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We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Corporal Jamie Gushard on 6 July 2020, in Oromocto NB at age 26. Jamie was a member of 4 Engineer Support Regiment.

Jamie was born in Sydney NS and attended Balls Creek Consolidated School and Malcolm Munroe Jr. High before graduating from Riverview High School with a certificate in French Immersion. He enlisted with the Militia in 2010 during high school where he joined 45 Field Engineer Squadron of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment in Sydney. Jamie completed his Basic Military Qualification course the same year at Victoria Park Armories NS and his Soldiers Qualification in Camp Aldershot NS. This was followed by his trades training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown NB.

Jamie completed the Correction Officer program at Holland College in Prince Edward Island in 2015 and joined the Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Faculty in New Glasgow NS as a correctional officer. Following in his father’s and brother’s footsteps, Jamie transferred to the Regular Force in March 2020 and joined 4 Engineer Support Regiment at 5^th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown NB.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, 31 July 2020 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Sydney Memorial Chapel (49 Welton St, Sydney NS). Due to COVID restrictions, masks are mandatory. A private family service will take place. Condolences can be sent to the family to the funeral home. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers or memorial donations, please be kind to one another.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Douglas Louis Young, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 6 July 2020 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Halifax NS at age 89. Doug was a Korean War veteran with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Born in Halifax, Doug enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1948 and served 28 years with the Canadian Military Engineers including 14 months service  in Korea during the Korean War. Other career highlights include a posting to Whitehorse YT and serving as an instructor at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC (1966-68). He was Squadron Sergeant Major of 4 Field Squadron in Germany (1968-71) and served with the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa with the Director General Military Engineering Operations (1971-74). Returning to the field, Doug’s last posting in uniform was as Squadron Sergeant Major of 2 Field Squadron in CFB Gagetown NB (1974-76). He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1977 and moved to Halifax where he joined Defence Construction Canada and worked with them for ten years.

Doug had been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1963 and was often busy helping their cause. His leadership was of benefit to many.

No visitation or service by request. Interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of FR William Earl Wellington Greer at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack BC on 1 July 2020 at age 89. Earle served with the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack fire department for 19 years.

Earl was born in Ansonville ON and worked on the railway in Moosonee ON and in Kirkland Lake ON selling insurance before he found his career as a fire fighter with the Moosonee Fire Department. He moved to Chilliwack in 1975 to join the fire department at Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack, were he eventually became Fire Chief. Earle retired in 1994.

A graveside service will take place at Chilliwack Cemeteries at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Calvin Hugh Dickhaut (Ret’d) of Innisfail AB on 28 June 2020 at the age of 80 years.

Calvin served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of the Innisfail branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

There will be no service. 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Peter Vaughn Williams, CD (Ret’d) on 27June 2020, peacefully at his home in Ottawa ON at age 60 after a lengthy illness. Peter served with the Canadian Military Engineers for over 29 years.

Peter grew up mainly in Lahr, Germany before joining the Canadian Military Engineers. During his career, he served twice at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC and served at the Land Forces Headquarters in Quebec and Atlantic and inn2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa PN. He also served at Canadian Forces Base Suffield AB and had appointments at National Defence Headquarters. Peter deployed for two tours with the Canadian Contingent in Bosnia-Herzegovina during which he received the Chief of Defence Staff Commendation for his quick actions in saving a number of civilians from a burning apartment block in Kljuc, Bosnia. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 2016, Peter worked in several capacities at Canadian Morale and Welfare Services.

A celebration of life service to honour Peter will follow at a later date. Memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Scleroderma Society of Canada or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khJul2020dc}[zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth I. S. Harper on Wednesday, 24 June  2020, at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto ON in his 99^th year. Ken was a Second World War veteran of the 16^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, who landed in the initial Normandy assault Normandy on D-Day.

Donations to Sunnybrook Veterans Fund in memory of Ken would be appreciated. Due to the pandemic, a private family service will be held. Online tributes may be left at the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Major John McDermott Sinclair, CD (Ret’d) On Thursday, 18 June 2020 in Kelowna BC at the age of 89 after a short decline in health. John served in uniform for 30 years, the majority of time being served with the Army Survey Establishment/Mapping and Charting Establishment.

John was born in Innisfail AB and spent his childhood and youth in Vancouver BC where he attended St. George's School and then King Edward High School. John joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at age 18 and then spent 30 years with the military, from his youthful days mapping Canada's north when surveying parties travelled by horseback and lived in tents, to hitting the books and studying for his command.

As a young sapper, John joined 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa  ON for his first tour after completing his basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. John then remustered to the surveying trade and joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1950 where he served the majority of his career.

Starting in Field Survey, his field survey work eventually included: Gimli, MB (1954), Calgary area and Banks Island (1955), Yorkton, SK (1957), Vancouver BC(1959), and Hall Beach, Yellowknife YK satellite survey (1966).

John was attached to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC in 1963 where he instructed a course of Royal Canadian Air Force draftsmen. After this assignment, he was promoted to Warrant Officer and assigned to Training Wing as an instructor. John was commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant in 1967 and assigned to the Director-General of Environment and Operational Services.

John was assigned to Royal Military College, Kingston as an Assistant Instructor in Spring 1969 after which he proceeded on a two-year exchange in Bendigo, Australia with the Royal Australian  Survey Corps. During this exchange, he was promoted to Captain in 1970.

John returned to Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1971 and became the Administrative Officer in 1972. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1973 and then returned to Australia where he joined the Australian Survey Corps. He served first with the Army Survey Regiment in Bendigo, Victoria, then with the School of Military Survey in Bonegilla, Victoria as a Major

When he retired from that service in 1978 he settled in Regina SK and worked in the oil patch before finally retiring to Kelowna BC in 1992.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roy Henry Frank Sobotin (Ret’d) of Tsawwassen BC on 15 June 2020 at the age of 97 years.

Roy was born in Edson AB. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war, Roy settled in Vancouver and worked as an electrician with Canada Post.  He moved to Tsawwassen after he retired.

Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Dennis Donald “Don” Kuchinski, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at his home in Harlingen Texas on 13 June 2020 at the age of 95. Don was a former Commanding Officer of 8^th Field Engineer Regiment, Canadian Military Engineers in Edmonton AB.

Don was a graduate of the University of Alberta, Class of '49 Civil Engineers. He was a former  Director of Highway Traffic Safety with Alberta Transportation and the first traffic safety engineer for the Province of Alberta. Don was instrumental in passing legislation for mandatory seat belts and flashing lights for stopped school buses in the province.

Don served in the Canadian Army (Militia) where he commanded 8^th Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Canadian Engineers (1969-1972) and was Commander of Northern Alberta Militia District (1972-1973) at the rank of Colonel. He was a staunch member of the Edmonton Sappers' Club for many years.

Cremation has taken place. Please make any memorial donations to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. Arrangements are being made for a Celebration of Life for family and close friends to be held on Saturday, 8 August 2020. An update will be provided when the details are known. ^{khJun2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Francis "Frank" Ryan of Dartmouth NS on 13 June 2020 in Dartmouth General Hospital at age 86. 

A native of Glace Bay NS, Frank served 26 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers. In addition to service in Canada and Germany, Frank deployed on United Nations peacekeeping tours in Cyprus and on the United Nations Emergency Force in the Gaza Strip.

Cremation has occurred and a small family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences san be sent to the funeral home . ^{{khJun 2020}[zsd,zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Edgar G. Garrett, CD (Ret’d) at the Oromocto Public Hospital in Oromocto NB on Friday, 12 June 2020 at the age of 84.

Edgar was born in Somerset, England and worked in a furniture factory in Somerset from the ages of 14 to 17. He then enlisted in the British Army and served during WW II with the Welsh Guards. After the war Edgar immigrated to Canada with his family in 1948. In Canada he worked at Christie Woodworking in Saint John NB as well as working in the woods in Hoyt NB with the Ross Kirkpatrick company. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1953 and served his country as a carpenter for over 24 years with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Edgar was a gifted musician, artist, and wood carver and left this mark during his postings. Among his legacy was the Officers’ Mess in Werl Germany where he carved a Royal Canadian Engineer badge and grenades for the 4 Field Squadron entrance sign as well as a badge above the fireplace mantle. In 3 Field Squadron he designed the hockey team jersey crest, the Farewell Certificate and several other items. When the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering school moved from Chilliwack BC to Camp Gagetown NB he donated a carving of the Canadian Military Engineer badge that currently hangs in the School Chief Warrant Officer’s office.

A graveside service will be held at the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB on Monday, 15 June 2020 at 2:00 PM. McAdam Legion Branch #7 will hold a Tribute to a Veteran Service immediately following the graveside service.

For those who wish, donations in Edgar’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khJun2020}[zsd, zsp]} 

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Robert Gene “Bob” Elliott, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack, BC on 8 June 2020 at Cascade Hospice at the age of 90. Bob was a Korean War veteran.

Bob was born in Moncton NB and enlisted in November 1947. He is believed to have been a member of the first class of post-war Permanent Force recruits to undertake training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Camp Chilliwack BC. Not too long after he started his first posting he earned his Jump Wings at Rivers MB in 1950. Bob then served in the Korean War with 23^rd Field Squadron (1952-53). After Korea he returned to Camp Chilliwack for a short period as an instructor before he was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany (1955-57). Two years after returning to Canada he deployed to Egypt for two years with the United Nations Emergency Force .

Bob was appointed Sergeant Major of 2 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB In 1966 in what was to be the first of his several appointments as Sergeant Major. He next deployed to Tanzania in 1969 as part of a program to instruct the Tanzianian Defence Force in Military Engineering subjects. Returning to Canada, Bob was appointed Squadron Sergeant Major of 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa ON (1972 - 73) followed by returning to Chilliwack as the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering Chief Warrant Officer (Jul 1973 - Jan 1974). Subsequently he held the appointment of Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Chief Warrant Officer for four years (Jun 1974 - Jul 1978). Following this appointment Bob served a short tour in National Defence Headquarters where he was part of the team managing Canada’s Northern Airfields. Bob retired from the Canadian Forces to Chillliwack in August 1979.

After he retired, Bob was a salesman for the local Chevrolet dealer. He also owned and operated Elliot's Trophies in Chilliwack. Bob was a strong supporter of the Royal Canadian Legion and was Sergeant-at-Arms of the Vedder Crossing Branch for many years. Bob was also Past President of Korea Veterans Unit #24. In recognition of his service Bob was awarded the Queen’s Coronation Medal and the Canadian Centennial Medal.

A private service will be held at the legion. Royal Canadian Legion Vedder Golden Branch  No. 280. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.^{{khJun2020} [kv]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Pierre Samuel (Ret’d) of Richelieu QC on 2 June 2020 at age 63.

Pierre served in 1 Airborne Field Squadron when the Airborne Regiment was stationed in Edmonton AB but took his release when the Regiment moved to Petawawa ON. He re-enrolled, however, within a year and was posted to 5^e Régiment du Génie de Canada in 1978. Pierre became unfit and was released from the Canadian Forces in 1979.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Antoni "Tony" S. Wojcik, CD (Ret'd) of Glen Haven NS, peacefully at home on 31 May 2020 at age 69 after a long battle with cancer. Tony served a full 36-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Born in Kolboskowo, Poland, Tony immigrated to rural Manitoba as a young child with his family. In high school, he could not believe his good fortune when a recruiter told him that the military would not only offer him a university education but pay him to attend. He was soon on his first plane ride to Victoria BC in 1971 to attend Royal Roads Military College. Four years later, he graduated from Royal Military College in Kingston ON with a Civil Engineering degree. Tony was to return to RMC to complete a masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering in 1982.

Tony pursued a 36-year career as a Construction Engineer with the Air Force, Army and Navy and throughout his career he was based across Canada at Petawawa ON, Winnipeg MB, Esquimalt BC, Cold Lake AB, Maritime Headquarters in Halifax and Canadian Forces Base Shearwater NS.

Tony’s career highlights included UN peacekeeping missions in Cyprus and the Golan Heights, his tour with 1 Construction Engineering Unit, management of the project to construct an ice runway during Op CESAR near the North Pole, Wing Logistics Officer 12 Wing Shearwater NS, Formation Construction Engineer Officer CFB Halifax, NS,  as Chief of Staff and Force Engineer during the Canadian Forces relief operations for the 1997 Manitoba Flood and his Canadian Defence Attaché postings to Poland and the Baltic states followed by Italy, Greece and Albania.

Tony retired from the Canadian Forces in 2007.  He consulted briefly in the maritime facility security field.  In 2009 he assumed the duties of Director of Operations for the Nova Scotia Division of Commissionaires. He volunteered weekly in the St. John's Ambulance therapy dog program with his golden retriever, Abby. Tony was Honorary Colonel of 14 Construction Engineering Squadron (2010-2014).

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will take place in the future when we can gather again. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJun2020}

We regret to advise of the death of James Everett “Jim“ Hatt of Mount Pleasant, Queens County NS, peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building in Halifax NS on 27 May 2020 at the age of 88 years. Jim was a Korean War veteran.

Jim was born in Chester Basin NS and served his country for 24 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. In addition to his postings in Canada and in Germany, he served two tours in Korea and a peacekeeping tour with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt.

After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Jim was a self-employed carpenter and building contractor. He was a member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion in Liverpool NS.

At Jim’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. No flowers please.  Donations may be made to Queens SPCA or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Harry Boddington, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton AB on 16 May 2020 at age 97 years.

Harry was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England. He served with distinction in the British Army during the Second World War, initially with the Royal Welch Fusiliers and then with the Lancashire Fusiliers in North Africa and Italy. Wounded in Italy, Harry volunteered for service with the British Army Special Air Service (SAS). He served as a member of the Raiding Support Regiment in Albania, Yugoslavia, Greece, and Bulgaria with French, American and Rhodesian composite units.

Following the war, Harry became a Police Constable in the City of Stockport (Lancashire) Police Force. He immigrated to Canada In 1952 where he joined 13^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in Calgary AB.

Moving to Edmonton AB, Harry was a supporter of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and became the Commanding Officer of 1809 Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4 PPCLI) Army Cadet Corps with the rank of Captain. He was Vice President, Life of Alberta and was a retirement planning consultant. Very active in his community, He sat on the Alberta Council on Aging, was the Divisional Superintendent of the Special Rescue Division of the Saint John Ambulance Brigade and was President of the Alberta and Territories Branch of the Royal Life Saving Society Canada. Harry was admitted to the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in 1976 and was promoted to the grade of Commander in 1979.

Harry's ashes will be scattered next to his wife at Mount Pleasantview cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Online condolences may be sent here.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Joseph Ronald “Roger” Arsenault (Ret'd) of Saint John NB on 10 May 2020 at the age of 74 years.

Roger served in the Royal Canadian Engineers before attending trades school and starting a lifelong career with Saint John Shipbuilding Limited. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion and later became a lifetime member.

In honouring Roger’s wishes, there will be no formal visitation or funeral service. A private family graveside service will held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. 
 

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Corporal  John Robert “Joe Harley” McLeod, CD (Ret’d)  on 2 May 2020 in Windsor ON  at age 56.

John enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1994 and proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 13 years: first with the Armoured Corps as a tank driver with the Royal Canadian Dragoons and then with the Canadian Military Engineers after he remustered to Firefighter. During his career John served in Petawawa ON and Cold Lake AB and received two Special Service Medals to recognize his service. After retiring from the Canadian Forces John worked at Dart Machine and at Southwestern Sales (Aggregate).

Private family services were held. A public memorial will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to FamiliesFirst.

We regret to advise of the death of Harry Railton (Ray) Berriman at Trillium Mississauga Hospital in Mississuauga ON at age 96 on 2 May 2020. Ray was a Royal Canadian Engineer and Royal Canadian Air Force WW II veteran;

Ray was born in the prairie town of Leask SK and moved to Hamilton ON when he was 12 years old to live with his aunt and uncle to obtain a better education. He served during World War II in the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Ray spent his adult life in Etobicoke, Brantford and Mississauga. He worked for 43 years at TRW (formerly United Carr Canada) as a Tool and Die Maker in Hamilton, in Sales in their Toronto office, and then as Supervisor of the Printed Circuit Board Division in Brantford.  Ray was a Mason at Barton Lodge No. 6 in Hamilton for over 50 years.

Due to COVID restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or the Arthritis Society. Online condolences may be made through the funeral home .^{[khMay2020] {zsc,zsp}}

We regret to advise of the death of Stan Olafson peacefully on 26 April 2020 in the Kipling Integrated Health Centre in Kipling SK just six months shy of his 100^th birthday. Stan was a WW II veteran who was looking forward to turning 100 as a WWII Veteran on Remembrance Day 2020.

Stan was born and grew up on the farm north of Windthorst SK. He attended a one-room country school in the Hillesden District while working on the farm when not studying. Stan enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers at the age of 21.  Following training in Prince Albert SK and Chilliwack BC, he deployed overseas in 1943. Stan’s unit was part of the 3^rd Canadian Infantry Division and was with the second wave of Canadian soldiers that landed at Normandy on 7 June 1944, following the D-Day landings. Stan fought through France, Belgium and Holland.

Stan returned to Saskatchewan near the end of 1945 and farmed with his father and brother Bill. He loved farming, his community, and sports. He was the family historian. Stan excelled as a baseball player, curler and pool at the seniors' centre. Stan had a long and healthy life and was sharp to the end. His driver's license was renewed for five more years when he was 98. He was a proud veteran and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion who participated in countless remembrance services in Windthorst and Kipling.

In consideration of the current gathering restrictions, memorial services and interment will be planned for a later date. If friends desire, donations in Stan's memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 6 Kipling Box 837, Kipling, SK S0G 2S0, the Windthorst Museum c/o Windthorst Village Office Box 98 Windthorst, SK S0G 5G0, or Kipling Palliative Care Box 989 Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Byard “Doug” Holesworth, CD (Ret’d) of Stewiacke NS on 20 April 2020, at age 76 years. Doug served 26 years with the Canadian Military Engineers.

The first half of Doug’s career was as a firefighter where he served at Canadian Forces Base Chatham NB (1963-65), CFB North Bay ON (1966-70) [where he also spent a year in the underground NORAD bunker], CFB Greenwood NS and CFB Shearwater NS.

Doug re-mustered to Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician in 1974. After training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, he was posted to Canadian Forces Station Shelburne (1974-76), CFS Bermuda (1976-77), CFB Goose Bay NL (1977-78), CFS Baldy Hughes BC (1978-80), CFB Wainwright AB (1980-82), CFB Calgary (1982-87).

After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1987, Doug remained in Calgary working as a civilian in food services at Harvey Barracks. He fully retired in 1989, spending some years in Calgary and back on the East Coast before finally settling in Wetaskiwin AB in 1996. In retirement, Doug continued his life-long passion for angling and hunting, his long-time support for the Royal Canadian Legion and he volunteered with the Alberta Central Railway museum.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Doug’s life will take place in the future. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the untimely death of Firefighter Leading Seaman Thomas Edward Bagley (Ret’d) of Elmsdale NS at age 70 on 19 April 2020.

Tom was born in Saint John NB and enlisted in the Reserves for several years until the age of 17 when he began his life's adventure and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy. He trained as a an Air Boatswain and lived his dream of sailing on our aircraft carrier, HMCS Bonaventure, as well as HMCS St. Laurent, and the HMCS Margaree.

After a 10-year career in the Navy, Tom retired from the Canadian Forces and joined the Halifax International Airport Authority for his second, 31-year career, with the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Fire Department . He sat as president of his local for many years.

Tom was also a volunteer firefighter for Elmsdale and Enfield fire stations for approximately 20 years. He was a 3^rd degree knight of the Knights of Columbus St. Bernard's council 11625 in Enfield. Tom was a member of the Lions Club for many years volunteering in the community. He was an avid Harley Davidson lover who was a lifetime member of HOG (Harley Owners Group) and sat as Atlantic Director for 1993-97 and Regional Director for 1999-2003. He was a member of Snowmobiles of Nova Scotia (SANS) since 2016.

Funeral and service arrangements will be planned at later date. In lieu of flowers, donations will be placed in a trust for his grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting the funeral home Sackville Chapel website. ^[khMay2020]

Nous vous signalons avec regret le décès de l'adjudant maître Gérard «Gerry» Martineau, CD (retraité), le 18 avril 2020 à Montréal (Québec). Gerry était un ancien membre du 3e Régiment du génie de campagne (maintenant 34e Régiment du génie de combat) à Montréal. 

Gerry a débuté sa carrière dans la Réserve avec le Régiment de Maisonneuve et y est retourné après plus de 10 ans avec le 3e Régiment du génie de campagne. En 2002, il a reçu la médaille du Jubilé d'or de la reine Elizabeth II.  Suivant sa retraite, Gerry a servi pendant 13 ans au sein des Commissionnaires du Québec. 
Les arrangements funéraires vous seront communiqués  lorsqu'ils seront connus.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert Joseph “Bob” Clute, CD (Ret’d) of Newmarket ON, suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday, 18 April 2020 at 52 years of age.

Bob enlisted in 1987 and initially served with the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). During his time with Charles Company, 1 RCR, in London ON, he spent a lot of time away on various field exercises that included trips to Denmark, Norway, and Exercise RV 87. He remustered to the Topographical Surveyor trade and joined Mapping & Charting Establishment (MCE) in Ottawa ON in 1989. On completion of his new trade qualification, Bob was posted to Topographic Squadron and joined Field Survey Troop.  Bob spent time there on survey tasks including Op BOUGERS (above the 66^th parallel) in1991 and 1993, and the Comox Instrument Landing System Airfield Survey. Following this work and completion of his QL6A course, Bob served a tour with Digital Production Squadron.

From 1995- 2004, Bob deployed several times: UNPROFOR (United Nations Protection Force) in Zagreb, Croatia (1995), KFOR (Kosovo Force) in  Donja Koretica, Kosovo (1999-2000), then to the Stabilisation Force in Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zgon, Bosnia ( 2003), as well as a Technical Assistance Visit to Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2004. His wealth of experience in terrain analysis, geographic information systems and mapping supplied the field commanders with the required answers at the right time. After these tours, Bob moved to Geomatics Support Squadron.

On promotion to Warrant Officer in 2005, Bob became the School of Military Mapping Unit Training Warrant Officer/Instructor. In this position, he was instrumental in successfully readying Algonquin College for the new pilot QL5A Geomatics Technician course that was to be conducted in a civilian institution.

After his retirement in 2008, Bob moved to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico and became well known in the community for his kind heart and good deeds with children and animals. He occasionally returned to Canada and became a set carpenter for several movie productions (including the Sci Fi drama “Dark Matter”) in Toronto for a few summers.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Bob's life will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the PTSD Association of Canada, the War Amps, or Wounded Warriors. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020} 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Kenneth Christopher Berg, CD (Ret’d) on 15 April 2020 in Kelowna BC.

Ken was born in Hughendon AB in 1928 and served 25 years in the Canadian Forces with the Canadian Military Engineers. Ken served in Korea during the Korean War and, in addition to Canadian postings throughout his career, he deployed on duties with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt and with the peacekeeping  mission in Cyprus.  He was a Foreman of Works in the CE Section at CFB Calgary in the late 60's and his last posting was at Canadian Forces Station Yorktown SK.

After Ken retired from the Canadian Forces he worked with the Department of Public Works at Yellowknife NWT and later, with the Alberta Housing Commission at Hinton AB and Calgary AB. He retired for good to Kelowna in 1986.  Ken was a long-time member of Army & Navy Air Force Veterans Unit Kelowna #376 and was a community supporter of the Central Okanagan Regional District's Emergency Operations Centre as a Communications Co-ordinator and with the Kelowna Community Chorus.

Online condolences can be sent to Legacy.com . 

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Stanley Clark Fields (Ret’d), peacefully on 11 April 2020 at the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa ON at the age of 101 years. Stanley was a veteran of the Second World War and believed to be the last surviving member of 5^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, one of the assaulting engineer companies on Juno Beach on D-Day.

Stanley grew up in Ottawa and was a page on Parliament Hill as a teenager. He worked as a plumber after high school and joined the Canadian Army in September 1939, one week after war was declared. During his training in Canada, Stan eventually was assigned to 5^th Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers in February 1942. After training in Canada he arrived in England in July 1943. Training continued for a year in preparation for the Invasion of Europe. * 

On D-Day, the 5^th Field Company was one of four Sapper companies involved in the assault phase at Juno Beach. The 5^th Field Company was split into sections across each of the assault beaches and Stanley’s sections landed on “Nan Red” beach in Saint-Aubin supporting the 8^th Canadian Infantry Brigade's North Shore Regiment. After the assault, the Company re-assembled over the next two days and prepared for the start of an 11-month campaign that led to the eventual defeat of Germany. For the advance across Northwest Europe, the 5^th Field Company was involved in all the typical sapper tasks. Every existing bridge became a target for the enemy and the sappers built improvised or Bailey bridges to repair or replace them. The sappers were constantly detecting and removing bobby traps and mines. As the front advanced road repair was essential. Mobility was especially difficult in the winter and worse when the Germans flooded large areas of Holland.

Late in the war, Stanley was injured and was evacuated behind the lines for about ten days. He found an opportunity with a truck going towards the front and hitched a ride back to his section to stay with until the end of the war. After war’s end, Stanley returned to Canada and was demobilized in November 1945. He started working again as a plumber and was employed in that profession until retiring at the age of 65 years.

After the war, Stanley and his comrades formed the 5^th Field Company Association to help maintain their camaraderie. Stanley was instrumental in keeping the remaining veterans in contact over many years. As well, he researched and wrote the unit’s WW II history book: "History of the 5th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, 1941-1946.” Stanley would never miss the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial and was an invited guest of Normandy to participate in the activities of the 70^th Anniversary of D-Day. He was awarded the Legion of Honour by France in recognition of his participation in the Battle for France.

A private interment was held on 16 April 2020. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. If you plan to make an in-memoriam donation, please consider the Perley & Rideau Veterans Health Centre Foundation.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020}

* Note: See HERE for a 2014 interview with Stanley Fields on his Second World War experiences.  

We regret to advise of the death of Otto Graser Jr. on 6 April 2020 at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus in Ottawa ON at the age 87 years.

Born in Galt ON, Otto was raised in Montreal QC, attended Montreal Central High School and then worked as a draughtsman for the Link­Belt Company. He moved to England to study at The Polytechnic School of Architecture in London and graduated from the Planning and Architecture programme in 1961. Returning to Canada, Otto received a Masters in Architecture from McGill University in 1964 and moved to Ottawa where he was employed with the architectural firm Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulos, Lebensold, Sise (ARCOP) and worked on the National Arts Centre. Otto joined the Public Service in 1965 and worked for the Department of Indian Affairs and the Department of National Defence until his retirement.  While with DND he designed buildings on both coasts, at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and CFB Halifax.

In his 50s, Graser took early retirement and  pursued his love for books and his talent for art. He opened a bookstore  - Arlington Books in Centretown -  and founded Black Squirrel Press, a print shop that he ran out of the basement of his home on Fourth Avenue with an old letterpress machine.  He was a prolific visual artist in painting, etching, printmaking, book design, photography, pottery, and computer graphics. His artwork has appeared in or on various Canadian books, anthologies and journals, and he has participated in shows in Montreal, London and Ottawa. Otto was a member of the Ottawa Camera Club and a founding father of the Ottawa Press Gang. He is the former proprietor of Black Squirrel Press and Arlington Books.

A Memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that In Memoriam donations be made to Arteast-Ottawa . Online condolences can be sent to the Ottawa Citizen.

We regret to advise that Arnold Clifford Adrain of Amherstview ON died on 4 April 2020 at the age of 89 years while visiting his daughter in Abbotsford BC.

Arnold was born in Cumbermere ON. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 at age 18 and served for 28 years including three tours in Germany.

Arnold spent ten years as a corrections officer after retiring from the army. He was a Life Member of the Amherstview Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Arnold will be interred at the Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa once the COVID crisis has abated and will allow for a service.  

We regret to advise of the death of John Donald Loshuk in Vernon BC on 4 April 2020. Arrangements are private. The family will have a private family ceremony in Vernon BC once the pandemic restrictions are eased. ^[khJun2020]

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur Herbert “Art” Densley on 3 April 2020 in Saskatoon SK at the age of 99 years. Art was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.

Born in Estavan SK, when Art originally responded to the call for volunteers initially wanting to sign up with the South Saskatchewan Regiment. However, was encouraged to join the 20^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in Winnipeg. After training in Petawawa ON and Sussex NB, his company embarked from Halifax for England on 16 July 1943. In England training for an eventual invasion of the Continent continued for almost a year. During the Normandy Invasion, 20^th Field Company started landing in Normandy on 17 June. The company soon achieved some considerable recognition for their construction of the famous ‘Monty’ Bailey Bridge at Caen. After supporting the Allied advance through France and Belgium, the unit was part of an Allied combined engineer effort of thousands of sappers to support a final drive into Germany. They supported the attacking forces by bridging and rafting of the three rivers that barred the way to Arnhem in The Netherlands. 20^th Fd Coy was also involved in Op BERLIN along with the 23^th Field Company, RCE in the rescue of trapped Airborne Troops from the Arnhem bridgehead on the nights of 25-27 Sep 1944. Later in the war, his company made a heroic assault crossing of the Ems River near Leek, The Netherlands.

After the war, the family moved from Estevan to Saskatoon in 1955 when he began his career with Customs. When Art retired in 1986 he received a certificate from the Government of Canada acknowledging his over 34 years of service to his country recognizing both his years with the Army and his career with Customs and Excise Canada.

Art was one of the founding members of Goforth Memorial Presbyterian Church (now Calvin Goforth Presbyterian Church) in Saskatoon and remained an active member of this church for his entire life.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public funeral. If desired, please make donations in his memory to Kinsmen Telemiracle, Kinsmen Foundation, Inc., 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8, www.telemiracle.com . Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Gregory “Gregg” Thomas Clarke on 2 April 2020 at Stony Plain Municipal Hospital in Stony Plain AB at the age of 67 years.

Gregg was born in Vancouver BC and served 32 years with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Plumbing and Heating Technician starting in 1971 in Chilliwack, BC. He was Red Seal Qualified and moved many times throughout his career. His postings included to Canadian Forces Base Calgary (1986) and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment Construction Troop (2001-2006). He served on nine deployments during his career including United Nations Peacekeeping Duty in Cyprus (1989-1990) and Bosnia in 1997 with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment. In his retirement, Gregg finally found a home in both Lumby BC and Onoway AB.

To honour his love of animals and generosity, the family asks that any memorial donation be considered in his name to ARTS Senior Animal Rescue in lieu of flowers. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to Dignity Memorial. ^{khApr2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Scott Tremblett, CD (Ret’d) of Charleston, NLD on 31 March 2020 at the age of 47 years.

A Newfoundlander, Scott attended Musgravetown High School before joining the Canadian Forces in 1990. He started his military career with the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) and his service with them included a United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus with the 1^st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.

In 2004, Scott remustered to Geomatics Technician with the Canadian Military Engineers and undertook his trades training at Algonquin College in Ottawa. In addition to his posting at the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa, Scott served with 1^st Canadian Air Division in Winnipeg MB and 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON including a deployment to Afghanistan.

Scott retired from the Canadian Forces in 2015 at the rank of Warrant Officer and returned to Newfoundland were he settled in Charleston. ^{khApr20}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Jimmy Frank McDonald, CD (Ret'd) in Chilliwack BC on 31 March 2020 at age 76 after a lengthy illness.

Frank was living in Churchill MB in 1963 when he enlisted in the Canadian Forces. Initially assigned to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1964 and undertook his training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. After his first tour Frank was posted to 4 Field Squadron in Werl Germany in 1968. He then returned to Chilliwack (1970 -1977) for tours with 3 Field Squadron and the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering.

Frank was next posted to Canadian Forces Base Shilo with Roads and Grounds after which he served in National Defence Headquarters for two years (1980 – 1982). Following the Ottawa tour, he returned to the field with 22 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB and served as Squadron Sergeant Major. Frank then returned to Germany with a posting to 4 Combat Engineer Regiment where he was Squadron Sergeant Major of 41 Fd Sqn. then 45 Sp Sqn during the period 1985 – 1989. Frank then returned to Canada to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack as Squadron Sergeant Major of Field Engineer Training Squadron (1989 – 1993). He retired from the Canadian Forces after this assignment and settled in the Chilliwack area.

Online condolences can be sent to Everywhere.com   Frank’s ashes will be taken to Manitoba. A service will be held after the COVID-19 crisis has resolved. ^{khApr2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gaston "Gus" Leclerc, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC, peacefully on 30 March 2020 at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack.

Gus served a full career with the Canadian Engineers, often as the Transport NCO. He served with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack BC in the early late 50s - early 60s, 2 Field Squadron, Administration Troop in Camp Gagetown NB in the early-60s, and 4 Field Squadron in Werl Germany with Support Troop in the late-60s - early 70s, His last posting was back to Chilliwack in the 80s  where he retired from the Canadian Forces and worked with Base Transportation as the Driver Dispatcher for the Construction Engineering Section. When Gus retired, he settled in Chilliwack.

Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences can be sent to the Chilliwack Progress. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant ​Christo “Chris” Spiro Alivisatos, CD (Ret’d) suddenly, on 28 March 2020 in Ottawa ON at the age of 63 years old.

Chris was a Heavy Equipment Operator who served with the Canadian Military Engineers in 5^è Regiment du génie de Canada in Valcartier QC, 4 Combat Engineer Regiment and a tour with the Airfield Damage Repair Squadron in Germany, the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Canadian Forces Base Shilo MB and his last posting in 4 Engineer Support Regiment in Camp Gagetown NB, before retiring. He was a proud Army Veteran and cherished the many friendships and memories he made while serving his country.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Chris’ memory can be made at that time. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020}

Nous avons le regret d'annoncer le décès de l'adjudant-maître Guy Charbonneau, CD (retraité) de Rouyn-Noranda QC le 27 mars 2020 à l'âge de 83 ans. Guy a été Sergent-major d'escadron de la 9e Escadron de génie à Rouyn-Noranda pendant près de 23 ans. 

Guy s'est enrôlé dans les cadets de l'armée à Rouyn-Noranda en 1949 et a ensuite rejoint le 9è Escadron de génie à Rouyn-Noranda avec la Réserve des Forces armées canadiennes en 1956. En 1960, il avait terminé sa formation de commandant de section de génie et a été promu au grade de sergent. Au cours de cette période, il a également été instructeur de conduite et Sergent quartier-maître d’Escadron. Guy a été promu adjudant-maître en 1970 et nommé Sergent-major d'escadron, poste qu'il a occupé jusqu'en mai 1993, date à laquelle il a pris sa retraite des Forces canadiennes. Parmi les faits saillants de son travail avec l'escadron, il a notamment participé au déboisement d'une section de la forêt sur le mont Kanasuta à Rouyn-Noranda en 1984 pour une future piste de ski alpin. En 1990, avec le 5 è Régiment du génie de combat de Valcartier QC, il participe à la construction d'un pont suspendu pour piétons dans le parc national d'Aiguebelle  près de Rouyn-Noranda. 

Guy a travaillé comme mécanicien au ministère des Transports du Québec tout au long de sa carrière de réserviste. Depuis sa retraite des FAC en 1993, Guy a travaillé avec la Légion royale canadienne filiale 188 à Rouyn-Noranda pendant 12 ans comme trésorier et pendant deux ans comme président. Il a été impliqué avec le Golden Age Club pendant près de six ans et comme conseiller municipal pour le district de Beaudry. Guy était trésorier et président régional de l'Association des retraités provinciaux du Québec depuis 2003. De plus, il a assisté aux rites d'adieu final d'un salon funéraire local pendant près de 23 ans et a lu à l'occasion pour la communauté paroissiale de l'église Ste-Trinité. à Rouyn-Noranda.

Les arrangements funéraires seront reportés jusqu'à la fin du confinement du COVID-19. ^{khApr20}
 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Glen Allen Dagley, CD (Ret’d) of Kanata ON at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa on 26 March 2020 at the age of 62. Glen served with Mapping and Charting Establishment for some 36 years.

Born in Bridgewater NS, Glen spent much of his childhood on the Dagley family homestead. A graduate of Hebbville Consolidated High School, Glen started his military career in the Militia in Halifax NS with 1 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery.

In 1977 Glen transferred to the Regular Force with the Artillery. While posted with the Land Engineering Training Establishment in Ottawa, Glen remustered to a Geomatics Technician and was posted to Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1984.

Glen was a natural in the pressroom and liked to deploy with the Field Print Troop. Glen was one of the first operators of the Mitsubishi printing press and was instrumental in training many others. He was one of a few who could perform the required maintenance to a variety of equipment and keep it operational.

He was a Reprographics Supervisor in the Foundation Production Squadron when he retired at the rank of sergeant in 2006. Glen immediately began his civilian career at MCE in the Public Service as a EG-04 Geomatics Analyst and retired after serving with Mapping and Charting Establishment for 36 years.

At Glen’s request, there will be no formal service. Funeral arrangements are private.  Cremation will take place followed by a celebration of life at the family home in Kanata that will be planned for the future. A private family internment will be held at the Dagley family cemetery in Nova Scotia at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Queensway Carleton Hospital, or the Royal Canadian Legion. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ​​ ^{khMar2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Gerard “Gerry” Julien of Dieppe NB on 24 March at the age of 89 years.

Born in Montreal, Gerry served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for several years as a firefighter before retiring in Moncton. In 1957 he joined CN Rail, Purchasing and Materials, and became Maritime Inspector. He retired from CN in 1987 at CN headquarters in Montreal QC.

Gerry enjoyed a long retirement. He was an avid golfer, former member of Mountain Ridge and Lakeside Golf Clubs. As well, he had belonged to the Beauséjour Curling Club, enjoyed fishing, he was a member of the Canadian Legion of Cap Pelé and the “Club d’âge d’or de Dieppe”.

As per Gerry’s wishes, there will be no visitation and no funeral service. A graveside service will be held at Our Lady of Calvary in Dieppe at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada – NB, or Diabetes Canada – NB Division. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Eugene Hettrick McFarlane (Ret’d) in his 101^st year on 22 Mar 2020 in Nipawin SK. Eugene was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada.

Eugene was the eldest of four children born on his parents’ farm at Ratner SK. He attended Athol School with his sister and two brothers and completed Grade IX before he left school to go farming. Eugene was conscripted and reported to Regina for basic training in late May 1941. After two months of training, he was transferred to A-6 Canadian Engineer Training Centre in Dundurn SK to become a sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He then served as a Lance Corporal in the 4^th Fortress Company (Electrical & Mechanical) that was responsible for the defences in British Columbia at Vancouver and Victoria.

Eugene was transferred with a detachment to Prince Rupert BC in December 1941 to look after all the camps in the area. He was later transferred to Vancouver. In February 1945, with the war effort still short of recruits, Eugene was sent to Debert NS for final training prior to his embarking for the United Kingdom. The war soon ended, however, so he never got across the ocean. Eugene was given Farm Leave and went home to Gronlid. After the war’ end, he was able to get some land through the Veterans’ Land Act, farmed for 67 years, got married, and raised a family. He farmed up until his 90s alongside his son, Dennis.

Eugene not only participated in community events, he believed in commitment. He was involved with and was on the Beaver Creek Lutheran Church board for years, was a board member of the Ratner Co-Op and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch. In September 2019 there was a huge celebration of his life birthday party at Ratner for his 100^th birthday.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Richard “Rick” James Oliver Huggatt, CD (Ret’d) in Edmonton AB on 21 March 2020.

Rick joined the Canadian Forces in 1969 as a Sapper at the age of 17 and served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers. His career included postings to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER), 8 Field Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB, 22 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB, 4 CER in Lahr GE, The Canadian Forces of School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC and with 4 Wing at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake AB. During his career he deployed with 1 CER on UNIKOM to Kuwait in 1991 and to Croatia on UNPROFOR in 1992-93. Rick retired from the Canadian Forces in 2004 and settled in Edmonton. ^{khApr20}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel John Blasko, CD (Ret’d) at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, 20 March 2020 at the age of 85 years

John served the Canadian Military Engineering Branch from 1962 to 1989 as a Construction Engineer Officer. His career highlights included Station Construction Engineering Officer at the radar site in Gypsumville MB, then at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Uplands and North Bay. He was Base Construction Engineering Officer at both CFBs Shearwater and Kingston and he also served in Maritime Command Headquarters.  John's final assignment was Senior Staff Officer Works at Training Systems HQ in Trenton, ON.  He then retired in Trenton where he was a member of the Kente Kiwanis Club of Trenton. 

A celebration of life will be held at a future date in Trenton where he lived from 1984 until last summer.  Details of the ceremony will be posted when available. Online Condolences can be sent to Beechwood Cemetery. ^{khApr2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Norman William “Bill” Wiles (Ret’d) on 15 March 2020 in Kitchener ON in his 98^th year. 

Bill was born in Rosendale ON. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a certified trim carpenter when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in June 1942 and after training in Camp Petawawa ON, he embarked for England. He learned and excelled at most of the other construction trades. On arriving in the UK, he joined 1^st Mechanical Equipment Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and was engaged in a number of heavy construction projects in England prior to D-Day. Bill landed on Juno Beach, France on 13 July 1944 and fought through Belgium, the Netherlands and into Germany. He described his work as “a carpenter and a mine clearer and a bridge builder.” *

Bill returned home In October 1945 and rejoined his father’s construction company, Oscar Wiles and Sons Ltd. Shortly after, Bill became job site foreman for the rebuilding of a large furniture factory in Seaforth, ON that had burnt to the ground. He continued as a Wiles company job site foreman and later became the company’s general manager and estimator.

In March 2019, Bill received the appointment of “Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour” from the Republic of France honouring him for his contribution toward freeing France 75 years earlier.

Visitation and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Online Condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020} 

* Bill's WW II story is reported at: https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9021996--we-knew-what-fear-was-/

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Mahlon Gregory “Greg” Casselman, CD (Ret’d) on 9 March 2020 in Ottawa ON at age 80 years. 

Greg was born in Cape Tormentine NB into an Engineer family where his father was a Warrant Officer Class One. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1960 and trained as a Field Engineer at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. Greg was posted to the Army Survey Establishment (ASE) in Ottawa in January 1961 directly from completing his qualification as a Group 1 Field Engineer and became a Surveyor. 

Greg’s first field job with ASE was the Belleville survey. He moved next into the Compilation Division where he worked on a number of different stereo plotters as well as on orthophoto production and aerotriangulation. In spite of his photogrammetry experience, he always seemed to return to the field.  Some of his major projects were Pemberton Meadows, Cambridge Bay, Wainwright, Victoria, Arctic 71 and OP BOUGUER - the final phase of a gravity survey in northern Canada. His experience made him eminently qualified to be seconded to the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in 1975 for two years for duties as an instructor at Kaduna Polytechnic in Nigeria. On his return to the unit he worked in Project Management Office (PMO) Quality Control, Training Development Division, Topographic Squadron, Compilation Division, as Squadron Sergeant Major of PMO, Standards and as Squadron Sergeant Major of Digital Production Squadron. Greg retired in 1995. 

You are invited to join the family at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway), Saturday, 28 March after 12:00 noon. A Celebration of Greg's Life will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Institute would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khMar2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Dale Evans Halliday in his home in Digby NS on 6 March 2020 at the age of 70 years. Dale was a proud veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces where in his youth he was a Combat Engineer. 

At Dale’s request, there will be no service. Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khApr20} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Clark “Chuck” Leon Coolen, CD (Ret’d) in Yarmouth Regional Hospital on 1 March 2020 at the age of 86 years.

Born in Fox Point NS, Clark served in the Canadian Forces for almost 30 years (1951-1980). He served in such locations as Canadian Forces Base Summerside PEI, CFB Shearwater NS and CFB Baden in Germany. After his retirement from the CF at the rank of Master Warrant Officer Clark continued to serve his country with the Department of National Defence Fire Service as an FR2 Fire Inspector at Canadian Forces Station Mill Cove NS.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, 6 March 2020 in Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, Hubbards NS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Yarmouth Regional Hospital or charity of choice. For sending online condolences and to view a live stream of the service please visit: https://memorials.rawalker.ca/clark-coolen/4121675/index.php . ^{khMar2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Roderick “Rod” Burke (Ret’d) on 27 February 2020 at the Heritage Village Care Facility in Chilliwack BC at the age of 89 years. Rod was a Korean War veteran.

Rod was born in Charlottetown PEI and moved to Chilliwack in 1947 after he joined the Canadian Armed Forces with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was honorably released in 1956 after serving in the Korean War. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Rod started selling vehicles and spent many years as Sales Manager at Cherry Motors, Cheam Automotive, and Brett’s Chev Olds. Rod opened K-Rod Safety Systems in 1983 and then worked as a locksmith until he retired.

A Memorial Service will be held for Rod on Friday, 6 March 2020 at 1:00 pm at Central Community Church in Chilliwack. Online condolences to the family may be made to the funeral home. ^{khMar2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Jerome “Jerry” MacNeil on 26 February 2020 at the Abbey Lane site of the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Halifax NS at age 98 years.  Born in Harbourview, Cape Breton, Jerry was a veteran of the Second World War who fought with the XII Winnipeg Dragoons in the 4^th Canadian Armoured Division. He moved to Halifax after the war and served a 40-year career with the Department of National Defence Fire Service.

Jerry was an active and outgoing resident at the Berkeley Gladstone retirement living building for seniors. He was a founding and lifetime member of Canadian Forces Base Halifax Curling Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1097 for over four decades, He was also a member of Brightwood Golf Club and the Legion for many years and was a long-time volunteer at Camp Hill.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 4 March 2020 at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home (2666 Windsor Street) from 2 until 4:00 and from 6 until 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta (St. Stephen’s) on Robie Street at 11:00 AM on Thursday 5 March. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. No flowers by request; donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khMar20}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Milton McNeil, CD (Ret’d) of Glace Bay on 26 February 2020 at Glace Bay Healthcare Complex, Glace Bay at the age of 67 years.

Born in Reserve Mines NS, Milton served his career in the Canadian Forces as a Structures Technician with the Canadian Military Engineers. He served in various areas in Canada and overseas – including a United Nations peacekeeping tour to Syria Milton. Milton retired to Cape Breton  - his ‘favourite place’.

Milton was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3. A Celebration of Life with a reception to be held on Sunday, 1 March 2020 from 1-4:00 p.m. at T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Cremation Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada or charity of choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family through the funeral home . ^{khMar2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Allan "Al" Wakeford (Ret’d) at his home in Winnipeg MB on 22 February 2020 at the age of 77 years.

Al was born in Regina SK and was raised in the village of Chaplin SK. He joined the Army in 1963 at age 20 with the Royal Canadian Engineers and completed his basic training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. Posted to Camp Gagetown NB, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and served as a mechanic until 1966.

Al took his release from the Canadian Forces in 1966 and moved to Fredericton where he began work in the automotive industry. He soon moved to Winnipeg in 1967 where he worked for Auto Supply and Canadian Tire before beginning work with Prairie Remanufacturing in 1971 and remained with them until it closed in 2002. Al then transferred to Pacific Remanufacturing from which he retired in 2006.

As per Al's wishes, a memorial service will not be held but a private interment will be taking place at a later date at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers are respectfully declined but memorial donations to CancerCare Manitoba in Al's honour are welcome. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khMar2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Michael Dennis Flemming, CD (Ret’d) on 13 February 2020 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney NS. Michael was a veteran of the Korean War.

Born 1932 in Margaree NS, Michael joined the Canadian Armed Forces with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1949 and served until his release in 1951. During this period he deployed to Korea. He rejoined the Canadian Army in 1955 and served with the Canadian Provost Corps and Military Police. In addition to service in Canada, Michael completed United Nations tours with both the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) and with in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in 1965.

Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1978, Michael moved back to Cape Breton where he worked for a time with the Corps of Commissionaires. He served on the staff of the 750 SubWest Kinsmen Air Cadet Squadron. Michael was a member of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP) and was a member and Past President of the MGen Lewis W. MacKenzie Chapter in Sydney. NS.  He was an active and longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12. 

A funeral service will be held in the Spring. Time and date to be announced. Online condolences can sent to the family through the funeral home. ^{khApr2020}