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We regret to advise of the death of Major Keith Harold Ennis, CD (Ret’d) on Sunday, 28 October 2018 in Ottawa, ON at age 87.

Keith served with the Canadian Military Engineers on postings that included units at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa ON, Camp Dundurn SK, Canadian Forces Station Gimli MB and as a Liaison Officer with the Canadian Defence Liaison Staff in London, England. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces at the rank of Major Keith continued working at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa for another 13 years as a civilian engineer with the Public Service until his second retirement in 1991.

Keith was an avid runner until the age of 80 and was particularly proud of having run 18 marathons, including 2 Boston Marathons. In his spare time Keith enjoyed officiating at Ontario Track and Field Association track and field events as a starter for many years, including the World Indoor Championships and the Canadian Senior Championships.

Honouring Keith’s wishes, a private cremation was held on Sunday, 4 November 2018 and there will be no funeral or memorial event. Condolences can be left at the Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa. In remembrance, please consider making a donation to Parkinson Canada.

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Chief Warrant Officer William “Bill” Montague, CD (Ret’d) on 26 October 2018 at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, ON at age 74.

Bill started his career with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961 when he joined the 10^th Intake of the Sapper Apprentices at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC.  During his 35-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers he rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer as a Construction Maintenance Technician. His appointments included his being the Career Manager for his trade.

After his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces, Bill enjoyed his summers at Otter Lake Ontario. He was always willing to give a helping hand to all and he could fix and repair anything. Bill was active in Old Timers Hockey and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Orleans Branch No. 632. 

Family and friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home-Orleans, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans, ON on Thursday, 1 November 2018 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 November after 10 a.m.  followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the Hopes Rising Campaign for mental health at the Queensway Carleton Hospital www.qchfoundation.ca .  Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. 

We regret to advise of the death of George Bernard Eldridge on 23 October 2018 in Cobourg, ON at the age of 76 years.

George served in the Canadian Military Engineers. After retirement he worked as a Steam Engineer with Proctor & Gamble/Weyerhaeuser for many years. He was a member of the ANAVETS Branch in Grande Prairie, as well as the Royal Canadian Legion.

A private family service will be held for George. Donations in his memory may be made to Grande Prairie Branch #54 of the Royal Canadian Legion or to the ANAVETS Unit 389 in Grande Prairie. 

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas Mackenzie “Digger” Youngson on 18 October 2018 in Kingston, ON at age 87. Digger served his country with the  Canadian Miltiary Engineers.

Doug was born in Toronto and was a graduate of Leaside High School and Oakyvood Collegiate. He joined the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON where he pursued his studies in Civil Engineering. At RMC Digger represented the College in swimming and football. Following graduation he began his army career with 4 Field Squadron in Germany. A year later he returned to Canada and the University of Toronto where he earned his B.Sc in Civil Engineering in 1957.

For the next twelve years Digger served in a variety of operational and administrative appointments, including UN peacekeeping tours in the Middle East and the Congo. In 1970 he returned to RMC where he served as Director of Administration and Director of Cadets. Following this tour Digger joined the Operations Centre at National Defence Headquarters as Deputy Director. This was followed by an assignment with the Directorate of Construction Engineering Requirements in 1977 and, two years, later he began his third United Nations mission as the Senior Operations Officer of the United Nations emergency Force, Egypt. His UN tours totaled 2½ years.  Digger's last uniformed posting was in 1981 as Director Liaison, Conference of Defence Associations. Over the next ten years he worked for a number of Canadian government agencies in both Ottawa and Germany.

There will be a visitation held at The James Reid Funeral Home on Saturday 20 October 2018 from 2-2:50 pm with the service starting at 3:00 pm in the James Reid Chapel (1900 John Counter Blvd.) The family invites everyone for a celebration of Douglas’ life in the James Reid Reception Centre directly following the service. Condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Rinaldo “Reno” Robert Cyr, CD (Ret'd) at home in Ottawa on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 at age 77 after a long battle.

Born and raised in New Brunswick, after attending the University of New Brunswick, Reno left the Maritimes to begin his military career with the Canadian Military Engineers.  Many postings, good friends and incredible memories later, Reno retired from the Canadian Armed Forces. A highlight of his military career was Reno's appointment as Commanding Officer of 22 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown (1973-75). After his retirement, Reno attended the University of Western Ontario (1979-81) to begin his second career and then spent many years working for the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.

Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00 pm at Beechwood Funeral at Cemetery Services on Friday, 26 October 2018. Funeral service will also be at Beechwood at 2:00 pm and Reno will be laid to rest at Beechwood immediately following the service. Condolences can be sent to Beechwood. Memorial donations may be made to the Ottawa Humane Society, 245 West Hunt Club Road or at ottawahumane.ca. 

We regret to advise of the death of Major Richard George Ratcliffe, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, in Victoria, BC on 16 October 2018 at the age of 78.

A native of British Columbia, Richard completed his high school education in Kamloops where he excelled in athletics. He joined the Canadian Forces at Royal Roads Military College, Esquimalt BC, and graduated from Royal Military College, Kingston ON in 1963 with a degree in civil engineering. Richard then served a full 35-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers across Canada at many bases and units and retired at the rank of major from the Base Engineer Section at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, BC. 

Highlights of Richard’s career included his appointment as Base Construction Engineering Officer at Shilo, MB (1971-74). Early in his career he served as the first Army Combat Diving Officer. Richard also deployed as a Peace Keeper in Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force. While in the army he obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration and, following his military service, Richard worked in HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt as the Industrial Engineer in the Ship Repair Unit. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on 5 November at 2:00 PM at First Memorial Funeral Services and Garden of Memories, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Gregory Owen Caissie, CD (Ret'd) on Wednesday, 10 October 2018 near Welland, ON at the age of 45 due to a vehicle accident.  Greg was a Canadian Military Engineers Combat Engineer veteran . He retired from 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in 2016 after a 16-year career that included a deployment to Bosnia and two deployments to Afghanistan. Greg was a dedicated leader in the local Scouting community. 

The family invites friends to Pleasantview Funeral Home, 2000 Merrittville Highway, on Thursday, 18 October from 6:00 - 9 :00 pm. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday, 19 October at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Alzheimer’s Society in memory of his mom and Toronto General Heart Institute would be greatly appreciated by his family. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Vern Schneider on 7 October 2018 in Trail, BC in his 80^th year.

Vern was born in Rossland, BC and attended Rossland Secondary School where he graduated in 1955. He then worked for Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited – Teck Cominco in Trail, BC for two years before joining the Canadian Army and the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians). Vern undertook his basic Armoured Corps training in Camp Borden, ON and then was posted to Calgary, AB where he served most of his Regular Force career. Vern served overseas with the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) patrolling the in the Sinai Desert and Gaza Strip in Egypt (1961-62). He was also posted with his regiment in Iserlohn, Germany in 1965 and served there until his release from the Regular Force in 1967. 

Vern returned to British Columbia and worked with Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited – Teck Cominco for many years until he retired in 1993. During that time, he served as Chief Clerk with 44^th Field Engineer Squadron in Trail for many years. He took a lead role in the unit's fiftieth anniversary activity and researched the unit's history, presenting a book containing a comprehensive collection of news articles In retirement he continued to lead group tours through the smelter complex in Trail. He also researched and created a history of the 54^th Kootenay Battalion; 1915 - 1918 largely displayed on website. HIs research did not stop there, however. Recalling his Strathcona roots, he also compiled a volume covering the history of the Kootenay Contingent, Strathcona’s Horse in the Boer War (1899 - 1903). Vern remained an active civilian member of 44 FES as well as both Rossland and Trail Royal Canadian Legion Branches where he served terms as President and Vice President over the years.

A Legion Service will be held on Friday, 2 October 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Trail. As an expression of sympathy please make memorial donations in Vern’s name to the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal William "Bill" Gary Steel, CD (Ret’d) of Shellbrook, SK on Tuesday, 2 October 2018 at the age of 75 years.

Bill was born in Moose Jaw, SK. He served with the Toronto Highlanders Regiment for a year before joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in February of 1962. He served until August 1976 as a Heavy Equipment Operator.  After leaving the Army, he settled in Shellbrook, SK. 

Bill was a Life Member of the Shellbrook Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion and had served as President. In 2005, during the Year of The Veteran, Bill was presented a commendation by the Minister of Veterans Affairs in Ottawa. In that same year, he received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal that was awarded for contributions to the community and to the province through leadership, voluntarism, community involvement and outstanding personal achievements.

In accordance with Bill’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit the Funeral Home website. ^{khOct18dc}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Roy Malcolm Hogben, CD (Ret’d) of  Elizabethtown ON, on 1 October 2018 at the age of 78.

Roy was born in southern Ontario.  He took his initial Sapper training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, and became a career sapper who served for 30-plus years. During his military career, Roy was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa, 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, 4 Field Squadron in Germany, and finally, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa.     

Roy qualified on the Shallow Water Dive Course  6603 in 1966 at the  Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific). Combat diving then became the focus of his career. He was the backbone and technical expert of unit dive teams wherever he served.   Roy was the go-to river man in Petawawa for many years and was an important part of the unit fabric. He was awarded Combat Diver Coin 0001 in 1991 in recognition of his being the most senior continuously current combat diver in the Canadian Forces. Roy retired from the Canadian Forces in 1993 and pursued a career as an alarms specialist.

Cremation took place in Elizabethtown ON.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Clayton Joseph "Sonny" Kocher (Ret'd) on Monday 1 October 2018 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury ON at the age of 86 years.

Sonny served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After returning to civilian life, he operated several businesses over the years including Sonny's Crane Rental, Sonny's Sharpening, and Presquile Camp, on the French River. He was a member of the Waterloo Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Visitation was held on Wednesday 10 October 2018 at the Dreisinger Funeral Home in Elmira ON. A memorial service was held in the chapel on Thursday 11 October followed by a reception. Interment followed at St. Teresa Cemetery, Elmira. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Poppy Fund Royal Canadian Legion Elmira Branch 469 would be appreciated. ^{{dcJan20wrd} [zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Richard John Hagerman of Fredericton at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on 1 October 2018.  Born in Keswick, NB, Rick served Canada with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Visitation will be held Thursday, 4  October 2018 at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton from 2-4:00 PM  and 6 -8:00 PM.  A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, 5 October 2018 at 2:00 PM at Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Clifford Keith Taylor (Ret’d) in the Northumberland Veterans Unit, Pictou, NS on 26 September 2018 at the age of 90 years.

Keith was born in Wittenburg, NS. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1948 until 1956 including a tour in Korea with 23^rd Field Squadron. 

After retiring from the Army, Keith settled with his family in Brookvale NS and started his lifelong work in the dairy industry as a milk truck driver. He retired in 1987 after having worked for the Scotsburn Dairy for 20 years.  He was a member of the Korea War Veterans Association.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 PM on 1 October with service to follow at the Pictou United Church.  Donations in Keith’s memory may be made to The Northumberland Veterans Unit Comfort Fund or the Musquodoboit Valley Health Foundation.  

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ernest Fred “Ernie” Hubbard (Ret’d) of Kamloops BC on September 18, 2018 at 95 years of age.

Ernie was born in Revelstoke BC and raised in Clanwilliam BC, a hamlet seven miles east of Revelstoke on the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) line.  He started work with the CPR in July 1941 but enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in November 1942 and served as a Sapper in Britain, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until he was honourably discharged in February 1946.  

Ernie went back to work with the CPR after the war and relocated to Kamloops to raise a family after he married.He retired as a locomotive engineer in June 1983 after completing his last trip from Boston Bar to Kamloops.  Ernie was a member of the Kamloops Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A Funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Tranquille Road, Kamloops, at 1:00 PM on 1 October.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation would be appreciated in his memory. 

We regret to advise of the sudden and unexpected death of Donald Gordon Enok McPhadyen on 18 September 2018 at his home in Ladner, BC.

Born in Vancouver, BC in 1935, Don was a lifelong Ladner resident.  In his youth he served in the Militia with the 7^th  Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Canadian Engineers and the Delta Police Department (Reserve) but soon realized that his love was driving. So he became, and was until the day he passed, a Professional Driver. He worked for years for Ladner Transfer, then Gull Transport and eventually at the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. His later years were with Felix Farms where he looked forward to every harvest.

Don's favorite pastimes were his service work, camping, hunting, and talking with friends. As a community volunteer he worked tirelessly and was respected among his peers. He served in various capacities within the community and outlying districts including the Royal Canadian Legion Delta Branch #61, Peach Arch Zone, New Chelsea Society, Amos Gordon Ferguson Memorial (Housing) Society, Kinsmen Rehabilitation Fund, Kinsmen Club of Ladner/Tsawwassen, K-40 Club of Ladner/ Tsawwassen, Pacific Open Heart Society, McKee Senior's Society and the United Way.

A Celebration of Don's life will be held on Saturday, 20 October 2018 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734 51^st Street in Ladner, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delta Hospital, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at Delta Funeral Home .

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant David James Taylor, CD (Ret’d) suddenly, at home, on 18 September 2018 at age 65. David served Canada as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

The family will receive friends at the “Thorpe Brothers’ Funeral Home & Chapel” 96 West St., on Friday, 21 September 2018 from 5-7:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 7:00pm. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the SPCA, or Vets Canada would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be shared online at the Funeral Home web site.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Norman Douglas "Pat" Honeyman, CD  (Ret’d) of Quispamsis NB on Wednesday 12 September 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB at the age of 93 years.

Pat was born in Fairfax MB. He was a veteran of the Second World War who enlisted in the Fort Garry Horse in October 1943 and trained as a radio operator. He was sent to Europe as reinforcement and joined his unit in Holland. Pat was in Ostend, Belgium when the war ended. After the war, he joined the Canadian Army (Militia) and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for 20 years. He commanded 46^th Field Squadron in Pine Falls MB from 1962 until 1963 and was later promoted to the rank of Major.

Pat worked as a Beater Engineer in the paper making industry, first in Pine Falls MB and later moving to Quispamsis in 1964 to help start up the Rothesay Paper Corporation. He remained at this facility (now Irving Paper) until retiring in 1986. Pat continued consulting in Saint John and Alberta, finally retiring in 1996. Throughout and after his working career, he was involved with the Rothesay Collegiate School Cadet Corps, Kennebecasis Valley High School Bursary, Quispamsis Food Basket, Quispamsis Ambulance, St. John Ambulance, Literacy New Brunswick, and MENSA Canada. Pat was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Pat is resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and again from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. The funeral Service will be held at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home on Monday 17 September at 2:00 PM with interment at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Upham MB. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Diabetes Canada or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Robert J McLeod (Ret’d) on 5 September 2018 at the age of 93 years.

Robert served a full career in the Royal Canadian Engineers including service with 23^rd Field Squadron in Korea. After his retirement, he was active with the Retired Sappers Association. He was living in Westbank BC at the time of his death. 

We regret to advise the death of Wilbert John Lautamus of Flin Flon MB on 24 August 2018 at the age of 87 years.

Wilbert was born in the New Finland area of southern Saskatchewan on his grandmother's farm. His completed high school at Hapnot Collegiate Institute in Flin Flon and then began a career with Hudson Bay Mining. Wilfred served in the Militia with 21^st Field Engineer Squadron from the early 50s until 1971 when he retired from the Canadian Forces. He retired from Hudson Bay Mining in 1987. Wilbert was a member of the Flin Flon Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A celebration of Life Tea for Wilbert was held Saturday 24 November 2018 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall Branch 73 in Flin Flon. ^{{dcJan20wrd} [zsp]}

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We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Harold Murray Lang (Ret’d) on Wednesday, 22 August 2018 at ninety-six years in Toronto, ON

Murray was born in Hamilton, ON and graduated from McMaster University in 1943 as a biology specialist. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers during World War II and started his training with them but later transferred to the Canadian Intelligence Corps. He served as an Acting-Sergeant in Europe with No. 17 Field Security Section (Counter-Intelligence) and No. 2 Field Security Reserve Detachment (Counter-Sabotage).*

Murray completed his degree in Honours Science after the war at McMaster and became a Science Specialist teacher - teaching at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute in Toronto (1947- 956), and at Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute in Etobicoke (1956-1960). Murray was promoted to Vice-Principal at Kipling Collegiate Institute when it opened in 1960. Then, when Althouse College of Education opened at the University of Western Ontario in 1965, Murray was appointed Professor of Methods of Teaching Biology. Four years later he became Professor of Science Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Toronto.

Murray retired in 1988 after 41 years of teaching - 18 in secondary schools and 23 in teacher-education.  He co-authored 26 textbooks for high school science over thirty years. After he retired, McMaster University chose Murray for the Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award in 1991. He had served as President of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario (1962), and became a Life Member. After retirement he returned to U of T and completed a PhD in Education at the age of 71.

In his retirement, Murray was honoured by Etobicoke as The Citizen of the Year for 1998 for his volunteer work as chair of the Kiwanis Club of Islington "Service to Young Children" committee. He was later the President of the Kiwanis Club of Islington (2009 - 2011).  Murray volunteered for 21 years at the Greenholme Community Breakfast Club helping to make and serve breakfasts to children at Greenholme Junior-Middle School. In 1996, he became Treasurer and chief fundraiser for a group of volunteers who maintained the breakfast club.

Family will receive visitors at Turner & Porter Funeral Home, Neweduk Chapel, 1981 Dundas Street W, Mississauga, on 1 September 2018 at 10:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations could be to The Daily Bread Food Bank or to The Lang Family Bursary Fund at McMaster University. Online condolences may be made through the Funeral Home.  

*See  part of his WW II story: https://cmea-agmc.ca/sapper-stories-historica-canada-memory-project-update

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Kenneth Albert Bruce Markell, CD (Ret’d) on 21 August 2018 in Pembroke, ON at age 64 after a lengthy illness.

Ken joined the Canadian Military Engineers when he enrolled in the Regular Force in 1978 but he joined us with earlier military experience with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets that he had joined in 1967 and with the Reserves starting in 1971.

After completing his basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in 1978 Ken was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack, BC. His next posting was to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Comox, BC after which he had his first posting to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa, ON,  After his next to Germany at CFB Baden-Solligen with the Airfield Damage Repair Unit (1989 - 1993), he returned to  Canada to re-join 2 Combat Engineer Regiment. Ken served his final posting in CFB Trenton, ON where he retired in 2000. During his career, Ken deployed on United Nations peace keeping duties in the Middle East in 1974, to Cyprus (1988 -1989), the Golan Heights, Croatia (1992), Bosnia (1994) and Kosovo (1998).

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 517, Petawawa on Thursday, 30 August 2018 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Interment to take place in the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces (Beechwood Cemetery), Ottawa on Friday, 31 August at 1:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers donations to ALS Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to the Funeral Home.      

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Pukka Sapper Randolph Ernest “Fazooli” Fasan at home in North Vancouver on 19 August 2018.  Randy was a former Master Planner at Canada Lands Company and was responsible for planning much of the re-development of the former Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack property after its closure in 1997.

Born in 1953, Randy followed a career as an architect with Aitken Wreglesworth Associates before joining Canada Lands Company as a Master Planner. After moving to British Columbia in 1982 from Kitchener, ON, Randy fell in love with everything about the West Coast.  He contributed greatly to the built environment of the province with projects that told the story of his love for the community, its peoples, and his deep respect for the history of the place that he called home.

Upon the closure of CFB Chilliwack, Randy was the architect of “Legacy Trail” that was created throughout the former Married Quarters area (that became the new housing community of Garrison Crossing *) to illustrate the Military Engineering heritage of the area. He led the uphill battle to restore the All Sappers Memorial Park where he championed the cause of the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society to return the Memorial to her former glory. His work ensures the All Sappers Memorial will continue to respect the proud Sappers who have given their lives in the Service of their Country around the world.

Randy was a great friend of the Sappers who gave strong support to veterans and especially ‘all things Sapper’ at Vedder Crossing. He listened to the veterans, he listened to the families and he collected our history and displayed it on the 26 plinths and plaques on “Legacy Trail” throughout Garrison Crossing.  Randy worked with the Community to make Garrison Crossing a rich Sapper memorial, steeped in history and memories and he was made a Pukka Sapper in November 2009 in recognition of this outstanding work.

The family has set up the web site: fazoolismemory@gmail.com  for more details and photos. Condolences can be emailed to fazoolismemory@gmail.com . 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, 9 September (1:30 - 4:00 pm) at the Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Cross Creek Road, West Vancouver, BC.

* Randy explained his approach to the Garrison Crossing planning process during a CHEK TV interview in May 2011 on the program 'North of 49'.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Lawrence Wayne (Larry) Carlson, CD (Ret’d) in Victoria, BC on 12 August 2018 at the age of 65 years.

Larry was a member of the Canadian Military Engineers who served a full career as a Construction Engineering Procedures Technician on many Canadian Forces Bases. His last tour was with 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters in Winnipeg, MB where he was appointed the first Assistant Judge Advocate General Chief Warrant Officer for the Prairie Region. Larry retired in 2006. 

Condolences can be set to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant William Frazer “Bill” Pettis, CD (Ret’d) of Oromocto, NB at home on Thursday, 9 August 2018 at age 58.

Bill was born in Hinton, AB and gained his early experience with the military in Army Cadet Corps No. 2928 in Truro, NS (1974 - 1978). He then served for 22 years with 1^st Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders in Truro (1976 - 1998) before transferring to the Regular Force in 1998. Bill then pursued his new military career as a Construction Technician with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Bill’s postings included 144 Airfield Engineer Flight, Pictou, NS (1998 – 2001), 2 Combat Engineer Regiment Construction Troop, Petawawa, ON ( 2001 - 2006) that included a deployment to Afghanistan, and 191 Construction Engineer Flight, Comox BC (2006 - 2010). His last tour was with Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in CFB Gagetown, NB (2010 - 2017). At CFSME Bill was an instructor, was with Standards Squadron and was also the manager of the CFSME Kitshop.  He retired in 2017 and settled in Oromocto, NB in his retirement.

At Bill’s request, there will be no visitations or funeral.  Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. There will be a memorial service for Bill on Friday the 29 September at 1400 hrs.  at The Lodge, 502 Rusagonis Rd, Rusagonis NB. Mrs Pettis prefers no uniforms and that relaxed dress is acceptable.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Germain "Gerry" Clement, CD (Ret’d) on 7 August 2018 in Victoria, BC after a lengthy illness.

Born in St. Jerome QC in 1938, Gerry served 35 years with the Canadian Military Engineers as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician who had advanced to the Mechanical Systems Technician occupation before he retired from Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, BC.

Condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer George Edward Clarke, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack, BC on 26 July 2018 at age 81.

Born in Oshawa, ON George grew-up in Orillia, ON. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1954 at the age of seventeen and,  during a five-year hitch served aboard the destroyer escort HMCS Nootka and the HMCS aircraft carriers Magnificent and Bonaventure.

After his release from the Navy and a brief season as a milkman, George then returned to military service - this time with the Royal Canadian Air Force.  He served at various military bases including: Winnipeg, MB; Metz, France; Portage la Prairie, MB; Armstrong, ON; Trenton, ON; and Chilliwack, BC. He retired from the Canadian  Forces in 1979 at the rank of Warrant Officer.. George then held a civilian position at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering as a Vocational Trade Instructor  with Construction Engineering Training Squadron and, later, as a Mechanical Design Estimator until his final retirement in 1993. In total, George served Canada for 37 years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1959.

A Celebration of Life was held 11 days prior to George's passing when he was joined by 25 family members and a few special friends for a cruise on Harrison Lake followed by a dinner. By George’s request, no visitation, viewing, or services will be held and his cremated remains will be handled as he requested. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC; Alzheimer Society of BC; or the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Major-General Donald M. Gray, CD, RMC, PFSC, B.Sc, M.Eng, P.Eng, (Ret’d) on 16 Jul 2018 in Kingston, ON. Don Gray served a 35-year career with the Canadian Forces.

Don was born in Kingston in 1932 and was always a proud Kingstonian. He graduated from Rideau Public School and Kingston Collegiate Vocational Institute (KCVI) where he played football, basketball and baseball. Don worked for Alcan, Fort Henry Guard, and Fashion Craft in his summers before he entered Royal Roads Military College (RRMC) in Victoria BC.

Don complemented his academic achievements at RRMC with membership on the football and basketball teams. He was also RRMC’s heavyweight boxing champion. After graduating from RRMC in 1954 he attended Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) in Kingston and Queen’s University and was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy in 1956 as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Civil Engineering Branch. His military career eventually took him through twelve moves in five Canadian provinces and to the USA.

Don served in the Navy up to the rank of Lieutenant Commander until 1968 when he was re-classified as a Military Engineer in the newly created Canadian Forces upon Unification. Shortly after he joined the Canadian Military Engineers Don was appointed Commanding Officer of 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, BC (1970-71). Among his many other postings throughout his career he served on exchange with the Civil Engineer Corps of the United States Navy for three years in Norfolk, Va, was on the RMC academic staff for three years, was Commanding Officer of 1 Construction Engineering Unit in Winnipeg, MB and was Base Commander of Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack (1980).

Don eventually rose in rank to Major-General and to the highest appointment within the Military Engineering Branch when he became the Chief of Construction and Properties at Canadian Forces Headquarters (1986-87) and was our Senior Serving Sapper for the years1985-1987. After he retired in 1987 he was retained by the federal government as a civilian with the Department of External Affairs as the Counselor (Finance) in the Canadian Delegation NATO in Brussels where he was responsible for the Canadian participation in the NATO Infrastructure Program and the NATO civil and military budget programs. He retired from this NATO appointment in 1990 and returned to Kingston.

At Don’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. His ashes will be placed in the Gray family plot in the Cataraqui Cemetery in a private ceremony. Condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Wayne Arthur Charles Martin, CD (Ret’d) at the Saint John Regional Hospital on 13 July 2018 at the age of 69.

Wayne was born in Saint John, NB and was extremely proud of his 25-year military career with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Plumber-Gasfitter. He worked for 15 years as a commissionaire at the Fredericton International Airport after retiring from the Canadian Forces.

Visitation will be held at Oromocto Funeral Home on Tuesday, 17 July 2018 from 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Oromocto Pioneer Gardens. For those who wish, donations in Wayne's memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise that Master Warrant Office Norman Samuel "Jingles" Jones (aka Burc Haver) died on 12 July 2018 at the age of 91 at Rosewood Village in Trail, BC.

Sam, or Burc as he was more recently know, was the sixth of 10 children born to Margaret and Marquis Jones in Grande Prairie, AB. He spent 31 years in the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Canadian Military Engineers. In his early career, he served in the 57^th Field Squadron in Korea and later completed a full career as a Field Engineer in units across Canada including NDHQ in Ottawa. Sam remarried after his first wife died and changed his name to Burc Haver. After leaving the Army, he worked for the years with West Kootenay Power in Kelowna, BC. He and his partner later moved to Trail to be closer to their family. As a widower, Burc moved to Rosewood Village in 2013. Burc remained active and loved to walk and often during  winter days do laps around the mall or Walmart until his health failed him.  

A small service will be held at a later date to say goodbye to this kind and gentle soul.

We regret to advise of the death of William George "Bill" Hanna, a Canadian Military Engineer veteran, on 12 July 2018 in Peterborough, ON.

Bill enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1978 and, after completing his basic Combat Engineer training at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC he was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa, ON.  He spent almost 10 years in 2 CER and, after he retired from the Canadian Forces, he eventually moved back to Peterbourough where he worked in security.

A celebration of Life will be held on Sunday 22 July 2018 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at the Lakefield Legion Br. #77, 10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield, ON. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to The Lakefield Legion Br. #77. Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Peter Alexander Hertzberg (Ret’d) BASe, BAscMil, P.Eng on 6 July 2018 in Toronto, ON in his 97^th year. Peter was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and was the son of the late Major-General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg, CB, MC, ED., First Canadian Army Chief  Engineer during WW II.

As a teenager, Peter was awarded the Royal Canadian Humane Association and Carnegie Hero Fund Medals for Bravery in his attempt to save a person from drowning at Peggy's Cove, NS in 1936. Educated at Upper Canada College, Harbord Collegiate, University of Toronto Schools, The Royal Military College of Canada and The University of Toronto.  He served on active service with the 5^th Canadian Armoured Division in the United Kingdom, Italy and North West Europe from 1941 to 1945.

After the war, Peter practised Consulting Engineering with the engineering firm of Proctor & Redfern and retired in 1985 as President and General Manager. He was awarded the Professional Engineers' Citizen's Award in the category of Arts. Peter was an active volunteer with numerous organisations including the Canadian Junior International Equestrian Foundation, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and Roy Thomson and Massey Hall.  Peter was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Fort York Branch 165 and the Royal Canadian Military Institute.

At Peter's request, there will be no funeral service. A donation to The Sunnybrook Foundation or The Poppy Fund of The Royal Canadian Legion Fort York Branch 165 would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Alfred Ian Keep, CD (Ret’d) of Redcliff, AB at age 61 as the result of a traffic crash on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary AB on Monday 2 July 2018. Alfred served the Canadian Military Engineers for 32 years and retired from the Canadian Forces in 2009.

A native of Mount Albion, PEI, Alfie joined the Canadian Forces in Charlottetown, PEI in Sept 1977 and was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) upon completing his basic Combat Engineer training. While with 1 CER he completed his Parachute training and was soon posted to 2 CER Petawawa as a member of Jump Troop. While in 2 CER (1980 to 1985) Alfred was promoted to Corporal and completed his Combat Diver course. He was able to go on a few exchanges with the US Navy Seals in Coronado and in California as a Combat Diver during this tour. During this time frame, he was also fortunate to receive his US Navy Parachutist Wings. While with 2 CER, Alfred deployed to both Cyprus and to Kosovo.

Alfie was next posted to 4 CER in Germany for six years during which time he also managed to get his German Para wings. He returned to Canada with a posting to Range Maintenance in CFB Suffield, AB In 1991. A promotion to Master Corporal in 1998 resulted in a posting to 1 CER where he remained until 2004 when he was posted to Camp Wainwright as a Sergeant. Initially, In Charge of Accommodations, he was then transferred to Range Control where he retired in 2009.

Following his retirement Alfie returned to the Medicine Hat area and spent much of his retirement travelling.  His travelling frequently took him to Texas where his wife owns and operates a resort. Alfie was a committed runner and frequent participant in marathons.

A viewing will be held at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel [#1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat AB ] 1400-1600 hrs on Mon, 9 Jul 2018. There will be a come and go in Alfie’s memory held at the Redcliff Royal Canadian Legion on Friday, 13 July 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial gifts in Alfie’s memory may be made to the Poppy Fund of the Royal Canadian Legion, 302 Broadway Avenue W, Redcliff, Alberta T0J 2P0, or to the Margery E Yuill Cancer Centre, 666 ^5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Ron “Big Ron” Snelgrove, CD (Ret'd) on 27 June in Vancouver, BC. Ron served the Canadian Forces for more than 39 years.

Born in Newfoundland, Ron joined the Canadian Military Engineers with 56^th Field Engineer Squadron in St. John’s NL in the 1980s. A summer assignment with Incremental Staff at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC convinced Ron that BC was the place to be and he decided to stay. Ron transferred to 6^th Field Engineer Squadron and served there in every squadron position that a senior non-commissioned member could hold; Section Commander, Troop Reconnaissance Sergeant, Troop Warrant Officer, Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant QMS, and finally Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM).  Ron was the SSM for the unit's 100^th  Anniversary celebrations in 2011 and retired shortly after.  He was awarded the 125 Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal.

Ron’s true passions were running restaurants and boating and he had run a successful restaurant/bar in St. John's before he came to BC. Not having success in the restaurant business in BC he ventured into Computer Assisted Mapping (CAM). Ron was a partner in a successful company doing CAM work for the provincial government in the 80s. After Ron sold his share of the CAM company he got into boating where he captained boats, brokered them, and taught watermanship courses. 

Ron willingly donated much of his free time to support the Squadron in every endeavour that the unit was tasked with. He was a Director, Life Member and a willing and valuable contributor to the 6th Field Squadron Museum. He was very passionate about everything that he took on. He was a member of the Burrard Yacht Club where he made many friends in the boating community. Ron founded and ran QuickNav Boating School and QuickNav Marine Training Centre Inc. for many years. He was also a member of the Coast Guard Reserve, the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #118, The Fraternal Order of Eagles as well as many other community associations. 

A celebration of Life will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, 220 West 8th Street, North Vancouver (just past Queen Mary School) on Saturday, 14 July 2018 at 10:00 am. Reception to follow and to be announced at service.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel William David “Bill”Johnston, OMM, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on 19 June 2018 at age 83.

Bill was born in Toronto, ON where he joined the military in 1952 at the age of 18. His career spanned 37 years in Construction Engineering with the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Military Engineers and his service saw him and his family posted all across Canada, as well as to Germany. Bill’s career highlights included his being appointed Commanding Officer of 1 Construction Engineering Unit (1974-76) and Deputy Chief of Staff Military Engineering at Air Command Headquarters (1983-87).

Bill was invested as an Officer of Military Merit in 1978. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1989 he was briefly involved in consulting work in the very early days of the DEW (Distant Early Warning) Line environmental clean-up project in the Canadian Arctic.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg on Friday, 29 June 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3M7. Those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit the Funeral Home web site.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Warren James "Jim" Nichols (Ret'd), peacefully on 19 June 2018 in the 100^th year of his life. Born on a farm on the shores of Chemong Lake north of Peterborough, ON,  Jim served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War when his major work was as a Bomb Disposal Officer.

After the war, Jim went on to earn an honours BASc degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Toronto and also taught mining engineering there. He then had various jobs in both consulting and engineering that took him to exciting opportunities in both London, England and the various gold mines in and around Johannesburg, South Africa. Jim joined Cyanamid in 1957 where he remained until his retirement in 1983.

Jim loved life and was a very generous person who thoroughly enjoyed each and every day. He was an avid golfer and played as often as possible and did not slow down in the winter either. He also loved curling and enjoyed both sports as a member of Scarboro Golf and Country Club. He was a member of the Engineers Clubs in Niagara Falls and Montreal.

Jim's wishes were for a private cremation and interment in Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Keith Andrew “Bookie” Stewart (Ret’d) of Keremeous BC on Saturday, 16 June 2018, at the age of 73 years.

Keith was born in Wokingham, England and came to Canada in 1946. He joined the Canadian Army in 1961 with the 10^th Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program and completed the two-year training program at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC. After three more years of service he took his release from the Canadian Forces and returned to Penticton, BC in 1966.

Keith became an Architectural Draftsman. Returning to night school, he began pursuing a career in the construction industry and worked for many construction companies throughout his career. Known to many of his friends in the construction field as “Bookie” - a name that stuck even after retirement. While living on Quadra Island, he honed his artistic skills in many media from wood carving, pen & ink, scrimshaw, and photography.  Keith retired in 2011 and moved to the rural area near Keremeos, BC.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, 29 July 2018, at the Royal Canadian Legion [ 502 Martin Street, Penticton, BC] from 1-3 pm.  There will be a later Celebration of Life on Quadra Island on Sunday, 19 August from 2-4 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #40. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to The Royal Canadian Legion of their choice. Condolences may be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer David Scribner, CD (Ret’d) in June 2018* at age 72 at the Ottawa General Hospital.

Born in Moncton, NB, David joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1962 with the 11^th Intake Sapper Apprentices. He went on to serve a full career as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers and retired at the rank of Master Warrant Officer.

A celebration of life was held in Morrisburg, ON. In David's memory, donations to the Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated.

* Exact date not yet known

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Edward Vincent Farrell, CD (Ret’d) at his residence in Riverview, NB on Friday, 15 June 2018 at the age of 78 years.

Edward had a distinguished 34-year career with the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Canadian Military Engineers. He started his military career as a Combat Engineer and, later, transferred to Construction Technician. Edward served across Canada and in Germany as well as deploying to the Middle East on United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Visitation will be held at Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home (214 Pine Glen Road, Riverview, NB) on Monday, 18 June 2018 from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery in Trenton, NS.

In Lieu of flowers, donations made to the Doctors without Borders Foundation or to The Shriners would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at the Funeral Home site.   

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer James Thomas “Jim” Patterson, CD (Ret’d), peacefully in hospital on 1 June 2018 in Ottawa, ON at age 78.  Jim served 22 Years with Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa.

Jim Patterson was born in London, ON and grew up there.  He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1958 after completing high school and a month shy of his 18^th birthday.  He became a Safety Systems and Services technician and was stationed at Canadian Forces Bases (CFB) Uplands ON, Bagotville QC, and then proceeded on a yearlong United Nations peacekeeping tour of duty with 115 Air Transport Unit in El Arish, Egypt. Jim then served four years in Germany at 4 (F) Wing Baden Soellingen before returning to CFB Uplands. At 2 Airfield Maintenance Squadron at CFB Uplands he remustered to Topographical Surveyor and Photogrammetrist and began his new career with the Canadian Military Engineers in January 1972 at Mapping and Charting Establishment (MCE) in Ottawa.

After achieving his Pay Level 4 qualification Jim spent his first summer in the field in the Chilcotin Country of BC and at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, QC. He continued work on these projects back at MCE and thus began his rotation through the various sections of the unit. Jim was promoted to Master Corporal in May 1974 and was assigned to Op ARCTIC that summer. Within two years he was promoted to Sergeant in December 1976 and in 1978 he accompanied the newest Training Wing class to Gagetown as an instructor. Several field tasks followed before his taskings on Op ARCTIC 1979 and the Military City Maps project. In 1981 he was promoted to Warrant Officer and spent some time heading up varied field tasks and photogrammetric assignments.

Jim was promoted to Master Warrant Officer in 1987 and that earned him his third Op ARCTIC tasking. He was then assigned to the School of Military Mapping where he had the opportunity to pass on his knowledge and attitude to many newer members of the unit. Jim served in this capacity numerous times and was often called upon to conduct on-job training in other sections of MCE. After a tour in the Program Planning Office he was promoted Chief Warrant Officer. Jim retired from the Canadian Forces in 1995 after 22 years with MCE. 

Jim was an all-round athlete who particularly liked challenging the "young and health conscious" members of the unit in feats of endurance, agility and strength. He was an "A" League squash player who attended both Regional and National Championships at various times. In golf Jim hit a fine long ball and often shot in the low 80s.

Friends and family are invited to a Visitation on Friday, 8 June 2018 at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa) from 7-9:00 pm. The family will also receive condolences at Beechwood on Saturday, 9 June 2018 between 10-11:00 am just prior to the start of a Memorial Service. The ashes will be buried in the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood following the Service. A reception will follow.

If considering a donation, please give to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Jim’s favourite charity, The Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Condolences may be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Darren Andrew Pollock, CD unexpectedly in Halifax, NS on 30 May 2018. 

A member of Real Property Operations Unit (Atlantic), Sgt Pollock was born in 1976 in Saint John, NB and enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces in Saint John in 1994 with the Royal New Brunswick Regiment. In November 2004, Darren joined the Canadian Military Engineers when he completed a component transfer to the Regular Force as a Water Fuel Environment {WFE) technician. He completed his Qualification Level 3 at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) in Gagetown, NB in July 2005 and had a successful and rewarding career as a WFE technician.

Darren deployed to TF Afghanistan on ROTO 2 and then was a WFE instructor at CFSME Gagetown from July 2009 to July 2011. He was then posted to Canadian Forces Base Halifax, NS  as a WFE technician/supervisor. Darren deployed on ROTO 8, Op REASSURANCE from July to September 2017. He was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration 1^st Clasp, and the General Campaign Star – South West Asia.

Darren was a certified baseball coach for his local community. Regardless of the situation, Darren always had a smile, a joke or a witty comeback. Darren always maintained high morale and helped keep up the troop’s esprit de corps, which will be sorely missed in his absence.

Visitation and funeral services for Sgt Darren Pollock will be held at the River Valley Wesleyan Church [45 Ridge Way, Grand Bay-Westfield, NB ] Visitation will be on Saturday, 2 June 2018 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be on Sunday, 3 June 2018, at 3:00 pm. Military and Civilian presence is greatly appreciated. Dress for military members is DEU 1A (medals) and retired military members are encouraged to wear medals.

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Chief Warrant Officer Keith Phillip Jones MMM, CD (Ret’d) of Grande Digue, NB at the Dr. George's L. Dumont University Hospital in Moncton, NB on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 at age 63. Keith was a former Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer who had served 37 years with the Canadian Military Engineers and a total of 40 years with the Canadian Armed Forces.

Born in Ottawa, ON, Keith joined the Canadian Forces in the Reserves in 1974 as a Gunner with 30^th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery of Ottawa. With them he deployed to Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force II (1976-77) and, upon his return to Canada, Keith joined the Canadian Military Engineers when he transferred to the Regular Force as a Construction Technician.

After completing his Trade Qualification Level 5 course in Chilliwack, BC at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Keith was posted to Base Kingston where he served several tours with both 1 Line Troop and Base Kingston Construction Engineering Section. In 1981 he was posted to the Construction Engineering (CE) Section in Trenton, ON and, while in Trenton, he spent many months deployed to Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert, NU where he worked on numerous construction projects.

Promoted to Master Corporal, Keith became the Station Construction Engineering Officer at CFS Kamloops, BC for three years after which he was posted to 1 Construction Engineering Unit (1 CEU) in Winnipeg, MB. While with 1 CEU he spent five summers in the High Arctic working on the new DEW Line environmental clean-up project.

Keith then returned to CFB Trenton in 1988 during which tour he completed a United Nations peacekeeping tour in Cyprus (1989-90) as the Engineer Troop Warrant Officer. In 1990 he was posted to CFB Chatham as Construction Engineering Production Officer and also held the appointment of the Unit Warrant Officer. He then returned to 1 CEU Winnipeg in 1993 during which time he deployed to Haiti. Upon his return to Canada, he moved with the unit to Moncton, NB where he completed two tours in Bosnia as well as a number of Technical Assistance Visits.

Keith was then posted to Canadian Forces Support Unit (Europe) in Germany in 1999 as the Technical Services Officer as well as holding the Unit Warrant Officer appointment. After four years in Europe, he returned to 1 CEU (then named 1 Engineer Support Unit) as the Engineering Squadron Chief Warrant Officer. In 2004, he returned to Bosnia for an 8-month tour as the Second-in-Command of the Engineer Support Unit in Velika Kladusa. Following this tour, Keith was appointed the Base Chief Warrant Officer for CFB/ASU Edmonton in 2007 and, during this tour, he was also appointed as the Chief Warrant Officer Champion for CF Persons with Disabilities – an appointment he held until his retirement from the CAF.

In September 2010 Keith was appointed as the 13^th Canadian Military Engineer Branch Chief Warrant Officer.  Upon completion of this assignment in 2012, he was posted to Canadian Forces Housing Agency as the Senior Military Advisor. He retired in 2014 and settled in  Grande Digue, NB.

Keith always found time to contribute to the community wherever he lived. Volunteering at school breakfast programs, organizing and participating in Remembrance Day Programs, Run for the Cure, 100 km March for the Soldier On Program, marching on the Coldest Night of the Year... the list is endless. He was a strong advocate of fitness and was appointed as the Canadian Contingent Nijmegen Task Force Regimental Sergeant Major in 2006. He held this appointment until his retirement from the CAF and was awarded the Dutch Order "Knight of the Orange Nassau" in 2015 for his outstanding work with the Nijmegin Marches.

Visitation will be held at Fair Haven Funeral Home [1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton] on Sunday, 3 June 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A service to celebrate Keith's life will be held in the chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home on Monday, 4 June 2018 at 2:00 pm. A Legion Service to honour Keith's long military career will precede the chapel service. Interment will be at Fair Haven Cemetery in the Field of Honour Section.

Flowers are gratefully declined in favour of a donation to the Soldier On Program. Condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Daniel Joseph “Danny” Marchand (Ret’d) of Louisdale NS on 29 April 2018 at his residence in Northwood Manor in Halifax NS.

Danny was born in Louisdale. At a young age, he joined the Army and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. He then settled in Halifax, married and raised a family.  Danny was employed as a freight loader and checker with the Canadian National Railroad and retired after 39 years of service. He moved to Louisdale where he enjoyed many years of fishing, hunting and gardening. Danny was also a former member of the St. Peter's Branch #47 of the Royal Canadian Legion. 

Visitation will take place on Friday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM in the Glen Sampson Room, St Louis Church in Louisdale where a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in the St. Louis Parish Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Louis Parish Renovation Fund, the Strait Richmond Hospital or to the charity of one’s choice. 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Alden George Dockendorff of Charlottetown PE at the Whisperwood Villa 28 May 2018 at the age of 89 years.

Alden was born in York PE. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers including tours in Korea with the 59^th Field Squadron and later in Egypt with the United Nations |Emergency Force and at Canadian Forses Station Alert. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Charlottetown Legion Branch No. 1 for over 20 years. His twin brother, Carman also served in the Royal Canadian Engineers including serving together in the 59^th Field Squadron in Korea.

There will be no visitation or funeral service by personal request. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Hemophilia Society or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Petty Officer 2^nd Class Michael John Finnigan, CD (Ret’d) of Dartmouth, suddenly at home  on Thursday 17 May 2018 in Halifax, NS at age 67 years.

Born in Halifax, Michael proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 38 years as a Naval Firefighter with the Canadian Military Engineers. During his career he took his family on a lifetime adventure coast to coast and overseas to Lahr, Germany. Always thinking of others before himself, he was a friend to all, he never hesitated to lend a helping hand and could not go anywhere without seeing someone he knew and breaking into a full conversation.

A visitation and opportunity to share stories will be held in Woodlawn United on Tuesday, 22 May, from 7-9:00 pm.  A celebration of Mike’s life will be held on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Woodlawn United Church, 54 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth, NS. A reception for friends and family will follow in the hall downstairs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.^{khJun2018}

Nous regrettons de vous informer de la mort inattendue du caporal (ret) C.G.E. "Eric" Paradis, CD, à Shannon, QC, le 23 mai 2018, à l’âge de 45 ans. Éric est né à Québec (QC) et s'est enrôlé dans les Forces canadiennes en 1990 en tant qu'ingénieur de combat dans la Réserve avec le 10e Escadron du génie à Québec (maintenant le 35e Régiment du Génie de combat). En 1996, il a été muté à la Force régulière et affecté au 5e Régiment du génie de combat à Valcartier où il a servi toute sa carrière. Au cours de sa carrière, il a participé à l'Op HARMONY en Bosnie (avril-septembre 1995) et à deux missions de combat en Afghanistan: Kaboul (février - août 2004) et Kandahar (août 2007 - février 2008). Eric a pris sa retraite en 2015

La famille recevra les condoléances à La Seigneurie Coopérative Funéraire, 2450, av. St-Clément, Québec, QC, arrondissement Beauport (Autoroute de la Capitale, sortie # 318 de Bourg-Royal) le vendredi 22 juin 2018 de 19 h à 22 h. Le samedi 23 juin, les condoléances peuvent aussi être offertes à la famille à partir de 9h à l'église de la Nativité de Notre-Dame, 25 avenue du Couvent, Québec où les funérailles seront célébrées à 10h30. Les cendres seront déposées au Columbarium La Seigneurie.

Les condoléances peuvent aussi être exprimées par un don à La Vigile, 2A, Marc-Leclerc, Québec, QC, G1C 2C4, Site Web: www.lavigile.qc.ca, Tél. 581-742-7001. ^{khJun2018}
 

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Thomas Calvin Hurst (Ret'd) on 1 May 2018 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia ON at the age of 76 years.

Tom served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1957 until 1962. After his army service, Tom had a wide variety of work experience: working as an orderly at St Joseph's Hospital in Sarnia; as a process operator at the Shell refinery; as a mobile petrol supervisor for Wackenhut Canada in Sarnia and Toronto; as a personal assistant; as a paramedic and in the Victorian Order of Nurses; and, as a school bus driver. He was always active in his community and his church. He coached and refereed minor hockey for most of his life. Tom was a member of the Sarnia Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Tom's life was held at the Sarnia Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion on 6 May 2018. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Sarnia & District Humane Society, the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, or the charity of your choice. ^{{dcJan20wrd} [zsd]}

We regret to advise the death of Edward Joseph "Ed" Kubu on 25 April 2018 in his 100^th year at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby ON.

Ed was born in St. Thomas ON. His vision had always been weak and ,after having memorized the Army's eye chart, he successfully enlisted in the 7^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and served overseas in Belgium and Holland.

After the war, Ed had many jobs, the last of which was as owner of a pre-cast concrete company - United Step and Metal in Hamilton ON. After retiring, Ed and his wife moved to Winona ON and took up gardening on a large scale as a hobby. He gave up his drivers licence when he was 96 and moved into an assisted liven facility in Vineland ON.

To honour Ed's wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral is planned. Donations can be made to Friends of Killarney Park or the Bruce Trail Conservancy in Ed's memory. ^{{dcJan20**} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Wilkins Savage, CD (Ret’d) on 25 April 2018 in Toronto, ON.  Bruce was the Technical Director of the Lewis S. Beattie vocational high school in North York a Toronto and served the Canadian Military Engineers for many years with 2^nd Field Engineer Regiment in Toronto.

Bruce taught at two vocational schools in his career. The first one was Bendale Vocational School in Scarborough where he taught for one year. He then moved to Lewis S. Beattie  in North York where he eventually became Technical Director and responsible for all the technical trades. He had a deep appreciation of those who pursued these studies and frequently went into the community to source speakers. He served on the Board of Directors of the Army Cadet League of Ontario (c2005 – 2008).

Bruce joined 2^nd Field Engineer Regiment (2 FER) in 1959 on attachment from the Lincoln & Welland Regiment and was employed in the unit Quarter Master section at Fort York Armoury. After qualifying as Captain in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps he transferred to the Canadian Military Engineers. Bruce rose through the ranks to eventually be appointed Commanding Officer 2 FER (1978 – 1980).

Bruce had a strong interest in the military and its history and heritage. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Fort York Branch 165. Bruce was an active member of the Military Engineer Association of Canada and was a member and office holder with Petard Corporation that provides support to the military engineering profession. 

Bruce was a member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI) since 1974 and worked energetically on the Museum Committee (from 1986), chaired the Library Committee (1991-1996), and advised the RCMI Board of Directors as Honourary Curator (1998-2016).

He was a bibliophile. He was on the RCMI Library Committee since 1988 and he also served  on the Georgina Public Library committee for the last several years. Bruce also gave voluntary support to the Georgina Military Museum. Bruce sourced and donated numerous badges and other military documents and artefacts to museums. He donated some 500 artifacts (from cap badges to rifles) to the RCMI Museum.

As a hobby, Bruce sourced and rebuilt three Canadian military vehicles to original running order [ a M38A Canadian model jeep, a Universal Carrier ("Wasp"/ flamethrower model), and a WWII-era Diamond T Wrecker/Recovery vehicle. All were donated to military museums and the recovery vehicle is now on display at CFB Borden Museum.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Bruce Savage at Sharon-Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St, in Sharon, ON at 1:00 PM Saturday, 5 May.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Joseph Laurent Leon Louis "Larry" Gagnon (Ret'd) at Afton Park Place in Sarnia ON on 24 April 2018 at the age of 90 years.

Larry was born in Tremblay QC and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Sarnia Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A private family service was held at the Mckenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre in Sarnia. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at The Dante Club on 28 April 2018. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to The Salvation Army.

We regret to advise of the death of Sydney Charles Cooper on 21 April 2018 at home in Toronto, ON at age 98.

An engineer, philanthropist, horseman and sports fan, Sydney was born in Toronto and attended Harbord Collegiate. There he first displayed his athletic prowess and played quarterback on the senior football team. He then attended the University of Toronto where he studied pharmacy for two years before switching to engineering. Sydney continued his athletic pursuits at the U of T, excelling in baseball and volleyball. He also boxed and played on the lacrosse team. He was a member of the Canadian Officer Training Corps and graduated from the School of Engineering in 1945 after which he completed his Officer Training at the Canadian Engineer Training Centre in Camp Petawawa.

Sydney began his career as a Civil Engineer immediately after the war and worked throughout Canada for four decades. His first assignment with Pitts Construction was a three-year power generation project at St. Catharines, ON where he worked as the Chief Engineer. He was appointed president of Pitts Construction in 1958 and he bought the company in 1963 when it was awarded several large contracts on Expo ’67 in Montreal, QC.

As the former president and owner of Pitts Construction, Sydney oversaw some of this country’s largest building projects, including highways, dams, bridges and tunnels. When the company built the interchange at Highway 27 and the Queen Elizabeth Way in Toronto, it was the largest junction of its kind in Canada. His company took on major hydroelectric developments across Canada. It built a major part of the Revelstoke Dam in British Columbia, the supertanker wharf in Nova Scotia, two tunnels under the Welland Canal in Ontario and was a partner on the Churchill Falls power development. Pitts also worked on the first stages of the James Bay, QC hydroelectric project and undertook much work in the sub-Arctic and Arctic.

Sydney was a respected professional and a loyal friend to many. His professional skills and leadership qualities were valued by many. He embraced a strong set of values and Sydney and his wife Florence were philanthropic in their local community and in Israel. Sydney served as president of Technion Canada and raised money for a wing for the Herzog Hospital-Ezrath Nashim in Jerusalem and Beit Halochem, in support of disabled veterans in Israel. The family supported Sunnybrook, Mount Sinai, Toronto General, Baycrest and several other hospitals, as well as the University of Toronto and United Jewish Appeal Federation in Toronto. He shared his engineering expertise as chair and co-chair on the construction committees of Mount Sinai Hospital, the Baycrest/Apotex Centre, Baycrest Hospital and the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Merging his love of sports with philanthropy, Sydney supported the establishment of the S.C. Cooper Sports Medicine Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at Beth Sholom Synagogue on Monday, 23 April 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Interment in the Beth Sholom Synagogue section of Mount Sinai Cemetery. Shiva at 625 Avenue Road. Shiva visits daily following the interment from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation [416-785-2875] or Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care [416-586-8203]. Condolences can be sent online. ^{khApr2018}