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Nous regrettons d’annoncer le décès du caporal-chef Alphonse Deguire, CD (retraité) en Allemagne à l’hôpital de Lahr le 2 août 2019, à l’âge de 74 ans. Alphonse a effectué une carrière complète en tant qu’ingénieur de combat dans les unités de campagne du camp Gagetown (NB), Valcartier (QC) et à plusieurs reprises en Allemagne.  Il a aussi servi au sein de la troupe de réparation des dommages d’aérodrome (ADR) à Lahr (GE).

Après sa tournée avec ADR, Alphonse a obtenu un poste d'inspecteur au sein du génie de construction à la base de Lahr avant de prendre sa libération des Forces canadiennes. Il a pris sa retraite en Allemagne et a été actif dans la communauté de Lahr et à la Légion royale canadienne où il a été président de la filiale #2 Benson & Harper à Lahr.

La crémation a eu lieu et les cendres d'Alphonse seront inhumés le 16 août 2019 à 15h15 lors d'un service commémoratif au cimetière de Bergfriedhof à Lahr, en Allemagne. La famille demande que les invités soient limités aux membres de la filiale de la Légion royale canadienne locale de Lahr. ^{{gdAug2019cb} [zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of William John “Bill” Powell Jr. peacefully at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto on 30 July 2019 at age 96. Bill was a veteran of the Second World War. He Bill lied about his age and enlisted in the Royal Highland Light Infantry in 1939 at age and was soon transferred to 1^st Field Squadron Royal Canadian Engineers. Bill served with the Royal Canadian Engineers until 1942 when he transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve during the Battle of the Atlantic and  joined the Algerine Minesweeper, HMCS OSHAWA. While in OSHAWA he was present at the surrender of the German submarine U887 at the end of the war. Bill remained with OSHAWA until he was released in March 1946.

After the war Bill was employed by the T. Eaton Company in Hamilton, ON for 20 years and he was an Immigration Officer with Citizenship and Immigration Canada for 25 years. After retired at age 71 Bill served his communities in many ways. He held volunteer positions with the Royal Canadian Legion and on the Executive of National Association of Federal Retirees as President Toronto Chapter. He was the Sick and Welfare Officer Royal Naval Association Southern Ontario Branch for 10 years. Bill was also involved in the formation of the Longview Housing Co-operative in Toronto and served with them for many years.

Arrangements were made, with the assistance of Veterans Affairs Canada, for Bill’s ashes to be sent to the Chapel of HMCS STADACONA. His ashes were later placed in the ocean near Point Pleasant Park in Halifax.

Online condolences can be sent to Legacy.com. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain David Norman Miller, CD (Ret’d) of Lantz NS, peacefully in the Magnolia Nursing Home in Enfield, NS on 28 July 2019 at age 88.

Born in Lantz, David had a long and successful military career in the Canadian Armed Forces with the Canadian Military Engineers. He rose through the ranks to become Squadron Sergeant Major of 1 Airborne Field Squadron as a Master Warrant Officer and then was Commissioned From The Ranks to Captain. Many will remember him as the Field Engineer Career Manager. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made in David’s memory to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of David may be shared with the family on-line through the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Charles Ronald Pike (Ret’d) on 27 July 2019 in Peterborough, ON at the age of 92

Born in Regina SK, Charles graduated from the University of British Columbia (B.App.Sc. - Civil Engineering) in 1950 and was commissioned in 1953 as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After a short engagement with the Canadian Forces, Charles was employed for 46 years with Canadian Pacific Ltd - including three years in the corporation's head office, 38 years in a great variety of 'on-line' service and responsibilities with CP Rail, and five years, following retirement, as a Senior Management Consultant. His last eight active years with the railway were spent as system Vice President, Operations and Maintenance, and Vice President of the Prairie Region.  He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Transportation Hall of Fame in 1991.

Charles fully retired in 1992 and enjoyed 26 retirement years in Peterborough, ON. He was a working member of many business, community and recreational oriented management boards mainly located within the communities across Canada in which he lived. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of St. John.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Remembrance, if you so desire, could be made to a charity of your choice. On line Condolences can be sent to Legacy.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Captain Jack Rumsam, CD (Ret’d), peacefully in his sleep, at home on Saturday, 27 July 2019 in Trenton, ON at age 85.

Jack served a full career as a Firefighter - both as Air Bosn with the Royal Canadian Navy and as a Firefighter with the Canadian Military Engineers. He served on HMCS Magnificent and HMCS Bonaventure, as well as at Canadian Forces Base Shearwater NS,CFB Trenton ON, and the Firefighter Training Company at CFB Borden ON.. Jack excelled in the training world  and was Commissioned from the Ranks from CPO1 to the rank of Captain. His last posting was at CFB Trenton as the Production Officer in the Base Construction Engineering Office (c1985)

After retirement from the Canadian Forces Jack served as President of the Horticultural Society, was a member of the Trenton Curling Club (seniors), and was co-ordinator of seniors golf for the Twilight League at Barcovan.

In keeping with Jack's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Jack's Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ostomy Canada, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Sick Kids Hospital in Jack's memory would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home .

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal James Albert Procure (Ret’d) at Cascade Hospice in Chilliack, BC on 25 July 2019 at the age of 89. 

Jim was born in Goodwater, SK and the family moved shortly thereafter north to Orley, SK. Jim joined the Canadian Army in 1952 and became a Sapper radio operator. His first posting was to Germany in 1953 with 57^th Independent Field Squadron (later 2 Field Squadron).  After returning to Canada from Germany in 1956 Jim took his release to go farming in the Chilliwack area.  He rejoined the army in 1964 with the Militia serving in 22^nd Field Squadron RCE and became a bartender in the Officers’ Mess at Vedder Crossing.  Shortly thereafter he took his release again and became a civilian driver for Base Transport - a position he held for 25 years. In his retirement, Jim enjoyed Square Dancing, RV’ing and Saturday Garage Sales.

Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Sergeant Robert John “Bobby” Gresswell, CD  of Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, AB on 23 July 2019 at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, AB at age 51 years.

Bobby was born in Amherst, NS and started his military career in 1984 when he joined the Reserves as an Infantryman. Eight years later he transferred within the Reserves to become an Armoured Crewman for seven years before he transferred to the Regular Force and joined the  Canadian Military Engineers.

Upon completion of his recruit training at the Leadership and Recruit School, in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC and his trades training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Bobby started his career as an Electrical Distribution Technician at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake AB. In 2004 he deployed to Syria on Op DANACA with Task Force Golan and in 2006 deployed with Task Force Afghanistan. Upon his return from Afghanistan, Bobby was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in CFB Petawawa, ON for two years, then to CFB Comox, BC. From Comox, he deployed again to TF Afghanistan (2008-09) and, upon returning to Canada, was posted to CF Leadership and Recruit School, for a year in 2010.  Bobby then returned to Cold Lake with 4 Air Combat Service Support Squadron and soon deployed to Afghanistan for the third time (2013- 14). Bobby was in the process of transferring to Edmonton for his posting with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment at the time of his passing.

Visitation for family and friends will be held in Bobby’s hometown of Amherst, NS at Campbell’s Funeral Home (98 Church St., Amherst) on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am followed by a military funeral at 2:00 pm. Cremation to follow with interment in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery, 75 East Pleasant Street, Amherst on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions in Bobby’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences & sharing of memories may be sent to the Funeral Home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel John Douglas Wadleigh, CD (Ret’d) on 22 July 2019,  peacefully in Salmon Arm BC at the age of 96.

John was born in Innisfail AB and was living in Calgary AB during the Second World War when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He became a pilot and served in the European Theatre. After the war, John attended the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and graduated with a Civil Engineering degree. John then re-enlisted in the RCAF as a Construction Engineer officer and serving throughout Canada and Europe. After retirement in 1973, he resided in Kelowna and had recently moved to Salmon Arm.

A Memorial Service will be held on 9 September 2019 at 10:30 am, at Springfield Funeral Home (2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC). Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Gordon Fredrick Perks on 22 July 2019 in Halifax, NS at age 88.  Gordon started his career in 1951 with the RCMP Marine Division for 2 ½ years and then joined The Department of National Defence Fire Service in Halifax in 1959.   Gordon retired in 1990 as the Canadian Forces Base Halifax Deputy Fire Chief.  

In keeping with Gordon's wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service.  Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès de l’adjudant Dennis Patrick Dray, CD (retraité) le 22 juillet 2019 à Lethbridge (AB) à l'âge de 86 ans. Dennis était un ancien combattant de la guerre de Corée qui a servi pendant 25 ans au sein du Génie militaire canadien.

Dennis s'est enrôlé en 1951 et, après l'entraînement de base, a été affecté au 58e Escadron de campagne indépendant nouvellement formé en Allemagne. Il y a servi de 1952 à 1953, puis s’est déployé en Corée en 1954 avec le 3e Escadron de génie de campagne. De retour au Canada, il est muté avec le 2e Escadron de génie de campagne à Gagetown (NB), suivi d’une mutation avec le 3e Escadron de génie de campagne à Chilliwack (CB) avant de retourner une autre fois avec le 2e Escadron de génie de campagne à Gagetown.  De 1975-1958 il retourne en Allemagne cette fois avec le 4e Escadron de génie de campagne.  De retour au Canada, Dennis a servi à l'École du génie militaire à Chilliwack pendant trois ans (1959-1962), suivis de quatre ans au sein du personnel d'instruction de la milice à Lethbridge avant de retourner pour une troisième fois en Allemagne (1966-1969). Promu adjudant en 1969, Dennis est revenu au Canada pour servir pendant cinq ans au sein du 5e Escadron du génie du Canada, nouvellement formé à Valcartier.

Après sa retraite des Forces canadiennes en 1974, Dennis fonda le Hobby and Brew Store et Chez Dray. à Lethbridge. Il est également devenu directeur exécutif de la Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization au début des années 1980, lorsque son équipe a formé l'un des plus grands centres récréatif au monde pour les aînés. Dennis a été bénévole dans la communauté au fil des ans en tant que président de l'organisation de hockey mineur, de football et d'athlétisme de Lethbridge et organisateur de la course-bénéfice Terry Fox, des jeux pour les aînés et des jeux d'été de l'Alberta (athlétisme).

Les arrangements funéraires sont privés. Les condoléances peuvent être transmises en ligne directement au salon funéraire. Une rencontre entre amis et famille est prévue pour le mardi 30 juillet 2019, à 17h00, au Honkers Pub and Eatery (2808, avenue Lethbridge). ^{{gdAug2019cb}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Albert Richard Wells (Ret’d) on 21 July 2019 peacefully in his home in Kamloops BC three months shy of his 104^th birthday. Albert was a WW II veteran and was the last known surviving  D-Day veteran of the 6^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.

Albert Wells was born in 1915 near Ashcroft BC and attended school in Merritt BC between the ages of eight and 15. As a teenager he began working in the construction industry and eventually moved into a career in mining. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1942, after the fall of Hong Kong where three of his close friends were killed.

Offered the opportunity to become an officer in the RCE, Albert chose to remain as an enlisted member. He completed his basic training in Vernon BC and, due to his civilian expertise in mining and construction, he was assigned to Camp Chilliwack in Vedder Crossing BC before shipping to England. Qualified as a Driver Mechanic, he was assigned to 6 ^th Field Company, RCE  in England as a driver. On D-Day, Albert landed with his Company at Courselles Sur-Mer. He soon ended up assisting with the setup and operation of a potable water point for the 7^th  Canadian Infantry Brigade in the village of Pierrepont.  Albert remained with 6^th Fd Coy throughout the European Campaign through France and Belgium and on to Holland from where the unit was repatriated in October 1945.

After repatriation to Canada Albert began a very successful career in mining throughout BC and eventually retired to Mission BC in his late 60s.

In 2015 Albert Wells was made a Knight of the National Order of the Legion d’honeur by the Republic of France, in recognition of his wartime actions to liberate France from German occupation.

By Albert's request there will be no funeral. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Tulameen, BC on 6 October 2019. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

Also see: A Tribute to Sapper Albert Wells submitted by BGen Jerry Silva, CD, (Ret'd) 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Evan Davies, CD (Ret’d) in Nipawin SK on 21 July 2019 at age 84 years. Evan served the Canadian Forces for 31 years as a Firefighter with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Born in Smeaton, SK, Evan enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1953 and served as a Firefighter with the RCAF before joining the Canadian Military Engineers upon Unification of the Canadian Forces. He served at locations that included RCAF Station Saskatoon, SK, Canadian Forces Base Rockcliffe ON, CFB Baden in Germany, Canadian Forces Station Baldy Hughes BC, and CFB Comox BC. Evan served in uniform for 31 years and then continued as a firefighter with the Department of National Defence Fire Service until 1995. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Nipawin Legion Branch No. 120, the Cumberland Masonic Lodge, and The Saskatoon Shrine Club

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Pineview Lodge Nursing Home (Box 2105, Nipawin SK. S0E 1E0) or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Burn Unit (1003 Decarie Blvd. Montreal QC H4A 0A9). Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Larry Lee Fehr (Ret'd) on 20 July 2019 in Campbell River BC in his 74^th year .

Born in Grande Prairie AB, Larry served in the Canadian Forces with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He enlisted in 1962 as a member of the 11^th Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program and took his training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC.  He took his release after his five-year commitment and a posting to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. Larry initially stayed in Chilliwack where he ran his father's gas station. After the death of his father, Larry moved to Campbell River and worked in a lumber mill. 

There will be a Celebration of Life held at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Gold River on 10 August 2019 at 1:00 p.m.Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.  ^{{khJan2020} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Earl Stanley “Si” McConkey (Ret’d) at the Parkwood Institute in London ON. He was 96 years old. Harold was born in Norfolk ON.

Si enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1942 in London and trained in Listowel and Petawawa, Ontario. He served in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, and was proud of the fact he helped bridge the Rhine. He returned to Canada and was discharged in January 1946. Returning to civilian life, he worked as a truck driver and operating heavy equipment operator. He and his wife, Maxine, had seven children together. Earl was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Port Burwell Branch 524 for over 40 years.

In keeping with Earl’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earl’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home Limited in Tillsonburg ON who have been entrusted with arrangements and would be appreciated by the McConkey family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Calvin Douglas Barry (Ret’d) of Moose Jaw, SK on 17 July 2019 at the age of 91 years. A native of Tuxford SK, he lied about his age to enlist in the Royal Canadian Engineers near the end of the Second World War. He never saw any action, however, as someone reported him before he could be sent overseas.

After the war Cal was a successful entrepreneur in the farming industry and a man who never took no for an answer. He was a member of the Moose Jaw Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Cal’s Farewell Party will be held on 11 May at 12:00 p.m. in the Moose Jaw Wildlife Centre. Lunch will be provided and everyone is welcome to bring and share stories of Cal. In lieu of flowers, donations in Calvin’s name may be made to the WaWa Patient Travel Fund.   Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.  ^{[dcSep19gd} [ zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal John William “Jack” Demeter (Ret’d) of Edmonton, AB on 17 July 2019 at the age of 74.
 

Jack was born in New Waterford, NS. Seeking work after completing his schooling, he enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1966. He completed his basic training in Calgary with the Queens Own Rifles and then went to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC for his Group 1 Field Engineer training. After completing this training in 1967, Jack was posted to 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown, NB. Seeking excitement, he volunteered for Parachutist Training and joined 1 Airborne Field Squadron in Edmonton, AB in 1968 after completing this training.

Jack spent the next few years traveling around the world and jumping. During this time he deployed several times on operations such as the FLQ crisis in Montreal, QC (1970), Jamaica Humanitarian relief efforts (1972), and UN Peacekeeping operations in Cyprus (1973/74). When the Canadian Airborne Regiment relocated to Petawawa, ON in 1977 he decided to remain in the Edmonton area and retired from the Canadian Forces.

Jack became a renowned car salesman around Edmonton in his second career. He was a top trainer for Ford Canada and was awarded many times over his 30 year career. Jack was involved with his community and was inducted in the baseball hall of fame in his home town. He was very active with the Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Branch as a member of the Colour Party and the Honour Guard. Jack was also an active member of the Edmonton Sappers Club.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Jacks on 26 July 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Kingsway Legion Branch #175 (14339-50^th Street, Edmonton). On line condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Charles Weaver (Ret’d) of Port Hope ON on 12 July 2019, just two months short of his ninety-ninth birthday. Charles was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War whose service from 1941 to 1945 included overseas action.

Born in Woodford ON, Charlie was the middle of three sons. He was an avid gardener, accomplished woodworker, conservation warrior, life-long lover of nature, and a generous contributor to the Garden Hill Tractor Club. He was a member of the Brigadier General. G.H. Ralston Branch in Port Hope ON.

Cremation has taken place, followed by a private family gathering. Friends and family can celebrate Charlie’s life on 3 August 2019 at Branch 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 29 Thomas Street, Port Hope, between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.^{{khJul2020}[zcd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Larry Frederick Cade, CD (Ret’d) on 12 July 2019, peacefully at home in Victoria, BC at age 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Larry was born in Winnipeg, MB. He spent his childhood there and graduated from Windsor Park Collegiate. He then embarked on a great adventure in 1966 when he headed off to the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston, ON to study civil engineering.  The military not only offered Larry an education but it provided him a career, a life of travel, and a wonderful community of friends.

After graduating from RMC in 1970, Larry served for a short time as a Maritime Surface and Sub-surface naval officer in Halifax, NS before he reclassified to the Military Engineering Branch in 1971 where he spent the majority of his military career. Larry next served at both Maritime Command HQ and at Base Halifax before returning to the Royal Military College for Post Graduate training in Environmental Engineering (1975-77) after which he returned to Halifax to work in this field. Larry then left Halifax to work with the Air Force where he served as Base Construction Engineering Officer at Greenwood, NS (1981-82) and in Winnipeg with 1 Construction Engineering Unit and Base Winnipeg. Larry then returned to Halifax where he was Project Manager Jetty 2 (1985)

Larry served in Air Command HQ as Senior Staff Office Military Engineering Management in 1989 and then returned to Esquimalt where he served as the Senior MARPAC Engineer and Base Esquimalt Construction Engineer (1990-93).

Larry retired from the Canadian Forces after his Esquimalt posting and set permanent roots in Victoria. He traded in his military uniform for a jacket and tie when he joined the BC provincial Ministry of Attorney General. Larry continued his engineering career where he became Senior Facilities Program Manager and supported courthouse facilities across British Columbia province until he retired in 2015.

Larry was an engaged member of his community. He was a dedicated soccer referee and volunteered much of his time supporting the local soccer community. He was an active member of the Vancouver Island RMC Ex-Cadet Club and served on its executive committee. 

Join family and friends for a stand-up reception to share stories and celebrate Larry's life on Thursday, 15 August at 1:00 pm at the NADEN Wardroom (1586 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC). If you wish, donations can be made in his memory to Myeloma Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home .

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Donald Richard McCallum (Ret’d) of Wiarton, ON  in Owen Sound, ON at Chapman House Residential Hospice peacefully on 10 July 2019 in his 79^th   year.   

Don was raised in Mount Forest, ON and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for three years in Petawawa, ON and Germany. After his release from the Canadian Forces he graduated from Carleton University and followed a teaching career. Don taught History at the Bruce Peninsula District School in Lion's Head.  He retired in 1999 and enjoyed 20 years of collecting and painting soldiers, designing dioramas, setting up Remembrance Day displays in the library and downtown stores and model railroading. 

Don’s funeral service will be conducted from the George Funeral Home in Wiarton (  430 Mary St, on Saturday, 27 July  at 11:00 a.m. Interment following in Bayview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of remembrance to Bruce Peninsula Hospice or Chapman House Residential Hospice would be appreciated.  Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through the Funeral Home

We regret to advise of the death of Austin Andrew “Sonny” White at Claresholm General Hospital in Claresholm, AB on 2 July 2019 after a battle with cancer.

Born in Clear Hills, AB in 1943, he pursued a career as a Military Engineer and served across Canada and in Germany. After retiring from the Canadian Forces he put his skills to use in the housing sector of Indian Affairs.

A Celebration of Life has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Legacy Project in support of Canadian Veterans, 2424 - 4 Street SW Suite 900, Calgary, AB T2S 2T4. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of former RCAF Firefighter Eric Ross MacDonald in Dartmouth, NS on Sunday, 30 June 2019 at age 81 after a long battle with cancer.

Eric was born in Dartmouth, NS and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a firefighter. Upon leaving the service he embarked upon a lengthy career in the insurance field as a Risk Inspector with Prudential Assurance of Canada. Later in life Eric proudly served as a Commissionaire with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires where he manned the security desk in Halifax City Hall.

A Celebration of Life service will take place at Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS on Saturday, 6 July 2019 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Ocean View Continuing Care Centre . Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

Nous regrettons d’annoncer le décès de l’Adjudant Robert Sidney Shaw, MMM, CD (retraité), le 28 juin 2019 à Hospice House, à Fredericton (NB), après une longue maladie.

Bob est né à North Sydney (NE) en 1942. Il s'est joint au Corps royal du génie canadien à 19 ans et a consacré plus de 31 ans au service de son pays. Il a été affecté au 1 er Escadron de campagne de la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Petawawa (ON), au 5e Escadron du génie du Canada à Valcartier (QC) et au 4e Régiment du génie de combat à Lahr (GE). Bob a été l’un des premiers plongeurs de combat se qualifiant en 1966 et a obtenu son diplôme de superviseur de plongeurs de la Force terrestre en 1977.

Bob est devenu membre de l'Ordre du mérite militaire en 1972 en reconnaissance de son service exceptionnel. Tout au long de sa vie, Bob a été entraîneur de hockey et de basketball, il a été dirigeant de Scouts Canada pendant plus de 25 ans, membre des Chevaliers de Colomb et a occupé plusieurs postes de bénévole au sein de son église. Bob a reçu la Médaille du jubilé d'argent de la reine Elizabeth II en 2012.

Les visites pour offrir les condoléances auront lieu le mercredi 3 juillet 2019 de 19h à 21h au McAdam Funeral Home, 160, rue York, à Fredericton. La messe de sépulture chrétienne sera célébrée en l'église Saint-Dunstan à Fredericton le jeudi 4 juillet à 12h05, suivie d'une réception au centre de la famille Monseigneur Boyd. Pour ceux qui le souhaitent, des dons peuvent être faits à Hospice House à Fredericton ou à l’association de charité de son choix. Les condoléances peuvent être envoyées en ligne à la maison funéraire.

We regret to advise of the death of Squadron Leader Arthur Finlayson Haggart, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 23 June 2019 at the Queensway Carleton hospital in Ottawa ON at age 90 years. Arthur was a firefighter with the Royal Canadian Air Force for 29 years rising from the rank of Leading Aircraftsman to Squadron Leader.

Among his career accomplishments were Fire Chief at RCAF Station Centralia ON and Canadian Forces Base Baden in Germany, Fire Marshal at Air Command, Air Transport Command and Training Command, and Officer Commanding of the Fire School & Firefighter Training Company at Canadian Forces Base Borden ON.

After retiring from the Canadian Forces Arthur coordinated and managed the new Lambton College Industrial Fire School for more than 15 years. He was active with veterans as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was a Past President of the Sarnia Branch 62 and RCAF Association 403 (City of Sarnia) Wing. He received the Meritorious Service Medal from the Legion and was also named an Ontario Volunteer Service Award winner in 2000 for his work for 12 years with the Sarnia Highland Games.

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We regret to advise of the death of Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Liston, a retired DND Firefighter at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. ON on 23 June 2019 at Providence Manor, Kingston, after a lengthy illness at the age of 78 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Chuck and be announced at a later date.   For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Thomas Percy Ronan, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on Saturday, 22 June 2019 in Ottawa, ON. A resident of Perley-Rideau Health Care Centre, Tom was a WW II Veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy who, including his post-war service, served in the Canadian Forces for a total of 23 years.

Tom joined the Royal Canadian Navy at age 16 during WWII. After demobilization he joined the Army in the Permanent Force and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a Firefighter. In the RCAF he served at RCAF Stations  Whitehorse YK, Lac St Denis QC, St Margaret’s NB, Moose Jaw SK, St Hubert  QC and  the RCAF Fire School in Camp Borden ON. After retiring from the Canadian Forces Tom joined the Public Service and retired as the Chief of Airport Crash and Rescue with the Ministry of Transport.

At Tom’s request there will be no formal funeral service. The family will be hosting a Celebration of His Life in the near future.

We regret to advise of the death of Joseph “Wayne” Clyde Auby in Digby, NS on 21 June 2019 at 75 years of age..

Wayne was born in Halifax, NS and spent his youth in the Clementsport, NS area, until he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1961 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After completing his basic training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC he was posted to 1 Field Squadron at Camp Petawawa, ON. During this tour Wayne deployed to Egypt as a member of the United Nations Emergency Force.

Wayne retired from the Canadian Forces in 1971 and moved to Hamilton, ON, where he worked for Defasco Steel as an equipment operator.  Wayne moved his family in 1988 to return to his roots in Nova Scotia and settled in Deep Brook, where he farmed and worked with his brother Barry’s refrigeration repair business. After farming, Wayne worked as a Commissionaire at Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis, NS for 10 years with the Military Police Detachment, Cornwallis Park Development Agency and then with Lester B. Pearson Peacekeeping Training Centre before fully retiring.

Cremation has taken place. You are invited to celebrate Wayne's lfe at Jayne's Funeral Home in Digby on Sunday, 30 June 2019 from 1:30-3:30 pm with a time to share at 2:00: pm with a private family interment.. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Leading Aircraftsman Edmond David (Ret’d), a long-time resident of Thunder Bay, ON at Hogarth Riverview Manor on Tuesday 18 June  2019. Edmond served with the RCAF as a Firefighter 1956-58.

Edmond was born in Carruthers, SK in 1932, the third youngest child in a family of eight children. The David family made the daunting move from drought-ridden Saskatchewan to Lac du Bonnet, MB in 1936 to settle on new farmland and Ed grew up a true child of the Depression. Completing school after Grade VIII, Ed joined the workforce to help support his family. He had a variety of labour jobs as a young man until immersing himself in the mining industry as a diamond driller.

Edmond joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1955 and became a Crash and Rescue Firefighter at the RCAF Station Trenton, ON. He left the RCAF in 1958 and moved Fort William, ON where he joined the Fort William Hydro Commission as a lineman. After a 31-year career with the Hydro Commission, Edmond retired in 1989 as the manager of the Meter Reader Department.  Edmond spent many years as an active member of the Knights of Columbus- first with Fort William Council 1447 and then as a founding member of Thunder Bay Council 7332.

Ed's best days were spent enjoying hiking in the bush or sitting alongside a lake or river quietly smoking his pipe. His love of nature was one of the greatest gifts he shared with his family. Following retirement, Ed filled his days with his second favourite pastime - woodworking. Rarely did a day go by without the sounds of wood being shaped, cut, drilled or joined coming from the basement. If he wasn't working on a project, he could be found sitting in his shop smoking his pipe and enjoying the company of his grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will follow at a later date. Funeral services for Edmond David will be held on Saturday, 22 June 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Cathedral.  If friends so desire memorial donations to the St. Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay would be appreciated.  Edmond will be remembered in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove annual dedication service on Sunday, 14 June 2020. On-line condolences may be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Seaman Bertle Bryn “Bert” Coffin, CD (Ret’d), of Gardiner Mines,NS suddenly at the QE II in Halifax, NS on 18 June 2019 at age 70.

Bert served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 24 years as a Firefighter in the Royal Canadian Navy where he served on the HMCS Nipogon and HMCS Perserver . He was also stationed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Comox, BC, CFB Toronto, ON and CFB Halifax, NS.

In keeping with Bert’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gardiner Mines Community Hall (6429 Seaside Dr, Gardiner Mines, NS) on Friday, June 21, 2019 from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the War Amps or the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Cancer Patient Fund.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family through the Funeral Home website .

We regret to advise of the death of Azade Robichaud  of St-Léonard QC on 14 June 2019 at age 95. Azade served in Canada during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Montcalm Memorial Branch in Rawdon QC.

The family will welcome you at the Magnus Poirier Funeral Complex, 7388, boul. Viau in St-Léonard on 14 September 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The funeral will be celebrated on the same day at 4 p.m. in the chapel of the complex.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gary Stamp, CD (Ret'd) on Monday, 10 June  2019 in Goose Bay, NL.

Gary enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1973 and served a 25 year career in the Canadian Forces that included a peacekeeping tour in the Golan Heights. During his career he re-mustered to a Firefighter. He was a Fire Inspector and a Platoon Chief and retired n 1998 at the rank of Sergeant. After retiring Gary joined Serco Canada Ltd to work as a firefighter at 5 Wing in Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay, NL. He was a role model with a personality as big as life with a combination of knowledge and humor.

Gary was taken and delivered to the airline by his Platoon and his Fire Hall family provided a water-canon salute. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road, St. John's NL  on Friday, 14 June  from 11 am – 9 pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, 15 June at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Gary's memory to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation. Condolences can be sent online to the Funeral Home .    

We regret to advise of the death of Henricus Anthony “Henk” Duinhoven, MBE of Bemmel, The Netherlands on 9 June 2019 at age 86.  Henk Duinhoven was a steadfast friend of the Canadian Military Engineers who made it his life goal to perpetuate the remembrance of Operation MARKET-GARDEN and Operation BERLIN - the rescue of the trapped paratroops of the 1st British Airborne Division after Op MARKET GARDEN.

Born in Hillegom, The Netherlands in 1933, Henk Duinhoven was a young Dutch boy of 12 when World War II broke out so was old enough to remember many of the experiences of his youth under Nazi occupation. Like many of his countrymen and women, he remembered the role of the Canadian soldiers in the liberation of their nation. Henk was a teacher and his wish was to share his experiences and gratitude for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Henk, along with his wife Marion, made it his goal to help others to remember Operations MARKET-GARDEN and Op BERLIN. He had a particular interest in the Kings Own Scottish Borders and the 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron that both fought at Arnhem. He maintained an association with the associated veterans’ activities for many decades and often spoke at many key ceremonies. His support to those veterans who lived to return in later years extended to his personally hosting their staying at their residence. As a story teller, Henk transformed those with whom he spent time remembering the wartime history and the fallen war heroes.

For many years Henk participated in the key memorial events of the annual British Airborne Arnhem Commemoration and was speaker for five years at Ginkel Heath (the wartime drop zone   where jumps by NATO troops are conducted). When he was a teacher he was very much involved in laying flowers in the military cemetery with the local schoolchildren and later assisted and accompanied a small group of children to their place in the cemetery. In addition to giving tours to the veterans and visiting dignitaries, Henk gave guided tours for students from other European countries such as Britain, Wales, Scotland, and Italy to impart an awareness of the tremendous cost of war. He was a guide for British military students in and around Oosterbeek and for 40 years he was a guide in the Old Church in Oosterbeek - the last stand of the Airborne troops.  He was invited to Canada on four occasions to give lectures for schoolchildren. 

The Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Engineers are indebted to Henk for his initiating the idea for a memorial to the Sappers of Operation BERLIN. After a meeting of the Society of the Friends of the Airborne Museum in March 1988 where he gave a lecture on "Operation BERLIN" he had remarked that the important role played by the Engineers would justify a monument to commemorate their heroic actions. A committee was formed on the spot and they proceeded to realise this vision. The current memorial at Driel is the product of that vision and the hard work of a committee of his countrymen.

Although the committee ceased to exist shortly after the monument was completed in 1989, Henk was the Master of Ceremony in the services at the Engineer Monument in Driel, for 29 years. Henk and his friend Wout Speijers carried on cleaning and maintaining the monument and preparing the site for the annual ceremonies for all these years.

For his lifetime achievement the United Kingdom awarded Henk the Order of the British Empire and The Netherlands bestowed him Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. 

Visitation is at Henk’s home on Thursday 13 June 2019 between 6:30 PM and 8 PM. The farewell service is on Friday, 14 June at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Dominican Monastery, Stadsdam 1, 6851 AH Huissen. Private cremation to follow. Condolence messages can be sent to: https://annorauitvaartverzorging.nl/condoleanceregister/

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Donald Gordon Webster, CD (Ret’d) on Tuesday, 4 June 2019 at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in Peterborough, ON in his 79^th year. 

Don was born in Peterborough and raised in Lakefield.  He attended the Lakefield Public and High Schools before he joined the Canadian Army in July 1956 at age 16 as a Sapper Apprentice. Don was a member of the 5^th Intake Sapper Apprentice Program and undertook training in both military and high school academics for two years at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC. Upon graduating as a Field Engineer, Don was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa, ON . He served with them until 1962 and served with the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) in Egypt during this tour.

Don was transferred to the Army Survey Establishment (now Mapping and Charting Establishment) in Ottawa in 1962 to start a new phase of his career as a Mapper. From 1962 to 1974 he served with ASE in the ranks of Sapper to Sergeant.  He attended the Advanced Photogrammetry Course at the University of New Brunswick (1969 -70). He then accepted a University Training Plan Men opportunity and graduated from Carleton University with a B.Sc in Math in 1974. Commissioned as Lieutenant, he remained with MCE and was promoted Captain in 1975. Among his assignments at MCE was Scheduling Officer in the Program Management Office, Officer in Charge of Field Print and OIC Photolithography in the Reproduction Division. Don retired from the Canadian Forces in 1981 but remained with MCE as a Federal Public Servant as a survey engineer.  He retired from this work in 1998 and, two years later, moved back to the Peterborough area.  In retirement, Don spent much of his time documenting War Veterans from Lakefield and the surrounding area.  Don was a member of the Lakefield Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A funeral service will be held at The Hendren Funeral Homes, Lakefield Chapel, 66 Queen Street, Lakefield on Monday, 10 June 2019 at 2:00 PM.  Visitation one hour prior to the service.  A reception will follow in the Heritage Room of the funeral home.  Interment at the Hillside Cemetery in Lakefield. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lakefield Historical Society or to a charity most meaningful to the donor.  Friends may send online condolences to the  Funeral Home  or make donations by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Frederick Glen Millar, CD (Ret’d) on Monday, 3 June 2019 in Lacombe, AB at age 67. 
Fred joined the military at the age of 18 in 1970. His career took him to Air, Navy and Army bases all over the world including Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shearwater NS, CFB Edmonton  AB, CFB Baden GE and CFB Borden. In addition to his firefighting duties, his career saw him teaching courses at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy in Borden, ON as well as being Manager of the Caribbean Airports Project. He especially loved his time on navy ships – including HMCS Saguenay and the five years he spent in Germany at CFB Baden. Fred rose through the ranks to become a Fire Chief at two fire halls and, after 29 years, Fred retired at the top enlisted rank of Chief Petty Officer 1st Class.

Fred’s second career started with a move to Lacombe, AB. He took a position where he was instrumental in bringing many municipal fire halls into the Lacombe Regional Fire Service and working with volunteers. He retired after 13 years in 2015.
During retirement Fred tried his hand at woodworking and, despite many stitches and scars, he made some beautiful things for friends and family. Genealogy interested him and he liked finding new cousins. He enjoyed getting together with his coffee buddies and was seen walking all over the town.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Lacombe Hospital Palliative Care Society, P.O. Box 5576 Lacombe, AB, T4L 1X2 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 9452 51 Ave NW #201, Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Lacombe Memorial Center, 5214 50 Ave, Lacombe. In memory, donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, 9452 51 Ave NW #201, Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Peter Laverne Cantelon of Meeting Creek AB, peacefully on 29 May 2019 at the age of 85 years.

Peter was born in a three-room shack near Meeting Creek AB on what is now location of the Cantelon family farm. He left home to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954 when he joined the Regular Officer Training Program and obtained his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1961 and worked for a construction company for a few years before deciding to return to the University of Alberta to obtain a degree in Education.

Peter owned a construction company for a few years but the highlight of his career was teaching Engineering Design and Drafting Technology at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) for 25 years. He was an active member in the Baptist Church.

Peter’s funeral will be held at Evangelical Free Church, Meeting Creek AB at 11:00 am on 18 June 2019. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society in Peter’s name: Canadian Cancer Society, Edmonton and District (201, 9452- 51 Avenue, Edmonton AB T6E 5A6). Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Fred Weaver (Ret’d) on 26 May 2019 in Quesnel, BC at the age of 82 years.

Fred was born in Tilsonburg ON and served as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1958 to 1967. During his career, he served with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, BC, 4 Field Squadron in Germany and 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown, NB. He was one of the RCE's first combat divers having qualified on the Royal Engineer B-2 Advanced Diver course in Kiel, GE in 1963. After the Army, Fred worked as a mechanic and for 28 years he was a pilot.

At Fred’s request, there will be no funeral but colleagues may conduct a Celebration of Life service during Summer 2019.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Henry “Bill” Mitchell  (Ret'd) of Maple Ridge BC on 25 May 2019  at age 99 years.  

Bill was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He served in Northwest Europe and came home to be a lifetime resident of Maple Ridge. He became a mechanic and eventually became an owner/operator of his own service station. Bill was a volunteer of the Maple Ridge Fire Department for over 25 years. He was a long-time member of both the Army, Navy and Air Force Club and was a member of the Maple Ridge Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maple Ridge Legion, 12101 224 Street, Maple Ridge, on 8 June 2019 from 2 to 4:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy can be made at the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Brian Michael Luckie, CD (Ret’d) in Mississauga, ON  on Friday, 24 May 2019 at the age of 70.

Born in Montreal, Brian served with 3^rd Field Engineer Regiment in Montreal, QC where he was Regimental Sergeant Major (1973-79).  Commissioned from the Ranks and promoted to Captain, he later moved to Ontario and settled his family in Erin Mills.  A dedicated businessman and volunteer, Brian was a pillar of reliability to his colleagues, friends and his family.

A service of remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 15 June 2019 at The Salvation Army Erin Mills, 2460 The Collegeway, Mississauga. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Salvation Army Erin Mills.Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home

Nous regrettons d’annoncer le décès du lieutenant-colonel Jacques Hamel, OMM, CD, Ingénieur (retraité) le vendredi 24 mai 2019 au Centre hospitalier universitaire de Montréal (CHUM), à 60 ans, en raison de complications consécutives à une opération majeure.

Jacques a passé toute sa carrière au sein du Génie militaire canadien et a été diplômé du Collège d'état-major et de commandement de la Force terrestre du Canada à Kingston, du Collège militaire royal britannique des sciences à Schrivenham et du Cours de commandement et d'état-major de l'armée britannique à Camberley. Il était ingénieur professionnel de l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

Jacques s'est enrôlé dans les Forces canadiennes en 1977 et a obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé en génie physique du Collège militaire royal de Kingston en 1982. Il s'est ensuite joint au 5e Régiment de génie de combat (5 RGC) à Valcartier, QC, pour son premier poste, au sein duquel il a servi dans plusieurs fonctions régimentaires, notamment commandant de troupe, adjudant et commandant d'escadron. Après une courte tournée avec le 10e Génie à Québec, il revient au 5 RGC en 1987 en tant que commandant adjoint. Au cours de cette période, il a participé à plusieurs déploiements au Canada, en Norvège, en Allemagne et à Chypre.

Jacques a ensuite rejoint le quartier général de la Défense nationale à Ottawa, ON (1991-1993), où il s'est joint à l'état-major du génie J3 en tant que directeur de projet pour un large éventail de projets de génie de combat, d'automatisation du commandement et du contrôle et de la géomatique ainsi que pour J3 Génie - Maintien de l'état-major interarmées. En 1994, il a été nommé G3 Plans au QG de la Force terrestre à St Hubert, QC, où il était responsable de la planification internationale et des mesures d’urgence. Pendant cette période, il a participé à la planification et au soutien d'opérations au Koweït, au Cambodge, en Croatie, en Bosnie, en Somalie, en Haïti, en Bosnie et au Rwanda.

Jacques a été nommé à la Direction de la doctrine de l'armée en 1993 en tant que chef de section responsable de la doctrine de protection de la force et a été directeur par intérim de la doctrine de l'armée en 1997 et 1998. Jacques a ensuite rejoint l'état-major du Concept stratégique de l'armée en 1999 en tant que directeur du Centre d'expérimentation de l'armée. Il était gestionnaire de programme du Système d'information sur le commandement et le contrôle de la Force terrestre du Canada (2000-2003). Jacques a ensuite été nommé gestionnaire de projets de surveillance du renseignement, d'acquisition de cibles et de reconnaissance (ISTAR) en 2003, où il était également responsable de la mise en œuvre d'autres projets de protection de la force armée et de projets C4ISR.

Les performances de Jacques tout au long de sa carrière ont été récompensées par de nombreux prix. En 2006, il a été nommé officier de l'Ordre du mérite militaire. En 2009, il a reçu la mention élogieuse du chef d'état-major de l'Armée de terre pour ses activités d'ingénierie et de gestion de projet liées à la fourniture de capacités de petit UAV aux FC afin de soutenir les opérations en cours. Il a également reçu un prix Innovation du sous-ministre et du chef d'état-major de la Défense pour le travail au sein de l'équipe de projets Manley, au cours duquel il a été chargé de l'acquisition et du déploiement rapides en Afghanistan de petits véhicules aériens sans pilote haute performance. Jacques a également reçu le prix du dirigeant canadien de l'information de l'année en 2004 de l'Association canadienne de la productivité de l'information (CIPA) pour son travail en gestion des connaissances. En 2005, il a reçu la mention élogieuse du CEMD pour ses travaux d’ingénierie et de gestion de projets à l’appui des opérations en Afghanistan. Jacques a pris sa retraite des Forces canadiennes en 2010 et a accepté un poste de gestionnaire de projet civil chez ISTAR. Il avait récemment pris sa retraite de ce poste.

La cérémonie de vie de Jacques aura  lieu au Beechwood National Memorial Centre à Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa de 13h00 à 15h00 samedi le 15 juin 2019. Les condoléances peuvent être envoyées au Beechwood Cemetery  

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Albert Douglas Petrini  on Tuesday, 21 May 2019 in Victoria, BC at age 84.

Albert worked at Stewart and Hudson Lumber in British Columbia before he began his career with the Department of National Defence as a Firefighter. After a successful career of 33 years, Albert retired from Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt Fire Rescue.

There will be no service by request. Condolences can be sent to Arbor Memorial.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Walter Allen “Wally” Davis, CD (Ret'd) in Chilliwack, BC on 21 May 2019 at age 77.

Wally’s roots were in Nova Scotia where he went to school in Stewiacke and Dartmouth NS (1948 -1959).  He attended Halifax County Vocational School (1959 -1960) where he earned his Welding Certificate. Shortly after, Wally joined the Canadian Forces with the Royal Canadian Engineers. While he later transferred to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Wally always regarded The Engineers as his Family.

Wally served in 4 Field Squadron in Germany (1963 -1966) as a Sapper but, upon his return to Canada he remustered to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers where he served for the rest of his career. Wally served at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Gagetown January (1966 -1985) followed by CFB Chilliwack (1985 -1997) before retiring in Chilliwack in 1998.

Visitation will be on 28 May 2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 45901 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack. A Memorial Service will be held on 11 June from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with reception to follow (2-4:00 pm). Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Raymond Avery Hilchie on Sunday, 19 May 2019 at his home in Oromocto, NB at age 77 years.

Ray was born in St. John’s, NL in 1942 but moved to Nova Scotia where he grew up in Pope’s Harbour until he joined the Canadian Armed Forces. Ray served a full career as a Field Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers. He was a member of the Oromocto Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A gathering in Raymond’s honour will take place at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 60 Broad Road, Oromocto on Saturday, 25 May from 1 to 5 pm.

For those who wish, donations can be made to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Association or to the donor’s choice in Ray’s memory. Online condolences may be placed with the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Rosaire Lalancette (Ret'd) in Montreal, QC on 17 May 2019  at the age of 96. Rosaire was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of WW II. He enlisted in July 1941 and saw action in Northwest Europe. Rosaire returned to Canada after the war with a British bride and was demobilized in November 1945. After the war he became butcher for a few years then he became a dock worker in the Port of Montreal for more than 30 years.

Visitation will be held at Magnus Poirier Funeral Complex, 7388 Viau Blvd, Montréal, on Monday, 27 May 2019 from 9 to 12 p.m. thence to the Le Repos St-François d'Assise cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. .On line condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Lawrence Allister Manuel, CD (Ret’d) of Clearland NS, peacefully at home on 7 May 2019.

Born in 1941 in Queensland, Halifax County, NS, Larry left home to have a successful 30- year career with the Canadian Armed Forces - making countless and lasting friendships with each posting. He started his service with the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Air Defence Technician but then remustered to Plumber Gas Fitter and joined the Canadian Military Engineers.

Larry’s postings included Canadian Forces Base (CFB) St Jean QC , Canadian Forces Station (CFS)  Clinton ON,  CFB Esquimalt BC,  CFB North Bay ON, CFS Bermuda, CFB Downsview ON,  CFB Penhold AB, CFB Chilliwack BC, and Gagetown NB. In addition, he had deployments to the United Nations Emergency Force (tUNEF II) in Ismailia Egypt at the UN Headquarters in 1978 and he served in CFS Alert, NU.  Larry progressed through the trade and ranks to become a Chief Warrant Officer Construction Maintenance Technician before retiring in Camp Gagetown, NB. After retirement from the Canadian Forces Larry went to work as a property manager for the race tracks and casinos in Windsor ON.

As a member of the Mahone Bay Legion, many knew him lovingly as “The Bacon Man”. Larry was the most honest golfer on the face of the earth and would want us all to “Play It Where It Lies”.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life for family and friends at a future date. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Molly Appeal or charity of your choice.

The Molly Appeal/ Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation 
1-A1 Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building 5850 College Street, 
PO 15000 Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 
Web site: www.mollyappeal.ca or www.dmrf.ca 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant William Earl "Bill" St. John, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on the morning of 6 May 2019 in Heron Grove Care Home, Vernon, BC.

Bill was a veteran of the Second World War who had enlisted in the Army in 1942. He joined the post-war Permanent Force with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1946 and was eventually posted to Camp Borden with the 25^th Canadian Infantry Brigade that had been formed for the Korean War. On a winter trial, he was sent to Kapuskasing, ON where he met his soon-to-be wife and married in the spring of 1953. Six months later he was sent to Korea with 59^th Independent Field Squadron as part of the peacekeeping mission. Upon his return to Canada in 1954 Bill continued his military career with postings at Camp Borden, ON. Gagetown, NB, Werl Germany for three years and then to CFB Chilliwack where he retired in 1970.

After retirement, Bill moved to Chilliwack and returned to the Base as a civil employee with Base Maintenance in the Sand Blasting/ Paint Shop. He finally retired in 1989 to enjoy time puttering in their large garden and volunteering with the Boy Scouts. After the passing of his wife Elsie in 2006, he volunteered at the Chilliwack Military Museum and enjoyed his time there up until his move to Vernon in 2012.

By request, there will be no funeral service but his ashes will be placed next to his wife at Little Mountain Cemetery in Chilliwack.

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur "Art" Jones of L'Orignal at the Hawkesbury General Hospital on 5 May 2019 at the age of 85 years. 

After his post-war service as a Royal Canadian Engineer, Art was a salesman with Hawkesbury Toyota. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Georges Vanier Branch in Hawkesbury ON.

To respect Art's wishes, a private memorial service will be held at a later date.  In memory of Art a donation to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7 would be appreciated by the family. To express your condolences, please visit the funeral home online.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Reginald Berman "Reg" Ferguson, CD (Ret’d) on 4 May 2019 at the Ottawa General Hospital in Ottawa, ON.

Reg grew up in the Ottawa Valley. He enlisted in the Canadian Forces as a young man and worked his way through the ranks as a Firefighter and Military Engineering Officer. Reg served as Fire Chief at Canadian Forces Bases Edmonton, Trenton and North Bay. He was a caring and considerate manager who earned the respect and friendship of his senior officers and his crews. After a distinguished career in the military Reg was awarded the Queen’ Golden Jubilee Medal for significant contributions to his fellow citizens, his community and to Canada. He joined the Commissionaires after his retirement from the Canadian Forces and was recognized for that service by the award of the Canadian Exemplary Services medal.

Reg’s family will receive friends at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew, ON on Friday, 10 May from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Hilltop Tabernacle in Griffith, ON on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment to follow at Matawatchan Cemetery. Donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Online Condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Lloyd Riedlinger of Drayton Valley AB on 29 April 2019 at age 78 years. Lloyd served a full career in the Canadian Forces as a Firefighter.

Lloyd was born in Edmonton, AB in 1940 and was raised on a farm at Tomahawk, AB.  During his career as a Firefighter he served across Canada and in Europe at locations such as Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton, in Germany, CFB Cold Lake AB, in Manitoba and Nova Scotia and in his last posting at CFB Comox, BC.

Interment of Lloyd’s urn will be at a later date at the Brightwood Cemetery in Alberta. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Henry “Ted” Guest, peacefully, on Sunday, 28 April 2019. at the age of 90 in Lindsay, ON. Ted was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War.

In keeping with Ted’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. If desired, a memorial donation to the Kawartha North Family Health Team  ( 50 Colborne St PO Box 129, Fenelon Falls, ON  K0M 1N0) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. ^z2kh

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Norman Ernest Leis (Ret’d) on 28 April 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London ON in his 80^th year.  Norman served his country as a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Victory Branch in London.

Visitation will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home in Listowel on 3 May from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., where a private family funeral will be held on 4 May. Interment in the Fairview Cemetery in Listowel. Memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khJul2020}{zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Ray Zander, CD (Ret’d) of Saanichton, BC on 27 April 2019 at 74 years of age.

Ray was born in Wilkie, SK and served a full career with the Canadian Forces as a Firefighter. His career started in 1 (Fighter) Wing at RCAF Station Marville, France and then postings followed to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton ON, CFB Baden Baden GE, CFB North Bay ON, CFB Lahr GE , CFB Cold Lake AB, CFB Goose Bay NL and, finally, to CFB Esquimalt BC. Upon retirement Ray lived in Saanichton, BC. He loved his career as a Firefighter and often told stories to his family of his fellow firefighters.

Funeral Arrangements are private.