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We regret to advise of the death of  Lieutenant Gerald Robert "Jerry" Heffernan on 28 July 2023 at age 104 in Toronto. Jerry was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.

Jerry was born in Edmonton AB  and moved with his family as a child to the wilds of British Columbia's Kootenay mountains in 1923. As a youth, he helped keep his family afloat by packing supplies into mines, guiding hikers, fishing, cutting cordwood and tending a large market garden. After his father's death, the family moved to Vancouver, where Jerry finished high school.

Jerry was accepted into the University of Toronto during the Second World WarI. He served in the Canadian Officer Training Corps (COTC) and was granted a BASc [Metallurgical] degree in 1943 before he could write his final exams, Immediately after graduation, he was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers where he trained new sappers for the war in Europe. Like many others of his age who joined the service, he missed his convocation, an occasion that was finally held in a special ceremony in April 2007, over 60 years later, when he was 87, by which time he had received several honorary degrees..  

When the war ended, Jerry foresaw many of his soldiers going back to university. He got leave to visit the engineering department at the University of British Columbia. With so many men serving overseas, the university was understaffed and was desperately trying to prepare for the inevitable influx of ex-servicemen. The university hired Jerry and arranged for him to get an immediate discharge from the Army. He worked at the university as as a teacher and doctoral candidate, while also auditing business classes.

Eventually, Jerry decided to leave the university for private industry. He took a job as a metallurgist at the Western Iron & Steel Foundry in Vancouver. One early assignment was to 'soup up' the electric arc furnaces in the plant. This type of furnace is far better than blast furnaces for melting scrap steel. His new knowledge of them put him in in good stead to start his first company and build his first steel mill. This new process mini-mill steel manufacturing process not only allowed smaller regional mills to become cost effective,by replacing the dirty coke ovens and blast furnaces, his manufacturing process had clear environmental benefits as well as as well as recycling scrap steel.

Jerry built a career in the steel industry. He co-founded Co-Steel International in 1970, a pioneer in developing mini-mills in Canada, the US and the UK. In 1985, he joined the board of The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). This Canadian-based global research organization brings together teams of top researchers worldwide to address important and complex questions. In 1987, he became one of the founding board members of the private equity firm Clairvest. In the early 2000s, Jerry channeled his passion for music into fundraising efforts for the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto's first opera house. Always interested in new ideas, Jerry participated in funding several Canadian startup companies. In his nineties, he  launched a post-graduate fellowship program at U of T to help bring engineering student inventions to market.

Throughout his life, Jerry was a passionate advocate for science and a champion of philanthropy's power to create transformative change*. He generously supported CIFAR and countless other causes. Jerry was renowned worldwide as a founder and developer of major steelmaking organizations and as a highly skilled engineer and scientist. In recognition of his achievements, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1987 and was inducted into both the Canadian Business and the Canadian Science and Engineering Halls of Fame, among other honours that included honorary degrees from Queen's and Toronto.  .

There will be a family burial followed by a wake at a later date. Donations to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care in Jerry's name would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the funeral home.

*Note: See also: https://cifar.ca/cifarnews/2017/01/01/cifar-donor-gerald-r-heffernan-continues-his-pursuit-of-innovation/ 

We regret to advise of the death of Major Allan Howard "Ole" Johansen, CD (Ret'd) at his home on 28 July 2023 at the age of 85 years.

Allan was born in Prince Rupert BC. He left the fishing and logging industry in 1957 to join the Royal Canadian Air Force. Ole became an Airframe Technician and served with 103 Search and Rescue Squadron at RCAF Station Greenwood NS. With a growing family to support, he decided to return to school and become an officer. Ole graduated from the University of Alberta in 1970 and then followed a career as a Canadian Military Engineer Officer.

After completing his Officer Classification training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Ole started his new career at Canadian Forces Station Masset BC. Then, after a tour at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC as the Officer Commanding Construction Engineering Squadron, he was appointed Base Construction Engineering Officer at Canadian Forces Base Comox BC. He was next posted to Canadian Forces Europe with the SSO Construction Engineering Staff. When Ole returned to Canada he was the Base Technical Services Officer at CFB Cornwallis NS. His final move was to CFB Trenton ON where he served in the headquarters of the Canadian Forces Training System. Upon his retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1993, Ole served as a board director with the National Air Force Museum of Canada at CFB Trenton.

Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service was held at Whites Cemetery, Trenton on 11 August at 1:00 pm with reception following at the Weaver Life Centre in Trenton.   As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the National Air Force Museum of Canada. Memories, stories and condolences may be shared online at the funeral home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Richard Vaughan "Rick" Siegner, CD (Ret’d) on 24 July 2023, at the Lennox Addington General Hospital at the age of 76.

Born in Stratford ON, Rick served a full career as a  Refrigeration and Mechanical Systems Technician/Mechanical Systems Technician in the Canadian Military Engineers. Among his postings, colleagues will recall him from Canadian Forces Station Lowther, CFS Gypsumville, Canadian Forces Base Moose Jaw, the Regional Operations Command Centre in North Bay and CFS Alert. Rick also deployed to Haiti. 

Rick was a member of the  Royal Canadian Legion, Napanee Branch. In his retirement, he helped deliver Meals on Wheels around Napanee.

Funeral arrangements were private.

Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer le décès de l’adjudant-maître Pierre « Pete » Gagnon, CD (retraité) de Beloeil QC, survenu paisiblement le 23 juillet 2023 à l’âge de 82 ans.

Né à Montréal QC, Pierre s’est enrôlé dans l’Aviation royale canadienne en 1958 à l’âge de 17 ans. Il est devenu électricien et a fait carrière pendant 30 ans au sein du Génie militaire canadien à des endroits tels que la Station des Forces canadiennes Alsask, la SFC Moisie QC, la Base des Forces canadiennes Valcartier QC et le Quartier général du Commandement mobile à Saint-Hubert QC.

Pete a pris sa retraite en tant qu’adjudant-maître en 1988 et a commencé une nouvelle carrière à la Banque du Canada, supervisant le service de maintenance. Il a pris sa retraite de ce poste en 2007.

Une cérémonie de célébration de la vie a eu lieu à la Maison funéraire Demers {651, Boul. Laurier, McMasterville, QC} le 30 août 2023. Au lieu de fleurs, la famille demande que des dons soient faits à la Société canadienne du cancer. Les condoléances en ligne peuvent être envoyées à la maison funéraire.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Thierry “Rusty” Restoueix, CD (Ret’d) in Pembroke General Hospital on 23 July 2023, at the age of 63 years.

Rusty served the Canadian Military Engineers as an Operator Special Engineer Equipment. He started his Combat Engineering training in 1979 at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC and spent the majority of his career with our Combat Engineer Regiments. His postings included to  5^e Régiment du génie de combat in Valcartier QC, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON, 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Germany and supporting the British Army Training Suffield (BATUS) unit in Suffield AB.

With more than his share of medical challenges after retirement, Rusty remained busy and positive. Rusty loved working with photography and was very active with local community television.

Funeral arrangements will be advised when known. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Corporal Richard Joseph Hashey, CD (Ret’d)  of Fredericton NB, on 22 July 2023 at home at the age of 75 years.

Richard served over 25 years with the Canadian Armed Forces. His service included serving as a Peacekeeper in Cyprus and the Middle East. Richard re-mustered into the Firefighter trade and his career with the Fire Service included Canadian Forces Base Greenwood. 

After retiring from the Canadian Forces, Richard volunteered with Meals On Wheels in  Fredericton for over seven years. 

A graveside service will take place in Douglas Rural Cemetery, Fredericton on 10 August 2023 at 2:00 pm. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Meals On Wheels Fredericton, the Fredericton SPCA, or the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be sent to the Funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Frank “Peanut” Davis, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 12 Jul 2023.

Frank joined the Royal Canadian Engineers to serve during the Korean War and deployed to Korea with 23^rd Field Squadron in 1952/3 as a Sapper. His service continued for 20 years until he retired from the Canadian Forces in 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack at the rank of Sergeant. 

For his second Career, Frank served with Canada Post in Chilliwack for 14 years until 1986 when he joined Stenner Financial Services as an Investment Councillor.

Funeral arrangement will be advised when available.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Andrew William Motyliwski, CD, suddenly at Trillium Health Partners Mississauga Hospital on 12 July 2023 in his 54^th year. 

Andrew served in the Primary Reserves for 35 years. He joined 2 Field Engineer Regiment / 32 Combat Engineer Regiment  in Toronto in 1988 as a Combat Engineer and served there until 1999 when, as a Corporal, he transferred to 2 Intelligence Company. He transferred to the Intelligence Operator trade and was serving in that unit as a Sergeant when he passed away. 

Andrew was a secondary school teacher of robotics and computer science with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. He was very proud of his Ukrainian Heritage and was a long-time member of the Ukrainian Youth Association.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel {2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy 10 N. of Q.E.W) } on Sunday, 16 July 2023 from 3-8:00 p.m. with Panachyda prayers at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church {3625 Cawthra Road} on Monday, 17 July 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in St. John’s Dixie Cemetery.

For those interested, a donation can be made in Andrew's name for the renovation of Camp “Veselka” in conjunction with the Investing for the Future Campaign, payable to UYA-Charitable Trust {9 Plastics Avenue, Toronto, Ont. M8Z 4B6 }  or online via CanadaHelps..

Online condolences can be sent through the funeral home.  

We regret to advise of the death of  Gerald Francis “Gerry” Barker, a resident of Ridgewood Veterans Health in Saint John NB on 10 July 2023 at the age of 93 years. Jerry was a Korean War Veteran.

Gerry was born in Deer Lake  NL. Raised in Windsor NL, he worked in the woods at a very young age hauling pulp with the aid of his faithful horse team. Wanting to see the world beyond Newfoundland, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1951. Gerry served a full career with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 32 years in Canada primarily with our Field Squadrons and Combat Engineer Regiments and in Germany with 4 Field Squadron. His career included deploying to the Korean War in 1954 with 3 Field Squadron.

Gerry was very active with the Royal Canadian Legion and was recently awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his many years of exemplary service to others.

There will be no visitation or service at this time. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. If you wish to honour Gerry's memory, donations to CARMA Cat Rescue Maritimes, any other animal rescue organization, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 

We regret to advise of the death of Alexander Clark of Trudel NB peacefully in his sleep, at his residence, on 7 July 2023 at the age of 87 years.

Alexander served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 1960s. He left the army in the early 1970s and went into business as a contractor. He was a member of the Caraquet branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Coopérative funéraire «La Colombe» ltée of Caraquet. Your messages of condolence can be sent on our website (www.cflacolombe.ca).
 

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Lorne "Bummy" Burant, CD (Ret'd) on 21 June 2023, the morning of his 90^th birthday. Lorne was a veteran of the Korean War. 

Lorne was born in Montreal but was raised in Wilno ON by his grandmother after age 3 when his mother died. In his teens, he worked in lumber camps in the Ottawa Valley. Lorne joined the Royal Canadian Engineers just before his 18^th birthday and went on to serve the Canadian Military Engineers in a career that spanned 33 years.

Lorne enlisted for the Korean War and served with the 59^th Independent Field Squadron (1953-54). He served much of the rest of his career in Chilliwack with 3 Field Squadron (1 Combat Engineer Regiment). Lorne also served in 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa, 4 Field Squadron in Germany and deployed on peacekeeping duties with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt.

Lorne was generally found in Support Squadron or Park Troop. He was legendary for his ability to support his unit with good living conditions in the field. His electrical, carpentry, pipe fitting and other trades skills and experience helped keep a camp operating..The tented camps for concentrations at Gagetown (for RV 81) Wainwright (for RV 83 and RV 85) and Chilcotin were notable. Lorne also supported the camps on large projects like the Nemaiah Valley Road project, the Taseko River Bridge ("Davidson Bridge") project, and the Ogilvie River Bridge project.

Lorne was forever the real-life 'MacGyver." In retirement, he was forever tinkering. He wasted·nothing. If something could be fixed, he would do whatever that took. If he thought something needed to be modified for better performance, he did that too. 

A Mass. of Christian burial was held on 30 June 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic· Church in Chilliwack.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Sergeant John Edward McGloin, CD (Ret’d) of Brandon MB on 20 June 2023 at the age of 83 years.

Formerly of Fredericton NB, John was born in Marysville NB. He served as a military Firefighter at locations that included Canadian Forces Base Greenwood before retiring from the Canadian Forces. John then worked as a public servant firefighter with the Department of National Defence Fire Service at Canadian Forces Station Yorkton SK as the Deputy Fire Chief and later at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB.

A Memorial Service was held on 23 June 2023 in Brandon MB. Interment followed at the Brandon Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Matthew Adam Thornley (Ret’d), unexpectedly on 19 June 2023 at University Hospital in London ON in his 46th year. Matt served with the Canadian Forces  and the Public Service for more than 20 years - mostly with the Canadian Military Engineer family.

Matt was born in Brantford ON and grew up in London ON where he attended Arthur Ford Public School and Saunders Secondary School. Enrolling in the Canadian Forces in 1996, he joined the Canadian Military Engineers and became an Electrical Generating Systems Technician (EGS Tech). Matt completed his QL3 EGS Tech course at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown NB in 1997 and was then posted to 8 Air Communication and Control Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Trenton ON. During this tour, Matt was assigned to Canadian Forces Station Alert, NU in 1998 for On Job Training in the power plant.

Matt served for about five years as an EGS Tech and became a Master Corporal. During this part of his career, he had several deployments overseas including a tour in East Timor. Matt was then selected for the University Training Plan for Non-Commissioned Members program and pursued a Business Degree at the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON and graduated with Distinction in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (with Concentration in Business Administration).  A short time later he reverted to his initial trade and joined the Construction Engineering section at CFB Trenton as a civilian Electrical Generating Systems Technician. He then moved to British Columbia for a few years before returning to London in 2019.

A private family celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs that focuses on training and matching service dogs with our veterans. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of  Corporal Terrence M. Kennedy (Ret’d) at home in Shinmicas NS in 2023.* Terry enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1965 as a Field Engineer. He was posted to the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa in 1968 where he served as a Map Reproduction Technician for five years. Terry retired from the Canadian Forces in 1973 and went to work for the Council of Maritime Premiers in the Photomechanical Department in Amherst NS.
*The actual date of death has not been determined.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Yvon Cassivi, CD (Ret’d) in Abbotsford BC on 13  June 2023.

Yvon joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at the age of 15 in 1960 with the 9^th Intake of Sapper Apprentices. After successfully completing two years of academic and sapper training, Yvon was posted to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. Yvon took a break from uniformed service after his initial commitment and worked for a brief time as a brakesman for CP Rail.

Yvon re-enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1967. His career postings included 3 Field Squadron, 4 Field Squadron in Germany, 5e Régiment du génie de combat in Valcartier QC, and the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack

Yvon retired from the Canadian Forces in 1981 and worked for a few years as a natural gas pipeline inspector in Quebec and the Maritimes. He then moved to Abbotsford in 1984 where he started the business MSA Building Maintenance. Yvon later started to offer locksmith services and that interest evolved into Abby Locksmith. Yvon retired from Abby Locksmith in 2021.

Funeral arrangements are private.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Leonard John Edison, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at the Health Science Centre in St John’s NL on Monday, 12 June 2023, at age 73 years after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Born in St John's NL, Len attended Holy Cross School in the city. His military career spanned over 42 years of service that started when he joined the 56^th Field Squadron in 1966.  Len’s military career was primarily with the 56^th Engineer Squadron (later 37 Combat Engineer Regiment), but he also had posting to Militia District Headquarters in St John's. Len participated in many projects undertaken by the 56^th  Field Squadron on the island and in Labrador, including bridge constructions at Cartwright and Rennies River. He also deployed to Canadian Forces Station Alert and to Eureka NU. In addition to his service to the Canadian Forces, Len was an avid donor at the Canadian Blood Services, with over 300 donations.

Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Caul’s Funeral Home {84 LeMarchant Road} on Friday, 16 June, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral will take place on Saturday, 17 June, from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist at 11 a.m. Flowers gratefully accepted, or donations in his memory may be made to the Bursary Program at St. Bonaventure College. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Petty Officer Second Class George Edward "Ed" Trenholm, CD (Ret’d) at the Quinte Health Care - Picton Memorial Hospital on Monday, 12 June 2023 in his 76^th year.

Ed served his country with the Canadian Forces as a Firefighter for 38 years. He started his career with the Royal Canadian Navy in the Air Bos’n 581 trade and then crossed over to the Firefighter 651 trade on Unification. He served on HMCS Bonaventure and in the Fire Service across Canada before retiring at Canadian Forces Base Trenton.

Cremation will take place and a service to celebrate his life will be held at Weaver - West Chapel {170 Dundas St West} on Friday, 23 June 2023 at 2:00 pm. A video recording of the service will be available on Ed's website listing on the following Monday. Memories, stories, condolences and the service recording can be found here.

We regret to advise of the death of Constable Thomas “Tom” Edward Beechey (Ret'd) on 9 June 2023, peacefully at home in St. Thomas ON at the age of 77 after a long battle with cancer. Tom was a former member of 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins) in St. Thomas.

Tom served a 25-year career with the St. Thomas Police Department, protecting  his community from 1972-1998 and retiring as a First Class Constable. During his career he was a Community Safety Officer, a Crime Scene Identification Officer, and was President of the St. Thomas Police Association.
After retirement, Tom drove a school bus, a security truck for Loomis, became the supervisor of security for Lyndon at Formet and joined 31 Combat Engineer Regiment (The Elgins) in St. Thomas. Tom also volunteered at the St. Thomas Military Museum, as a football coach for both Parkside and Central Elgin Collegiate Institutes. He also worked with No. 7 St. Thomas Royal Canadian Army Cadets, one of the oldest Cadet Corps in Canada.

Cremation has taken place, with private interment of ashes in South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday 20 June from 7:00-9:00 p.m. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at Williams Funeral Home {45 Elgin St.} on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Memorial donations to the St. Thomas Military Museum or the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital- Cancer Department would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences can be sent here.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal Scott Harlock, CD (Ret’d) of Comox BC at home on 6 June 2023  at the age of 69 years.

Scott was born in Oshawa ON and spent his childhood there. He joined the Canadian Forces after high school and served a 20-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Firefighter. Among his postings, Scott served at Canadian Forces Base Chatham NB, HMCS ships and retired at CFB Comox in 1991.

Scott settled with his family in Comox upon retirement. He held several jobs over the years, but his most recent position was head of maintenance at the Comox Valley Airport. He served with them for 17 years until his retirement in the Fall of 2022.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. If you wish, donations in Scott’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of McCrae “Mac” Alfred McCauley of Beachburg ON, peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital, on Sunday 4 June 2023 in his 67^th year. Mac was an Oil Burner Mechanic/Gas Fitter who worked at the Base Construction Engineering Section at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa ON as a Public Servant for 30 years.

Memorial Visitation will be held at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home {141 Renfrew St., Pembroke} on Thursday, 8 June 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment of ashes in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery in Pembroke.
The service will live streamed and is available via this link  As an expression of sympathy, donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church are appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer James Edwards, CD (Ret'd) on 29 May 2023 in Barrie ON at the age of 76 years.

Originally from Bancroft ON, Jim enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1966 and was a Stoker in the Navy when he joined the Canadian Military Engineers as a Stationary Engineer. He retired as a Chief Warrant,Officer Mechanical Systems Technician in 1991 having had postings that included: Halifax NS (1966 - 71), Cold Lake AB (1971- 74), Holberg BC (1974 - 77), Cold Lake AB (1977 - 80), Ottawa ON (1980 - 82), Chilliwack BC (1982 - 86), and Trenton ON (1986 - 91).

Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral but there will be a Celebration of Life in Barrie at a date to be announced.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Sergeant Paul Anthony McKinnon, CD (Ret’d) of the Sandstone Chesapeake Charlottetown, peacefully on 25 May 2023 in his 93^rd year.

Paul was born in Douglastown, NB and was the seventh son of the seventh son. He left New Brunswick at age 16 and travelled to Ontario to seek fame and fortune. Paul enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces and proudly served his country in Churchill MB, overseas in Germany, and at Number 5 Depot in Moncton NB.

After he retired from the Canadian Forces, Paul accepted a position as Fire Chief with the Ministry of Transport at the Charlottetown Airport. He purchased the Skyeglen Farm in Clyde River, and his love of horses and the harness racing industry flourished there. Paul became director of the United States Trotting Association and remained Director Emeritus until his passing. Some of his passions were ice racing on the North River Causeway, matinee racing at Pinette and catching the last ferry after racing at Brunswick Downs in Moncton. He was instrumental in helping many horsemen receive their Driver and Trainer Licenses under his supervision and tutelage, including the top male and female drivers in Canada. He developed lifelong friendships with horsemen in the Maritimes and across Canada and the United States. Paul was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and served on the Executive of Kingston Branch 30 in New Haven.

Resting at Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, 27 May 2023, at 10:30 a.m. with interment at St. Martin de Tours Cemetery, Cumberland, PEI. Visitation is on Friday, 26 May, from 4-6:00 p.m. with a Royal Canadian Legion prayer service starting at 3:45 p.m.

Memorial donations can be made to the St. Martins of Tours Fiona Steeple repair Fund or the Last Post Fund. Flowers gratefully declined. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Chester Morris, CD (Ret’d) on 23 May 2023 at Valley Haven Retirement Community in Chilliwack BC at the age of 89 years.

Chester was born in Cooktown ON. He initially joined the Canadian Forces with the Royal Canadian Navy but after three years decided this was not his preferred career and took his release. He rejoined the Canadian Forces with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Carpenter and followed that career to become a Construction and Maintenance Technician. Chester’s last posting was at Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack BC (1979-84) where he retired at the rank of Warrant Officer.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Chilliwack/Vedder Legion Branch 295 on Wednesday, 12 July at 1:00 pm.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer William George Will, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 25 May 2023 at the age of 96 years

George was born in Vancouver BC and enlisted during the Second World war at age 16 as a boy soldier. After the war, he enlisted in the Permanent Force and trained as a parachutist. He then served with the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa for ten years before being posted to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. Heading next to New Brunswick, George first served with the Instructional Staff in St John NB followed by 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown. His next postings were as an instructor – at Canadian Forces Base Clinton ON and at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering where he retired in Chilliwack in 1972 as a Master Warrant Officer after 30 years of service.
After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, George finished his work career with Corrections Canada.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday 8 July from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Aldergrove Legion { 26607 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove}.

We regret to advise of the death of Henry Robert Harmer, peacefully at home on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 in his 80^th year. Henry was a longtime Public Servant who worked at the Base Construction Engineering Section in Canadian Forces Base Petawawa ON where he worked in the self-help centre and the carpenter shop, 

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Neville Funeral Home { 491 Isabella St., Pembroke} on Friday, 26 May  2023 from 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in Pembroke, on Saturday, 27 May 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Pembroke. Donations to Ontario SPCA - Renfrew County Branch would be appreciated as an expression of sympathy. Online Condolences may be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Seaman Franklin “Frank” Alexander Stoddart (Ret’d), peacefully in Durham ON, at Rockwood Terrace on 23 May 2023 at the age of 75 years.

Frank was born in Markdale ON and attended Markdale Public School and Centre Grey District High School before enrolling in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1964 at the age of 17 years. Some of Franks’s postings during his career as a Firefighter included HMCS Shearwater, HMCS Bonaventure and RCAF Station Borden. His primary location was at HMCS Shearwater at Dartmouth NS where he served on HMCS Bonaventure.

Frank retired from the Canadian Forces in 1974 and continued his firefighting career in Flesherton ON. He concluded his 30+ years of service as a firefighter as Deputy Fire Chief at the Flesherton Station.

Frank then worked for the Bluewater District School Board for over 30 years where he retired in 2012 as head custodian at Grey Highlands Secondary School. In retirement, Frank trained and ran three half-marathons. He enjoyed snowshoeing, walking his dog, golfing and attending local standardbred races.

Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception, Flesherton on Tuesday, 30 May 2023 from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. A private family interment will take place at Flesherton Cemetery. Instead of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Lung Association or Sick Kids would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Private Santiago Nicolas “Santi” Nadeau on 21 May 2023 from a tragic accident near Great Falls, Montana at the age of 21 years. Santo was a member of 33 Engineer Squadron of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment in Calgary AB.

Santi was born in Montevideo, Uruguay and emigrated to Calgary AB shortly before his fourth birthday. He attended the School of Alberta Ballet, where he received both dancing instruction and academic education. Santi was a member of Alberta Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” cast for many seasons.

Santi was a student at Robert Warren middle school and E.P. Scarlett high school from 2016 to 2020. He enrolled in the Canadian Army’s Reserve Force in 2019 achieved his Basic Military Qualification in July 2020 as a member of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment. Pursuing his dream of becoming a Cinema Director, Santi joined the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Film and Video Production program.

Movies and Army were two important aspects of his life. The family will honor both by celebrating Santiago’s life during a Military Service held at Canyon Meadows Cinemas {13226 Macleod Trail SE Unit 110, Calgary, AB} on 3 June 2023, at 9:00 a.m.

Memorial donations to support Santiago’s family with the funeral costs may be e-transferred to the family at FRIENDSOFSANTI@OUTLOOK.COM or may be deposited into an RBC account. Surplus funds will be donated to the school attended by his sister Sarah, the Art-Centred Willow Park School.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Michael Joseph Rouse (Ret’d) in Cranbrook BC on 17 May 2023 at age 84 after a valiant year-long battle with cancer.

Mike was born in Belleville ON and was raised on a small farm in the hamlet of Smithfield ON where he attended a one-room village school. He graduated from East Northumberland Secondary School in nearby Brighton and then attended the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton NB . Mike was a member of the Canadian Officer Training Corps at UNB and spent the summers of 1957-59 training as a Royal Canadian Engineer Officer Cadet at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC.

Mike graduated from UNB in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and went on to complete his Masters of Business Administration at McMaster’s University in Hamilton ON in 1966. He then began his career in forestry, lumber, and pulp & paper at Domtar. Mike worked mostly at the company headquarters in Montreal QC and rose to become General Manager, Lumber Division, and General Manager, Ontario Woodlands.

Following his dream to live and work in the Canadian Rockies, Mike moved his family to Cranbrook BC in 1981, where he took the position of Vice President, Operations for Crestbrook Forest Industries. When Crestbrook was acquired by Tembec Inc. in 2001, Mike was appointed as that company’s Senior Vice President of BC Operations, a position he held until his retirement in 2004. In retirement, he was appointed annually by the BC government to the Columbia Basin Trust’s board of directors between 2003-2009. 

Mike was an avid and skilled outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter. His love of the outdoors was one of the main motivations for settling in the East Kootenay. He purchased a working 315-acre, 50-head cattle ranch and hay farm on St. Mary’s Prairie near Wycliffe BC in 1984. 

Mike was never happier than when he and his wife Odette were doing chores around the ranch, from cutting, raking and bailing hay to attending to late-night calving emergencies in sub-zero February weather. Beside farming and outdoors activities, Mike was an avid reader of history  and literature. He traveled the world where highlights included: traveling up the Amazon in a rickety riverboat, hiking up stairs on the Great Wall of China, eating sushi in Tokyo, and lounging on beaches in Cuba, Hawaii, Vietnam, and the French Riviera, among many others.

A Celebration of Life will be held in July at the family farm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cranbrook Food Bank Society. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Lawrence C. “Larry” Kelly, CD (Ret’d) of Riverview NB on 12 May  2023 at age 80 . 

Born in Halifax NS, Lawrence joined the RCAF in 1962 as an Leading Aircraftsman 1 and retired after 22 years of service as a Master Warrant Officer Construction and Maintenance Technician. During his career as a Canadian Military Engineer, he served in Cold Lake AB, Pagwa ON, Summerside PE, Moosonee ON, Chilliwack BC, and  Moncton NB. He also deployed on the United Nations Disengagement and Observer Force (UNDOF) in Damascus, Syria. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, 21 May 2023 from 2-4:00 p.m. in Fair Haven Funeral  Home {1177 Salisbury Rd., Moncton} Visitation in Halifax will take place in Atlantic Funeral Home {125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville} on Sunday, 2 July from 2-4:00 p.m. Interment to follow at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Robert Gerald “Bob” Clay, peacefully on 5 May 2023 at the Chinook Regional Hospital in his hometown of Lethbridge AB.

Bob was born in Swift Current SK, the youngest of five children. He spent his early childhood years in Swift Current before the family moved to Lethbridge when Bob was 6 years old.   A natural athlete, he participated in football and soccer as a young man, golf as an adult, and loved watching sports, especially hockey, throughout his life.   

As a young man, Bob worked in Waterton for several summers and then joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he served as a Firefighter. Among his postings were Comox BC and Senneterre QC. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Bob moved back to Lethbridge where he served with the Lethbridge Fire Department.

A talent for bowling led Bob to a career in managing bowling alleys in Lethbridge and then Red Deer. Later, he earned a steamfitter/pipefitter ticket and began his plumbing business, Bob’s Boiler Service.  During his time in Squamish and Vancouver, he worked on large construction projects, including two Fairmont Hotels in Vancouver and Whistler.

Bob enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. He could fix almost anything and made many toys and other items for his children and grandchildren. Bob often donated the colorful bird houses/condos he built in the woodworking shop at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization as raffle prizes and for displays.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at Southminster United Church {1011 – 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge} on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 11:00 am. The service will be live-streamed HERE. 

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Red Cross, or the Salvation Army, in Bob’s memory.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Liam Owen “Woody” Vickers on 2 May 2023 at age 26 in Kingston General Hospital as the result of his injuries following a car accident three weeks earlier. 

Liam was born in Niagara Falls ON and spent the majority of his life in St. Catharines. Throughout high school, Liam developed a love for rowing and continued to fuel this passion after enlisting with the Canadian Armed Forces. Liam enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2016 as a Construction Engineer Officer and attended the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. During his time at the College, he was an active member of the RMC Rowing Team and was fond of his courses in Surveying. Liam went on to represent Canada in the 100^th Anniversary of the King’s Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta in England.

Liam changed his career trajectory in 2020 when he transfered his occupation to Geomatics Technician. Liam began his QL5 Geomatics Technician Course in 2021 at Algonquin College in Ottawa On. He was set to graduate in June and was to be posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment at CFB Petawawa

Visitation will be held at George Darte Funeral Chapel 585 Carlton St, St Catharines ON on Saturday 27 May from 1-3:00 pm with a memorial service at 3:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Robert Henry "Bob" Brett, CD (Ret’d) on 1 May 2023 in Ottawa ON at the age of 84 years.

Bob joined the Canadian Forces at Royal Roads Military College in Colwood in 1956. He went on to the Royal Military College in Kingston and graduated in RMC Class of 1960. Bob then obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering at Queen's University. 

Bob had a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Construction Engineering Officer. Highlights of his career include his being Base Construction Engineering Officer at Moose Jaw and Halifax. Bob was also the Base Technical Services Officer at Canadian Forces Base Trenton ON and was twice the DCoS Technical Services at Canadian Forces Training Systems Headquarters at CFB Trenton. Bob served twice at National Headquarters in Ottawa – with VCDS/Director Infrastructure Coordination and with Chief of Infrastructure and Environment  for his final posting. Bob became a Real Estate Agent after retiring from the Canadian Forces.

A funeral service will be held on 23 May 2023 at Beechwood Funeral Home {280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa} with visitation at 1:00 pm, memorial service at 2:00 pm, and interment at 3:00 pm. A reception follows from 3 - 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent HERE.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Donald Muir Carrigan, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at home in Chilliwack BC on 29 April 2023 at the age of 68 years.

Donnie was born in Truro NS and enlisted in the Canadian Military Engineers in 1975. He served as a Heavy Equipment Operator and retired from the Canadian Forces in 1993. Among his postings was with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack BC and 22 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB. He deployed  to Kuwait in 1991 during the Gulf War and to Croatia in 1993.

A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Donations in Donnie’s memory can be made to can be made to Soldier On.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Joseph Alexander “Joe” Martell (Ret'd) at his home in Gloucester ON, at age 74 on 26 April 2023, after fighting his final battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). 

Joe - "just a regular Joe," as he would say - enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1967 and started his military career with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Field Engineer. During his first posting with 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa, ON, he re-mustered to Topographic Surveyor and joined Mapping and Charting establishment in Ottawa. Joe served with the unit until 1975, when he retired from the Canadian Forces. He joined Revenue Canada for his second career and then finished with Canada Post.

A Graveside Service with Military Honours will be held at the National Military Cemetery of Canada in Beechwood Cemetery on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at 10:00 am.  For those who wish to honour Joe’s life, in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the ALS Society of Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the  Beechwood Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Robert “Bob” Donald McSween, CD (Ret’d) on 14 April 2023 at Chilliwack, BC at the age of 79.

Bob was born in St. Catharine's ON and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961. He served with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Field Engineer for 36 years. Among his postings, Bob served in Canada in Petawawa ON with 1 Field Squadron,  in Chilliwack with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering and 3 Field Squadron/1 Combat Engineer Regiment and in Ottawa with the Land Engineering Test Establishment. Bob also served in Germany with 4 Field Squadron, at Canadian Forces Station Alert NU, and he deployed to Cyprus on United Nations peacekeeping duties with 1^st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment. Bob retired as a Master Warrant Officer in 1997. 

Bob enjoyed running and walking where he did marathons and participated in 10K Volkmarches. He participated in the Terry Fox Marathon by assisting in fundraising at CFB Chilliwack. He also ran in the Olympic Torch Relay in his hometown.

Bob became a Master Mason in 1983 and in 2005 became Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of British Columbia and Yukon. He became Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star of British Columbia and Yukon in 2010. Bob was also active in several concordant bodies, such as Shriners, Grotto, Scottish Rite and also in the Royal Order of Scotland.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, 27 April 2023 at the Chilliwack Curling Club. Memorial Donations may be made in Robert's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetics Organization. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

Nous regrettons de vous informer du décès du colonel honoraire Marc Bertrand, CD (retraité) le 12 avril 2023 à l'âge de 66 ans. Le colonel Bertrand a été commandant du 34e Régiment du génie de combat de 1995 à 1999 et a ensuite été colonel honoraire du régiment (2015 - 2018).

Marc était un homme extraordinaire aux multiples talents qui a vécu une vie bien remplie. Philosophe et musicien à ses heures perdues, Marc travaillait depuis peu sur un livre philosophique intitulé "Trouver le bonheur au crépuscule de l'humanité" qu'il a eu le temps de terminer le 9 avril 2023.

Une cérémonie célébrant la vie de Marc aura lieu à l'église de Saint-François-Salles {7070 Bd des Mille-Îles, Laval, QC } le samedi 29 avril 2023 à 11h00. Une réception suivra jusqu'à 15h00 à la salle communautaire derrière l'église. Ce même jour, la famille et les amis proches qui le souhaitent sont conviés à la résidence familiale jusqu'au soir afin que vous puissiez lui rendre hommage. Les condoléances en ligne peuvent être envoyées au salon funéraire. La famille ne souhaite pas recevoir de fleurs, mais encourage les dons pour aider à financer le livre de Marc, son dernier "château de sable".

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Chief Petty Officer Second Class Leonard Francis “Frank” Pike, CD (Ret’d) of Dartmouth NS on 11 April 2023 at the age of 93 years.

Formerly of Sydney, Cape Breton, Frank worked in the Steel Plant until 1954.  Frank then moved to the mainland, with family in tow, to serve in the Royal Canadian Navy. 

Frank proudly served on the HMCS Magnificent, Bonaventure, Margaree and Preserver, to name a few. When ashore, he worked at the Canadian Forces Base Shearwater NS Fire Hall as a Crew Chief.  After retiring from the Canadian Forces, he continued working as a civilian firefighter at the Dockyard Fire Hall.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family gathering at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Sergeant Cecil Thomas Hawley, CD (Ret’d),  suddenly in his Edmonton AB home on 9 April 2023 at the age of 74 years. 

Cecil was born in the small fishing village of North Sydney, Cape Breton. He joined the Canadian Forces at 17 in 1965 and left Cape Breton to explore the world. Cecil served his country for twenty-seven years on land, sea and in the air. He was first a member of the Black Watch Regiment of Canada and then the Royal Canadian Regiment in 1970 when the Black Watch ceased having a Regular Force component. Cecil later remustered to the Firefighter occupation with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Some of Cecil's career postings were to Camp Aldershot NS with the Black Watch, CFB Borden for his Firefighter training, CFB Edmonton, CFB Shearwater, HMCS Saguenay and back to CFB Edmonton for his last posting before retirement.

After his retirement, Cecil continued a life of service. His final calling was as Santa Claus at Londonderry Mall with his wife Mrs. Claus by his side. In addition to his time at the mall, He visited children in hospitals, daycare centres and schools, including the Stollery Children’s Hospital. He also visited retirement and nursing homes as he believed children came in all ages. He could be found in his Santa suit in Cuba, giving little gifts to the hotel staff and taking pictures with guests. He was an inspiration to everyone and quickly made friends wherever he went.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. An Open House with a Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Branch #175 {14339 – 50 Street} on 28 April 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. 

Nous avons le regret de vous faire part du décès du Sergent Jean Charles Joseph Maillet, CD survenu le 9 avril 2023 à l'âge de 63 ans. Jean servait à l'École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il est décédé.

Né à Moncton NB, Jean a commencé une carrière civile en tant que technicien du génie avant de rejoindre les Forces armées canadiennes en 1989 et a servi son pays pendant 34 ans. Jean a commencé sa formation à École de leadership et de recrues des Forces canadiennes à St-Jean QC. Après avoir terminé l'école de recrutement, il a suivi une formation linguistique à l'École de langues des Forces canadiennes à St-Jean, puis s'est dirigé vers l'École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes (ÉGMFC) pour la formation du génie de combat. À la fin de cette formation, Jean a été affecté au 5e Régiment du Génie de Combat à Valcartier QC. Alors qu'il était au 5 ^e RGC, il a rapidement servi pendant la Résistance de Kanesatake près de la ville d'Oka QC en 1990. Au cours de sa tournée avec le 5e RGC, il s'est également déployé en ex-Yougoslavie lors de l'Op CAVALIER en 1993, de l'Op HARMONY en 1995 et de l'Op PALLADIUM de l'OTAN en 1999/2000.

Jean a ensuite été affecté à l'ÉGMFC en 2000 où il a d'abord servi comme instructeur, puis avec les normes d'ingénierie de campagne. Il a ensuite déménagé au Centre d'instruction au combat pendant un an avant de commencer une tournée de six ans avec le 4^e Régiment d'appui du génie en 2008. Jean est retourné à l'ÉGMFC en 2014 où il a été commandant en second du Centre de ressources d'instruction et formateur pour culture et patrimoine. Pendant son séjour au musée du GMC, Jean a apporté des contributions importantes et durables à la mise à jour et à l'amélioration de l'éducation culturelle et patrimoniale des étudiants, au développement de programmes pour les jeunes et à l'amélioration des expositions de la galerie. Il était bien connu pour ses visites dynamiques, divertissantes et informatives du musée du CME.

Une visite aura lieu à la Maison Funéraire Oromocto le jeudi 13 avril 2023 de 14h00 à 16h00 et de 19h00 à 21h00. Une messe commémorative aura lieu à la chapelle St. Mary, BFC Gagetown, le vendredi 14 avril 2023 à 11 h. Au lieu de fleurs, des dons commémoratifs peuvent être faits à la Société canadienne du cancer ou à Hospice House Fredericton. Les condoléances en ligne peuvent être envoyées au salon funéraire.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Bernard Reginald “Bernie” Campbell, CD (Ret’d) of Greenwood, Kings County NS, suddenly on Sunday, 9 April 2023 in Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville NS at the age of 92 years.

Bernie served as a Firefighter in the Canadian Armed Forces with the Canadian Military Engineers for 32 years. His military postings with the Fire Service included Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay NL, CFB Greenwood NS and Canadian Forces Station Inuvik NT. After retirement from the Canadian Forces, he was the Fire Chief in the town of Inuvik. Bernie also worked for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation in Hay River NT before retiring to Nova Scotia in the Annapolis Valley. He enjoyed spending winter months in San Miguel, Mexico and summers at his cottages on Sand Lake NS.

There will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, 17 April 2023 in St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, 41 Connaught Avenue in Middleton NS with a reception to follow in the church hall. Interment in Berwick Cemetery. Family flowers only, Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Henry Richard "Dick" Bohne, CD (Ret’d) 0n 4 April 2023, peacefully in his 94^th year.

Born in Bassano AB, his family lived in Gem, Hussar, Bassano, and finally Medicine Hat where he finished high school. Dick attended Royal Roads and graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston in 1953. Commissioned in the Royal Canadian Engineers, he soon deployed to Korea with 59^th Canadian Independent Field Squadron. After spending a year in the Korean War, he returned to the University of British Columbia and graduated in 1955 with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering.

For the next 35 years, Dick served primarily as a Construction Engineering Officer.  He served in Whitehorse, Edmonton, Kingston, and Halifax before being appointed as Commanding Officer of 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON (1966-68). After Petawawa, he went on to National Defence Headquarters with the Director General Works, followed by CFB Borden as the Base Technical Services Officer. Dick then served in Lahr Germany as the SSO Construction Engineer of Canadian Forces Europe and BCEO of Lahr. He returned to Canada to CFB TRenton with Canadian Forces Training Systems Headquarters as SSO Quartering and DCoS Technical Services. Dick then returned to National Defence Headquarters with Director General Works for his last posting. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1982 and then went on to serve for 10 years with NATO. After his second retirement, Dick and Carole spent the next 30 years between Arizona in the winter and Kingston in the summer, enjoying life to its fullest, including many rounds of golf and long morning walks.

A private funeral was held by the family. A Celebration of Life is planned at a future date. For those wishing to express sympathy in Dick's memory, please consider donations to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Chief Warrant Officer Clarence “Clare” Belliveau, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, at home in Victoria BC, on 2 April 2023 at the age of 91 years

Clare was born in St. Paul’s NB, fifth in a family of ten brothers and sisters. He left the family home in Minto NB in 1954 at a young age and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force for what became a 30-year military career as a Firefighter.

Clare’s career took him to Europe and across Canada. Throughout his career, he called “home” to Portage la Prairie MB, Germany, Chatham NB, North Bay ON, Toronto ON, Comox BC, and Winnipeg MB. Retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1983, he settled in Victoria BC with his family. One of the constant highlights of Clare’s retirement was his involvement with the Victoria Horseshoe Club, which became a passion he enjoyed for the rest of his life.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held for Clare at the Victoria Horseshoe Club on Sunday, 7 May 2023, at 1:00 PM.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Howard Craig Howard, CD (Ret’d) of Burlington ON, peacefully on 30 March 2023, at the age of 61 years.

th birthday during basic training with the Infantry in 1979. He spent almost two decades as an Infantryman with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, travelling the world, serving his country with bravery and honour. 

Craig remustered to the Draughtsman trade and joined the Canadian Military Engineers. His service with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment  included an UNPROFOR [UN Protection Force (Yugoslavia)] tour in 1992-1993. Craig was extremely proud of his service and remembered his time in the military fondly.

Craig retired from the Canadian Forces in 1996. He then pursued a career in engineering technology working as a Certified Engineering Technologist. He had a successful career working for several companies over the years.

Visitation will be held at Smith’s Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street in Burlington on Thursday, 6 April 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Donald House (Ret’d) of Sydney NS, suddenly at home on 28 March 2023 at the age of 59 years.

Donald was born in Sydney NS.  He joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in 1976 and enrolled in the Reserve Force with 45^th Field Squadron in Sydney in 1981. He then made a component transfer to the Regular Force in 1983 and joined 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack BC. Donald served next with 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Lahr, Germany and returned to 1 CER  when he came back to Canada. At 1 CER he was awarded Sapper of the Year. On a historical note, during Exercise RENDEZVOUS 89 in Wainwright, Don was with the Giant Viper Section that fired the very last mine-clearing line charge in Canada.

Donald was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering with Mine Warfare and Demolitions cell in 1989. While with CFSME he received the CFSME Commandant's Commendation in 1990 for his brave actions tin protecting his students from a bear. Donald was medically released from the Canadian Forces in 1992 after a vehicle accident in Chilliwack in 1990. 

Funeral arrangement will be advised later. Online  condolences can be sent to the Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roy Edward Horner (Ret’d), peacefully on 21 March 2023, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket ON.

Roy grew up in Toronto and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. He completed his basic training in Camp Petawawa ON and was assigned to 2^nd Field Park Company and served in Canada. 

Roy had a long and successful 44-year career with Moore Business Forms in Toronto starting as a pressman and working his way up to Director of Purchasing. For many years he served as the Service Club Chairman for the York Central Hospital Foundation. He also volunteered for many other community organizations including the Maple United Church and the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society.

Visitation will be held at Marshall Funeral Home {10366 Yonge St., Richmond Hill} on Thursday, 30 March 2023, from 11am-12pm. Service will be held at 12:00pm followed by a reception. Donations can be made to the Mackenzie Health Foundation or Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper J. Gordon Grant (Ret'd), peacefully on 20 March 2023 at the age of 91, at the Ottawa Hospital.

Born in Ottawa ON, Gordon was a member of his hometown Militia unit 3^rd Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1949 -1952. He then joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a Munitions and Weapons Technician from 1952 to 1957. During this time he was posted to Germany for two years and also served in Whitehorse NWT. 

Gordon joined the RCMP in 1957 and served until 1985 when he retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1985. Upon retirement, he worked in the security services department at the Bank of Canada Ottawa for five years.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services {280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa } on Monday, 27 March 2023 from 7-9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, 28 March from 12 noon until the time of service in Beechwood's Sacred Space at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery, located at Beechwood Cemetery. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be left at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gordon Daniel "Dan" Schurman, CD (Ret’d) of Summerside PE at the Wedgewood Manor in Summerside on 10 March 2023 at age 81 years.

Born in Springhill NS, Dan was a Veteran who served as a Firefighter with the Royal Canadian Air Force.  His postings included RCAF Station Zweibrucken GE, Canadian Forces Base Trenton ON, and CFB Summerside.

Dan is resting at Moase Funeral Home in Summerside, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, 20 March 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place later in Collingwood Wyvern Cemetery in Nova Scotia. Visiting hours are Monday, 20 March 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service.

Memorial donations to the Summerside Baptist Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Laurie Sherwood Brown, CD (Ret’d) on 3 March 2023 at his home on Grand Manan NB at the age of 71 years.

Grand Manan was Laurie’s hometown and he completed Grand Manan High School there. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1969 and served with the Canadian Military Engineers as an Electrician for nearly 30 years. During his military career, his trade was re-named to Electrical Distribution Technician and he retired as a Master Warrant Officer in the Construction Engineering Superintendent master trade.

Laurie served in many places in Canada and around the world throughout his service career. Like many of our good leaders and tradesmen, Laurie was an instructor at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack.  He also served in 1 Construction Engineering Unit, Canadian Forces Detachment St Margarets NB, and in Germany. Laurie also deployed to Canadian Forces Station Alert NU and on the United Nations Emergency Force II (UNEF II) in Egypt with the Camp el Gala Construction Engineering Section.

Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Laurie moved back to Grand Manan, where he established his own electrical contracting business.

Laurie was a member of the Grand Manan Rotary Club and served on the board for Grand Manan Housing for several years. As a proud member of the Grand Manan Legion, he spearheaded the banner project to honour veterans who loved their country as he did. Laurie also formed a special bond with members of the Community Life Church group.

Visitation will take place at the Community Life Church on 16 March from 2-4:00 PM and 7-9:00 PM. A celebration of life service will be held on 17 March at 12:30 PM at Community Life Church. A live-stream of the service will be available to those unable to attend in person, click the LINK and follow the instructions to access the live stream. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal George “Sonny” Moore (Ret’d), a resident of Meadowview Villa in Lambton ON on 28 February 2023 in his 90^th year. 

Sonny enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1956 at the age of 23 years. He undertook his training as a Field Engineer at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. During his career, Sonny had postings to Gagetown NB and served overseas in Germany as well as Egypt with the United Nations Emergency Force. Sonny also served at Canadian Forces Station Alert in the Arctic in the Northwest Territories. 

Sonny retired from the Canadian Forces in 1966 at the rank of Corporal. He then worked as an Electrician and was hired by the Ministry of Transportation to work on the design of the “Golden Mile” and Highway 40.  Sonny was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 52 years. He was a recipient of a Quilt of Valour, as part of the Quilt of Valour Program which provides a quilt to selected Canadian Armed Forces members, past or present, for their bravery and commitment to Canada and its citizens.

Cremation has taken place with a private burial to be held at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery. A Celebration of Sonny’s Life will take place on Friday, 10 March 2023 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216 Petrolia ON. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Lambton Meadowview Auxiliary.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Barry Young, CD (Ret’d), a resident of the Timberstone Mews senior's retirement community in Red Deer AB on 26 February 2023 at age 87.

Barry was born in Cape Breton NS and demonstrated a love for all sports at a very young age – particularly hockey. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954 in Sydney, NS and had a 26-year military career as a Firefighter. Barry spent 11 of those years in France and Germany where he played hockey as a defenseman for the RCAF.

Among the highlights of his military career, Barry was the Fire Chief for Canadian Forces Base Kingston ON for three years. His last posting was to CFB Cold Lake AB where he retired in 1979 as a Warrant Officer after a 26-year career.

After retiring from an active military career, Barry joined the Reserves. He attained his Glider License and became an instructor. Barry was to eventually also receive his commercial and private power license and count over 6000 glider flights. Barry was the Commanding Officer of the Prince Albert Air Cadet Squadron and the Prince Albert Gliding Zone for 12 years and he shared his love of flying with young people through the RCAF Cadet Program. He spent his summers at Penhold Air Cadet Training Camp supporting young cadets to attain further flying skills. During his 46-year career, Barry achieved his highest rank of Acting Major. He was a member of the Petrolia Legion Branch Number 216.

Condolences can be sent online to the funeral home. Funeral details will be published when available.