CME Family Retirements

Cpl Bob Bussell has finally decided to call it quits and retire for good.

Bob was born in Montreal, PQ and enrolled in the military on 23 May 1974. He started basic training in Cornwallis, NS in June 1974, completed Combat Engineer QL3 shortly after, and then was posted to 1 Fd Sqn, Petawawa from Dec 1974 to Feb 1979.

Posted to CFB Chilliwack Base Operations for the first time in 1979, Cpl Bussell enjoyed playing enemy force against CF Officer Cadet School (…

MWO D.A. (Dave) MacAulay, CD1 will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 24 May 2015 with 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF ( please see attached bio). At Dave’s request a small retirement luncheon will be held at the CFB Kingston WO’s and Sgt’s Mess in the Panjwai Room on 13 March 2015 at 1200hrs. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, photos and farewell wishes to be included in his retirement book can be forwarded to MWO V. Kaizer,…

LCol J.R.G. Sauvé, CD, MBE will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 18 May 2015, with almost 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see attached bio).

A lunch is scheduled for Wednesday 6 May 2015 at 1200hrs in the Astra Lounge of the RCAF Officer's Mess, 158 Gloucester St. Ottawa. Anyone wishing to attend may contact Maj Grégoire Laforce: gregoire.laforce@forces.gc.ca…

CWO Garray Cotton, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 May 2015 after 31 plus years of service to the CF and the CME Branch (see bio attached). A Depart with Dignity ceremony will be held on 01 May 15 in Montreal. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and farewell wishes can be forwarded to Capt Simon Caron <SIMON.CARON2@forces.gc.ca> or to Julie Brisebois…

CWO W. Allan Mandigo, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed forces after 33 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and CME Branch (please see msg attached). A DwD will be held at the 22 Wing North Bay Mess (Blue Room) on the 1st of May 2015 beginning at 1100hrs. (Dress: Dress of the day). For planning purposes please confirm your attendance to MWO Charles Rochlow at CHARLES.ROCHLOW@forces.gc.ca…

Capt R. Lyman, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed forces on 30 Apr 2015 after 27 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and CME Branch (please see attached bio). A DwD will be held in the staff lounge at CFSME, Gagetown on Thursday 16 April at 1500hrs. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, photos and farewell wishes can be forwarded to Major P. McRae, Peter.McRae@forces.gc.ca …

MWO S.B. Laforge, MMM, CD will retire after more than 22 years of service. A retirement ceremony will take place at the CFB Edmonton Sgts’ & WOs’ Mess in the Atrium Room at 1400 on 24 April 2015. For letters of congratulations and further details such as dress, cost, etc. please contact the DwD OPI, WO Tremblay. He can be reached by email at DANY.TREMBLAY@forces.gc.ca and by phone at 780-973-4011 x3474 or Fax at 780-973-…

Major Shawn Groves enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in May 1984, and upon completion of Basic Training in Cornwallis and subsequent QL3 training at CFB Chilliwack was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, as member of 1 Troop, AKA the “other Troop” of 23 Field Sqn. As a Corporal he was posted to 22 Field Squadron, and then upon being promoted Sergeant returned to 1 Troop, 23 Field Squadron as a Section Commander and then as Recce Sergeant, 4 Troop, 24 Field Squadron…

Capt Bruce Paradis will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces, the Engineer Branch and the National Defence Fire Service after 35 years and 118 days of loyal and dedicated service. Capt Paradis joined the CAF out of Rosemere Quebec as a direct entry Firefighter in 1979; rising to the rank of CWO and eventually taking an SRCP offer as a Capt Fire Chief in Greenwood. Major milestones include the operational governance and planning of fire protection for the 2010…

MWO S.W. Wrathall, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed forces on 16 Apr 2015 after 31 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and CME Branch (please see attached bio). A DwD will be held in the staff lounge at CFSME, Gagetown on Monday 9 Mar at 1500hrs. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, photos and farewell wishes can be forwarded to MWO KL Smith Karl.Smith@forces.gc.ca

MWO Steve Wrathall was born…

MWO Martin Cloutier, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces after 35 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the depart with dignity luncheon which will take place at the CFB Bagotville WOs & Sgts' Mess on the 16th of April 2015, 1200 hrs. Lunch will be available at a cost to be determined (approx. $20.00 per person). For planning purposes, please confirm your attendance with WO Clint Charron,…

WO Steven Higginbotham will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 16 Apr 2015 after 30 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and 5 ½ years to the Public Service. He joined the CAF right out of high school on 1 September 1979, and completed basic training at CFB Cornwallis. After completing his QL3 Medical Assistant training he was posted back to CFB Cornwallis where he spent the next three years working between the hospital and the MIR. As an avid…

Col J.E. (Jim) Goodman, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed forces on 15 April 2015 after more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and CME Branch. (See bio attached) . Col Goodman is retiring as the Director of Royal Canadian Engineers as well as the Commander of 5th Canadian Division Support Group. Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his Depart with Dignity, which will take place at the Carleton Barracks Officer’s Mess (CBOM), 5 CDSB…

Maj Allan R. Trenholme, CD retired from the Canadian Armed Forces on 2 April 2015, with 17+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see attached bio).

A lunch is scheduled for Friday 8 May 2015 at 1130hrs at the Aulde Dubliner, 62 William St, Ottawa (Byward market). Anyone wishing to attend may contact Maj John Timmermans John.Timmermans@forces.gc.ca Congratulatory…

Mr. Jean-Louis Larabie, will retire from the public service on 27 March 2015 after 40 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the public service 21 of which he served in support to the maritime mapping and navigation safety within the CME Branch (see attached bio). A DWD will be held at the Madison restaurant, 740 Boulevard Maloney Ouest, Gatineau at noon. Jean-Louis will enjoy a retirement with his wife and will stay here in Gatineau. Congratulatory messages,…

MWO M.M.R (Max) Davis, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed forces on 24 Mar 2015 after 36 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, RCR and CME Branch, as an NCM (please see attached bio). Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the farewell ceremony, which will take place at the Chief's and Petty Officer's Mess, Juno Tower CFB Halifax, on 4 Mar 2015, 1330-1530hrs (Dress: dress of the day, all personnel are welcome). For planning purposes please…

MWO Steven J. Kearsley, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed forces on 24 Mar 2015 after 34 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and CME Branch, as an NCM (please see attached bio). Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the farewell ceremony, which will take place Mon 16 Mar 2015 at Jim's restaurant from 12:00 to 14:00 (Dress: dress of the day, all personnel are welcome). For planning purposes please confirm your attendance to Capt William…

LCol DS (Pal) Mann, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces, commencing terminal leave on 7 Mar 2015, with 32+ years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF (Regular and Reserve) and the CME Branch (please see attached bio). A retirement buffet luncheon will commence at 1300hrs Friday 6 Mar 2015 at the Fort Frontenac Officers' Mess in Kingston (Cost: $25 per person; Dress: Jacket & Tie/Ladies' equivalent.) Anyone wishing to attend may contact Major Steve…

After more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service, Maj Ralf Hennig will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 1 March 2015.

Ralf enrolled in Toronto in October 1984 as a DEO and proceeded directly to Chilliwack for BOTC and thereafter all engineer phase training, returning to Toronto BCEO organization for his first posting in March 1986. His thirty + years’ service included postings to 1 CER in Chilliwack, NDHQ Ottawa, Munich Germany, Edmonton, Wainwright…

Maj T.C. (Trevor) Webb, CD, will retire from the Canadian Armed forces on 26 Feb 2015 after more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and CME Branch, both as an officer and an NCM (please see attached bio).

Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the farewell ceremony, which will take place at the Normandy Officers Mess, 4 CDSB Petawawa, on 26 Feb 2015, 1300-1500hrs (Dress: smart casual, all ranks welcome). A light buffet will be available…

WO Barry Fallon (Ret'd) will retire from DND on 11 Feb 2015, after over 37 years of combined service with the CAF and DND. (see bio attached) Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the farewell ceremony, which will take place at Richmond Pub in Calgary, on 5 Feb at 1130hrs. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, pictures and farewell wishes can be forward to WO Jocelyn (Josh) Coulombe jocelyn.coulombe@forces.gc.ca…

After 41+ years of loyal and dedicated service, Capt Jean- Bruno Tremblay will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 09 Feb 2015. (See bio attached)

Bruno enrolled in Chicoutimi, QC in Aug 1973 as a NCM and proceeded a month later to BFC St-Jean for Basic training. He pursued his career training courses at CFSME Chilliwack BC. He dedicated himself to a very busy military career serving the Canadian Armed Forces as a Construction Engineer for over 41 years. Bruno…

CWO (retired) Yvon Massicotte, CD, will retire from DND on January 30th, 2015, after over 50 years of combined service with the RCAF, CME Branch, CAF and as a civilian employee with DND.

Mr. Massicotte joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) February 1964 and completed basic training at Number 2 Manning Depot RCAF Station St-Jean. During his military career as Stationary Engineer and Mechanical System Technician, he was stationed to various locations including…

After just about 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Brad Montgomery, MMM, MSM, CD, retired on 26 Jan 2015.

CWO Montgomery was born in Chatham Ontario and grew up in the small town of Merlin Ontario where he attended the Merlin Public and High School for the majority of his schooling. During these years he was a member of the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures and was a member…

Biography/Biographie of/de Maj Gerry Hnatiuk

Born in Montreal, Maj Hnatiuk joined Canadian Armed Forces in 1984. After completing his officer and engineer phase training in Chilliwack, he was posted to Moncton, then back to Chilliwack in 1 CER where he gained experience in many different positions.

He was then posted to 45 Field Engineer Squadron, a reserve combat engineer unit in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Always ready for new challenges, Gerry left the…

Maj Steve Vollhoffer, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 11 January 2015 after more than 34 + years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, CME Branch and the National Defence Fire Service. See attached Bio. Steve has accepted a position at 5^th CDSB Gagetown as Fire Chief where he, and his wife Fran, will be able to enjoy time with family and finally spoil the grandkids. Steve's last day at work will be 7 Nov 2014. In order to honour Steve's…

Capt Dan Lacasse, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on 8 Jan 2015 after 29 ½ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Forces and the Engineer Branch (see bio attached). A Depart with Dignity lunch will be held on 21 Jan 2015 beginning at 1200hrs in the NDHQ WO's and Sgt's Mess in Ottawa for a cost of $20. For planning purposes, please confirm attendance to the lunch. In addition, congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and best wishes can all be…

LCol Stewart Beal, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 6 Jan 2015 after 23+ years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see bio below).

A depart with dignity will be held at the Keg in Winnipeg on Thurs 18 Dec 2014 from 1130-1330 hrs. Please send congratulatory messages or anecdotes to Maj Todd Young at Todd.Young5@forces.gc.ca

Lcol Stewart Beal, CD prendra sa…

After 21 and a half years, Capt Marc Pérusse will retire from the Canadian
Armed Forces. His career included postings in Gagetown (4 ESR and CFSME),
Montréal (CE section), United Kingdom and Ottawa (MCE, CDI, SJS, Army HQ).
He also deployed in Eureka (2000), Eritrea (2001) and Afghanistan (2004).
His departure will be honoured during an intimate luncheon on 19 Dec 2014
and he will officially depart on 5 Jan 2015 in order to start a career in
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Chief Warrant Officer Smith joined the CAF in the summer of 1979. Upon completion of his recruit training in Cornwallis he then went to CFB Borden for Cook training and then was posted right back to CFB Cornwallis later that same year. He stayed there until Oct 1983 when he then applied for a remuster to 141 Topographical surveyor. After completion of his Topo Survey TQ 4/5 training, he took part in OP Arctic 85,87 and OP Northland 89,90 Arctic survey mapping missions…

Adjum Rémi Jacques, CD prendra sa retraite des Forces armées canadiennes le 25 Décembre 2014 après plus de 35 années de loyaux services au sein des FAC et de la Branche du GMC (voir bio/photo ci-jointe). Une cérémonie de départ dans la dignité aura lieu à la Pizzeria St-Jean , 10 Jacques Cartier Sud, Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, www.stjeanpizz.com , le 4 Décembre 2014 à 16h00. La réception sera sous un format…

Capt D.J. Burns, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 21 Dec 2014 after 34 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see bio attached). At the request of the member there will be no luncheon or gathering, but rather a presentation of certificates at CTC HQ Gagetown on 7 Dec 2014. Congratulations messages or anecdotes can be sent to MWO Garnett (Timothy.garnett@forces.gc.ca…

After 23 years of dedicated and loyal service, MWO Jason Haggett will be retiring from the CME Branch, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the CAF on 28 Nov 14. A Depart with Dignity ceremony will be held on 21 Nov 14 at Star Top Bldg (Ottawa) in his honor from 1200-1400 in room S200. Those wishing to attend or send congratulatory messages, anecdotes and photos are asked to contact Capt CJ Best by 19 Nov 14 via email at celine.best@…

Chief Warrant Officer Mark Saulnier enrolled in the Reserve Forces in Fredericton NB in 1973 and transferred to the Regular Force as a Field Engineer in 1979. On completion of his Field Engineer training and was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) in Chilliwack B.C.

CWO Saulnier was posted to 4 CER in Lahr Germany in 1982 until 1987 and then to 2 CER, 2 Tp Para until 1990. Promoted WO and posted to Canadian Forces School on Military Engineers as a…

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service, Capt Marc Mongeau will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 27 Oct 2014. Marc enrolled in Montreal as a Firefighter in 1979 and rose to the rank of Master Warrant Officer prior to commissioning from the Ranks in 1998. Marc isn't going too far away from us as he accepted a position as the Aerodrome Standard Inspector - Emergency preparedness, Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting with Transport Canada in Ottawa.…

After over 31 years of dedicated service to the CAF, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Maj Peter Weatherley will be departing the Forces. Maj Weatherley joined the CAF in Toronto in 1983. He has served in a number of CE Sections including Cornwallis, Edmonton, Borden, Comox and Esquimalt. There was also a brief stint with DCER-2 in '89, CFSME as an instructor in '05 (he's gratified to know that his PCs are still confounding JRAM…

Originally from London, Ontario, LCol Johnsen joined the CF in 1989 under the Direct Entry Plan. He is a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Industrial Instrumentation) and holds Alberta provincial trades tickets in Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting..

After transferring to the Military Engineer classification in 1990, LCol Johnsen completed Phase training at CFB Chilliwack. He has a variety of experience in support of deployed and domestic…

LCol C.L. Swallow, CD has retired from the Canadian Armed Forces as of 16 Oct 14, after 25 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see bio attached). There will be a luncheon at the Edmonton Garrison WOs and Sgts Mess Atrium 28 Nov 14, 1130 for lunch at 1200. The DWD will begin at 1300. Dress is semi casual. Congratulations messages or anecdotes can be sent to Captain J. A. Berry at (Jason.Berry3@forces.…

Capt Allan Gorrie, CD will be retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 Oct 2014 with 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF, CME and the National Defence Fire Service. (See bio below) Retirement ceremony: Friday 12 Sep 2014, 1200hrs at the Edmonton Garrison Officer's Mess, 200 Gothic Line Cres., Lancaster Park, Edmonton. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, photos and farewell wishes to be included in his retirement book can be forwarded to MWO W. R.…

CWO Russ Vida, MMM, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 13 Oct 2014 after over 25 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see bio attached). A DwD luncheon will be held on Friday 26th Sept 2014 at the CFB Edmonton SNCO's dinning facility from 1130-1300. Congratulatory messages or anecdotes can be sent to WO Madden Kevin.Madden@forces.gc.ca or by fax at 780-973-1600. Adjuc…

Capt Gary Ryan, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 8 October 2014 after almost 38 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see bio below). Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the depart with dignity ceremony which will be held at the HMCS Cabot Naval Complex, 220 Southside Road St. John's, NL on 1 October 2014 at 1230. A lunch will be available at a cost to be determined (approx. $20.00 per person). For planning purposes,…

Lieutenant-Colonel Généreux will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 17 September 2014 after over 34 years of dedicated service. Lieutenant-Colonel Luc Généreux enrolled under the Regular Officer Training Program and graduated from the Royal Military College of Kingston with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1985. Once he completed his military engineering training, he was subsequently posted to various positions across Canada where he served at Base…

After 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada and the Engineer Corps, CWO Joe Pynn MMM, CD will retire from service effective 14 September 2014.  His last day in uniform will be 29 August 2014.  Both he and his wife Sharon will remain in the Oromocto area for the foreseeable future.  Any congratulatory messages, anecdotes or stories may be sent to the OPI, Capt Richard Lyman, CATEU, CTC Gagetown,  …

CWO Keith Jones MMM, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 10 Sept 2014 after over 40 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see bio attached). Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the ceremonial depart with dignity, which will be held at the NDHQ WOs' & Sgts' / C & POs' Mess - 4 Queen Elizabeth Dr, on Thurs 4 Sept 2014 from 1130-1430 hrs. A lunch (sandwiches and salads) will be available to purchase at a cost of $18.00…

Capt Ellis enlisted on 22 Apr 1981 at Halifax, NS. Upon completion of basic and trades training, he was posted to 2 CER as a Sapper. During the next seven years, he was employed as a Sect mbr, driver, Sect 2 I/C and Sect Comd. These formative years were spent in the “light airborne role” supporting the Airborne Battlegroup. In 1988 he was posted to the Recruit School as a MCpl and employed as an Instructor. He proudly boasts that he had the opportunity to mold the minds…

MWO Serge Davignon will retire from the CF after more than 30 years of service. (Bio attached)

A retirement function will be held on Jul 18th 2014 at 13:00hrs at Bldg A-4, CFB Gagetown's SNCO Mess annex. The OPI for this event is MWO A Akcakiryan.

For confirmation of attendance and the receipt of all messages and anecdotes he can be contacted by email at ARET.AKCAKIRYAN@forces.gc.ca by phone at (506.422.2000…

Col Steve G. LaPlante, CD - He is currently serving as Canadian Defence Advisor in New Delhi, India and will be retiring on 30 Aug 2014 after 37 plus years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch. His bio is attached. Please send all congratulatory messages and anecdotes to Capt JRJ Landry (Jacques.Landry@forces.gc.ca) or by fax 613-990-3417. Info re the DwD will be announced later.

Capt (CWO) J.P. Rioux, CD, will retire 25 Aug 2014 (last day in office 30 Apr.) after serving 38+ years of loyal, passionate and dedicated service to the CAF, CME and the NDFS - See attached bio. A DWD will take place Thurs 21 Aug 2014, the day preceding the Borden annual Firefighter memorial golf tournament, at the CFFCA fire training area. Further details to be promulgated at a later time. RSVP to the OPI SLt Shanna Peever. Congratulating messages, anecdotes or photos…

LCol Mau Arsenault, CD will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 15 Aug 2014 after 26 years of dedicated service to the CAF and the CME Branch (please see bio attached).

Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend a social gathering, which will be held at the Auld Dubliner Pub (62 William St, Ottawa in the By Ward Market), on Friday 8 Aug 2014 at 1430 hrs.

LCol Mau Arsenault was born in Campbellton, NB, and grew up on the beautiful Gaspé Coast, in…

Major Carol Sawatzky will retire on 7 August 2014 after more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service with the Canadian Military Engineers Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces (1983-2014). Her last day at work will be the 20 March 2014. Carol’s service to her country began as an officer cadet in the regular officers training program while completing a Bachelor of Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa.

In December 1987, Carol began her military career as a…