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We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Peter Vincent “Sully” Sullivan, CD (Ret’d) on 14 December 2016 at the Chilliwack General Hospital in Chilliwack, BC at age 63 years.

Born in Peterborough ON, Sully joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968 and took his basic training at the Canadian Forces Recruit School in Cornwallis, NS. After completing his Basic Field Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC he embarked on a career that included locations like Camp Gagetown NB, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, a peacekeeping tour in Cyprus, an assignment to Canadian Forces Station Alert NU and back to Chilliwack for his final posting. Qualified as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Sully retired from the military in 1994 and turned his talents to be a Salesman, Bartender, then a Commissionaire for Range Control in the Base Operations Section. He retired in 2000.  He was a member of the Vedder Golden Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Vedder Crossing, BC.

Mass will be at St. Mary Catholic Church, 8909 Mary St, Chilliwack, BC on Thursday, 29 December 2016 at 12 noon.. Service at Legion Vedder Golden Branch No. 280, 5661 Vedder Rd, Vedder Crossing at 2:00 PM.  Burial will be at the Military Cemetery, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, please choose a charity of your choice. Online Condolences can be sent to: YourLifeMoments.ca.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Class II Robert John “Bob” Arnold (Ret’d) of Nipawin, SK on 12 December 2016 at the age of 96 years.

Bob was born in Turtleford, SK and moved to Ridgedale, SK as a small boy with his family.  After completing Grade 12, he worked in the Ridgedale store.  Bob joined the Canadian Army in 1941 and first served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Camp Chilliwack, BC.  Bob transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 and went overseas where he flew with No. 6 Bomber Group in 420 (Snowy Owl) Squadron and 424 (Tiger) Squadron.  During his time in action, Bob once had to bail out of an aircraft and as a result, became a member of the Caterpillar Club made up of members who survived a parachute escape from an aircraft - their motto, "Life depends on a silken thread"

On returning from the war, Bob married and took a job travelling across Canada selling magazines.  After a winter in Flin Flon, MB working in the mines, the family moved to Nipawin, SK in 1948 where Bob began working in the electrical trade and bought some land to begin farming.  With a partner, he founded Ace Electric in 1952 in Nipawin that he ran until his retirement. Bob continued to farm with his son for many years.  Bob was active in his community. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #120, the United Church, the Masonic Lodge #183 and the Seniors Club, all in Nipawin.

Memorial donations in Bob’s name may be made to the Nipawin United Church or the Salvation Army.   ^{[dcSep19gd} [zbd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Murray Alvin William Howarth (Ret’d) suddenly at his residence on Monday, 12 December 2016 at age 54.  Murray served in the Canadian Military Engineers family both in the Air Reserve and as a civilian employee in the Wing Construction Engineer Unit at 4 Wing Cold Lake, AB

Murray was born in Cumberland, BC and enrolled in the 4 Wing Air Reserve Flight at Cold Lake as a Construction Technician in 1993.  He was promoted to Corporal in 1995 and transferred to the Supplementary Reserve in 2001.  During his service he participated in Exercise READINESS CHALLENGE in 1995 at Tyndal Air Force Base in Florida, USA and Operation ASSIST ( the Winnipeg floods) in 1997.  Murray also served for 21 years in the Public Service as a certified Mason and performed his military duties concurrently with this civilian service.  Murray's legacy lives on in the numerous monuments he designed and constructed at 4 Wing Cold Lake and in the Cold Lake area.

Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home, 8 Church Avenue in Souris, PE for visiting hours on Monday, 19 December 2016 from 7 - 9 pm.  Funeral to be held at Dingwell Funeral Home on Tuesday, 20 December for funeral service at 2:00 pm.  Interment at a later date.  Online Condolences can be sent to the Dingwell Funeral Home. Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Prince Edward Island would be appreciated.   ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of William Harold Moore, CD, peacefully, in Ottawa ON at the Embassy West Hospice on 11 December 2016 in his 85^th year.

Born in a Port Elmsley, ON farmhouse, he grew up there before moving to nearby Richmond. Bill served with the Royal Canadian Engineers (1954-1967) in Chilliwack, BC and, Werl, Germany.  

After his release from the Canadian Army Harold worked as a property manager for Effort Trust, a company out of Hamilton.  Bill is best known for his volunteer work in Ottawa as a champion for the cause of cystic fibrosis.  He got involved with the 65 Roses Sports Club in 1985 and became 65 Roses president in 1992. He served in that capacity until recent years and was often introduced as “President for Life.”

Among his other community charities Harold worked with the Ottawa Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, holding monthly luncheons for mentally challenged individuals. He also worked with the Kingston, ON and Ottawa branches of the United Nations Association in Canada.

A Celebration of Harold's life and shared memories will be held Saturday 17 December 2016 from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm with eulogies at 7:30 pm, at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 638, 70 Hines Rd. Kanata, ON. As expressions of sympathy, donations to 65 Roses Sports Club/Cystic Fibrosis or a charity close to your heart would be appreciated. On-line Condolences may be sent to the Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral Home.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer William Norman, CD (Ret'd) of Old Shop, NL (formerly of Red Island), peacefully, at the Placentia Health Care Centre in St Johns, NF on Saturday, 10 December 2016 at age 66 years.

Bill was a Construction Engineer in the Canadian Military Engineers. His entry trade was Plumber/Gasfitter and he advanced to the Construction Engineer Superintendent occupation upon promotion to Warrant Officer. During his career Bill served in 1 Construction Engineering Unit, Canadian Forces Station Alert NU, Canadian Forces Station Goose Bay NL, and Canadian Forces Station St John NL

At Bill's request cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Maher's Funeral Home, Placentia on Monday, 12 December from 2:00-9:00 pm. Inurnment at a later date.  ^{khDec2016}

We  regret to advise of the death of Robert Donald Christie, unexpectedly but peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, 9 December in his 80th year. Bob was a long-time civilian member of Mapping and Charting Establishment and the Union of National Defence Employees representative for many years.  He was a strong supporter of the unit throughout his life. 

Bob was a photogrammetrist trained on most such equipment at Mapping and Charting Establishment and specializing in the Wild OR-1 Orthophoto Mapping system.  In 1965 he received a Departmental Suggestion Award for the simultaneous plotting of a full manuscript and colour separated scribe sheets on the Wild B-8 plotter. He was a longtime photographer and member of the Mappers Club.

Friends may pay their respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Barrhaven Chapel (3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will take place Wednesday, 14 December at the Knox United Church (25 Gibbard Avenue, Nepean) at 1:00 p.m. In Memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Condolences and Sharing Memories available at  the Kelly Funeral Home. ^{khDec2016}                                                                      

We regret to advise of the death of Major Donald Calvin Duplisea, OMM, MB, CD (Ret’d) in Fredericton, NB on 9 December 2016 at age 68.  Born in St. Stephen NB, Don joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1964 under the Soldier Apprentice Training Program in the 13^th Intake and served a full and varied 44-year Military Engineering career.

Following his two years of Sapper Apprentice training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Don was posted to 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB. He was subsequently posted to 5ieme Escadron de Genie du Canada in Valcartier, QC where he worked as a field section member and later as a heavy equipment operator. He was then posted to 4 Field Squadron in Lahr Germany as a Master Corporal where he was in charge of the Heavy Equipment Section, Field Section Commander, Brigade Training Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and, finally, as a Reconnaissance Sergeant in 4 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Don had specialties both as a Heavy Equipment Operator and a Combat Diver. As a combat diver he completed the Basic Course in 1971 and the Supervisor Course in 1975. Upon commissioning he became a Combat Diving Officer. Don was always a leader in diving while in the field units. He attended Exercise Roguish Buoy from the beginning and remained active with combat diving through to his retirement. He recently made significant contributions to the 50 Years Anniversary Celebrations in Gagetown and the diver history publication. During his tour in Germany, Master Corporal Duplisea was awarded the Medal of Bravery for his efforts in saving the lives of two service members who had become trapped in an Armoured Personnel Carrier when it sank during Amphibious Training in Lahr.

Upon his return to Canada in July of 1978, he attended his Senior Leaders Course and Field Engineer 6B course and was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer. During his second tour at 5 Regiment de Genie du Combat Don was employed as Troop Recce Warrant Officer, Troop Warrant Officer, Regimental Training NCO and Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM) of 51 Escadron de Campagne. In 1982 he was posted to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa to work on the Occupational Analysis of the Field Engineer Trade. In 1984 he was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER) in Petawawa, ON where he was employed as Regimental Training NCO and SSM 25 Support and Para Squadron. In 1985 he was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of 2 CER.

Don was Commissioned from the Ranks as a Captain in 1986 and was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack where he completed his classification training as a Military Engineer Officer. Following his classification training he remained at CFSME as the General Military Training Troop Commander, Field Engineer Standards Officer and the School Adjutant. In 1990 he attended a year-long German Language course and was subsequently posted to the German Army Engineer School in Munich Germany as the Canadian Liaison Officer and Instructor at the Euro-NATO Training Engineer Center.

Upon his return to Canada in 1994, Don was posted to the Construction Engineer Section at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, NB and was employed as Project Officer, Planning Officer, Quartering Officer and Requirements Officer. During this time he attended the Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff Collage in Kingston Ontario and was promoted to Major. In July 1998 he was posted to the Combat Training Center Headquarters as the G1 Personnel, a position he filled until his transferred from the Regular Force to the Reserve Force in 2000. After transfer to the Reserve Force, Don was employed at CFSME as Officer Commanding Reserve Engineer Training Squadron. In 2006 Major Duplisea was inducted into the Order of Military Merit as an Officer for his outstanding and dedicated service to the Canadian Military Engineers and the Canadian Forces.

Don retired on his birthday in 2008 and became very active in the community. He was a member of Sunbury Lodge #42 Free & Accepted Masons of New Brunswick, Chief of the Fredericton Junction  Volunteer Fire Department, Sunbury West Historical Society, Church Choir and Atlantic Retired  Sappers Association.

Visitation will be held at Sunbury Funeral Home, Central Blissville, on Sunday, 11 December 2016 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will be at Tracy United Baptist Church on Monday,12 December at 2pm. Interment will be at a later date in the Tracy United Baptist Cemetery. Donations may be made in Don’s memory to Fredericton Junction Fire Dept., Tracy United Baptist Church or a charity of Donor’s choice. Condolences can be sent to Sunbury Funeral Home, Blissville, NB. ^{khDec2016}                                                                      

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold Russell Blackmon, (Ret’d) of Merritt, BC on 30 November 2016 at the age of 87 years.

Russell served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Merritt Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A funeral was held at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on 5 December 2016.

We  regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Green, CD, PhD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 30 November 2016 at the age of 70, in Toronto, ON.

Tony was a former member of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) in Toronto. He had a varied career with the Reserve Force having served with 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER), the Queen’s York Rangers, and the Governor General's Horseguards. In his civilian life, Tony had achieved his Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering and worked as a special analyst with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Tony joined 32 CER in 1984 and stayed with the Regiment until reaching Compulsory Retirement age in the late 1990s. He was very much involved with the unit and held positions that included Troop Commander, Course Officer and Transport Officer. He was a 7 Dan Black Belt and spearheaded the unarmed combat training for members of 32 CER.

Visitation will be at Turner and Porter Funeral Home (4933 Dundas St West, Toronto) 1900 to 2100 on Monday. 12 December 2016. Requiem Mass at  St Gregory's Church (122 Rathburn Rd) on Tuesday, 13 December at 1300 hrs. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery (7300 Highway #27, Woodbridge, ON). 

Online Condolences can be sent to the Turner & Porter Funeral Directors - Butler Chapel. Donations may be made to Princess Margaret's Cancer Hospital in the name of Dr Anthony Green. ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Melvin Bruce Clisby, CD (Ret’d) at the age of 71 on 7 December 2016 in Courtenay, BC.

Mel was born in Winnipeg, MB in 1945 and spent his youth in Manitoba. After working for Safeway for a short stint, he joined the Canadian Military Engineers in 1968 as a Construction Engineer. Mel started his military career as a “WSPol Tech” (Water, Sanitation and Petroleum Oil and Lubricants Technician) and became a Mechanical Systems Technician upon promotion to Master Warrant Officer.  He was Commissioned from the Ranks in 1985 and retired as a Captain in 1996.

Mel’s postings included Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Moose Jaw, CFB Cold Lake, CFB Winnipeg, CFB Chilliwack, CFB Comox, and National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, ON. After retirement in 1996 and taking two years off, he went back to work at CFB Comox as a civilian Water, Fuel and Environmental Technician and worked there until 2009 when he retired for good. In retirement Mel loved spending time on the water, where he volunteered with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and spent much time on his boat fishing and crabbing with his family and friends.

There will be no funeral at Mel’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Comox Valley Hospice Society who made his last days so much more peaceful. On-line Condolences can be sent to the Piercy's-Mt. Washington Funeral Home in Courtenay, BC.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Erik Bronson Bernard as the result of a motor vehicle accident  in Lincoln, NB on 27 November 2016 at the age of 23. Sapper Bernard was member of 4 Engineer Support Regiment.

Sapper Bernard was born in 1993 in Charlottetown, PE and enrolled into the Canadian Armed Forces in Charlottetown in 2013. He completed his Basic Military Qualification at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruitment School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC  in May 2013 and subsequently completed his Basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown, NB. Completing this course in December 2013, Erik spent the rest of his career with 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) in Gagetown, NB.  Initially joining 42 Horizontal Construction Squadron as a section member, Erik spent most of his time at 4 ESR in 21 Field Troop as a section member and LAV III driver. He was heavily involved in Regimental activities. *

Resting at the Abeqweit First Nation Chapel, Scotchfort, PE, for visitation on Sunday, 4 December from 2:00 p.m. until Monday, 5 December at 10:30 a.m. The funeral will be held on Monday, 5 December with funeral at 11:00 a.m. held in St. Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic Church, 1289 Donaldston Road, Tracadie Cross PE. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. The family asks that donations be made to the Aboriginal Youth Environmental Services in lieu of sending flowers.  Condolences can be sent through the funeral home.  ^{khDec2016}

* In 2018 4 Engineer Support Regiment honoured the memory of Sapper Erik Bernard by naming their Main Operating Base for Exercise NIHILOSAPPER18 and the refurbished Abegweit Mikmaw trail system for him.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth John Chisholm, CD (Ret’d) on 26 November 2016 at the Waverly Seniors Village in Chilliwack, BC. Ken was a Royal Canadian Engineer Korean War veteran.

Born in Toronto in 1923, Ken earned his Engineering Degree at the University of Toronto. He enrolled in Canadian Army Reserve Force in 1942 and then transferred to the Canadian Army Active Force in May 1945. After the war he joined the Permanent Force with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1946.

Ken’s first posting was to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME) Chilliwack, BC followed by a tour at 11 Works Company in Camp Chilliwack in 1952. He was then transferred to 23^rd Field Squadron in Chilliwack and and deployed for the Korean War in 1953. He then had a geographical move to  Camp Gagetown, NB where he joined 8 Works Company shortly after the new camp had been opened. This tour was followed by his successful completion of the Army Staff Course before he moved to 24 Works Company in Camp Borden, ON in 1961.

Ken had the distinction of holding two appointments as Commanding Officer of the Regular Force Field Squadrons: 1 Field Squadron at Camp Petawawa, ON (1961-62) and 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany (1962-64). After these commands he returned to RCSME for a short tour before being assigned to the Command Construction Engineering staff in Headquarters Mobile Command at St Hubert, QC (1966-69). Ken then served at Canadian Forces Headquarters, Ottawa including a tour as Canadian Forces Fire Marshall (1969-72).

Ken retired in 1974 and returned to Chilliwack where he had started his Canadian Military Engineer career. He continued with public service in his second career where he was the British Columbia Inspector of Dykes for ten years and responsible for ensuring flood containment for much of the Lower Mainland District and other areas of British Columbia.

In full retirement Ken maintained his strong commitment to the Engineer Family and was active with the Military Engineers Association of Canada where he served as National Registrar. Ken was also a very active supporter of the Retired Sappers and the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society. His contribution to the Canadian Military Engineers Family was recognized with his being awarded a Canadian Military Engineering Association Commendation.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held on 12 January 2017 at a family home. Ken's friends will be contacted once arrangements have been finalized. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Eve Project through Hungry for Life (604-703-0223) or the Alzheimer/Dementia Society.  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Norman Alexander Lawrence (Ret’d) on 26 November 2016 in Edmonton AB. Norm was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941-45.

Norm was born in Wimborne, AB in 1918. After WW II he returned to a career where his accomplishments and contributions professionally and to the community were many. A Professional Engineer, he was co-founder and Past President of Associated Engineering Services Limited; Council Member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta; Past President of the Alumni Association and Member of the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta; Director and committee member with several companies and professional organizations; and volunteer with Scouts Canada and Kiwanis. 

A Celebration of Norm's Life will be held at Laurier Heights Baptist Church, 8505-142 Street, Edmonton on Friday, 6 January 2017 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scouts Canada. To send condolences, please visit: www.connelly-mckinley.com . ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of David Adrian Selby, peacefully, at Sainte-Anne's Hospital in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC on 24 November 2016 at the age of 91 years. David was proud to have served in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a commissioned officer.

Born in Toronto, David's family moved to Montreal in his early teen years.  He was a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University for over thirty-five years and a consulting civil engineer.  The “Professor David Selby SURE Award in Sustainable Engineering” was established in 2014 in honour of Professor Emeritus David Selby who, through his teaching and exemplary conduct, instilled in his students the importance of integrity and intellectual honesty in their personal and professional activities.  This Award was established to support students involved in research projects conducted through the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design.

Throughout his life, David sought to serve others through his work with The Gideons, Welcome Hall Mission and several other Christian organizations.  He received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for his significant contributions and achievements and to recognize his dedication to service to his fellow citizens, their community and their country.

Visitation will take place at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Bethel Baptist Church (3060 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 1P8) on Thursday, 1 December at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery in Smiths Falls, ON on 2 December at 2:00 p.m. A reception will be held after the burial at Lannin Funeral Home (32 Main St. E., Smiths Falls, ON).

Donations may be made to the Welcome Hall Mission (Montreal, QC) and Gideon's International in Canada. Condolences can be sent on-line.  ^{{khNov2016} [zsd, zri]}

We  regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Cameron Eric Asher, MMM, CD (Ret’d) of Winnipeg, MB who passed away at home on 23 November 2016 at the age of 60 years.

Cameron was born in Gimli, MB and graduated from high school in Selkirk. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1977 served in the Canadian Military Engineers for 20 years in the Electrical Generating Systems trade at home and abroad. Highlights included postings to 1 Construction Engineering Unit in Winnipeg, MB and the Canadian Forces Station Alert, NU. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1997 Cam pursued a second career as Facility Manager at Red River College until his second retirement in 2014. He was a member of the Transcona Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Winnipeg.

Public Viewing will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 at Mosaic Event Centre 1006 Nairn Ave. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday 2 December at the Mosaic Event Centre. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion # 7 at 117 Regent Ave East.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Cancer Care Manitoba and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home. ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Steve Passmen on 19 November 2016 at the Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, BC. Formerly a resident of RJ Kent Residences in Port Coquitlam, BC Steve was a WW II veteran.

Steve was born in 1923 and raised on farms near Assiniboia and Hudson Bay, SK.  He enlisted for World War II in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Regina, SK in 1942 and served overseas until 1946 in France and Germany. After his return to Canada and demobilisation, Steve worked as a heavy equipment operator, foreman and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He worked on road and other construction projects in Goose Bay NL, Revelstoke BC, Vietnam, Couer D'Alene, Idaho, and on the Alaska Pipeline.

In retirement, Steve built a waterfront home in Anacortes, Washington. After the passing of his wife, he moved to Green Valley, Arizona for the warmer climate and great golfing. In 2012 he returned to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia to be close to family. He was a resident of RJ Kent Residences in Port Coquitlam for the past two years.

A celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 at 2675 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC on the afternoon of 28 January 2017.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of your choice. Online Condolences can be sent to Legacy.com. ^{khJan2017}

We regret to advise of the death of Brent DiBartolo in hospital in Ottawa, ON on 19 November 2016 at the age of 65, following a long and courageous battle. Brent dedicated his entire career to the Public Service and his career included an assignment with the Department of National Defence as Assistant  Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) from 1999 to 2002.

Following his retirement he cherished spending time with the friends he made along the way. He enjoyed being with his family, traveling, playing golf and bridge, and spending summers at the cottage.

Friends may pay their respects at McEvoy - Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Wednesday, 23 November 2016 from 2- 4:00  and 7-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Maurice Church, 4 Perry Street on Thursday, 24 November 2016 at 11:00 a.m.  In memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. On-line condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home. ^{khNov2016}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du sapeur Daniel «Dan» Galipeau (Ret’d) le 18 novembre 2016, à l’âge de 91 ans, à Godmanchester, Québec.

Vétéran de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale, Daniel s’est joint au Génie royal canadien et embarqua pour l’Angleterre vers la fin de 1942. Membre du 16^th Field Company, en appui au Queen`s Own Rifles of Canada, il était l’un des premiers soldats à débarquer sur les plages de Normandie à Bernière-sur-Mer le 6 juin 1944.  Suite au débarquement, il a servi avec cette compagnie à travers la France, la Belgique et les Pays-Bas.  En 2014, il était parmi les anciens combattants à recevoir le titre «Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur de la République française». Daniel était membre de la filiale #081Huntington de la Légion royale canadienne.

La famille recevra les condoléances, le samedi 26 novembre à compter de 10h30, à l'Église Saint-Joseph de Huntingdon et les funérailles débuteront à 11h30.  Inhumation au cimetière du même endroit.  Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par l'envoi de dons au Service d’Accompagnement Bénévole et Communautaire à Godmanchester ou à la Foundation Betty Riel à Huntingdon.  ^{{dcNov2017rt/gd} [zcc, zsp, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Jeffrey David Goldsworthy (Ret'd) at the age of 49 in Toronto, ON on 18 November 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer. Jeffrey had served in both the Regular Force Reserve Force and had recently retired from Canadian Pacific Railway.

Jeffrey enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Combat Engineer in 1987 and served with 1 Troop, 11 Field Squadron in 1 Combat Engineer Regiment. During this tour he participated in numerous large exercises including in Rendezvous 89 and Rendezvous 90.  Jeffery took his release from the Regular Force in 1990 and immediately joined 32 Combat Engineer Regiment (CER) of the Reserve Force in Toronto. He subsequently served in Bosnia attached to 2 CER for CANBAT 2, OP CAVALIER ROTO 4 (1994-5). Jeffrey took his release from the Primary Reserve in 1995.  He worked for Canadian Pacific Railway for over 25 years and retired this year.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Odette Cancer Centre of the Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. OnLine Condolences may be sent .  ^{khDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Lloyd Bernard Duncan (Ret’d) on 13 November 2016 at his home in Englehart, ON at the age of 91 years.

Harold was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 34 in Orillia, ON.

Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home in Orillia on 17 November. A Royal Canadian Legion service will be held in the funeral home at 7:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel on 18 November at 1:00 PM with interment at the Atherley Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Kidney Foundation of Ontario. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Terrance George Duck on 8 November 2016 at the age of 69 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack, BC a after brave battle with cancer. Terry served his country as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers . He joined in 1964 and served his first tour in 4 Field Squadroin in Lahr, Germany. Returning toCanada, he served a tour in 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, BC from which he took his release in 1972. Terry served a second career as a British Columbia Corrections Officer.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cascade Hospice would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held on 20 November 2016 at 3:00 PM at Cookie's Grill, 44335 Yale Road West, Chilliwack BC.  ^{khNov2016}

We  regret to advise of the death of Captain Albert William "Bert" Bridgewater (Ret’d) just a few weeks after his 102^nd birthday, on 2 November 2016 at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa, ON. Bert was a Royal Canadian Engineer WW II veteran and a recipient of the French Legion of Honour medal for his contribution to the liberation of France in 1944.

Bert joined the Militia in 1936 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers before WW II in London, ON and Montreal, QC. He enlisted in the Canadian Army Active Force in the Summer of 1941 and undertook his Sapper training at A6 Canadian Engineer Training Centre in Dundurn, SK. Then assigned to the 9^th Field Squadron, his unit completed their training at Camp Petawawa, ON and embarked for the United Kingdom in June 1942.  

Lt Bridgewater was selected as a Reconnaissance Officer and transferred to Headquarters 4^th Armoured Division Engineers. He landed in France on 6 July when his division relieved the 3^rd Division in the Normandy bridgehead in July 1944. He was promoted to Captain shortly after landing in France and worked as a Reconnaissance Officer throughout the Battle of France. After the Battle of France, the 4^th Division over-wintered in the Nijmegen area in Holland and the Divisional Engineers continued to support the Allied advance into Germany until the conclusion of hostilities. Capt Bridgewater returned to Canada and was demobilized in September 1945.

After the war,  Bert worked in Montreal for a few years before he became Assistant Chief Bridge Engineer for the Saskatchewan Department of Highways.  His family later moved to Ottawa in 1951 where he took up a position with the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority. Bert was transferred to its Montreal headquarters shortly afterward where he worked on the design and construction of the St Lawrence Seaway canal system until 1974.  He retired in 1978.

Bert moved to Ottawa in 1992 and was very involved in the activities of the Stillwater Creek Retirement Residence, the Friendship Club of Bells Corners, and Kiwanis. He participated in discussion groups, played bridge, travelled widely, sang in a men's choir, and sometimes even went dancing.  Bert celebrated his 100th birthday in Ottawa in October 2015 and he was presented the French Legion of Honour medal in November 2015 for his contribution to the liberation of France in 1944.

A funeral service and reception for close family and friends will be held at Christ Church Bells Corners on November 8 at 11:00 a.m. In memoriam and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre would be appreciated. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made online at Tubman Funeral Homes.# ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Robert “Bob” Thomas Gilpin, of Ajax ON, on 1 November 2016 at the age of 92 years.

Bob was born in East York, ON and was a veteran of the Second World War. He joined the Canadian Army as a Sapper in 1942 when he was 18 years old.  After the war, Bob returned and worked in Ajax.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #322 in Ajax.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Legion on 25 November from 2:00 PM -- 4:00 PM. Online condolences may be offered at www.mceachniefuneral.ca.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We  regret to advise of the death of Douglas Hayward Ketch on 1 November 2016 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born in Aroostock, NB, Doug graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Civil Engineering in 1949 and went to work for the Federal Government as a Surveyor for what became a 37-year Public Service career.

Doug first worked for eight years with the Topographical Survey of the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys before joining the Army Survey Establishment (ASE) in 1956. He held one of the ASE positions for civilian engineers and served with the Department of National Defence until 1974. Doug was active in most aspects of mapping in the unit - even to the extent of participating in field parties. He surveyed in every province but Newfoundland and Doug was on the Ennadai Lake survey in Nunavut  in 1959. 

Doug was a graduate of the Senior Survey Officers Course with Mines and Technical Surveys in 1961 and he then headed and became a mainstay of the Computations and Data Section. He was a key player in the purchase of the IBM 1620 - the first computer in  ASE.  In the early 1960s. Doug became Officer in Charge of the Technical Administration Squadron in 1965 and 1971 was appointed Officer Commanding of Reproduction Division at (MCE).

Doug was one of the founders of the Army Survey Club (later becoming the Mappers Club) and was one of its first four councillors. He left MCE in 1974 but only ‘down the hall’ to Energy Mines and Resources and he remained in almost daily contact with the unit - both technically and socially.

There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Doug's life will be held at a later date for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Doug to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through York and Miramichi Valley Funeral Homes.^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Clifford Allan Hall, CD (Ret’d) on 24 October 2016 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 91 years. Cliff was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.

Cliff enlisted in the Army in 1943 in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. On completion of his training at Camp Borden in March 1944 he went overseas and served throughout France, Belgium and Germany from 1944 to 1946.

Returning to Canada after the war and honorably discharged, Cliff then went to work for the Canadian Pacific Railway in Red Deer, AB.  In March 1953 he rejoined the army in the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained as a Mechanic, Royal Canadian Engineers. He deployed to Korea in March 1954 and returned to Canada in August of that year.

After the Korean War Cliff spent most of his remaining years in the Canadian Armed Forces in Edmonton except for a one-year tour with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt (1964 -1965). He retired from the Forces in 1973.

Cliff was a member of the Sappers Club and the Kingsway Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. He played the violin in several bands and was a glider pilot, ultra-light pilot and had earned his co-pilot license for light aircraft.

The Funeral Service will be held at Westlawn Funeral Home, 16310 Stony Plain Rd., on Friday, 4 November  2016 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Westlawn Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Centre. 4470 McCrae Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 6M8. Condolences can be sent to the Westlawn Funeral Home.^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer James “Jim” A. Mclaughlin, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, at his home in Welland, ON on 23 October 2016 at 76 years of age. 

Jim started his 30-year military career in 1956 as a Field Engineer with the Royal Canadian Engineers and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as a welder and then joined the Air Element upon Unification of the Canadian Forces.

Jim joined the Army as a Sapper Apprentice with the 5^th Intake and arrived at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC in 1956. After completing this training he remained in Chilliwack with 3 Field Squadron for a three-year tour before being posted to Camp Gagetown, NB in 1961. A short tour with 22 Field Squadron was followed by a posting to 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany until 1964 ...then back to CFB Gagetown with 22 Field Squadron before returning to Germany (1967-1971)  – but now ending up in Lahr. Jim returned to Canada and was stationed in Canadian Forces Base Calgary, AB (1971 - 79) followed by four years at CFB Borden until 1983.  Following this tour he served at CFB Ottawa (1983 - 1985).

During his military career Jim deployed on several United Nations missions including tour two tours in Cyprus, United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt, and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights. He had a final tour in Germany (1985 - 1986) before taking his release. 

Jim was proud of his 30 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, over 40 year membership with the Royal Canadian Legion, and his 18 years with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.

In accordance with Jim's wishes, cremation will take place.  Family & friends are invited to attend a Service of Remembrance on 27 October at 1:00 PM at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 77 Division Street, Welland, ON.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Anglican Church of one's choice, NHS – Walker Family Cancer Centre, or Wellspring Niagara would be appreciated and may be made through Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel, Niagara Falls. On-Line Condolences can be sent through the Funeral Home.^{khNov2016}

C’est avec regret que nous vous annonçons le décès du Caporal Pierre-Antoine L’Heureux, un membre du 1^e Régiment de Génie de Combat de la Base des Forces canadiennes d’Edmonton, AB.  Pierre est décédé subitement à sa résidence le 22 octobre 2016 à l’âge de 25.

Pierre est né le 27 décembre 1987 à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC.  Il s’est enrôlé dans les Forces  canadiennes le 20 juillet 2010 au Centre de recrutement à Kingston, ON.  Il a terminé sa formation militaire de base à l'École de Leadership et de Recrutement des Forces canadiennes à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu le 7 août 2010.  Au cours de sa carrière, il a complété son cours de génie de combat phase 1 à l'École des Forces canadiennes d`Ingénierie à Gagetown, NB.  Ensuite il a été affecté au 1<sup>e</sup> Régiment du Génie de Combat le 26 juillet 2011, où il s'est joint au 13<sup>e</sup> Escadron Blindé en tant que membre de section.  Au régiment, il a été fortement impliqué dans les activités régimentaires à travers de sa carrière. Il a relevé divers défis sous la forme de cours militaires tel que le cours de base de l'exploitant de montagne en Californie et le cours de combat rapproché à Wainwright, AB.  Pierre a également complété son cours de phase 2 le 25 septembre 2015.  De plus, il a assisté au Centre de soutien aux familles du régiment avant d`être employé au sein de la troupe 2 de l’escadron 11.  Il a déployé lors de l'opération LENTUS dans le cadre de l'Unité d'intervention en cas d'incident qui a répondu aux inondations de Calgary, AB au printemps et  l’été 2013.

La famille accueillera parents et amis au Complexe Funéraire LeSieur et Frère Ltée, 95 boulevard Saint-Luc à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, le 5 novembre de 9 h à 13 h.  Une célébration de la parole aura lieu le même jour à 14 h, en la Chapelle de la Base Militaire de Saint-Jean. ^{gdDec2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Oscar T. Carlson (Ret’d) on 20 October 2016 in Caleb Village in Tisdale, SK at the age of 97.

Oscar was born in a farm house in Minnesota, USA and moved with his family to the Fosston, SK area in the 1920s. He lost his mother in 1930 and persevered the bleak ‘dirty thirties’ decade raised by his father. Oscar volunteered with the Canadian Army in 1941 and served as Sapper in the Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) until he was demobilized when he returned home in 1946. He saw action overseas in Northwest Europe and particularly remembered his part in the RCE contribution to the ‘Battle of the Scheldt.’

Oscar was blessed with amazingly good health for most of his 97 years.  He freely gave his time and his modest resources to his community and special interests such as ‘Ducks Unlimited,’ Saskatchewan Wildlife Habitat Fund, Fosston Club, the Bethel Church and Cemetery maintenance, and the Royal Canadian Legion. His community honoured and showed their respect to Oscar many times when he was the ‘Guest of Honour’ at Ducks and Wildlife Federation events and was granted a Life Member of the Canadian Legion.

The Funeral will be held on Monday, 7 November 2016 at 2:00 pm at Elim Evangelical Free Church in Fosston, SK. Interment will follow at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Fosston. On line condolences may be left with the funeral home. ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Wayne Eugene Dunnett of Trout Brook, NB at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 at the age of 72. Born in Newcastle, NB, Wayne was a welder by trade who worked as a civilian with 22 Field Squadron and 4 Engineer Support Regiment  at Camp Gagetown, NB before his retirement.

Visitation will be held at Bell’s Funeral Home on Friday, 28 October 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held at The Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, 29 October 2016 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Wesley United Church Cemetery, Trout Brook, NB.

In Wayne’s memory a donation may be made to the Mgr. Henri Cormier Lodge, Dr. George Dumont University Hospital Centre, Moncton, NB or Wesley United Church Cemetery Fund. Condolences may be sent at: http://www.bellsmeadows.com/obituaries/Details.aspx?f=28119  ^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold E. Curry (Ret’d) on 14 October 2016 at Hillside Village in Penetanguishene, ON at the age of 94 years.

Harold was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Penetanguishene Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch.

Cremation has taken place.  At Harold's request, there will be no visitation.  A graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Ann's Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre, in Penetanguishene.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas Michael Lloyd, suddenly on 14 October 2016 in Ottawa at the age of 55.

Doug joined the Public Service later in life and held many positions including leading the Financial Systems Authority (Treasury Board Secretariat), and as the Chief Financial Officer at the Immigration and Refugee Board. Doug's work at the Department of National Defence saw him in multiple Director General roles including Infrastructure, Environment and Engineering Services, as well as Nuclear Safety and Fire Safety. Working at DND was like returning home for him as he was proud of the many formative years that he had spent as a young man in the Army Reserves where he served with 30 Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery in Ottawa and had considerable Class B Reserve service as well.

Doug was an independent consultant for many years, running his company, Cambrian Consulting. In the early days, his areas of expertise included Project Management (in particular Major Crown Projects), Strategic Advice, Procurement, and even Unix scripting and testing. In his late 30s, after years of successful consulting, Doug started and completed his MBA at the University of Ottawa. In his 40s he earned his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation and in 2015 he successfully defended his PhD thesis, "An N-Dimensional Model For Predicting Success And Failure In Canadian Industry," at Szent István University, in Budapest, Hungary and achieving the highest possible honours.

Doug also invested countless hours mentoring others, both professionally and personally. He provided guidance, his wisdom, natural leadership, and a willingness to invest time in others. He also served as a Trustee for Zone 4 of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board from 2008 to 2010 and was recognized for this work by the awarding of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubillee medal.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, 19 October 2016 at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. A Celebration of Doug's Life will be held on Thursday, 20 October in the Pinecrest Chapel at 4:30 p.m. A Reception will follow. Doug always loved fresh flowers. In celebration of Doug, we encourage friends to send flowers or else make a donation to the charity of their choosing. Online condolences may be made at www.colefuneralservices.com.  ^{khOct2016}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du capitaine Fadi Mansour soudainement chez lui à Longueuil QC le  20 septembre 2016. Le capitaine Mansour était un ingénieur de combat, membre du 34e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal QC depuis 2002.

Fadi est né à Saida au Liban le 28 septembre 1978. Il a joint les Forces armées canadiennes en 2002 comme sapeur de combat avec le 34^e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal. Il a par la suite progressé jusqu’au grade de Cpl. En 2006,  il a commissionné en tant qu’officier du génie et a fait sa transition vers la force régulière pour compléter son entrainement.

Sa première mutation était au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à Valcartier, en 2008, au grade de Lieutenant. En 2009, il est promu au grade de Captaine. Il a été déployé en Afghanistan en 2010 avec la Force opérationnelle interarmées durant la roto 10 où il était adjoint à l’escadron de contre explosif.

En 2011, il est muté au 34^e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal en tant qu’officier permanant au poste de capitaine-adjudant.  Finalement, en 2014, il quitte la force régulière et retourne avec la première réserve toujours avec le 34^e Régiment du génie de combat. Il a occupé les positions d’adjoint à l’escadron, commandant d’escadron ainsi qu’officier des opérations régimentaires

Les funérailles auront lieu le dimanche 2 octobre 2016 au Salon Funéraire Maurice Demers situé au 651 Boulevard Laurier,  McMasterville, QC. À partir de 9h00AM, il y aura une exposition où il sera possible d'offrir vos condoléances à la famille. La cérémonie  suivra vers 11h00AM pour terminer avec la mise en terre vers 12h30PM. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise the death of Clifford Archie Pocock of Edmonton, AB on 4 October 2016 at the age of 90 years.

Clifford was a veteran of the Second World War who enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He later volunteered for the 1^st Canadian Parachute Battalion and trained in Shilo, MB.  He parachuted into Normandy in the early morning hours of D-Day and served with the battalion in the 6^th British Airborne from 1943 to 1947 in Northwest Europe.  On returning to Canada, Clifford  continued with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Number 1 Road Maintenance Company in Whitehorse, YK on the Northwest Highway System.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5104 Ellerslie Road SW, Edmonton on 15 October. Memorial donations may be made in Clifford's name to the Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Boulvard, Toronto. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zcc]}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du capitaine Fadi Mansour soudainement chez lui à Longueuil QC le  20 septembre 2016. Le capitaine Mansour était un ingénieur de combat, membre du 34e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal QC depuis 2002.

Fadi est né à Saida au Liban le 28 septembre 1978. Il a joint les Forces armées canadiennes en 2002 comme sapeur de combat avec le 34^e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal. Il a par la suite progressé jusqu’au grade de Cpl. En 2006,  il a commissionné en tant qu’officier du génie et a fait sa transition vers la force régulière pour compléter son entrainement.

Sa première mutation était au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à Valcartier, en 2008, au grade de Lieutenant. En 2009, il est promu au grade de Captaine. Il a été déployé en Afghanistan en 2010 avec la Force opérationnelle interarmées durant la roto 10 où il était adjoint à l’escadron de contre explosif.

En 2011, il est muté au 34^e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal en tant qu’officier permanant au poste de capitaine-adjudant.  Finalement, en 2014, il quitte la force régulière et retourne avec la première réserve toujours avec le 34^e Régiment du génie de combat. Il a occupé les positions d’adjoint à l’escadron, commandant d’escadron ainsi qu’officier des opérations régimentaires

Les funérailles auront lieu le dimanche 2 octobre 2016 au Salon Funéraire Maurice Demers situé au 651 Boulevard Laurier,  McMasterville, QC. À partir de 9h00AM, il y aura une exposition où il sera possible d'offrir vos condoléances à la famille. La cérémonie  suivra vers 11h00AM pour terminer avec la mise en terre vers 12h30PM. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du capitaine Fadi Mansour soudainement chez lui à Longueuil QC le  20 septembre 2016. Le capitaine Mansour était un ingénieur de combat, membre du 34^e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal QC depuis 2002.

Fadi est né à Saida au Liban le 28 septembre 1978. Il a joint les Forces armées canadiennes en 2002 comme sapeur de combat avec le 34^e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal. Il a par la suite progressé jusqu’au grade de Cpl. En 2006,  il a commissionné en tant qu’officier du génie et a fait sa transition vers la force régulière pour compléter son entrainement.

Sa première mutation était au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à Valcartier, en 2008, au grade de Lieutenant. En 2009, il est promu au grade de Captaine. Il a été déployé en Afghanistan en 2010 avec la Force opérationnelle interarmées durant la roto 10 où il était adjoint à l’escadron de contre explosif.

En 2011, il est muté au 34^e Régiment du génie de combat à Montréal en tant qu’officier permanant au poste de capitaine-adjudant.  Finalement, en 2014, il quitte la force régulière et retourne avec la première réserve toujours avec le 34^e Régiment du génie de combat. Il a occupé les positions d’adjoint à l’escadron, commandant d’escadron ainsi qu’officier des opérations régimentaires

Les funérailles auront lieu le dimanche 2 octobre 2016 au Salon Funéraire Maurice Demers situé au 651 Boulevard Laurier,  McMasterville, QC. À partir de 9h00AM, il y aura une exposition où il sera possible d'offrir vos condoléances à la famille. La cérémonie  suivra vers 11h00AM pour terminer avec la mise en terre vers 12h30PM. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel William David Pollard, CD,  P. Eng. (Ret’d) at home in Esquimalt, BC on 15 September 2016.

Born in 1935, Dave served a full career as a Canadian Military Engineer Officer. Posting highlights included Base Construction Engineering Officer (BCEO) at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, QC (1966-68), BCEO CFB North Bay, ON (1967-70) BCEO CFB Esquimalt, BC (1975-77) and Base Technical Services Officer CFB Borden, ON.

In retirement, Dave retired in Esquimalt yet returned each summer to the Muskoka cottage he built on his grandparents' acreage. Among his many activities, such as backpacking, sailing, theatre and symphony concerts, and restoring a vintage Riley One-Point-Five, David particularly enjoyed luncheons with his retired military engineer friends and being part of the Old English Car Club. He was an active participant in the Canadian Military Engineer Association. ^(khSep2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Leo Joseph Boucher, CD (Ret'd) of New Avon, NB in the Oromocto Public Hospital on 27 August 2016 at the age of 89 years.

Leo was born in Minto, NB. He volunteered for service in the Second World War. After the war Leo trained as a plumber in Montreal and began an apprenticeship. He was a fully qualified plumber when he joined the Canadian Army in 1950.  Assigned to the Royal Canadian Engineers, he initially trained in Chilliwack, BC and then later at Fort Lewis in Washington State in preparation for deployment to  Korea with 57^th Canadian Independent Field Squadron (1951 - 1952).

Leo continued to serve in the RCE until his retirement in 1975.  During his service, he served in the UN Emergency Force in the Sinai and had a number of tours in Canadian Forces Station Alert and the Arctic.  He was a Life Member of the Minto Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and a number of other community activities.

Visitation will be on Monday, 29 August at Hogg Funeral Services, Minto from 5 pm until 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, 30 August from Holy Rosary Catholic Church. For those who wish, donations made to the Korean Veterans Association, the Minto Public Library or the WG Bishop Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family. ^{dcDec18gd} 

We regret to advise of the death of Frank Albert Cramer of the Hamilton General Hospital on 24 August 2016 at the age of 96 years.

Frank was born in Burlington ON and lived there most of his life. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer Veteran of the Second World War. After he enlisted, he was sent to England and transferred voluntarily to Number 1 Tunnelling Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, working in the United Kingdom, Sicily, Italy and the Netherlands. For some reason, he spelt his name Kramer on his Army records. He and his wife, who he met in England, raised rasied their family of two in Burlington.  

Frank was cremated and is interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Burlington. Frank was interviewed by Historica Canada for their Memories Project. You can find a link at https://cmea-agmc.ca/sapper-stories-historica-canada-memory-project-upd…. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain James Thomas Johnson, CD (Ret’d) in the Palliative Care Unit of the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow, NS on 23 August 2016. Jim was born in New Glasgow in 1943 and grew up and attended schools in Stellarton, NS before he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1963. 

Jim served a full 30-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers. Qualified originally as a Military Firefighter, Jim went on to train for and serve in various capacities  in the Military Construction Engineering field across Canada and overseas. He served in 1974-79 at Canadian Forces Base Lahr, West Germany and in 1979-81 with the Royal Canadian Navy aboard HMCS Huron. Jim was Commissioned from the Ranks in 1981 and in 1991-92 he deployed as a Military Observer/Liaison Officer with the United Nations Truce Supervisory Organization (UNTSO) on the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria.

Jim retired in 1994 with the rank of Captain and returned home to Stellarton. He was employed for several years with the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board driving school bus. For the past 6 years Jim served as a Film Classifier for the Film Classification Board of Service Nova Scotia. 

A longtime member of the YMCA, Jim was a regular there for many years. Appreciative of most music, he proved a gifted musician with the guitar and he recently mastered the trumpet and enjoyed playing with the New Horizons Band and with Pictou County Brass and Reed. 

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, 26 August 2016 in the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Chapel, Stellarton. Memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, 27 August in Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton.   Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family flowers only.

Donations in memory of Jim may be made to Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton, The Aberdeen Palliative Care Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences at:
www.angusfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/109403

We regret to advise of the death of Alan Douglas “Doug” MacLennan at Brock Fahrni Pavilion in Vancouver, BC on 18 August 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Doug was born in Eyebrow, SK but was raised in southern Ontario.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, Doug played professional football for the Hamilton Wildcats of the Ontario Rugby Football Union, the predecessor of the Canadian Football League.  He farmed near Fergus Ontario until 1968 when he became the first Welfare Administrator of Wellington County.  Doug started the Ontario branch of the MacLennan Clan Canada and served as President of the national association.  Doug and his wife retired to Tsawwassen, B. in 1988 where he was active at the Tsawwassen United Church and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 289 in Tsawwassen. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on 26 August at 2:00 PM at Tsawwassen United Church.  Donations may be made to Tapestry Foundation for Health Care, Vancouver, BC.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zsp, zpi]}

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Cecil “Harry” Webster at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, Glace Bay, NS on 13 August 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Harry was born in Halifax and was a veteran of the Second World War who served in Italy and in Northwest Europe.  He served in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps as an orderly and later in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a mapper. .

After the war, he relocated to Sydney, where he worked for 40 years at the Steel Plant in the print shop and warehouse. Harry was a well-known carver and once carved an eagle for President and Mrs Richard Nixon. He was active in community activities including the SPCA, the Cape Breton Tourist Association, the Breakfast Program at Cornwallis and Cusack Elementary Schools, his church and helping his neighbours. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sydney Branch #12.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on 18 August from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on 19 August at 11:00 AM.  Interment will take place at a later date in Halifax. Family flowers only, please. Memorials may be made to St. George’s Loaves and Fishes or St. Theresa’s Food Bank.  ^{{dcNov2017gd}} 

We regret to advise of the death of Flight Lieutenant Archibald “Archie” Ernest Graham, CD (Ret’d) on 3 August 2016 at the Perley & Rideau Veteran's Health Centre at the age of 97 years.

Archie was a proud firefighter who was a veteran of WW II. During the summer of 1940 at the height of the Battle of Britain, he decided that he would like to be a Fighter Pilot. Reporting to the recruiting center at Charlottetown PE, he passed the Aircrew medical and the IQ test but was rejected for Aircrew as he only had a Grade 8 Public School Certificate.  Archie was very interested in the new Ground Crew Trade of “Firefighter” that was opening up but had to wait nearly a year before being accepted and starting what was to be his career.

Archie served at RCAF stations in Canada during the war and, after the war, joined the Permanent Force with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Among his career highlights was his having served as the RCAF Air Division Fire Marshal in Metz, France in 1954. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, he was Fire Marshal with the Ottawa Civic Hospital.

Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on 9 August 2016 from 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. A Reception will follow. Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. 

As an expression of sympathy donations to the Perley & Rideau Veteran's Health Centre. Condolences/Tributes/Donations may be offered at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry. ^{khAug2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Harry Lawrence Loop, CD, peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Centre in Ottawa, ON on 31 July 2016 at the age of 91.

Born in Wheatley ON, Harry enlisted in 1941 and was a WW II veteran. He joined the Permanent Force after the war and served until 1975. Harry was a Life Member of St John's Masonic Lodge, No. 20, AF&AM GRC London, ON and also a Life Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Winchester Chapter No. 310, ON.

The funeral will be private family arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to Legacy.com.^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant David Francis Clinton, CD (Ret'd) at age 66 on 30 July 2016 in Charlottetown, PE. David served his Country as a Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician in the Canadian Military Engineers.

At David’s request a private graveside service took place 1 August. Those wishing to do so may make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be made at www.islandowned.ca

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal John Robert Samuels (Ret'd) on 29 July 2016 in Canora, SK at the age of 93 years.

John was a first-generation Canadian of Romanian origin. He was born in 1922 in the Insinger district in Saskatchewan and lived just south of Canora, SK for most of his life. he was a veteran of the Second World War and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1942 and went overseas into active duty. After the war ended, he came home to Canada and returned to Canora with his war bride Ina. He was a member of the Canora Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A Memorial Service will be held on 1 October 2016 from the Canora Legion Dugout Hall, Canora, SK. Interment following in the Legion Section, Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to The Salvation Army, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of John. ^{{khOct2016dc} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Jocelyn Joseph Lalancette, CD (Ret’d) in a traffic accident in Utica, Illinois, USA on 27 July 2016 at the age of 57.

Born in Chicoutimi QC, Jocelyn joined the Canadian Forces in 1976 as a Combat Engineer graduating from the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC in 1977 from where he was posted to 5e Regiment du Genie de Combat in Base Valcartier QC. In 1979, he qualified as a Combat Diver. In 1982, Jocelyn changed trades to Air Traffic Controller and served at Canadian Forces Bases Shearwater NS, Petawawa ON, Bagotville QC, Valcartier, and back to Bagotville from where he retired in 2000 and joined the Air Reserve.

After leaving the military, Jocelyn qualified as a driver on semi-trailers and worked for various long range transport companies in Quebec, as well as teaching semi-trailer driving at a Chicoutimi area driving school. It was while on an assignment to the United States that he was involved in his fatal accident

Visitation will take place at the Gravel &Fils Funeral Home, 825 Bégin Avenue, Chicoutimi QC on 7 August at 10:00 followed by a service at 16:00 in the Chapel of the Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be made at www.graveletfilschicoutimi.com . ^{{gdAug2016kh}}

We regret to advise the death of Robert Junior "Bob" Fraize at the Leonard A. Miller Centre in St John's NL on 23 July 2016 at the age of 80 years.

Bob was born in St John's and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Camp Chilliwack BC. Returning to Newfoundland, he later worked with Motor Vehicle Registration Branch for many years.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at Barrett's Funeral Home on Wednesday 27 July 2016. His funeral service was held in Barrett's Chapel on Friday 29 July 2016. Interment will take place at a later date. Floral tributes are welcome or donations to St. David's Presbyterian Church or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. To sign the online memorial guestbook, please visit www.barretts.ca.

We regret to advise of the death of Henry Cornelius “Hank” Cheverie of Grand Cache AB on 20 July 2016 at the age of 76 years.

During his military career, Hank served in both the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army, he became a firefighter and was awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal in 2006 to recognize 20 years of service, ten years of which were served in the performance of duties involving potential risks. He was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal in 2012. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Alexander Fraser (Ret’d) on 14 July 2016 at St. Mary's General Hospital in Waterloo, ON at the age of 79 years.

John served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was part owner of Floyd Bast Printing until his retirement in 2002. He was a Life Member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Naval Association and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Waterloo Branch #530 and Glen Rose Masonic Lodge #525.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place on 29 July at the Kitchener-Waterloo Naval Association. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Warspite. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Murray Hare, CD (Ret’d)  on 11 July 2016 in Vancouver BC after a long valiant struggle.

Born in 1936, Ed graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) Kingston in the Class of 1960. He had tried first to qualify as a pilot but changed career streams to Construction Engineering with the Royal Canadian Air Force. His first posting with the RCAF after commissioning was with 1 Construction Engineering Unit. Among his career highlights, Ed was Base Construction Engineer Officer at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, ON (1969-72) after which he was posted to RMC and became Project Manager for the development of the new Engineering and Science complex (now the Sawyer Building). After this tour in Project Management, Ed then took over Project Management responsibility for the Ship Repair Unit (SRU) complex in Halifax NS. Completion of the SRU saw him appointed as Base Technical Services Officer at CFB Trenton, ON (1985-87).

Ed retired from the Canadian Forces in 1987 and had a second career as a business consultant for Department of National Defense until 2004. After his second retirement he moved from Kingston ON to Vancouver BC. There will be a Celebration of Life for Edward Hare on 24 July 2016 at Jericho Tennis Club at 1 pm.  CMEA members are welcome to attend.