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We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Roy Harold Barr (Ret’d) of Hilden/Shubenacadie, NS in Colchester Regional Hospital in Truro, NS, on 5 September 2005 at the age of 90 years.

Harold was born in Mill Village, NS.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers in France, Germany, Belgium and Holland.

After the war, Harold worked for the Canadian National Railways for several years as a section man, mostly in Shubenacadie and Milford Station, NS.  He was an active member of the Truro Royal Canadian Legion Branch #26.  

Visitation will take place at the Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on 8 September with a Royal Canadian Legion memorial service at 7:00 PM.  The funeral will take place at 2:00 PM on 9 September at the funeral home chapel.  Burial at Brookside Cemetery, Mill Village.  Donations may be made to the Colchester East Hants Hospital Foundation or Brookside Cemetery. ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Maurice Bernard “Bernie” Burton (Ret’d) of Glace Bay, NS on 2 September 2005 at the age of 91 years.

Bernie was born in Glace Bay. He attended St. Anne's School and later worked in the family bakery.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1942 until 1946. After demobilization he worked for the Dominion Coal Company and for Shaw & MacDonald Machine Shop in Glace Bay.  Bernie was a member of St. Anne's parish in Glace Bay and an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1953 in Glace Bay.

Visitation will be held on 6 September from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM at V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay.  Funeral will be held 7 September at 10:00 AM in St. Anne's Church, Main Street, Glace Bay.  Interment to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay.  Donations may be made to the Glace Bay Food Bank or to a charity of one's choice.  ^{{dcMay2017gd}[zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Leonard Joseph Arsenault peacefully at Ridgewood Veteran's Hospital in Saint John, NB on 2 September 2005. 

Leonard was born in Bouctouche, NB.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1939-1944.  Originally recruited into the 2^nd Pioneer Battalion, he was transferred to the 3^rd Field Company while in England.  Leonard was wounded during the campaign in Sicily and repatriated to Canada in 1944.  After the war he worked for many years as an ambulance driver for the Department of Veteran's Affairs Ridgewood Veteran's Hospital and also for the Workman's Compensation Board.

Visitation will take place at Castle Funeral Home Fallsview Chapel, 309 Lancaster Avenue, from 2:00 - 9:00 PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church, 541 Milford Road, Saint John on 5 September at 11:00 AM with a reception following at the Dennis Morris Community Centre, Greenhead Road.  Private interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery Field of Honour. Donations may be made to Ridgewood Veteran's Hospital or the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. ^{{gdMar2018kh} [zpp]}

We regret to advise that Sapper Edmund "Ed" Miller (Ret'd) died at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on 1 September 2005 at age 83 years.

Ed was born in Toronto.  He apparently lied about his age and joined the Queen's Own Rifles at the age of 16 years. In 1941, Ed joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained for three years in England and Scotland in preparation for the invasion of France. Ed landed on D-Day with the 16^th Field Company and fought with them through Normandy, across France and into Holland.  He was called 'Tangle Foot' by his buddies because he was always falling over something.

Ed retired as Captain of the Toronto Fire Department with 30 years of service.

A memorial service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147 on 10 September.  Ed's ashes were buried beside the Canadian flag in Williamsburg Cemetery on Remembrance Day, while the Last Post was played.

We regret to advise of the death of Herbert Leonard “Bert” Asher peacefully, at the Selkirk, MB General Hospital on 31 August 2005 at the age of 78 years.

Bert was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.   After the war he worked primarily in the mechanical field and later joined the Corps of Commissionaires.  He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Selkirk Branch #42.

A memorial service will be held on 2 September at 1:00 PM in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Selkirk with interment to follow in the St. Clements Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Palliative Care Unit at the Selkirk General Hospital. ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Walter Gustafson Sr (Ret'd) peacefully in St. Joseph’s Hospice, Thunder Bay ON on 30 August 2005 at the age of 74.

George was born in Winnipeg MB.  He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained as a parachutist. After his military service, he worked as a high rigger during the Thunder Bay iron ore docks construction and later with Provincial Paper from where he retired in 1988 after 33 years of service.

George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Arthur Branch #5 for the past 45 years. ^{{gdJun2016kh}} 

We regret to advise of the death of Charles Jonas Pratt of Westlock, AB on 29 August 2005 at the age of 79 years.

Charles was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the 6^th Field Park Company from 1941 until 1945 and saw action in Northwest Europe.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Valleyview, AB Branch #140.

A funeral service will be held on 1 September at 2:00 PM in the Westlock Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. ^{{dcDec2017gd} [zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Lionel W Bourdeau, (Ret’d) of Ottawa ON on 27 August 2005 at the age of 85 years.

Lionel was born in Kingston ON. He was a veteran of the Second World War enlisting in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1939. In 1943, he left the Royal Canadian Engineers and served the rest of the war as an instructor at the Officers Training Centre and later as a Training Officer in the 6^th Canadian Division until 1945. In civilian life, Lionel worked for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Friends may visit at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, on Thursday from 12:30 to 2 PM followed by a Celebration of Life in the Chapel at 2 PM. Cremation and interment will be at the Capital Memorial Gardens. In memoriam donations to the C.N.I.B. or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that Jabze Kenneth "Ken" Waring passed away in St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on 26 August 2005 at the age of 86 years.

Ken was born in 1919 in the Village of Shepsherd, England and the family immigrated to Canada in 1926. In the early 1940s, Ken responded to the call to arms joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. He started his military career at Dundurn and was transferred to Winnipeg to take a mechanics course. Ken then completed his training at Camp Chilliwack and went overseas where he was responsible for road construction and the construction of airstrips. Ken returned to Winnipeg in October 1945 and was discharged in January 1946.

The funeral service for Ken was conducted from the Grace United Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on 1 September 2005. ^{[zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Tronson Alfred James "Doc" Leach (Ret'd) peacefully on 26 August 2005 at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC, in his 90^th year.

Born in Kamsack SK, Doc graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in civil engineering in 1938. He worked for the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration and Federal Public Works on airport construction before joining the Army in 1942. Following military training at Gordon Head and Chilliwack and service in England, he joined 1^st Field Survey Company, RCE as a Lieutenant and served in Europe during the Second World War.

Immediately after the war, he was resident engineer with the Saskatchewan Department of Highways. In 1947 he joined the BC Water Rights Branch in Victoria as a hydraulic engineer, retiring in 1979 as Chief Hydraulic Engineer.

As Doc requested, there was no service. Donations in his memory can be given to any music group working with young people.^{khOct2016}

We regret to advise of the death of John Robert "Bob" Dickson peacefully on 23 August 2005 at the Good Samaritan Care Centre in Stony Plain, AB at the age of 86.

Bob was born in Brandon, MB and raised in nearby Carberry, MB.  He joined the Army in 1941 and was a WW II veteran who served with the 21^st Field Company in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.

After demobilisation, he returned to Carberry and then moved to Flin Flon, MB where he was employed for 34 years mining underground with Hudson's Bay Mining & Smelting Company.  He retired in 1981 and settled in Stony Plain.

A Memorial Service will be held on 3 September in Carberry, MB at the Knox-Zion Presbyterian Church.  Interment to follow the service at the Carberry Plains Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Society, PO Box 8190, Edmonton, AB T6H 5A2 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 0H9.  ^{{gdOct2016kh} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Robert J Dickson (Ret’d) of Flin Flon, MB on 23 August 2005 at the age of 85 years.

Robert was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Flin Flon Branch #73 of the Royal Canadian Legion.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Malcolm McCarthy Freeze (Ret’d) at the Saint John Regional Hospital on 22 August 2005 at the age of 83 years.

Malcolm was born in St John. He was working as a plumber when he enlisted during the Second World War.  Malcolm served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Belgium and Holland.  After the war, he was employed by the Canadian National Railway for 30 years.  He served as president of the Saint John Fusiliers Club for several years and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Portland Branch #64 in St. John.

At Malcolm's request, there will be no visitations or funeral service held.  A private interment will take place at Ocean View Memorial Gardens. The family would appreciate donations be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Walter E. Duncan of Carnduff, SK on 18 August 2005 at the age of 87 years.

Walter was born in Rosetown Sk. During the Second World War, he initially served in the Merchant Navy. In May 1942, he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in the 22^nd and later the 20^th Field Company, in Northwest Europe. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Carnduff Branch #216.

He is buried in the Carnduff Cemetery. 

We regret to advise that Harold Mattison passed away peacefully at home in Mill Bay BC on 17 August 2005 in his 85^th year.

Harold was born in Oakshela, SK and served with The Royal Canadian Army Service Corps from September 1940 to November 1945, much of the time overseas. He also served with the 17^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers Militia in Kimberley, BC from 1960 to 1964.

Harold was active in local service clubs, served 17 years on the credit committee of the Credit Union and was more than 50 years in the Canadian Legion, including time as President of Branch 29.

A Memorial Service was held on 6 September at Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church, 9296 East Saanich Road, Sidney BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise that Lieutenant Colonel William Andrew (Bill) Dow, CD (Ret'd) passed away peacefully on 16 August 2005 at the age of 80.

Bill was born in Regina, grew up in Winnipeg and received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil) from the University of Manitoba. He served overseas with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles during the Second World War.

Bill was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1950 and subsequently served with Engineer Militia units in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto prior to his promotion to Major and appointment as Officer Commanding 6^th Field Squadron RCE in North Vancouver in 1960. In 1964, he was appointed Second in Command of 7^th Field Engineer Regiment, RCE, Vancouver. In 1972, he was appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 6 Field Engineer Squadron and held this appointment until his death.

Among his accomplishments, Bill formed the 6^th Field Museum Association and oversaw the creation of its organization and facilities. Lieutenant-Colonel Dow was active in many community and national associations. In 2002, he was awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for his significant contribution to Canada. Well respected and admired within the business community in Vancouver, Bill was also the Costa Rican Consulate in Vancouver for many years. He was National President of the Military Engineering Association of Canada and National Chairman of the Conference of Defence Associations. He was also Secretary of the Royal United Services Institute, a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario and a Trustee of the Corps of Commissionaires. 

A Thanksgiving of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 23 August at St. Martin's Anglican Church, 195 E. Windsor, North Vancouver. A reception will follow at the J.P. Fell Armoury at 1513 Forbes Avenue, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to "The Museum", 6 the Field Engineer Squadron, 1513 Forbes Avenue, North Vancouver.^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise that Sapper Richard Pfeifle (Ret'd) died peacefully in hospital in Ottawa 13 August 2005.

Richard was a Second World War Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the 1^st Canadian Division. He fought in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany and remained in Holland after their liberation to help clear land mines. After the war, Richard was a carpenter with Canada Post.

A family memorial was held 15 August 2005.

We regret to advise of the death of Patrick “Pat” Fadden in New Westminster, BC on 7 August 2005 at the age of 83 years.

Pat served in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. He enrolled in the Permanent Force after the war and served in Canada with postings across the country. Pat later became a pastor before retiring in the Abbotsford, BC area.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on 12 August at Maclure Road Cemetery in Abbotsford.  A Memorial Service will be held the next day at 2:00 PM at Heritage Alliance Church in Abbotsford. ^{{dcOct17gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise that Kenneth Corbel "K.C." Strong gently passed away on the morning of 6 August 2005.

Born in 1921 in Rocky Mountain House AB, Ken was one of the many Second World War Royal Canadian Engineers mappers who contributed to the success of the Allied landings during the D-Day offensive. He helped produce many maps used by the invading Allied Forces to land, identify and then overrun enemy defensive positions along the Normandy coast to spearhead the successful invasion of Europe.

In business after the war, KC was a successful executive sales manager for a large, well-known Vancouver-based printing and lithographic enterprise.

A private family gathering was held in celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any tokens of appreciation or condolence be made by donation to the Palliative Care Ward at the Lions Gate Hospital.

We regret to advise of the death of Ernie Dunlap of Vedder Crossing BC on 5 August 2005.

Ernie served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a veteran of the Korean War and also served with 3 Field Squadron at Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack, BC. ^{{dcMay19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise that Gordon Edward Twigg died suddenly at Markham-Stouffville Hospital on 4 August 2005 in his 86^th year.

A Second World War veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers, Gordon had a career with Canada Post.

A service was held at the chapel of Dixon-Garland Funeral Home in Markham on 9 August 2005. If desired, donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that "Pukka Sapper" Sergeant Ernest Alvia (Smokey) Smith, VC, CM, OBC, CD (Retired), Canada's last surviving winner of the Victoria Cross, died at home in Vancouver on 3 August 2005 at the age of 91.

Smokey Smith was inducted as a Pukka Sapper in Vancouver by the Retired Sappers Reunion (Chilliwack) on behalf of the Canadian Military Engineers on 21 May 2005. This distinction is the highest honour the CME can bestow upon an "outsider" who we recognize as demonstrating our sterling qualities. In The Year of the Veteran, Smoky was particularly acknowledged for his tireless efforts in speaking on behalf of the Veterans as well as being an inspiration to Canadian youth and representing Canadian values such as service to ones country and the meaning of citizenship.

Ernest Alvia Smith was born in New Westminster, BC in 1914. He earned the nickname "Smokey" because of his prowess as a runner in High School. Smoky was engaged in contracting work before enlisting in The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada in March 1940 at 25 years of age. Initially stationed in Scotland and England during the Battle of Britain, he first experienced combat in the Autumn of 1943 after he and his fellow Seaforth Highlanders landed with the Canadian First Infantry Division in Sicily. He fought through the Sicily and Italian campaign (1943/1944) - one of the longest and cruelest campaigns of the Second World War. Smokey had already been wounded twice by the time of the action in northern Italy that earned him the Victoria Cross.

Smoky Smith was a private when he won the Victoria Cross at the Savio River in Italy on 21-22 October 1944. The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada were the spearhead of the attack across the Savio River. Torrential rain had made it impossible to get tanks and anti-tank guns across to support the rifle companies.

Across the river, Smoky's company was suddenly counter-attacked by three Panzer tanks, supported by self-propelled guns and some 30 infantrymen. Private Smith led his anti-tank group of two men across an open field and, leaving one man on the weapon, he crossed the road with a companion and obtained another antitank weapon. At a range of thirty feet and having to expose himself to the full view of the enemy, Private Smith fired his anti-tank weapon and put the first tank out of action. Ten German infantrymen immediately jumped off the back of the tank and charged him with submachine guns and grenades. Without hesitation, Private Smith moved out on the road and, with his submachine gun at point-blank range, killed four Germans and drove the remainder back.

Almost immediately another tank opened fire and more enemy infantry closed in on Smith's position. Obtaining some abandoned gun magazines from a ditch, he steadfastly held his position, protecting his comrade and fighting the enemy with his Tommy gun until they finally gave up and withdrew in disorder. One tank and both self-propelled guns had been destroyed by this time, when yet another tank swept the area with fire from a longer range. Private Smith, still showing utter contempt for enemy fire, helped his wounded friend to cover and obtained medical aid for him behind a nearby building. He then returned to his position beside the road to await the possibility of a further enemy attack.

No further immediate attack developed, but, as a result of his actions his battalion was able to consolidate the bridgehead position that was vital to the success of the whole operation. Thus, by the dogged determination, outstanding devotion to duty and superb gallantry of this private soldier, his comrades were so inspired that the bridgehead was held firm against all enemy attacks, pending the arrival of tanks and anti-tank guns some hours later. The success of the Savio River crossing led to the capture of San Giorgio Di Cesena and a further advance to the Ronco River.

Smoky served with the Seaforth Highlanders until April 1945. For some time following demobilization he became a journalist photographer in New Westminster. In 1951 he re-enlisted in the Permanent Force and served as a member of the Tri-Service Recruiting Unit in Vancouver and at Headquarters of the British Columbia Army Command in Vancouver. Smoky retired in 1964 with the rank of sergeant. After retirement, he established a travel agency in Vancouver.

Smoky was a lifetime member and Patron of The Royal Canadian Legion. In 1991 he was declared BC/Yukon Command of The Royal Canadian Legion Honorary President for Life. He was also the Honorary Patron of the Legion Foundation in BC/Yukon Command. Smokey Smith was an inspiration to Canadian youth and represented Canadian values such as service to ones country and the meaning of citizenship. He placed a high priority on and enjoyed talking with young people. His legacy will live on through the many lives he has touched.

Smoky Smith will lie at the House of Commons, Ottawa on Tuesday 9 August for viewing from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Later he may be viewed on 12 August at the Seaforth Armouries, 1650 Burrard, Vancouver BC (timings TBA). A full military funeral will be held in Vancouver on the 13 August. Books of Condolences will be made available for signing at The House of Commons, foyer, Ottawa, the Canadian War Museum and at the Seaforth Armouries in Vancouver, from 9:00 - 6:00 p.m. local timings on 6-8 August.

Smoky committed a great deal of his time and energy representing the Canadian Forces, Veterans, and Canadians in general at countless historic and commemorative and other events. He was a life-long goodwill ambassador, representing the country with distinction. A participant in commemorative events and ceremonies around the world, he was greatly respected by people from all walks of life as a champion of the rights and memories of veterans. His efforts were recognized by his being inducted into the Order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada as well as receiving the Centennial Medal and the Queen's Jubilee Medal.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Earl Isador Berlin (Ret’d) peacefully at the Heritage Lodge Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, MB on 3 August 2005 at the age of 88 years.

Earl was a Second World War veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion General Monash Branch in Winnipeg. 

At Earl's request, there will be no formal service. ^{{dcFeb2017gd}[zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Martin Randall 'Macks' Hall on 3 August 2005 in Stoney Creek ON at age 87 years.

Macks was born in Sandy Point NL, the son of William and Cecilia Hall. The family moved to Nova Scotia when he was an infant and he grew up in Lakeside and Seabright in Halifax County. In early 1939, Macks left Halifax to join a steam of young men known as the “Halifax 100”, who left Canada to join the British Armed Forces between 1937 and 1939, largely to escape crippling unemployment in Halifax at the time. Most of the Halifax 100 joined 2^nd Battalion, The Manchester Regiment under an initiative started by Colonel Robert Willis, DSO, a Royal Canadian Regiment veteran of the South African War who later served with the Manchester Regiment.  The 2^nd Battalion deployed to France as the Machine Gun Battalion of the 2^nd Infantry Division, British Expeditionary Force in 1939. They formed part of the rear-guard force that held off the German forces outside of the beaches at Dunkirk in May and June 1940. Macks was among the 300 men in the battalion lucky enough to have been evacuated from the beach. In 1941, Macks transferred to the Canadian Army and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and saw more action in Northwest Europe.

After the war, Macks was employed with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires in the City of Halifax. He married Mary Allison Christie on 16 May 1947 in Lakeside. They had four children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Martin Randall 'Macks' Hall is buried in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Cemetery, Tantallon, NS.

We regret to advise the death of Philip F. McGuire on 31 July 2005 at the age of 85 years.

Philip was born in Brant Township, ON and was a veteran of the Second World War.  He enlisted in the Army in August 1941 and served with the 12^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in England, Sicily, Italy, Netherlands and Germany. He was discharged on October 15, 1945. Philip was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #144 in Chesley, ON for 57 years. 

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Cyril "Cy" Walsh CD (Ret'd) on 28 July 2005 in Chilliwack BC, at the age of 74 years.

Cyril was born in Halifax, NS and served 24 years in the Royal Canadian Engineers and Canadian Military Engineers as a Field Engineer. After retirement, Cy worked for Fisheries and Oceans Canada for 13 years and then worked in rental property management.

Cremation will take place at Henderson’s Funeral Home and Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Should family and friends so desire, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ^{{jpMar2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Leonard “Len” Leslie Williams (Ret’d) at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Care Centre in Ottawa, ON on 21 July 2005 at the age of 83.

Len was born in Winnipeg MB.  He was a WW II veteran who joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1943 and served overseas with both 4 Canadian Field Survey Company and 1 Canadian Field (Air) Survey Company.  After the war Len joined the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa as a Photogrammetrist.  He left the ASE in 1965 to join IBM Canada where he worked for the next eleven years. 

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.  ^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Jack Harry Forbes of Red Deer, AB on 17 September 2005 at the age of 85 years.

Jack was born in Seattle, WA.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Red Deer Branch #35. Jack is buried in Red Deer.

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas John McGee on 16 July 2005 at the Saskatoon Veteran's Village at the age of 83.

Doug was a WW II veteran and served overseas from 1939 to 1945 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he started his career with Kramer Tractor in 1948, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. Doug was a member of the Nutana Legion No. 362, and volunteered with the "Club 60" of the YWCA.

The Funeral Service in celebration of Doug's will be held on 21 July 2005 at Park Funeral Chapel in Saskatoon, SK. Interment took place in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Saskatoon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association (Saskatchewan Division), 104 2301 Avenue C North, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z5.

We regret to advise that Lieutenant Colonel Cyril Osborne, C.E., D.I.S. (Ret'd) died on 12 July2005 at home in Goderich, Ontario.

Born in Calcutta, India, Cyril spent his early life in India. He served for the most of the Second World War in Iraq and Persia (Iran) on the route for the shipping of supplies to Russia. Nearing the end of the war, Cyril worked for the Basra Port Directorate for four years as a Hydrographic surveyor on the Shatt-el-Arab. In 1946 he established the first shore-to-ship pipeline for the export of oil from the newly developed fields in Kuwait.

Cyril emigrated to Canada from the United Kingdom in 1949 and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers shortly after. During his sixteen years as a member of the Canadian Army, he contributed to the mapping of the Canadian north, attended the Royal Military College of Science in the U.K., and represented Canada at meetings in the U.K., U.S., and Australia with the Canadian Defence Staff.

Cyril retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1966 and for the next twenty years worked as a Civil Servant. He spent two years as a senior Lecturer and Consultant in Public Administration with the Institute of Development Management, a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funded project in Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland. He was commended by Sir Seretse Khama, the President of Botswana, and the International Red Cross for his management of the first Red Cross Seminar held in Southern Africa. In 1988 Cyril retired to Goderich.

At Cyril's request, there was no visitation or service. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. A tree will be planted in memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maitland Valley Medical Centre in Goderich.

We regret to advise of the death of Siegfried Frank of Chilliwack, BC on 7 July 2005 at the age of 77 years.

Siegfried was born in Lodz, Poland. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Chilliwack Branch #4. 

Siegfried is buried in the Chilliwack Cemetery.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper James Russell Farrell (Ret'd) on 5 July 2005 at the Chilliwack General Hospital in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 68 years.

Jim was born in Elma County, ON.  He enlisted in the Canadian Army in January 1956 and, after his training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering at Camp Chilliwack, he remained there as a member of 3 Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He played side drum in the 3 Field Squadron Band.  Jim was discharged in 1965 and then worked as a union carpenter until 1972 when he opened his own renovation and remodelling business.  In 1990 he worked as Maintenance Supervisor for the Thousand Trails resort at Cultus Lake until his health forced him into retirement. Jim was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party at Branch 6 in Chilliwack.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on 23 July at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chilliwack. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for cancer research or to the Chilliwack Hospice Society. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zpi, zpp]}

Oscar Joseph LaPierre passed away peacefully at home in Medicine Hat, Alberta on 3 July 2005 in his seventy-fourth year.

Oscar was born in Pembroke, Ontario and served seventeen years in the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Canadian Army, including being stationed in Korea for fourteen months. After his military service, Oscar served as the Public Works Director for the City of Nepean, ON for some ten years. He then moved to Alberta and was the Superintendent of Public Works at the Municipal District of Rockyview for five years. More recently, he was involved in manufacturing at Memory Lane Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor for ten years and was one of the founding and operating partners of Photo Encounters, in High River for more than twelve years.

Funeral Service was held in Snodgrass Funeral Chapel, High River, Alberta, on 6 July 2005. Interment was in the Family Plot at High River Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Oscar may do so with a gift to the Medicine Hat Palliative Care Society or to the Medicine Hat Cancer Centre, both c/o 666 - 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6. ^{[zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Raymond James Dionne (Ret’d) of Point Edward ON at the age of 84 years on 1 July 2005.

Raymond was born in Sarnia ON.  He received his education at Our Lady of Mercy School and before enlisting, worked at the Holmes Foundry. He, his father and three brothers all served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.  Raymond served in the Royal Canadian Engineers Italy and returned home in 1944.

Raymond, his father and three brothers all served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.* 

Raymond returned to Sarnia after the war. He was a Life Member of the Sarnia Branch # 62 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is buried in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Sarnia. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

Notes:

Raymond's father, an infantry veteran of the First World War, also served in the RCE. He was wounded during a bomber attack in England, was discharged and sent home to Canada in 1943. He died of his wounds a year later.

Raymond’s brother Robert died in action early in the Battle of the Scheldt while serving with the 11^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.  Robert was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre 1940 avec Palme by the Belgian government.  Another brother Ronald was in the infantry, landed on Juno Beach on D-Day and was wounded twice before returning home. Brother Melvin, also in the infantry was wounded in Belgium and also survived the war. See https://cmea-agmc.ca/remarkable-dionne-family-sent-five-members-war 

We regret to advise that Sapper Frederick Stanley Storey (Ret'd) died in Edmonton on 17 June 2005 at the age of 86 years.

A native of Edmonton, Fred served in the Second World War with the 9^th Field Company,  Royal Canadian Engineers.

A Memorial Service was held on 22 June at Hainstock's Funeral Home in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Martel (Ret'd) B.Sc., MBA passed away on 17 June 2005 at the age of 49 in a tragic accident while paragliding in the French Alps.

A native of Ottawa, Rob entered Royal Roads Military College in 1974, transferred to College militaire royale de St-Jean in 1976 and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science degree. His postings as a Canadian Military Engineer officer included his being an instructor at the Canadian Forces Officer Candidate School Chilliwack, with the Base Technical Services Office, Lahr, Germany, as well as two assignments with the Chief of Construction and Properties at National Defence Headquarters.

Retiring as a Lieutenant-Colonel in 1994, Rob became a program manager at Defence Construction Limited where he was responsible for the environmental clean-up of the Distant Early Warning radar chain in Canada's Arctic. He then assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer for Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Canada's national Inuit organization and graduated from Queen's Executive Masters of Business Administration program in 2004. Rob had recently been appointed Director, Habitat Conservation Branch of the Canadian Wildlife Service. Rob also worked for many years as a volunteer facilitator for the Catholic Family Services New Direction Program.

In lieu of flowers, donations to La Maison Mathieu-Froment-Savoie or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that George Richardson Hill died peacefully on 15 June 2005 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in his 89^th year.

George was very proud to serve his country in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was former President of Hill & Son Lathing and Plastering Ltd.

Funeral service on 18 June at Taylor Funeral Home, 20846 Dalton Road, Sutton. Interment in Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that William "Bill" Bertram Tims passed away on 13 June 2005 at the Oromocto Public Hospital in his 87^th year.

Bill served in the Second World War with 20^th Field Company, RCE from 1943-1946. After demobilization, he worked for the Department of Natural Resources in Fredericton as a Photomap Technician from 1946 until his retirement in 1978. He was an active member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 4 and a strong supporter of the Poppy Fund.

Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on 16 June with interment in the Hermitage Cemetery. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 4 held a tribute service at the cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes to The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 4 Poppy Fund, Red Cross Society or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advice of the death of Henry Sutherland Gough of Summerland BC on 12 June 2005.

Henry was born in Vancouver BC. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War. Henry spent most of his life in the Okanagan, living and working in Penticton and Kamloops before retiring in Summerland.

Funeral services will be held on 9 July 2005 at the Okanagan Falls Legion, 5009 12th Ave, Okanagan Falls, BC. Donations, can be made to Canadian Diabetes Association Kelowna & District, 204 - 1755 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC VIY 5V5, or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of Edward Walter Dorin of Edmonton AB on 11 June 2005 at the age of 83 years.

Edward was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #211 in Bruce Mines ON. 

A Funeral Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church 9907-114 Street in Edmonton on 14 June at 11:00 AM.   Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to any Lutheran Charities.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Charles Norman Foster (Ret’d) of Carnduff, SK on 11 June 2005.

Charles was a veteran of the Second World War. He initially served in the Merchant Marine, but later joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in the 20^th Field Company in Northwest Europe. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Carnduff Branch #216.  

Charles is buried in the Carnduff Cemetery. 

We regret to advise of the death of Cyril Smith of Thedford, ON at the age of 86 years on 8 June 2005.

Cyril was born in Sheffield, England and came to Canada with his family when he was nine years old, settling on a farm in Lampton County in southern Ontario. In 1939, he and his two brothers volunteered for military service, enlisting in London ON. Cyril joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served with the 11^th (Lampton) Field Company in France, Belgium, Holland and was in Heidelberg when the war ended.  He was a Dispatch Rider for most of his service. His recollection of the war was that there was always enough food but his biggest problem was finding a dry place to sleep.

Cyril returned to the family farm in August 1945.  He married shortly after his return and he and his wife raised 10 children over the years.  He later took a job as a DND Firefighter at Camp Ipperwash, ON and then at Camp Shilo, MB.  He returned to Thedford when he retired and was a member of the Thedford Branch #278 of the Royal Canadian Legion. 

Cyril is buried in Pinehill United Cemetery in Lampton, ON. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Maurice Ovila Cataford (Ret’d) of Coniston, ON at the St. Joseph's Health Centre in Sudbury, ON on 4 June 2005 at the age of 85 years.

Maurice was a veteran of the Second World War who served five years overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #336 in Falconbridge, ON.

At Maurice's request there will be no public visitation. Private Funeral arrangements have been made.  Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or to the Sudbury Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).  ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zpp, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of J. G. Normand Bernard in Arundel QC on 1 June 2005 at the age of 70 years. 

Normand served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Rouge River Branch #192 in Arundel QC. ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

​We regret to advise that Carroll Vincent Pothier passed away on May 30, 2005, in his 84^th year in the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.

Born in Pinkney's Point, Yarmouth Co. NS, Carroll served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment during the Second World War from 1939 to 1945. A bricklayer by trade, upon his return to Canada he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Militia.

A celebration of his life was held on 4 June 2005 in St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church. Burial was in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit-7A care of QEII Foundation, 1278 Tower Rd, Halifax, NS

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Class II James “Jim” Anthony Guertin, CD (Ret'd) in Sechelt BC on 25 May 2005 at the age of 79 years.

Jim was a veteran of the Second World War and Korean War veteran with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After his retirement in 1968, he worked for the Chief Construction Engineering Group at National Defence Headquarters as an Electrical Technologist in the Design Construction Branch before transferring to the Department of Public Works where he worked for the next 17 years.

Jim was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, West Point Grey Branch #142 in Vancouver BC and held the position of President from 1992-1994 before transferring to the Sechelt Branch #140 in 1995 where he was named a Life Member.

No services will be held as per his wishes. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. 

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas “Tom” Frederick Sentell, peacefully, at the Royal Columbian Hospital, Vancouver, BC on 10 May 2005 at the age of 93.

Tom was born in Vancouver, the descendant of a Vancouver pioneer family.   He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers, 4^th Field Park Squadron overseas for five years.  After demobilization he worked for Canada Post in Vancouver and later as an Investigator at Canada Customs and Drawbacks in Vancouver until his retirement.  Tom was a long-time member of the Vancouver Council of the United Commercial Travellers’ Association. He also did volunteer work for many years at the Woodlands School in New Westminster, BC.  

There will be no service, by request.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  ^{{gdDec2016kh}  [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Robert Ruthven Gillett (Ret'd) of Chatham ON on 24 April 2005 at the age of 83 years.

Robert was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.  He was a member of the Honorable Ray Lawson Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Chatham.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Walter Hogarth Glenn (Ret'd) of Strathclair MB on 24 April 2005 in Shoal Lake MB at the age of 97 years.
Walter was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.  He was a Life Member of the Strathclair Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

We regret to advise the death of Lance-Sergeant Arnold Omar Kinzel (Ret'd) of Saskatoon SK on 22 April 2005 at the age of 84 years.

Arnold was born, grew up and went to school in Rhein SK. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War from 1941 until his discharge in 1946 and served in the 26^th Field Company in Canada (Nanaimo and Port Alberni BC).

After moving with his family from Rhein, Arnold spent most of his working life in Birch Hills SK running Arnold's Shop Rite with his brother Dick. He moved to Saskatoon in 1983 and worked at The Bay. Arnold was active in the Saskatchewan Flying Farmers and Birch Hills branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A Memorial Service was held from the chapel of Saskatoon Funeral Home on Tuesday 26 April 2005. Internment was at the Prince Albert Memorial Gardens on Tuesday 25 April 2005. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation will be appreciated. ^{dcFeb20wrd}