We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Chief Warrant Officer Yvon Serre, CD (Ret’d), unexpectedly on 29 December 2025 at his home in Petawawa ON at the age of 75 years.
Yvon served with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Military Firefighter for 36 years. As a young Airman, he was an instructor at the Canadian Forces Fire School, and he returned many years later to become the Firefighting Academy’s Chief Warrant Officer. Some of his many career postings were to Canadian Forces Base Downsview ON, CFB North Bay ON, CFB Trenton ON, CFB Bagotville QC, CFB Goose Bay NL, Academy Chief Warrant Officer at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy in CFB Borden ON, Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg MB, and his final posting back to CFB North Bay as the Base Chief Warrant Officer.
Yvon retired from the Canadian Forces in 2003 and settled in Petawawa ON where he was very active in managing and supporting the Petawawa Pantry food bank and related charitable efforts, such as the Christmas hamper and toy drive.
Respecting Yvon’s wishes, cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Petawawa Pantry would be appreciated. Online condolences are available can be sent to the funeral home.