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Richard Allen Gaudet, Tideview Terrace, Digby, formerly of Weymouth North, died 2 April 2007, in the home at the age of 89.

Born in Weymouth North, he served overseas in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers, and then he trained as a carpenter and worked at CFB Cornwallis. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 67, Weymouth.

Funeral service was on 4 April in St. Peter's St. Thomas Anglican Church, Weymouth. Interment in Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to St. Peter's St. Thomas Anglican Church or a charity of one's choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas Wilfred Cowan on 2 April 2007 at the Parkwood Hospital in London, ON in his 88^th year.

Thomas was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for 34 years before retiring. Thomas was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Victory Branch #317 in London.

Visitation will take place at John T. Donohue Funeral Home on 7 April from 11:00 – 13:00 when the funeral service will start. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.   ^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain James Wolfe Passmore, CD (Ret’d) suddenly at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria BC on 31 March 2007 at the age of 91.

James was born in Edmonton AB.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1939 until the end of the war. After demobilization, he enlisted in the Permanent Force and served until 1971.  He retired in Victoria.

A Memorial Services will be held at McCalls Funeral Chapel, Vancouver and Johnson Streets, Victoria on 11 April.  Donations may be made to the British Columbia Cancer Society. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to inform you of the death of Major George David Suzuki (Ret'd) died peacefully at his residence on 28 March 2007 at the age of 85 years.

David served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was Public Relations Officer for the Warriors' Day Parade. He was an Instructor of Photography and Photojournalism at Seneca College of Don Mills 

Friends were received at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. on 30-31 March with Funeral Service in the chapel on 1 April. Cremation.

Ronald Fraser Lynn, of Pembroke, passed away on 20 March 2007 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville at the age of 88.

Born in Inglisville, Annapolis Co., Ron served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He participated in the Dieppe Raid where he was wounded and held prisoner of war for the following three years.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer James “Jim” Ward Allen CD (Ret’d) in Chilliwack, BC on 17 March 2007.

Jim was born in Yarmouth, NS in 1930. In 1948 he entered the Merchant Navy only to decide in 1952 to pursue instead an army career. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in what would be a 30-year career which saw him serve across Canada as well as Germany. Jim was one of the early members of 5^e Escadron du Genie du Canada in Valcartier, QC when that French Language Engineer Squadron was formed in 1968. Jim retired in 1982.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on 22 March at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #280 Vedder Crossing BC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280, Poppy Fund.   ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

Wilfred Bruce Bowden of Bedford, NS (formerly of Toronto) passed away peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, on 15 March 2007 at the age of 82.

He served during the WW II with the 7th Recce Regiment 3^rd Division, 17^th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars-Montreal, Royal Canadian Engineers and Canadian Armoured Corps. Wilfred was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Sackville, Branch 162.

Cremation has taken place and service was held on 23 March, in Sackville Legion with burial following in Oakridge Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas Exton Harding in Abbotsford, BC on 14 March 2007 at the age of 87 years.

Tom was born in Vancouver, BC and was a veteran of the Second World War. He served with the Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers on 15 January 1942.  He completed his basic training at Camp Vernon, BC and was then sent to Camp Chilliwack where he was employed building the camp.  He was injured during rifle practice and declared “medically unfit” for active duty. However, Tom continued to serve as a clerk serving both overseas in England and in Chilliwack.

Tom returned to civilian life in March 1946 and spent the remainder of his working life as a Woodwork Machinist for with Alex Gair & Sons in Vancouver, the same company that he had joined at age 16 before going to war.

A Celebration of Tom's life will be held on 24 March at Abbotsford Baptist Church, 33651 Busby Street, Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. ^{{gdSep2015dc} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Edgar G. Gautreau (Ret'd) at the DVA Veterans Residence in Moncton NB on Saturday 10 March 2007 at the age of 90 years.

Edgar was born in Canaan NB and was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Moncton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

At Edgar's request, there is no visitation at the Funeral Home. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe, NB in the spring 2007.

We regret to advise of the death of John "Jack" Anderson suddenly at home in Saskatoon SK on 9 March 2007 at the age of 85 years.

Jack was born in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan and grew up working on the family farm. During the Second World War, at the age of 20, he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He landed in Normandy on D-Day with the 6^th Field Coy, 3^rd Canadian Division. He was wounded in France 17 September 1944. He recovered and stayed with the army until the end of the conflict. Jack served as part of the Occupation Force for a while, guarding surplus Canadian vehicles and equipment in Holland.

John was discharged in in Regina, SK in March 1946. He was married to a Theodora, who he met in Holland. They had a family of five children together.  On returning to civilian life, Jack farmed for a number of years then worked from 1953 to 1981 for construction firms in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, and BC. In 1983, Jack became a member of the Corps of Commissionaires. He was awarded the Commissionaires' Long Service Medal and Bar for his long devoted service to the Corps. Jack was a long-term member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Nutana Branch in Saskatoon, SK. He retired in January 2006.

Funeral Service will be held 17 March 2007 at the Saskatoon Funeral Home, 338 Fourth Ave. N, Saskatoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, if desired, to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 104-2301 Ave. C. N., Saskatoon. E-mail condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Allan Ewart Birt, CD of a heart attack at his residence at Lincoln, NB on 9 March 2007.  He was in his twenty-seventh year of service as a Combat Engineer at the time of his death.

Allan was born in Prince Edward Island in 1959 and enrolled in the Army with the Canadian Military Engineers in July 1980.  He served most of his career working as a Heavy Equipment Operator and as an Armoured Engineer Operator on the Leopard Armoured Engineer Vehicles.  Allan served in 22 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB, 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Germany and 4 Engineer Support Regiment in Gagetown.  While in 4 CER he deployed with the regiment to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia on Operation HARMONY as part of the United Nations Protection Force. At the time of his death Allan was attached to the Infantry School at the Combat Training Centre in Canadian Forces Base Gagetown. 

‎Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on 11 March with the funeral service on 12 March from York Funeral Home’s T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel.  Interment will take place in the Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PE on 13 March.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of Christ Building Fund or to a charity of one’s choice.  Condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}[zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Elmer Joseph Charette peacefully at Oak Park LaSalle Retirement Residence in Windsor ON, on 9 March 2007 at the age of 92.  

Elmer was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a life member of Royal Canadian Legion La Salle Branch #594 in Windsor.

Visitation at the Janisse Bros - Marcotte Funeral Home, 1139 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor on 12 March followed by prayers and a Royal Canadian Legion Branch 594 service that evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 13 March.  Cremation to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. A tree will be planted in his memory in the Janisse Bros - Marcotte Heritage Forest on 30 September.  Condolences and memories on www.janissemarcotte.ca.  Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. ^{{gdMarch2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Donald Mayhew Fisher passed away 4 March 2007 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS at age 83.

Born in Bass River, NS he was a veteran of the Second World War where he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Debert, Halifax and Shelburne. Donald was a rancher in British Columbia, an Acadian Lines bus driver and a school bus driver. He had an interest in horses and livestock and in his later years, he built horse-drawn carriages and wagons.

A private family funeral service was held on 8 March at the Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Spring interment in Economy Cemetery. Donations in Donald's memory may be made to Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation.

We regret to advise that Major Gerald Byerlay (Ret'd) passed away suddenly on 1 March 2007.

Born in 1928 in Englehart, ON, Gerry's career spanned some 31 years with the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Engineers including service in the Korean War .

A Memorial Service was held at Henderson's Funeral home, Chilliwack on 10 March 2007. Should family and friends so desire, donations in his memory would be appreciated to be made to Canuck Place.

We regret to advise that  Arthur Dalton Titus passed away 27 February 2007 in Digby General Hospital at age 82.

Born in Central Grove, Digby Co., he was a labour worker by trade. Arthur also served his country during the Second World War with the West Nova Scotia Regiment. He answered a second call to duty during the Korean War and served with the 57^th Independent Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby.

Funeral service was held on 1 March at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby and burial followed in Woodlawn Baptist Cemetery, Digby. Donations may be made to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby.

We regret to advise that Don Floyd Kurtz passed away suddenly in Vancouver.

Born in Vancouver in 1923, Don served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during WWII. He was a pioneer in aerial surveying and, together with other ex-servicemen, he formed Pacific Survey Corporation, the first private aerial survey company in British Columbia. He finished his career with that company as President and General Manager.

Cremation by family request. A Celebration of Don's life was held for friends and family on 4 March at his family's home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of 2^nd Lieutenant Walter Burnett Brebner, unexpectedly and peacefully, at home in Fredericton, NB on 21 February 2007 at the age of 87 years.

Walter was born in Cabano, QC and spent his childhood in Edmundston and Campbellton, NB.  He graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Sciences (Chemical Engineering) in the class of 1940.  He was a Second World War veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1945. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 in Fredericton.  Walter worked most of his life at Fraser's Pulp and Paper Mill in Edmundston until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church throughout his life.

Visitation will be held at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home on 27 February from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 -9:00 PM.   The funeral service will be held in the J. A. McAdam Memorial Chapel on 28 February at 2:00 PM.  Interment will take place in Edmundston at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zsd, zpi]}

We regret to advise that Lance-Corporal Henry James Cook (Ret'd) of Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS, passed away at home on 15 February 2007 at the age of 85.

Born in Halifax, Henry served in the Second World War with the 2^nd Field Survey Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war. he helped build the Peggy's Cove Highway and then worked for R.S. Allen. He also worked on the waterfront as a Freight Handler. Henry owned and operated his own backhoe for many years and retired from work with the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation at the age of 70. As an active member of the Tantallon Centennial Athletic Club, Henry played ball until his early 70s and umpired many games at the Tantallon Field. He enjoyed hockey and drove the bus to transport the Tantallon boy's team to Chester. Henry was a member of the Canadian Legion Branch No. 116.

The family received visitors on 17 February and the funeral service was held on 18 February. Committal service to be held at a later date.

We regret to advise of the death Sapper Clifford D Dobbin (Ret’d) of Westbank, BC on 15 February 2007 at the age of 89 years.

Clifford was born in Rothbury, Northumberland, England. He emigrated to Canada with his parents as a baby and appears on the Canadian Census as living in Westbank in 1921. Clifford was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he served locally with the British Columbia Dragoons. Clifford was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Westbank Branch.

Clifford is buried in the Westbank Cemetery. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Henry J. Forsythe of Assiniboia, SK on 15 February 2007 at the age of 87 years.

Henry was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the 9^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Assiniboia Branch #017. 

A funeral service will be held at Ross Funeral Chapel in Assiniboia 19 February at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Assiniboia. Donations in memory of Henry can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan.​^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise that James Currie "Sam" Taylor, born in Ravenswood, ON in 1911, passed peacefully on 13 February 2007 in Collingwood, ON at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home.

Born on a farm near Ipperwash Beach, he trained as a machinist in Sarnia before the depression redirected him to the mines of northern Ontario. Serving with the 1^st Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers, he campaigned through North Africa and Europe from 1939 though 1945 finishing the war as a Regimental Sergeant Major with the 1^st Canadian Infantry Division. Returning to Canada, he worked geodetic surveys in Labrador, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories before settling in Toronto and working in the construction industry for 25 years.

Reception and service were held on 9 February 2007 at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Collingwood Chapel, 82 Pine St., Collingwood. Donations to the Ontario Red Cross in lieu of flowers.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Ronald Allan Easton, CD (Ret’d) on 11 February 2007 in Pembroke, ON in his 71^st year.

Ronald had a full career in the Canadian Military Engineers and served with The Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering and most of the field units in Canada and in Germany. He was a member of the Pembroke Branch # 72 of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Atomic Daylight Masonic Lodge #686.

Visitation will take place at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella Street, Pembroke on 12 February from 2:30 - 4:30 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel on 13 February at 11 AM with interment at St. Columba's Cemetery, Pembroke. A Legion service will be held the day before at 7:00 PM, followed by a Mason service at 7:30 PM, both at the funeral home.  Donations may be made to the Masonic Daylight Lodge or the Ottawa Civic Hospital Maurice Grimes Lodge in Ottawa, ON.  Online condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca. ^{{dcJun2018gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Second Class Arthur Henry Fortier, CD (Ret’d) of Vedder Crossing, BC on 7 February 2007 at the age of 91 years.

Arthur was born in Grand Falls, NL into a large family where he eventually had 11 siblings.  The family left Newfoundland when Arthur was young and, by way of Chandler, in Gaspé, and New Hampshire, the family settled in Buckingham, QC. He left home at the age of 15 to work on the railway. 

Arthur was a veteran of the Second World War. He joined the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps in 1936 and served in Canada and Europe as a Dispatch Rider and in the regimental police.  He ended the war at the rank of sergeant.

Arthur joined the Permanent Force after the war and eventually transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers.  In 1960 he helped design a graphic arts course at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering at Chilliwack, BC and he taught that course at the school until his retirement. Retiring in 1967 at the rank of Warrant Officer Second Class II, Arthur spent the next 12 years working for the Chilliwack School Board Resource Center  and providing leadership in the area of application of graphics arts to teaching matrials until he fully retired in 1980 at the age of 65 years.

Arthur was Past Masonic Master of the Chilliwack Masonic Temple in Chilliwack. He had always been active in the Royal Canadian Legion and became a Life Member of the Vedder Golden Branch.

A Celebration of Life will be held on 18 March at 1:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion, Golden Branch in Vedder Crossing.  Arthur is buried at the Vedder View Gardens Cemetery in Chilliwack.  If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Golden Branch 280 Poppy Fund. ^{dcJan19gd}

We regret to advise that Master Corporal Edgar "Allan" Critchlow, MMM, CD (Ret'd) passed away peacefully on 6 February 2007, at age 69 in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax.

Born in Sydney, Allan retired from the military after 28 years service during which time he was awarded the Order of Military Merit in 1974. After retirement, Allan was employed at Sears Canada, Shearwater (Willow Park) and with Construction Engineering in the Department of National Defence.

A Memorial Celebration of Life was held on 10 February. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or Canadian Diabetes Association.

Master Warrant Officer Terry McEntee, CD passed away on 6 February 2007 after a brief illness.

A member of 14 AES, Master Warrant Officer Terry McEntee served 33 years in the Canadian Military Engineers. His Regular Force service included postings to Chilliwack, Wainwright, Winnipeg, North Bay, Petawawa, and Greenwood NS. He also served on peacekeeping duties in the Sinai Desert, the Golan Heights, Cyprus and Bosnia. In 1999, MWO McEntee transferred to the Reserve Force with 14 Airfield Engineering Squadron in Lunenburg County NS. At the time of his death MWO McEntee was Acting Flight Warrant Officer in charge of operations and training for 143 Airfield Engineering Flight and was also the Senior Reserve Trade Advisor for all 600-series occupations.

A military funeral service will be held Friday, 9 February 13:00 PM at the corner of York St and Phoenix St, Bridgewater. A reception will follow at the Bridgewater Legion. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Liver Foundation, the QEII Health Sciences Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences can be sent to 14 AES c/o WO MacQueen, 143 AEF.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Robert Thomas Wilson of Jefferson City TN on 4 February 2007 at the age of 89 years.

Born in Vancouver, he was a Mining Engineer, graduating from the University of Toronto. He worked with the Mine Accident Prevention Association prior to the Second World War and served in the war with the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. Robert was a 30-year retiree of U.S. Steel, retiring in 1980 as General Superintendent of the Zinc Mine Works of Jefferson City.

The family received friends on 10 February in the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. Interment followed in Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association East Tennessee Region, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909 or the charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Walter Theodore Berg peacefully at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton AB on 3 February 2007 at the age of 94.

Walter was born in Eriksdale MB and at the age of 13 moved to Chicago, Illinois, USA, where he worked in a cotton goods factory for three years. In 1929, he returned to Manitoba and went to work in the mines.  He joined the Army in 1942 as a Sapper in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He served with 4^th Field Company, 1^st Canadian Division in Great Britain, Africa, Italy and Holland.  He was demobilized in November 1945.  After the war, Walter went to work for Sherritt Gordon Pressure Hydrometallurgy Company in Fort Saskatchewan AB for 24 years.  He retired in Fort Saskatchewan in 1978. 

Walter was very involved with the Sappers Club in Edmonton AB and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #27 in Fort Saskatchewan.  In 1985, he returned to Holland for the 40^th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland Celebrations.  At the age of 70 in 1983, he typed his recollections of the war using a manual typewriter and using only one finger.  It took him several months to produce however the final document is a great collection of his happier memories from the war and not a story about the horrors.  The published book is titled  “My Days in The Army -- Recollections of World War II”.

A celebration of Walter's life will be held on 12 February at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #27, Normandy Room, 9964 - 93 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan.  Interment in the Legion Field of Honour, Fort Saskatchewan Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Kipnes Centre for Veterans, 4470 McCrae Avenue N.W., Edmonton AB T5E 6M8 or the Capital Care Home Care Support Program, #121, 10420 - 98 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2N6. ^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Colin Trimmer passed away on 2 February 2007 at the age of 88 years.

Colin served in WWII with the 9^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers and was active with the unit's Veterans' Association. He was a member of the Natural History Society.

A Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301, 2550 12 Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William J. “Bill” Chambers (Ret’d) peacefully on 1 February 2007 at the Sault Ste. Marie ON General Hospital in his 93^rd year.

Bill was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the 12^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25, Sault Ste. Marie.

At Bill’s request, there will be no funeral service. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Albert “Al” Carl Wauters on 29 January 2007 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 77.

Al was born on a farm near Viscount, SK and lived all his life in Saskatchewan, leaving only for his military service. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Germany after WW II. He was adept at farming, construction and as an auto mechanic and automotive parts man. He also served with the Corps of Commissionaires.

Al volunteered regularly with Habitat for Humanity and the Food Bank as well as visiting at care homes. He was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion and actively supported his church.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church 603-115th Street East, Saskatoon on 2 February. Memorials can be made to the Lutheran Hour, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Kidney Foundation. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel William “Bill” Chesley Wilton, CD (Ret) at the Health Sciences Centre in St John's NL on 29 January 2007 at the age of 86 years.

Bill was born in Port Saunders, NL.  He was a Second World War veteran who enlisted in the 59^th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery in 1940. He commanded that unit and served in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe until the cessation of hostilities in 1945. After the war, Bill commanded 56^th Field Engineer Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers on three occasions: he was the first commanding officer 1955-1958; returned during 1960-1964 and, again, in 1966-1968. He was later Commander of the Newfoundland Militia District and retired from the military in 1975. His long military career was acknowledged by the award of three clasps to his Canadian Forces Decoration and he received the Canadian Centennial Medal.

After retirement, Bill had the honour of being appointed the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 56^th Field Engineer Squadron from 1976 to 1996.  In addition to his military appointments, Bill served as Past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Army Cadet League of Canada; Honorary Life Member of the Army Cadet League of Canada; and on many Army Cadet League committees and projects over the years.

Visitation will be at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St John’s on 30, 31 January and 1 February. Funeral services will take place on 1 February at 2:00 PM from Carnell's Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zsp]}

We regret to advise that George Delmar LeBlanc passed away on 27 January 2007 at age 93 in Veterans' Place in Yarmouth, NS.

George was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Belgium, England, Germany and Holland. Coming home, he worked on the Halifax waterfront and later worked as a lobster fisherman, as a deckhand on the Bluenose, and as a tuna fishing captain and guide in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He was a member of the Wedgeport Legion Branch 155.

Visitation was in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport, with a Legion service following. The funeral was in Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Wedgeport, on 30 January. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice or Saint Michael's Parish Cemetery Fund. ^{[zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of William Pilgrim of Carbonear NL, peacefully at the Carbonear General Hospital on 27 January 2007 at age 91 years. William served in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a long time employee of Regatta Ford, both in St. John's and Spaniard's Bay; and devoted over 60 years of his life to the Salvation Army Band, both in St. John's and Carbonear. 

Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear after 2:00 p.m. 28 January 2007 and until 12:00 noon 29 January. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from the Salvation Army Citadel and Cemetery in Carbonear. As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in William's memory may be made to the Salvation Army Band Fund, Carbonear.

We regret to advise of the death of George Byron Crawford P. Eng. on 22 January 2007.

Born in Bowmanville, ON, George graduated from the University of Toronto in Civil Engineering in 1944. After a short period of WW II service with the Royal Canadian Engineers, he joined Gore & Storrie Consulting Engineers in 1945 and rose to become President in 1975. He worked across Canada throughout his career and especially on the development of the Main Toronto sewage treatment plant at Ashbridges Bay. He received many awards and honours, was inducted into the University of Toronto Engineering Alumni Hall of Distinction, and was only the second Canadian to be made an Honorary Member of the Water Environment Federation. George was a member of several associations and clubs, including the ''Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovellers'' and the Canadian Association of Mayflower Descendants. He was a founder of the Leaside Curling Club, and a long-time volunteer and supporter of Northlea United Church.

The family will receive friends at The Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue on 25 January. Service in Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Road on 26 January. Donations to The Owl Foundation in Vineland Station, or to The Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation would be appreciated.^{khMar2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Joseph “Joe” Doncaster at the Nanaimo Hospital, in Nanaimo BC on 22 January 2007 at the age of 83. 

Joe was a WW II veteran who joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1941.  He landed on D-Day and fought until the liberation of Holland on VE Day.  He graduated in engineering from the University of Minneapolis and practised his profession for several years in Fort William and Burlington ON.  One of his greatest accomplishments was working as a member of the design team of the under-carriage of the CF 105 Avro Arrow. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Alfred Edwin MacAlpine, CD (Ret'd) on 20 January 2007.

Alfred was born in Lower Cambridge, New Brunswick in 1919. He enlisted in the Saint John Fusiliers in September 1939. He later transferred to the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa and saw action in Northwest Europe.

Alfred was released in September 1945 at the end of the war and re-enrolled in August 1950 in the Special Service Force for the Korean War  where he was wounded. He later transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Edmonton AB, Whitehorse NWT, Vedder Crossing BC, and Wainwright AB until his release in 1968. 

The interment service for Alfred will be held at the Upper Hampstead Cemetery, Upper Hampstead, NB, on Saturday, 26 May 2007 at 2:00 PM. Family and Friends are invited to the Queenstown Hall for a reception following the service. 

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur “Art” W. Dillon peacefully in Vancouver, BC on 16 January 2007 at the age of 87.

Art was born in Saskatchewan.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943 – 1945. Prior to joining the Army he worked in the gold mines in Geraldton, ON. After the war he moved to Langley, BC and operated a poultry farm but took early retirement. He was an accomplished woodworker and when he was not travelling the world he practised his hobby and donated many of his creations to various charity organizations. 

There will be a private family service. Donations may be made to the BC and Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Canadian Diabetes Association.  ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Julius "Nick" Nicklom died on 13 January 2007.

Nick was born in 1921 in Big Valley, AB of a pioneering farm family that had immigrated from Estonia. He attended a local one-room schoolhouse until the age of 13 when he went to live in a dormitory in town and attend high school. After completing high school, in 1937 he travelled with his brother Henry to BC to find work. In Ocean Falls, he found employment in a pulp mill, working on the railway and working as a mechanic.

Nick joined the Canadian Army in 1941 and served overseas in Britain, France and Germany as a member of the 4^th Armoured Division and as a dispatch rider. He participated in the D-Day landings and in the liberation of Holland in 1945.

Upon his discharge, he returned to Vancouver and worked hard pursue his education, earning an Engineering Degree from UBC. After graduation in 1951, he returned to the Army, joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in Chilliwack. Nick enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the Engineers, including an eighteen-month Peacekeeping tour in the Middle East in 1960 as part of the United Nations. He also built NORAD bases in the Arctic and worked for three years in Whitehorse in charge of maintaining the Northwest Highway.

Retiring in 1968, Nick went to work as a consulting civil engineer in London, Ontario. He finished his engineering career in Calgary, working on the Olympic Park in Calgary and the Olympic Ski Facilities in Kananaskis, including the Kananaskis Highway. After his retirement, he sold real estate in Calgary, owned and operated a Mexican restaurant and performed volunteer work, helping seniors prepare their tax returns.

A Memorial service was held on 4 February at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, Chilliwack, BC. Following the service, a remembrance of Nick's life took place at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, Chilliwack. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Nick's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Nick Edwin Hurd, CD (Ret'd) suddenly, on 11 January 2007 in Calgary, AB at the age of 62. Nick started his military career with the Queens Own Rifles and earned his nickname "Sniper" with the Canadian Airborne Regiment. His career with the Queens Own Rifles saw him posted across the country, in Germany and in Egypt with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force. Nick joined the Canadian Military Engineers when he remustered to Water, Fuel and Environmental Technician. His postings included a tour at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC. After retirement from the Canadian Forces he worked for the City of Lethbridge as a Water Treatment Engineer.

A Prayer Service will be held at St. Martha's Catholic Church, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge on 15 January. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on 16 January with interment following at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made in Nick's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 "A" Street North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2J1 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 - 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.^{{khApr 2018}[zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise that CWO Thorleif "Thor" Sigurd Kittilsen, MMM, CD (Ret'd ) passed on 30 December 2006 at home in Melvern Square, NS, at the age of 62 after a lengthy illness.

Thor enjoyed 25 very successful and rewarding years as a Canadian Military Engineer. Early in his military career, he began running to maintain physical fitness and soon ran away with the sport, training and competing in road races, marathons and ultra-marathons. He collaborated with other running buddies and initiated and participated in three 100-mile runs on the track at CFB Chilliwack that raised thousands of dollars for the Military Police Blind Children's Fund. He completed his most serious running challenge, a 100-miler from CFB Shearwater to CFB Greenwood. Thor was also proud of his first place finish in the 110km Rum Runners race from Halifax to Lunenburg in 1989.

Thor was also passionate about music and was a volunteer member of base bands in St. Hubert, Chilliwack and Greenwood. He particularly loved his early morning practices on the parade square in Chilliwack with the mountains as a backdrop. He was the drummer in numerous bands formed on radar bases and enjoyed playing big band sounds in Vancouver and jazz at Acadia. He particularly enjoyed his most recent band that allowed him to escape from his illness and express his emotions through music and friendship.

No visitation by request, with family flowers only. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Thor's life was held on 4 January 2007 in St. Mark's Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood. Donations may be made to the Military Police Fund for Blind Children or Port George Baptist Church.

We regret to advise of the death Alphonso Antonio "Lucky" Femia at Parkwood Hospital, London, ON on 30 December 2006 in his 80^th year.

Lucky was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Visitors will be received at Chapel of the Good Shepherd in London on Tuesday 2 January 2006 from 10 o'clock until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery at 2 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkwood Hospital would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer First Class Milne Humbert “Pat” Patriquin, MM, CD (Ret’d) on 27 December 2006 at his home in Victoria, BC at the age of 88 years. Pat was born in Moncton, NB, was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and served a total of 35 years in the RCE. Pat enlisted in the 1^st Field Company in Halifax before mobilization in 1939 when it was the Permanent Force RCE unit. He started his training at Wellington Barracks. Just prior to embarking for the United Kingdom in January 1940, Pat was promoted to Corporal. In August 1941, as a Lance Sergeant, he qualified as a Pioneer Group 'C', and in February 1941, qualified as a Carpenter Group 'B'.  He later served with the 3^rd Field Company in Italy and Northwest Europe during the Second World War.  

In Italy, on 24 October 1943, Sapper (Acting Corporal) Patriquin and his section were guarding a crossing on the River Biferno, south of Colle d'Anchise. The enemy had worked its way around to their rear and set up a machine gun post.  Corporal Patriquin immediately deployed his section and, accompanied by his Lance-Corporal, began to stalk the enemy post.  By skillful use of cover and observation, Corporal Patriquin pinpointed the enemy and took them prisoner. Corporal Patriquin was awarded the Military Medal that was later presented by King George VI at Buckingham Palace.  (Story at Cpl HP Patriquin, MM.)

After the war, Pat transferred to the Permanent Force with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was serving in Camp Chilliwack as a Warrant Officer II in 1952 when he supervised the building of an emergency bridge across the Chilliwack River. He was Foreman of Works in Number 3 Works Company in Camp Barriefield at Kingston,ON in 1960. Pat’s other postings included Winnipeg, MB and the Northwest Highway System as well as UN peacekeeping tasks.  After his retirement from the Canadian Army, Pat worked for an Engineering firm in Victoria. He was a long-standing member of the Canadian Legion and an avid golfer and gardener.

A celebration of Pat's life was held on 4 January 2007 at Fairfield United Church, Victoria BC. Donations are most appreciated to a charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Stanley Alexander “Stan” Blabey of Rosedale, BC on 26 December 2006 at the age of 92 years.

Stan was born in Hanley, SK and grew up on the family farm in Manitoba.  In 1941, when he was 27, he joined the Army in Ontario and after basic training was sent to Chilliwack as a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers.  During training, he was seriously injured in a demolition accident but had recovered enough by 1944 that he joined the 16^th Field Company, RCE in England just before the Normandy invasion.  Stan landed on D-Day and fought with his unit for two months before sustaining a back injury during a bridge build.  He recuperated in England for several months and was then shipped back to Canada. 

After the war, Stan worked as a milk tester for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association in Chilliwack.  Stan returned to school in 1958 at the age of 44 and completed Grade IX through to his BA by the time he was 50 years old.  He spent the balance of his working years as accountant/treasurer and teacher at Kingsway College in Oshawa, ON. Though Stan was born a hundred miles from the nearest tree, he spent his last years back in the beautiful Fraser Valley surrounded by his own massive maples and spruces.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on 2 January at 10:00 a.m. with interment in the Chilliwack Cemeteries. ^{{dcmar17gd}[zpp]}

We regret to advise that Chief Warrant Officer Phillip Joseph Andrew Hebert, MMM, CD (Ret'd) passed away peacefully on 24 December 2006.

Born in Wilkie SK in 1943, Phillip joined the military in 1960 at the age of 16. Starting as a Sapper Apprentice, he went on to enjoy a long and successful career with the Canadian Military Engineers that spanned 35 years. Postings included Calgary, Germany (twice), Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Chilliwack. Phil retired in 1995 in Chilliwack but remained active with the Engineer Family and served as president of the Retired Sapper's Reunion Committee for three years and was an integral part of the Apprentice Reunion Committee.

A Celebration of Life Service for Phillip was held at the Masonic Hall, 45905 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, 3 January 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phillip's name to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation's Neurosciences Program; 6th Floor, 260 Sherbrooke St., New Westminster, BC V3L 3M2.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Maurice Fredette (Ret’d) of Sturgeon Falls, ON  at the age of 93 years on 15 December 2006 .

Maurice was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sturgeon Falls Branch #225.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the passing of Lance-Sergeant Herbert “Bert” Saunders (Ret’d) peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC on 14 December 2006 at the age of 90 years.

Bert was born in Victoria and lived most of his adult life there. In 1940, at 24, he joined the Royal Canadian Artillery in Victoria and trained locally for a few months.  Offered the opportunity to take trades training in Vancouver, be was transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and qualified as a Group 'C' Plumber.  He continued his engineer training in Dundurn SK and later in England.

Bert served in 4^th Canadian Armoured Division Engineers, first in the 8^th Field Squadron through France and into Belgium, and there, promoted and transferred to the 9^th Field Squadron as a Reconnaissance Sergeant in October 1944.  During the Battle of the Scheldt in Holland, he lost his right foot to an antipersonnel mine on 30 October. He convalesced in Belgium and England before returning to Canada in March 1945. After a short stay in Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver, he was discharged in April. Three years after he left Canada he resumed civilian life with an artificial leg.

Having apprenticed in the nursery and greenhouse business prior to the war, Bert established his own greenhouse business in Victoria which he operated for the next 29 years. He retired from greenhousing in 1974 and moved to French Creek BC, returning to Victoria in 1997 to be closer to his family. He was an active member of the War Amputees Association in Victoria and the Island Growers Association. On his 90^th birthday, his family published a book titled “MY STORY: The War Years” about his wartime experiences.

A memorial service will be held at First Memorial Chapel in Royal Oak on 30 December. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association's Ian Erskin Fund providing housing for people with mental illness or a favourite cause. ^{{gdSep2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Norman Vaughn Hoeg of Bible Hill, NS in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS on 9 December 2006 at the age of 83 years.

Norman was born in Sackville, NB and was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the 11^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1942 until 1946 in Canada, Great Britain and after D-Day, in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.  Norman was a Past President, Past Secretary and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Colchester Branch # 26. He was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf.

Norman was a bandsman for many years who played in various bands throughout Nova Scotia including Amherst, Joggins and Truro as well as Moncton, NB.  He was a past president of the Truro Concert Band and helped start the Legion Lyrics and Musical Vets.  He was an Honorary Member of the Truro Fire Brigade and served as Ward 3 Lieutenant.  He was a member of Fellowship Lodge No. 112, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.  He moved to Truro in 1950 became the owner of a branch of Nelson's Dry Cleaners. 

Visitation will be held on 11 December 7-9 PM in Mattatall Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where a Legion tribute service will be held on 12 December at 2 PM followed by funeral service at 3 PM.   A reception will follow in the Royal Canadian Legion Lounge. Burial will be held at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley.  Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Truro, or Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26, Truro.  ^{{gdMar2017dc}}

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Patrick “Paddy” Beechinor (Ret’d) at home in Crescent Beach BC, after a long illness, on 6 December 2006 in his 81^st  year.

Paddy was born in Moose Jaw SK.  He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943.  After the war, he re-enlisted in the Army as an Infantryman before moving to the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps.  In 1947 he transferred to the Army Survey Establishment as a Lithographer where he served for the next twenty years.  After his retirement from the Army, Paddy moved to Vancouver before living in Blaine, Washington where he worked as a clerk and warehouseman.  He eventually moved back to Canada and retired in Crescent Beach BC.

A funeral mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 12268 Beecher Avenue, Crescent Beach at 11 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2006 by Paddy's brother, Father Ron Beechinor.   {gdOct2016kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Peter Calles (Ret’d) at the Wainwright Auxiliary Hospital in Wainwright, AB on 1 December 2006 at the age of 90 years.

Peter was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 in Wainwright. ^{{dcMar17gd}[zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance-Corporal William Wallen (Ret'd) of Oshawa ON on 1 December 2006.

William was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War serving with 3 Field Squadron during the period March 1954 – November 1954. After leaving the Army, he returned to Cobourg, his home town.  He worked as a sheet metal worker.