CME Family Retirements

Cpl Joshua Lalonde - Const Tech will be releasing on 14 May 2016 after 10+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch, please see the attached bio. Please send all congratulatory msg, embarrassing stories (true or otherwise), humorous anecdotes and well wishes to the OPI, prior to 14 May 2016 to WO Michael Baumann or by fax 780 842-1848.…

MWO Francis Létourneau retired on 03 May 2016 after 32+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces.

MWO Francis Létourneau enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in Rimouski, QC on 08 August 1983 and attended basic training, at CFB Valcartier, QC. After completing his QL 3 Infantry 031 course on Dec 2^nd he was posted to CFB Valcartier, QC. at the 3^rd Bn R22^eR. After nearly eight years in the Infantry,…

After over 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, Maj Darren Turner has decided to retire (see bio attached).

A function has been organized celebrating his service and achievements in the military for a date of 26 Feb 16 at the CBOM Officer's Mess at CFB Gagetown, NB from 1300-1500 hrs.

He will be immediately starting his final leave after returning from TF TAMPA and his final release date will be 25 Apr 16. Anyone who would like to attend or…

After almost 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl Eric Richer, CD (bio attached), retired 11 April, 2016. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (Patton) Building in Edmonton, on 17 1300 Jun 2016. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 10 June 2016. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail…

After more than 35 years of service, Chief Warrant Officer Gary Crosby will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 01 May 2016. Chief Warrant Officer Crosby joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1981. He has served on bases across Canada as well as overseas in Europe, Africa, Central America and the Middle-East. His last posting was to the Canadian Army Trials and Evaluation Unit in Gagetown, New Brunswick where he was employed at the unit's Sergeant Major…

After more than 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Brent Hudson will be retiring effective 01 April 2016 (please see attached bio).

WO Hudson has requested that there be no formal DwD ceremony or luncheon, however, an informal gathering will be held at the RMC Coggins Club at a date/ time TBA. Anyone wishing to send well wishes, anecdotes or other memorable stories can send them…

After more than 31+years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Daniel Aubertin, CD (bio attached), will retire 23 Mar 2016. A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place at the WO & Sgt Mess in 4 Wing Cold Lake on 03 Dec 2015 from 11:30 to 14:00hrs. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 18 Nov 2015. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-…

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Shane Tighe, CD (bio attached), will retire on 15 Mar 16. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the Barrhaven Legion, on 08 April 16 at 1300hrs. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 01 Apr 16. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI …

Maj Jesse J. Reynders, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 9 Mar 2016, with 25+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see attached bio). This summer Jesse, his wife Jennifer, and their two sons, Liam and Ethan, are relocating on to the Niagara region to be closer to their extended family, and to attend vocational rehab training prior to his release. Before he leaves the Ottawa area, a retirement luncheon will be held…

After more than 41+years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Kevin Clayton, CD (bio attached), will retire in Feb 2016.

A Depart with dignity function will be held in his honour at 14 CES building 417 Harold Whynot rd. Bridgewater NS, commencing at 1100hrs on 15 April 2016. Those wishing to attend are requested to contact MWO Mike Welsh no later than 11April 2016 via email at…

After more than 23 years of dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt Wojtarowicz will be retiring from the Forces. 

A DWD ceremony will take place at 32 CER Ante Room in Denison Armoury, Toronto Ontario at 1730 hours on 04 February 2016. Congratulatory messages, farewell wishes, anecdotes and photos may be sent to MWO Quaidoo at this email:…

Maj T.M. Evoy, MMM, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces in Feb 2016 after more than 38 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. (please see bio attached).

A retirement ceremony will be held in his honour on Wed 10 Feb 2016 at 1130 hrs at the NDHQ Ottawa Army Officer's Mess ($25/person including taxes and gratuity).

For planning purpose, please confirm your attendance and/or send congratulatory messages or anecdotes to…

Col Darwin Gould, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 29 Jan 2016 after more than 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. (please see bio attached).

A retirement ceremony will be held in his honour on Wed 20 Jan 2016 from 1200-1500 hrs at the NDHQ Ottawa WOs' & Sgts' Mess ($20/person including the retirement gift).

For planning purpose, please confirm your attendance and/or send congratulatory messages or…

After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MCpl Kevin Bailey, CD ( bio attached), will retire 26 Jan 2016. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the WOs & Sgts Mess, Sydney Garrison, on 12 Dec 2015. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 3 Dec 2015. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI: WO Chad Gale, email…

After 26+ years of dedicated and loyal service, MWO Brian Bennett will be retiring from the CME Branch and the CAF on 22 Jan 2016. (see bio attached)

A Depart with Dignity ceremony will be held on 7 March 2016 at Big Leagues in Cole Harbour, in his honor. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 1 March 2016.

Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI: Sgt Pete Gofton at…

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Having loyally served queen, country and many DND sports teams as a member of both the Reserve and Regular Forces for 40 years, Major Ed Batchelor will commence his transition to the public service in January 2016. He officially retires from the Canadian Armed Forces on 19 January 2016 (see bio below). To acknowledge and celebrate Maj Batchelor's service with the CAF and the Canadian Military Engineers, you are cordially invited to…

After more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Jon Hamalainen, CD (bio attached), retired on 11 Jan 16. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the Barrhaven Legion, on 08 April 16 at 1300hrs. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 01 Apr 16. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI: Anil Hayne, email …

After more than 21 Years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO Sean Connors, CD (bio attached), will retire 08 Jan 2016. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the WOs & Sgts Annex building A4 at CFB Gagetown NB, on 08 Jan 2016. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 04 Dec 2015. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail.

Having loyally served Queen and Country as a member of both the Regular and Reserve Forces for 35+ years, Colonel Dickson will commence his retirement leave on 1 June 2015, officially retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 4 January 2016 (please see attached message). To acknowledge Colonel Dickson’s service, you are cordially invited to join the Colonel, his wife Lynn, and their daughters Annie and Adele, at the historic Fort Frontenac Officers’ Mess (FFOM), Kingston…

CWO J.J. Daniel Coutu, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 13 Dec 2015 with 35.5 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF.

At Dan's request a small retirement function will be held at the 17 Wing Winnipeg WO's and Sgt's Mess on 28 May 2015 at 1500hrs. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, photos and farewell wishes to be included in his retirement book can be forwarded to Major Julie Grand'Maison, Commanding Officer, 2 Canadian Air Division…

MCpl Philibert was born in Matane, QC and finished his high school education in 1991. During the spring of 2001 he applied to the CAF and on 18 Jul 2001 he was enrolled in the CAF as a Water, Fuels and Environmental Technician. Upon completion of recruit school at CFLRS in St. Jean QC, he arrived at CFSME and began his DP1 course in May of 2002.

Upon graduation of his DP1 he was given his first posting to Construction Engineering, CFB Valcartier as part of the WFE…

LCol D.P. Breton, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 29 Nov 2015 after more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see attached bio).

His last day in military dress will be Tue 13 Oct 2015. He will be moving in Alberta and starting a second career as a Superintendent, Facilities and Environmental Services for the Calgary Board of Education. LCol Dany Breton will manage the 227 public schools in the City of…

Cpl Todd (Smitty) Smith has finally decided to call it quits after 24 + years of service, and retire for good from the Combat Engineer world.

Cpl Smith was born in Middleton, N.S. and joined West Nova Scotia Regiment in 1985 as an Infantry Reservist. In Aug 1987, a decision was made to join the Reg force so he was off to Cornwallis to complete basic training, and then shortly after, QL3 Trg in the Combat Engineer trade.

Posted to CFB Petawawa, 2 CER Apr 1988…

MWO Mario Perusse, CD will retire on 25 November 2015 after serving 35 + years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, CME Branch and the NDFS. 

Mario will retire in La Baie in the Saguenay region where he plans to enjoy retirement with his wife Ginette and spoiling his 2 daughters Audrey and Nancy.

DWD is planned for 20 Nov 2015 at Le Cheminot Resto Bar at 254 Devault, Gatineau, QC. For all attending contact MWO Donnie Matthews prior to 15 Nov 2015…

After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt J.P.Y Fortin, CD (bio attached), will retire 07 Nov 2015. A Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place at the WOs & Sgts Mess in Edmonton, on 30 Oct 15 at 1500hrs. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 23 Oct 2015. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI: MWO Terence…

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Pierre Chapdelaine, CD (bio attached), has been retired since 05 November 2017. Due to miscellaneous events, finally his Depart with Dignity Ceremony will take place the golf club La Seigneurie, 241, rue du Golf, St-Hilaire, Québec, planned for June 2017.  Date and timing will be…

Ken MacKenzie, will retire on 4 Nov 15 after serving 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Federal Public Service and within the CME Branch (see bio attached). A luncheon will take place on 4 Nov 15 at 19 Wing Comox, Officer's Mess at 11:30. RSVP to Ms. Kaitha Binney at mailto:Kaitha.Binney@forces.gc.ca before 23 Oct 15. Any well wishes, stories or anecdotes can be sent to Ms. Dianne Engebretson at…

Lt Jean-Guy Mayer, CD will retire on 30 Oct 15 after serving 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, 3 PPCLI CME Br and NDFS. See attached bio.

A DWD will take place at the Edmonton Garrison Fire Hall (pot luck/BBQ) at 1200 hrs on Sunday 18 Oct 15. Messages, anecdotes or photos can be sent to POC, MWO Will Elliott: William.Elliott@forces.gc.ca

Lt Mayer enlisted…

Sgt Louis-Philippe Jean retired on 16 Oct 2015 after more than 32 year of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch (see French bio attached). A DWD was held last Friday 16 Oct at Valcartier. Messages and anecdotes may be sent to Sgt Sylvain Frederic.sylvain@forces.gc.ca

Après 32 excellentes années à servir son pays, Sgt Louis-Philippe…

M. Glenn Cornect prendra sa retraite de la fonction publique le 16 Octobre 2015 après 14 ans de bons et loyaux services à la fonction publique et 26 ans dans l'armée en tant que technicien en géomatique.

Un Départ dans la Dignité aura lieu le 30 sept 9 octobre 2015 au Mess des adjs et sgts du QGDN à midi. Glenn profitera d'une retraite avec sa femme et restera ici, à Ottawa. Les messages de félicitations , les anecdotes, les photos et les vœux d'adieu peuvent être…

Sgt Tommy Moreau a pris sa retraite le 8-sep-2015 apres plus de 16 ans de loyau service au sein des Forces armees canadiennes (FAC).

Sgt Moreau s'est enrole dans les FAC comme aartilleur en aout 1999. Apres un tres grand nombre d'exercices de champs et en reflechissant a son avenir, il decida de poursuivre sa carriere en tant que technicien en geomatique. Le transfert s'effectua le 30 juin 2005. apres la fin de sa formation, il fut mute au Service de…

After almost 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the CAF, and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Piton, CD will retire from the RegF effective 07 Sep 2015. MWO Piton joined the CAF as a Combat Engr on 20 Jan 88. His postings include: 5 RGC Valcartier, CFB Suffield and RMC St-Jean, with tours in Kuwait, Croatia, Bosnia and Afghanistan.

As per MWO Piton's wish, there will be no departure with dignity luncheon, however, Congratulations messages,…

MWO Fernand Desjardins, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on the 6th of September 2015 after 39+ years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. He has kindly declined a departure with dignity event. Congratulatory messages can be sent to Capt Sharon Ong at Sharon.Ong@forces.gc.ca.

Adjum Fernand Desjardins, CD prendra sa retraite des FAC le 6 Septembre 2015…

CWO N.J (Nick) Manoukarakis, MMM, CD will be retiring from the CAF on 05 Sept 2015 after more than 32 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (Bio Attached).

A retirement ceremony will take place at the CFB Petawawa WOs & Sgts Mess at 1230 hrs on 28 May 2015. Dress will be dress of the day or smart casual. Congratulatory messages or anecdotes can be sent to the DwD OPI, MWO GT Gombert at TED.GOMBERT@…

WO Marty Van Delen was born in Etobicoke, ON and raised in Grand Valley, ON a small town north of Toronto. He joined the CAF in 1994 first as a reservist with 11th Field Artillery Battery, then in Sep 1995 joined the regular force completing his Artillery Battle school at CFB Shilo. Upon completion, Gnr. Van Delen was swiftly posted to CFB Petawawa were he spent the next 5 years. During that time he deployed to Bosnia with the 3 RCR battle group in Jul 1998 for a 6 month…

Cpl Prest will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces Fire Trade with 34 plus years of dedicated service. Cpl Prest joined the forces on Jul 10th 1973. Upon completion of recruit school at CFB Cornwallis he was posted to CFB Borden for driver training. Once driver training was completed, Pte Prest was off to CFB Moose Jaw for OJT. In the summer of 1974 it was back to Borden for his TQ3. Upon completion of fire…

Major Pascal Blanchette will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 19 August 2015, with 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada.

Major Blanchette joined the Canadian forces on 17th June 1998 and he graduated from the Kingston Royal Military College in Civil Engineering. After completing his Military Engineer officer’s Training, Major Blanchette was posted to 192 AEF Abbotsford (BC) as flight commander; following that, he was posted as Project…

After 41 + years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME branch, MWO Nowell will be retiring on the 12th of August 2015.

MWO Nowell was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1956. He joined the CF on the 13 of June 1974 as a Field Engineer. On completion of basic training and QL3 course Pte Nowell was posted to 3 Field Squadron, CFB Chilliwack. After almost five years in Chilliwack, Cpl Nowell was posted to CFB Shilo in May 1979.…

Major Travis D. Wert, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 30 Jul 15, with over 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. Maj Wert will very soon be starting a new job with another government department and be relocating out West. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes and best wishes can be sent to LCol Klatt : john.klatt@forces.gc.ca

Sgt Sylvain Martel will retire on 19 July 2015 after serving 26 + years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, CME Br and the NDFS. – See attached bio.

Sgt Martel joined the CAF on 09 Oct 1988 as a firefighter.

Sylvain has accepted a FR1 position with the Borden Fire Hall. Sylvain and Karen have decided to settle down in Essa, ON.

A DWD ceremony will be held at the Circle Pines Golf Course in Borden on 10 July 2015 starting at 1130 hrs. The POC is…

Capt J.M.J.C. Cournoyer, MMM, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 16 July 2015, with almost 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see attached bio).

A lunch is scheduled for Friday the 12th of June 2015 at 1130hrs at the Kébec Lounge, Officer's Mess, BFC Valcartier. The menu as follows is soup, main course, desert, tea, coffee or juice. If you have any, food restriction, please mention it when you reserve. The…

MWO Larry Cotter, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces after more than 29 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (see bio attached).

Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the depart with dignity ceremony which will take place at the 1CER SNCO and Officer Stand easy on 01 May 2015, 1400 hrs. Dress will be dress of the day. For planning purposes, please confirm your attendance with MWO Paul Albertson, the coordinator for the…

Adjuc Jamie Dyke, CD prendra sa retraite des Forces armées canadiennes le 12 juillet 2015 après 31 années de service qu'il a consacré comme membre des FAC et de la Branche du GMC (voir bio ci-joint).

Amis et collègues sont invités à assister à son départ dans la dignité qui aura lieu à l'EGMFC Gagetown; Édifice J - 10, lieu de l'assemblée du commandant, le 29 mai 2015 à 15h00. Si vous avez des félicitations ou des anecdotes vous pouvez les envoyer avant le 22 mai…

LCol K.W. Bailey, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 7 July 2015 after 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see retirement message attached).

A lunch is scheduled for Fri 12 June 2015 at 1215hrs at CFAWC (CF Aerospace Warfare Centre) 8 Wing Trenton. Anyone wishing to attend may contact Maj Jim Burton James.Burton2@forces.gc.ca or Capt Thomas Brake…

CWO K.A. (Kevin) Patterson, MMM, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 06 Jul 2015 after more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and CME Branch, (please see attached bio).

Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the farewell ceremony, which will take place at the NDQH WOs' & Sgts' Mess on 12 Jun at 1330hrs (Dress: Dress of the day or smart casual, all ranks welcome). A light buffet will be available at a cost to be…

Sgt Clint Mainville, CD, will be retiring from the CAF on 03 July 2015 after more than 19 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (Bio Attached). A retirement ceremony will take place at the 5 CDSB Gagetown Senior NCO Annex bldg. A4 on 17 July 2015 at 1400. Dress will be dress of the day or smart casual. Congratulatory messages or anecdotes can be sent to the DWD OPI's, Sgt Dion Collins at Dion.Collins@forces.gc.…

Maj René Senneville, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 22 June 2015 after more than 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch.

A Depart with Dignity will be held on 26 June 2015 beginning at 1300hrs in Peter Divine's Pub (Heart & Crown ) at 73 Clarence Street in the Byward Market, Ottawa. For planning purposes please confirm your attendance to Maj Chéné, Pier-…

CWO Rob C. MacDonald, MMM, CD, will be retiring in Jun 2015 from the Canadian Armed forces after 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch.

A retirement luncheon is planned towards end of June (TBD). Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, photos, and farewell wishes can be forwarded to MWO Kevin Clayton at 14 CES Bridgewater Kevin.Clayton@forces.gc.ca 902-543-3002 ext 2247.…

MWO Mario Lafrenière will be retiring on June 16th 2015 after 27+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces.

MWO Mario Lafrenière enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in Trois Rivières, QC, in September 1985, under the YTEP program as a Marine Engineer and attended basic training, in St-Jean, QC, followed by the language school. He proceeded to CFB Halifax and after completing his Marine Engineer course on May 86, he was than offered to…

LCol Julien has proudly served the Royal Canadian Engineers for 25 years and will be retiring on 26 June 2015.

LCol Jim Julien considers himself a very lucky man. From humble beginnings working dairy farms in Eastern Ontario to having the opportunity to Command a Combat Engineer Regiment and be the G3 of 3 Cdn Div (much cooler name than an ‘Area’), he has had an incredible journey. Jim’s adventure would not have been possible if it was not for the…