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

Sgt R.E. Carlisle, CD

After more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, Sgt Ryan Carlisle, CD will retire on 24 June 2022. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to Sgt S.P. Reid at Shea.Reid@forces.gc.ca.


Sgt Ryan Carlisle joined the Royal Canadian Navy on 27 Feb 2002 as…

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MWO/Adjum R.J. Melee, CD

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, MWO Melee, CD, retired on 15 Jun 2022. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to MCpl L.A. Arnold at Lindsay.Arnold2@forces.gc.ca.  


MWO Melee was born and raised in St. John’s, NL. He started his military career with The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets in 1980 and after…

Sgt M.J. Robinson, CD

After more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, Sgt Matthew Robinson, CD, will retire on 10 June 2022. At the member’s request, a small Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place in Fredericton. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to WO S.J. Carroll at Sean.Carroll@…

Sgt M.J. Robinson, CD

MWO/Adjum C.G. Kavanagh, MMM, CD

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, MWO Cory Kavanagh, MMM, CD retired on 08 June 2022. A DwD will be held on 17 November 2022 at 1400 hours at the 5 CDSG Garrison St. Johns at the Senior NCO & Officers’ Mess, 115 The Blvd, St. Johns, NL. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to WO J.A. Clowe at 

MWO/Adjum C.G. Kavanagh, MMM, CD

WO P.F. Rideout, CD,

After more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO P.F. Rideout, CD, retired on 03 June 2022. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to WO (Ret’d) P.F. Rideout at Perry.Rideout@forces.gc.ca.

Maj J.S. Camirand, CD

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces, with more than 30 years in the Canadian Military Engineers, Maj Steeve Camirand, CD, retired on 31 May 2022. The formal retirement function will take place in September with the exact date to be confirmed. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes, and best wishes can be sent to Capt G. Djoko Kamwa at 

Maj J.S. Camirand, CD

Cpl R.J.A.P. Hill

After more than 10 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Robert Hill will retire on 25 May 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt A.P.M. Lacharite at Alexandre.Lacharite@forces.gc.ca.


Robert was born on 12 March 1987 in…

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Cpl R.J.A.P. Hill

Maj D.N. Jane, OMM, CD

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Maj Dave Jane, OMM, CD, will retire on 13 May 2022. A Depart with Dignity will take place on 11 May 2022 at 1500 hrs at the Gatineau Golf and Country Club: …

 Maj D.N. Jane, OMM, CD

Maj J.D.D. Faulkner, CD

After more than 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, Maj Denis Faulkner, CD, will retire 13 May 2022. At the member’s request, a private Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place at the Mess of 35 Combat Engineer Regiment, 2630 boulevard Hochelaga, Québec, QC, on a date to be determined due health restrictions related to COVID 19.  Attendance will be by invitation only.…

MCpl/Cplc N.S. Buisman, CD

After more than 21 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, MCpl Nathaniel Buisman, CD, will retire on 11 May 2022. At the member’s request, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend the Depart with Dignity ceremony,  initially planned for 11 May 2022, will now take place on 02 June 2022 at 15:00 hrs at the 22 Wing Ayr Mess – ROCC Lounge. Dress will be dress of the day or appropriate civilian…

MCpl/Cplc N.S. Buisman, CD

WO/Adj C.C. Beaumont, CD

After more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Christian Beaumont, CD, will retire on 10 May 2022. At this time, no formal retirement function is planned. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MWO T.M. Knight at Trevor.Knight@forces.gc.ca.


Warrant Officer Christian Beaumont…

Cpl A.B. Cooper, CD

After more than 15 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Alexander Cooper, CD, will retire on 08 May 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MWO M.H. MacDonald at Morgan.MacDonald@forces.gc.ca.


Alexander Cooper joined the CAF in November…

Cpl A.B. Cooper, CD

MWO/Adjum G.T. Gombert, MMM, CD

After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Ted Gombert, MMM, CD, will retire on 07 May 2022. The tentative date for a DWD is 24 June 2022 during the 2 CER reunion. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MWO R.D.E. Gilbert at Rodger.Gilbert@forces.gc.ca or to MWO G.T. Gombert at…

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MWO/Adjum G.T. Gombert, MMM, CD

MWO/Adjum J.N. MacIsaac, CD

A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place at the Rockcliffe lounge on the 2nd floor of the NDHQ WO’s & Sgt’s / C & PO’s Mess on 29 April 2022 from 13:00 to 17:00 hrs.  NCMs and officers are welcome to attend.  At this time, masks and COVID vaccination passports are still in effect.  To RSVP or to send anecdotes or retirement wishes, please contact MWO Trevor Knight at …

MWO/Adjum J.N. MacIsaac, CD

Sgt G.P. James, CD

A retirement luncheon for Sgt Greg James will be held to celebrate and recognize the more than 40 years of service to the CAF and the Public Service. Those that know him are welcome to attend the luncheon at Griffin’s Pub in Oromocto, NB, on 29 April 2022 from 13:00 to 15:00 hrs. Dress is casual or dress of the day. At this time, masks are still required. To RSVP or send anecdotes or retirement wishes, please contact MWO K.G. MacDonald at …

Maj F.J.C. Brousseau, CD

After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, Maj François Brousseau, CD, will retire on 27 April 2022. At the member’s request, no formal Depart with Dignity ceremony will be organized. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to Capt J.M.M. Cantin at Michel.Cantin@forces.gc.ca by no later…

Maj F.J.C. Brousseau, CD

MWO/Adjum J.W. Basson, CD

After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, MWO Wade Basson, CD, retired on 24 April 2022. At the member’s request, a Depart with Dignity ceremony will be held on 03 June 2022 – To be confirmed. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to Maj M.D. Hocquard at Michael…

MWO/Adjum J.W. Basson, CD

Cpl E.B.P. Parsons, CD

After almost 14 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Eric Parsons, CD, will retire on 19 April 2022. RPOU(A) Halifax are planning a DWD celebration for multiple CAF members in spring or summer 2022, when COVID restrictions allow. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO D.A. Keirstead at 

WO/Adj A.D. Anderberg CD

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Anthony Anderberg, CD, will retire on 06 April 2022. A small DWD will be held on 15 Mar 2022 in Building 732 of the CMTC OP GP. Attendance will be limited due to COVID-19 Restrictions. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO S.A. Thompson at 

MCpl/Cplc A.B. Olberg

After 6 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Adrian Olberg will release on 05 April 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl DJSC Poulin at David.Poulin@forces.gc.ca.


Adrian Olberg was born in Calgary, AB, in 1986 and joined the…

MCpl/Cplc A.B. Olberg

WO/Adj D.S. Virdi, CD

After more than 21 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Dharminder Virdi, CD, will retire on 04 April 2022. A small DwD ceremony will take place at CFB Cold Lake on 01 April 2022.  Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO B. Bilodeau at Benjamin.Bilodeau@forces.…

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WO/Adj D.S. Virdi, CD

Cpl D.W. MacKinnon, CD

After more than 15 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Dan MacKinnon, CD will retire on 01 April 2022. At the member’s request, a small gathering will be held on 31 Mar 2022 from 1400 to 1600 hrs at the Annapolis Mess, Nova Scotia. All are welcome. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt A.L. Coy at 

Cpl D.W. MacKinnon, CD

Cpl J.A. Craig

After 7 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Jason Craig will release on 29 March 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO D.A. Keirstead at David.Keirstead@forces.gc.ca.


Cpl Craig joined the Canadian Armed Forces in March 2015 at…

Cpl J.A. Craig

LCol/Lcol J.L. Hopkins, CD

After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, LCol Jamie Hopkins, CD, will retire on 28 March 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Col Y. Michaud at Yannick.Michaud2@forces.gc.ca.


LCol Hopkins completed his Bachelor of…

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LCol/Lcol J.L. Hopkins, CD

LCol/Lcol P.J. Kelly, CD

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, LCol Peter Kelly, CD, retired on 26 March 2022. LCol Kelly will have a Depart with Dignity celebration at the Major E.J.G. Holland VC Armoury, Senior Ranks Mess, 2100 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2 on Saturday 22 October 2022 between 1500 hrs and 1700 hrs, with presentations at 1530 hrs. Dress is civilian attire. Anecdotes and retirement wishes…

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CWO/Adjuc L.S. Charest, CD

After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, CWO Stéphane Charest, CD, will retire on 23 March 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Lt C.M.E. Levesque at Cedric.Levesque@forces.gc.ca.


L’Adjudant-Chef Charest est originaire du…

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MCpl/Cplc C.K. MacNiven, CD

After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, MCpl Kyle MacNiven, CD, will retire on 15 March 2022. A luncheon will be held at The Muster Point in Cold Lake, Alberta, on 10 March 2022 at 1200 hrs. Anecdotes and retirement wishes can be sent to MCpl S.C.T. Osmond at 

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MCpl/Cplc C.K. MacNiven, CD

MCpl/Cplc J. Pelletier, CD

After almost 19 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Jason Pelletier, CD, will retire on 15 March 2022. A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on 11 February 2022 in Comox, BC. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt E.A. Cabana at 

MCpl/Cplc J. Pelletier, CD

Sgt E.A.C. Spencer, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt Eugene Spencer, CD, will retire on 11 March 2022. At Eugene’s request, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his Depart with Dignity ceremony at 1300 hrs on 3 March 2022 at Minglers Restaurant in Oromcoto. Dress will be dress of the day or civilian casual. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl T.M. Gushie at

Sgt Eugene Spencer, CD

Cpl K.H.S. Wong

After more than 7 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Ken Wong will release on 07 March 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt E.A. Cabana at Elizabeth.Cabana@forces.gc.ca.


Ken grew up in Vancouver, BC, where he finished high…

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Capt D.S. Burgher, MMM, CD

After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Capt Dean Burgher, MMM, CD, will retire on 04 March 2022. A private Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place at a campsite at a later date yet to be determined. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Maj A.J. Peddle at 

Capt D.S. Burgher, MMM, CD

Sgt M.M. Doherty

After 9 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, Sgt Mark Doherty released on 28 February 2022. A Depart with Dignity function will take place on the afternoon of Friday, 08 July 2022 at Picaroons Roundhouse in Fredericton, NB. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to MCpl I.A. Walcott at 

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Sgt M.M. Doherty

Cpl J.H. Goguen

After 7 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Justin Goguen will release on 25 February 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt M.A. MacDonald at Mathew.MacDonald@forces.gc.ca, Tel: 506-422-2000 ext 6186 or CSN: 506-432-6186.


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