colonel Mark Gasparotto, MSM, CD

Colonel Mark Gasparotto, MSM, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces in November 2017, after more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch.  To honour his service and to wish him well in his retirement, a DwD function (jointly conducted with Col Ted Middleton) will be held Saturday evening, 14 Oct 2017 at the Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa. To register for the DwD, please go to this link…

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Colonel Mark Gasparotto, MSM, CD

MWO/Adjum J.C. Calhoun, CD

MWO Jeff Calhoun will be retiring from the CAF on 01 Nov 2017 after 28 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (See bio attached).
Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his depart with dignity presentation function which will take place at the WO's and Sgt's MESS bldg A9, On the 27th of October 2017 at 1400hrs.  Congratulatory messages or anecdotes can be…

MWO/Adjum Jeff Calhoun, CD

Col Ted Middleton, CD

Colonel Ted Middleton, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 29 October 2017, after more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (please see bio attached).  In order to honour Col Middleton's service and to wish him well in his retirement, a DwD function (jointly conducted with Col mark Gasparotto) will be held Saturday evening, 14 October 2017 at the Cartier Square Drill Hall in Ottawa. To register…

Col Ted Middleton, CD

Maj Markus Konway, CD

Maj Markus Konway, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 18 Oct 2017 after more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. At the request of Maj Konway there will be an informal DWD ceremony. Time and date to be announced later. Friends and colleagues are encouraged to send congratulatory messages, anecdotes, best wishes, stories or pictures to CWO John Martin at…

Cpl Lindsey Greer, CD

Cpl Lindsey Greer, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 06 Oct 2017, after 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (please see bio attached).  A DwD will be held on 29 Sept 2017 to celebrate his years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF.

Please send all congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell messages to Sgt Jamie McKinley at Jamie.…

Cpl Lindsey Greer, CD (Ret'd)

Cpl Paul A. Colterman, CD

Corporal Paul Andrew Colterman, CD joined the Canadian Armed Forces on 28 Oct 2009. After basic training in St-Jean (Quebec), he went to Gagetown where he spent almost 18 months on Pats/Pars. He worked with 4 ESR for most of his time, learning the military side of life with some field exercises.

Paul’s QL3 course was administered at NSCC Akerley campus in Dartmouth and was completed at CFSME in Gagetown in July of 2011. Upon completion, he received a…

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Capt David Fenoulhet

Capt David Fenoulhet, P.Eng will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 2 October 2017, after more than 11 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (please see bio attached).  In order to honour Capt Fenoulhet's service and to wish him well in his retirement, a DwD function will be held on Wednesday 27 September 2017, commencing at 1330hrs in the Infantry Room at the Army Officer's Mess in…

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Capt David Fenoulhet

Capt Ovidiu Anca

After more than 8+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt Ovidiu Anca, (bio attached), will retire 30 Sept 2017. A Depart with Dignity luncheon will take place at a location to be determined in Ottawa, prior to his departure. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail.

OPI:  CWO Gerard Slaunwhite…

Capt Ovidiu Anca

Capt JPR "Claude" Tremblay, CD

Capt JPR (Claude) Tremblay, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 27 Sep 2017, after more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (please see bio attached).  To honour Capt Tremblay's service in the CAF and to wish him well in his retirement, a DwD will be held Friday, 22 Sep 2017, 1200hrs, at the Houston bar & Grill, 7 Boul Montclair, Gatineau, Qc. Dress: Casual or Dress of the day
For…

Capt JPR (Claude) Tremblay, CD

WO/Adj G.R. Mizen, CD

WO Greg Mizen, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 22 Sep 2017, after more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch.  At WO Mizen's request, an informal luncheon will be held on 22 Sep 17, at 1200hrs at the Pub Italia, 434 ½ Preston St, Ottawa.  Friends and colleagues may send congratulatory messages, stories, or anecdotes to MWO Crayton Stevens at crayton.stevens@…

MCpl Wade Lawrence, CD

After 20+ years of dedicated service MCpl W.T. "Wade" Lawrence, CD will be retiring on 20 Sept 2017.

MCpl Wade Lawrence official Depart With Dignity will take place at a later date and location.

All anecdotes and best wishes can be sent to: MCpl Eric Thesen at eric.thesen@forces.gc.ca<mailto:eric.thesen@forces.gc.ca>

MCpl Wade Lawrence, CD

Sgt Jim Lariviere, CD

After more than 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt Jim Lariviere, CD will retire on 20 Sep 2017. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will be held on 27 Sep 2017 in Comox. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the MWO Ryan Lynch (Ryan.Lynch@forces.gc.ca<mailto:Ryan.Lynch@forces…

LCol Hélène Couture, CD

After 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol M.H.P. (Helene) Couture, CD (bio will be sent later) will retire on 15 Sept 2017.  A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on Fri 4 Aug 2017 at 1130hrs at the Mill Street Brew Pub, 555 Wellington Street, Ottawa.  Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to Maj J-P Lafleur Jean-…

MWO/Adjum Donald Lees, CD

MWO Donald Lees, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 September 2017, after more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch.  Friends and colleagues are encouraged to send congratulatory messages, anecdotes, best wishes, stories or pictures to Lt Jordan Vadala, email at Jordan.Vadala@forces.gc.ca<mailto:…

MWO/Adjum Donald Lees, CD