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We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Brenton Gertz, CD who died suddenly on 29 January 2003 while working in Bosnia in his civilian job with ATCO Frontec.  Brenton served as a Sapper in the Regular Force for 20 years and served with 8 Field Engineer Regiment in the Reserve Force after his retirement.

Sergeant Brent Gertz started his military career in 1973 in the Militia with 8 Field Engineer Regiment, Edmonton, AB. In the early 1970s he served on the UN Emergency Force Middle East as one of the first Reservists to support our UN missions. Brenton joined the Regular Force as a Sapper in 1978, initially serving with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Chilliwack. For the period 1980 - 1988, he served with 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Lahr Germany where he became an Armoured Engineer operator - a specialty that he remained with for the rest of his Regular Force career. He left Germany as a Master Corporal and was posted Camp Gagetown, NB where he served in both the Armour School and 22 Field Squadron and was promoted to Sergeant in 1989. In 1992 he was transferred to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Chilliwack and then was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment as it was relocated to Edmonton. While with 1 CER, he served on Op Palladium Roto 1 with the Lord Strathcona's Horse Battle Group.

Brent retired from the Regular Force in 1998 with 20 years of service and immediately joined the Primary Reserve as a member of 8 Field Engineer Regiment. After retiring from the Regular Force, Brenton worked with ATCO Frontec in overseas locations.

The funeral service was held at the South Side Memorial Chapel in Edmonton on 4 February with a grave site interment following at South Haven Cemetery. A reception followed in the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers' Mess at the LCol P.L. Debney Armoury, 8403 Roper Road, Edmonton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Medecins sans Frontieres or Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association. {khApr2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Frédérick A. G. “Fred” Winterson, CD (Ret’d) in the Laval University Medical Centre in Quebec City, QC on 28 January 2003 at the age of 58 years.

Fred had a 28-year career in the Army starting in the infantry with the Royal 22^e Régiment for six years before transferring to the Military Engineers as a Combat Engineer in 1970.  He served most of his career in Valcartier, QC and retired in 1992.

Visitation will take place at the Sylvio Marceau Funeral Home, 1460 Notre Dame Street, Ancienne-Lorette, QC on 31 January from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, 7:00 to 10:00 PM and on 1 February 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM at the Chalmers Wesley Church, 78 Ste-Ursule Street, Quebec City.  Burial will take place at the Mont-Hermon Cemetery, Quebec City.  Donations may be made to the MIRA Foundation for the training of dogs for the blind, 2700 Jean-Perrin Street, Quebec City.  ^{{gdMar2017dc}  [zsd, zcc, zpi, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant John Robert "Bob" Wainwright, (Ret'd) in Ottawa ON, on 23 January 2003 in his 87^th year.

Bob was a WW II veteran of 3^rd Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers who deployed overseas as a Sapper with the Advance Party in December 1939. He served in Spitzbergen, Sicily, and Italy before the Company was redeployed to join the Allied advance in Northwest Europe.  In August 1948, Bob joined the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa as a Photogrammetrist and served until November 1964.   After his retirement, he went to work for the City of Ottawa Recreation and Parks Department.

Bob was the editor of the first Newsletter produced by the Mappers Club and on retirement from the military became its Vice-President.  He was a long-time Director of Alexander (The Vets) Community Centre in Ottawa; member of the Defenders Lodge Freemasons; member of Scottish Rite 33^rd Degree and member of the Tunis Temple Shriners.

Visitations will be at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair&McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa on 25 January followed by the service in the Chapel.  Interment will be in Capital Memorial Gardens, Ottawa.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ^{{gdFeb2016kh} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Peter Albert Frejek of Winnipeg, MB on 23 January 2003 at the age of 89 years.

Peter was born in Tisdale, SK. He began working at the age of 13 breaking horses. He worked diligently at many different jobs over his lifetime, retiring as a lab attendant from the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre in 1976. 

Peter was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and served in Europe.  He was a member of Brooklands and Weston Senior Citizen's Centres, the Canadian Order of Forresters and of the Royal Canadian Legion Brooklands & Weston Branch #2 for over 50 years.

A service of praise and thanksgiving to celebrate Peter's life will be held on 29 January at The Meeting Place, 139 Smith Street in Winnipeg,  A viewing will be held at 9:30 AM.  Donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society.  The family also requests that a random act of kindness be done in Peter's memory. 

Peter is buried in Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg. ^{{dcJan19gd} [ zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon Nelson Cossey peacefully in the Delta BC Hospital on 16 January 2003 at the age of 85.

Gordon was born in Keewatin, ON and learned carpentry from his father.  He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and Holland.  After demobilization he returned to Ontario before re-locating his family to British Columbia.  In 1952 he rejoined the Engineers and served at various bases in Canada and Germany until 1966 when he retired from the army and moved to Calgary to join the Federal Department of Supply and Services.  Shortly thereafter he changed employment joining the Federal Department of Health and Welfare becoming Property Manager of Northern Region Medical Services.  He then moved to Pacific Region (Vancouver BC) in the same capacity until retiring in 1983.

A Celebration of Gordon's life will be held on 22 January at the Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner, BC.  Donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the Delta Hospital Foundation.  ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Warrant Officer Second Class K.A. Carl "Bubbles" Hollinger passed away on 14 January 2003

Carl was born in Montreal in 1915. He enlisted in June 1940 and was taken on strength with Survey Troop, 14^th Fd Regt, RCA in August 1942. We transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and served as a pressman with 3^rd Fd (Repro) Svy Coy, RCE overseas.

Carl was one of four brothers who served in survey overseas. After the war, he joined the Army Survey Establishment as a lithographer. He retired on a medical discharge in June 1965 as WOII to a farm near Stittsville ON. Carl also became an auctioneer and his name was often heard on CBC Ottawa Radio to be looking after an auction in the Ottawa Valley.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2003, in the Chapel of Theo Brunet and Sons Funeral Home in Rockland, ON. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rockland St-Joseph Nursing Home, 1615 Laurier Street, K4K 1C8 would be most appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Alexander Lauder “Sandy” Crozier in White Rock BC on 11 January 2003 at the age of 90,

Sandy was born in Winnipeg.  After working at various jobs in the 1930s, he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in England, Holland and Germany.  After demobilization, he moved to Vancouver BC where he joined the Department of Veteran Affairs and worked there until his retirement in 1973.  In retirement he operated a hobby farm in Armstrong BC until 1987.  This was followed by moves to Sardis BC and eventually to White Rock.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise the death of Raymond Henry Bucholz on 10 January, 2003 in New Westminster, BC.

Raymond was born in London, England in 1920 and served in WWII in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war he worked for BC Electric and Hydro for 36 years, starting as a conductor on the intercity electric railway trains (interurbans) and then as a bus driver. He was a 30-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #2 in New Westminster as well as a member of the BC Power Pioneers Association.

A Funeral Service will be held 15 January in the Columbia-Bowell Chapel, 219-6th Street, New Westminster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetic Association or Heart Fund. ^{{gdAug2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Bernard “Bern” Greaves Watts, suddenly, at Lions Gate Hospital in Vancouver, BC on 7 January 2003 at the age of 80.

Bern was born in Winnipeg, MB.  He joined the Canadian Army and was a WW II veteran who served in Europe with the Royal Canadian Artillery and Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Mechanical Engineering Degree and worked for BC Hydro until retirement.  He was an active member of the Vancouver Senior’s Centre and the S.P.C.A., in West Vancouver.

By request, there will be no funeral.   A private gathering will take place at his home on 14 January from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. for close friends. Donations may be made to the S.P.C.A., Salvation Army or the Cancer Society.  ^{{gdDec2016kh} [ zpp, zsd, zcc}}

We regret to advise of the death of Graham Burril at the age of 86 years.

Graham was born in Yarmouth, NS and was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1937 until he retired in 1974.

Graham Burril died in 2003. His exact date of death is unknown.  ^{{dcDec17} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to announce the death of Captain Jack Rouhiainen (Retired) on 28 December 2002.

Jack was a long-time member of 44^th Field Engineer Squadron in Trail, BC who was involved with the unit for 25 years. He served with the unit in various capacities, retiring as Deputy Commanding Officer. Jack worked with Cominco for 37 years, retiring in February 2001. Jack was very active in the Trail Branch of the Military Engineers Association of Canada (MEAC) and represented his branch at numerous MEAC meetings and functions. Most recently, Jack continued his service to the CME when he served as Secretary-Treasurer of the 44^th Field Engineer Squadron Association and was instrumental in the unit's 50^th Anniversary Celebration.

A service will be held at the Trail Alliance Church on Friday 3 January at 11:00 AM. Members of 44^th Field Engineer Squadron will form a guard of honour. Donations to any of the following organizations would be appreciated by the family: The BC Heart and Stroke Foundation (Trail Unit), #210-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2E6 BC Cancer Society, Suite 101-1506 Cedar Avenue, Trail, BC, V1R 4C6 Canadian Diabetic Association, Box 1000, Fruitvale, BC, V0G 1L0 The Kidney Foundation (West Kootenay Chapter) 41 Hazelwood Drive, Trail, BC, V1R 1E8 .

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leslie “Les” Alan Brown (Ret’d) peacefully on 27 December 2002 at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre in Ottawa, ON at the age of 85 years.

Les, formerly of Carrying Place, ON, was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, Les went into teaching.  He had a long career and his final teaching assignment was with the Trenton High School, Trenton ON.  Les was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110 in Trenton.

Visitation will be at the Rushnell Funeral Centre, 60 Division St., Trenton on 30 December from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  Service in the Chapel on 31 December at 1 PM.  Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George S. Forbes (Ret’d) on 27 December 2002 in Niagara Falls, ON at the age of 84 years.

Fred was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Niagara Falls Branch #479. ^{{dcJan19gd} [ zpp, zsd, zcc, xbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gordon Glover Ramsay (Ret’d) at the Laurentian Site of the Sudbury ON Regional Hospital on 24 December 2002 at the age of 81 years.

Gordon was born in Summerside, PE and was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1942 until 1946. He served in Canada, the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe. After the war Gordon worked as a trainman at International Nickel Company (INCO) in Sudbury for 42 years, retiring in 1980.  Gordon was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76, Sudbury.

A memorial service will be held in the Lougheed Funeral Home , 252 Regent St. at Hazel Street on 28 December at 1:00 PM.  Cremation at the Park Lawn Crematorium with burial to follow at the Park Lawn Cemetery In Sudbury. ^{{dcDec2017gd} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of RCMP Constable Vernon Myles Genaille on 22 December 2002.

Vernon was a former Field Engineer who undertook his Recruit Training in 1970 and was posted to 3 Field Squadron in 1971 upon completion of his Field Engineer basic training. A tour in 4 Combat Engineer Regiment followed and Vernon remustered to Administrative Clerk in the 1980s and later instructed as a Sergeant in CFB Borden. After 20 years of service, he left the Canadian Forces for a career in the RCMP.

Vern was the recipient of the RCMP's Commissioner's Commendation Awards for Bravery. Vern was very interested in Army Cadets and worked with 1725 Cadet Corps RCE in Chilliwack and was instrumental in forming The Seabird Island Cadet Corps in the Agassiz, BC.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on 30 December 2002 at St. Mary's Church in Chilliwack with interment at the Chilliwack Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations could be made to The Agassiz/Sea Bird Island Cadets c/o Jerry Meehan Comp. 52, #3 52324 Yale Road Rosedale, BC V0M 1X0. 

We regret to advise of the death of Donald Mark “Don” Shaw in Chilliwack, BC on 22 December 2002 at the age of 70 years.

Don was born in Port Williams, NS and came to Chilliwack when he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army he was employed by the Department of Corrections, was active in the Royal Westminster Regiment, the Auxiliary Police, and did community volunteer work until losing his sight in 1981.  Despite this, Don remained active in the Mount Cheam Lions Club and the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club.

By request, there will be no service. Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind Talking Books.  ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leah Jennine Oliver in a vehicle accident in Rogers Pass near Revelstoke BC on 15 December 2002 at the age of 21.  Her friend and companion Sapper Stephen Alexander Oliver (not related) was also killed in the same accident.  Both were members of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB.

Leah was born in New Westminster BC but lived the greater part of her life in Kamloops BC.  She attended David Thompson Elementary, John Peterson Secondary School and graduated from Kamloops Senior Secondary.  In 1999, she joined the Canadian Forces as a Reserve Infantry soldier with the Rocky Mountain Rangers in Kamloops.  She transferred to the Regular Force in 2001 as a Combat Engineer and trained at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown NB.  On completion of her training, she was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment.  Leah was an athletic person who excelled in numerous sports especially wrestling where she placed at the provincial and national levels.  She had recently completed the demanding combat diver’s preliminary course.  

A funeral service for Leah will be held on 21 December at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops BC.  Please address condolences to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, attention Regimental Sergeant Major, Edmonton Garrison, PO Box 10500 Edmonton AB, T5J 4J5.

1 Combat Engineer Regiment will hold a joint memorial service for both Leah and Stephan Oliver on 10 January 2003 in the Arden Theatre at 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert AB.  Leah and Stephen Oliver will be buried together in Kamloops. ^{{dc/gdMarch2016}} 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Stephen Alexander Oliver in a vehicle accident while travelling through Rogers Pass near Revelstoke BC on 15 December 2002 at the age of 21.  His friend and companion Sapper Leah Jennine Oliver (not related) was also killed in the same accident.  Both were members of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton AB.

Stephen was born in Reading, Berkshire, England and immigrated to Canada at the age of one.  He grew up in Calgary AB where he attended Lord Beaverbrook High School graduating in 1999.  During his high school years, Stephen joined the King’s Own Calgary Regiment, a Reserve Force Armoured Regiment, and, after graduation, served a seven month operational tour in Bosnia with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry.  In 2001 Stephen transferred to the Regular Force as a Combat Engineer and trained at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown NB.  On completion of his training he was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment.  Stephen was active in sports and challenged himself by competing in demanding events such as the Kananaskis Death Race and the Mountain Man Challenge.

A funeral service for Stephen will be held on 19 December at the McInnis & Holloway’s Fish Creek Chapel, 4441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary.   Messages of sympathy may be made to condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com.  Donations may be made to the Calgary Humane Society (SPCA), 1323 - 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6. In living memory of Stephen, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park. 

1 Combat Engineer Regiment will hold a joint memorial service for both Stephen and Leah on 10 January 2003 in the Arden Theatre at 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert AB.  Stephen and Leah Oliver will be buried together in Kamloops BC. ^{{dc/gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Karl Waserman peacefully at his home in Montreal, QC on 15 December 2002 in his 89^th year. 

Karl was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he established and was the former owner of Waserman Furs in Ottawa.   He was proud of his military service and loved to share his experiences with his children and grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, 1771 Cuba Avenue in Ottawa on 16 December.  Shiva will be held in Montreal commencing the afternoon of 18 December.  Donations may be made to the Gladstone Fund in Ottawa and Na'amat in Montreal.  ^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ralph N. Brandon (Ret’d) of Claresholm, AB on 11 December 2002 at the age of 85 years.

Ralph was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 41 in Claresholm.

Funeral services will be held at Leydon’s Funeral Home "Chapel of Remembrance", 4079 - First Street West, Claresholm, on 14 December at 11:00 AM.  A graveside service will follow in the Granum Cemetery, Granum AB.   Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du sergent Marc Jutras,  le 9 décembre 2002 à l'hôpital du Haut-Richelieu à St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, à l’âge de 37 ans. Marc était instructeur à l'École de Leadership et des Recrues des Forces canadiennes (ÉLRFC) à la Garnison St-Jean.
Marc s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 1987 et après sa formation en génie de campagne à l’École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à la BFC Chilliwack, C.-B, il a été muté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat (5^e RGC) à Valcartier, QC. En 1991, il changea de métier pour devenir opérateur d'équipement lourd et en 1993, il participa à une mission humanitaire en ex-Yougoslavie.  De 1994 à 1996, il fut muté à la Base des Forces canadiennes Shilo, MB et, par la suite, il est revenu au 5e RGC pour un deuxième tour de 1996 à 2001. Pendant sa deuxième mutation au 5^e RGC, il a été promu sergent en janvier 1999. En 2001, il était transféré à l`ÉLRFC.
Les visites auront lieu au salon funéraire (situé devant l'église) le 14 décembre de 12h00 à 14h00, suivies du service funéraire militaire à 14h30 à l'église de Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Drummondville, QC, 138 rue St-Thomas.   Les dons peuvent être faits à l'hôpital St-Luc de Montréal, QC. ^{{gdMar2017rt} [zpp, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer John William Forsyth Hall, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at home on 9 December 2002 in Calabogie, ON at the age of 76 years.

John was born in Quebec City, QC.  He served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve as an Able Seaman from 1944 - 1946.  In October 1951 he re-enlisted and served in the Korean War with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry as a rifleman.  In 1954 John transferred to the Army Survey Establishment for training as a topographic surveyor.  He served on several field parties: Eskimo Lakes, NT; Dease Lake, BC; and Fort Churchill, MB.  He served on loan to Canadian International Development Agency as a survey instructor in Nigeria as well as an exchange posting to the United Kingdom from 1968 - 1971. John retired in July 1974.  He was an expert cross-country skier and was associated with the Canadian Army Ski Team as a racer and coach for many years.

A Memorial Service will be held on 14 December 14 2:30 PM in the St. Andrew's United Church Hall, 1044 Madawaska Street, in Calabogie. Donations may be made to the Renfrew, ON Victoria Hospital. 

We regret to advise of the death of David Milavsky on 6 December 2002 at the age of 82.

David was born in Russia and immigrated to Canada at an early age. He was a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan in Civil Engineering.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas.  After demobilisation David worked for the British Columbia Department of Public Works and later owned Greenlees Pile Driving, building bridges and wharfs throughout British Columbia.

Funeral Services will be held at the Schara Tzedeck Orthodox Synagogue, 2345 Marine Drive, New Westminster on 8 December.  Donations may be made to the Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock BC or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leon Prosper Roy (Ret'd) peacefully at home in Chilliwack BC on 2 December 2002 at the age of 80.

Born in Shaunavon SK, Leon moved with his family during the Depression years to Meadow Lake SK.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers during WW II and underwent training at Camp Chilliwack before deploying to Europe.  He participated in the Normandy Invasion and after two years in Northwest Europe returned home to Chilliwack and was demobilised.  Over the next 60 years, Leon touched the lives of many people in the Chilliwack area as the founder of the Cottonwood Service Station in the early 50s, as a mechanic at Cheam Automotive and as a mechanic at the Canex Service Station at the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack.  He was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus in Chilliwack.

A funeral service will be held on 5 December at St Mary's Catholic Church, Chilliwack.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ^{{gdApr2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of J. Edward Daoust on 1 December 2002 in Kamloops, BC at 61 years of age after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Bom and raised in Fannystelle, MB, Ed joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1962 and became an Electrical Generating Systems Technician. He retired from the CF at Canadian Forces Station Kamloops, BC in 1983.  After leaving the Forces Ed went to work at Weyerhaeuser in the steam plant as a Power Engineer until June 2000.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2002 in the Rosewood Room at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. The Funeral Service will follow immediately at 3:00 p.m. in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ed’s memory to the R.I.H. Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zbd ]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal William Lindsey Dankwerth (Ret’d) of Victoria BC on 28 November 2002 at the age of 81 years.

William served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Britannia Branch #7 in Victoria.

A memorial service will be held at Sequoia Gardens Memorial 4665 Falaise Drive on 5 December at 2:00 PM. If desired, donations to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Russell McCharles Dodd MiD (Ret’d) peacefully on 24 November 2002 at the age of 84 years.

Russell was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1939 to 1945.  He was awarded a Mention in Dispatches for his service. 

A memorial service will be held at the Salvation Army Temple, 9115-75 Street, Edmonton on 29 November. ^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain R.C. (Dick) Wyld CD (Ret'd) on 21 November 2002.

Dick was a former member of the Royal Canadian Artillery who transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was the Soils Engineer in the Northwest Highway System 1959-60. After retirement, he worked at Defence Research Establishment Suffield as a soils specialist.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Allan Savage Morrison (Ret’d) peacefully at the Courville Geriatric Centre, Waterloo, QC on 15 November 2002 at the age of 85 years. 

Allan was born in Montreal. Except for his time overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers, Allan was a third-generation CPR employee at Windsor Station and at Park Avenue Station from 1939 until his retirement in 1977. After the war, he served in the Militia - from 1954 to 1957 with 6^th Hussars and then six more years with the 3^rd Field Engineer Regiment as SQMS. After retiring from the CPR, he worked as a security guard for Clairol until 1988. He was devoted to The Royal Canadian Legion and was a longtime member of Flanders Branch 63 in Montreal where he served as President for three years from 1942 to 1975. He was a deputy commander from 1974 to 1976 then commander for West District between 1976 and 1978. When he finally retired, he relocated to Waterloo, Ontario and served as president of the Shefford Branch 34 for two years He also served as Provincial Representative to Quebec Command in 1983.

Visitation will be at Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 318 Knowlton Road, Knowlton, QC on 18 November from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  Funeral and Royal Canadian Legion service will be held from the chapel in Knowlton, QC on 19 November at 2:00 PM. followed by interment at Grace Anglican Cemetery in Sutton, QC.   Donations may be made to the Association Diabetes of Quebec, 5635 Sherbrooke E., Montreal, QC or the Alzheimer Society from Granby and Regions, 179 rue Principale, Granby, QC.  

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Dale Koch, CD (Reti'd) on 14 November 2002 in Kitchener, Ontario.

Dale Koch joined Army in London, Ontario in December 1960. After completing his basic training, he served as a Field Engineer in 3 Field Squadron/1 Combat Engineer Regiment, 4 Field Squadron/4 Combat Engineer Regiment, and 1 Field Squadron/2 Combat Engineer Regiment with tours to Canadian Forces Stations Alert and Bermuda and the Middle East. In 1979, Dale remustered to Carpenter in Winnipeg. In addition to subsequent postings to London and Kingston, Dale worked on assignments at Bucharest, Romania as well as at Canadian Forces Stations Alert, Penhold, and Bermuda. Dale retired  in 1995 in Kingston as a Warrant Officer.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King W, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3 or the charity of your choice. 

We regret to announce the death of Colonel J.S. Beeman, R.C.E. (Retired) on 13 November 2002

Colonel Beeman joined the Canadian Army in Dec 1933 as a Second Lieutenant with the University of British Columbia contingent of the Canadian Officer Training Corps. He joined 6 Field Company, RCE in 1935 and was appointed Lieutenant in May 1937. During the Second World War, Maj Beeman commanded both 1 Field Squadron and 4^th Field Park Squadron in the European theatre. Upon promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, he moved to command the 1st Canadian Engineer Service Platoon (Utilities) of the Canadian Army Pacific Force.

After the war, Lieutenant Colonel Beeman became District Engineer Officer, Military District 13 in Alberta and commanded 13 Works Company, Calgary. In 1946 he was Director Accommodation and Fire Protection at Army Headquarters and became Command Engineer, Western Command in 1947. Subsequently, in 1950-1952 Colonel Beeman was Senior Highway Engineer of the Northwest Highway System.

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Robert Arthur “Bob” Doxsee (Ret’d) on 7 November 2002 at the North Bay General Hospital in North Bay, ON at the age of 75 years.

Bob was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war he worked as a custodian with the Nipissing Board of Education for 42 years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion North Bay Branch # 23.

Visitation will be held in the Martyn Funeral Home 8 November from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and 9 November from 10:00 AM until time for services in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment in the North Bay Union Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the North Bay Hospital Foundation. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise the death of Lance-Corporal Gerald Armand Joseph Desrochers (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 1 November 2002 at the age of 83 years.

Gerald was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Chilliwack Branch #4.

A memorial service will be held on 5 November at 3:00 PM from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4, Mary St., Chilliwack. Donations may be made to the Chilliwack Hospital for equipment purchases.  ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel. H. Deryck Berry CD, P. Eng, CCM. (Ret'd) who passed away peacefully on 29 October, 2002 at his retirement home near Guadalajara, Mexico.

Lieutenant-Colonel Berry grew up on a farm near Millet, AB and later moved to Edmonton. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Mining Engineering in 1940. Later that year he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained at Camp Petawawa and the Army Staff College in Kingston. Sent to England, he participated in invasion planning at Canadian Military Headquarters in London. Major Berry participated in the Italian Campaign—first where he was Commander, Royal Canadian Engineers in 5^th Canadian Armoured Division and then as commanding officer of 9^th Field Park Company. In 1945 he brought his company to Northwest Europe to participate in the final stages of the war in Holland.

After the war, Lt-Col Berry rejoined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1947 and was Second-in-Command of 11 Works Company RCE at Jericho Beach, Vancouver for a short time before being posted to Fort Belvoir, Virginia, USA as Canadian Liaison Officer to the U.S. Corps of Engineers. In 1953, after a posting to Ottawa, he was appointed as the first commanding officer of 1^st Field Engineer Regiment at Camp Chilliwack. In 1956 he was appointed Command Engineer at Prairie Command Headquarters in Winnipeg for four years.

Lieutenant Colonel Berry retired in 1962 from the position of Deputy Director of Works (Engineering) at Army Headquarters in Ottawa. Upon retirement he become Secretary Manager of the Capilano Golf and Country Club in West Vancouver and in 1970 moved to Mexico to live in the house that he designed and built. ^[zsp]

We regret to advise of the death of Alfred Henry Robert “Bob” Diplock at home in Nanaimo BC on 29 October 2002 at the age of 80 years.

Bob was born in Camping, MB and moved with his family to Nanaimo when he was six. He joined the army in 1942 and was a veteran on the Second World War. He served as a radio operator in the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 1^st Division seeing action in Sicily, Italy and Northwest Europe.

After the war, Bob was a well-known and respected masonry contractor. He did business as Diplock Concrete in Nanaimo for many years and retired in 1983. As a highly respected member of the community and a lover of all sports, Bob coached and sponsored juvenile soccer and umpired numerous local softball teams for many years.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #10 in Nanaimo.

There will be no service by request. Donations in Bob's name may be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal John James Griffin, CD (Ret’d) at the Chilliwack General Hospital on 25 October 2002 at the age of 70 years.

John was born in St John’s NL. After a long career in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a heavy equipment operator, John will be remembered as the cheery bus driver between Vedder and Chilliwack. John was also a supporter of the Retired Sappers, the RCE Association and the Chilliwack Legion. 

Cremation has taken place and a service will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Ephraim “Eph” Schelske of Bassano, AB peacefully on 19 October 2002 at the age of 88 years.

Eph was born in Medicine Hat, AB and moved to Bassano at an early age.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war Elf returned to Bassano where he operated Schelske's Welding Shop until his retirement.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #141 in Bassano for over fifty years. He was also an active member of many community organisations including the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Funeral Services will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Bassano on 25 October at 2:00 PM with interment to follow at Bassano Cemetery. Donations may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Box 1201, Medicine Hat or the Bassano and District Health Foundation - Palliative Care Fund, Box 120, Bassano. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Clifford Percy Appleton (Ret’d) of Parksville, BC on 8 October 2002 at the age of 79 years.

Cliff was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Seaview Centennial Branch # 257 in Lantzville, BC.

A funeral service will be held on 11 October at 11:00 AM at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church 407 Wembley Road in Parksville with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the British Columbia Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC.  ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Edward “Eddie” Smith (Ret’d) of Carroll’s Crossing, NB on 1 October 2002 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB.

Born in Liverpool, NS, Eddie served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. 

There will be no visitation or funeral service.  A private family memorial will be held at the Miramichi Valley Funeral Home, New Bandon, NB on 4 October.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Mariebeth Short, a member of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, on 23 September 2002 as a result of a training accident involving a light armoured vehicle in which she was riding.

Mariebeth was born in Comox, BC daughter of a military family and was 22 years of age. She enrolled in the Canadian Forces in January 2000 and completed her basic training at Canadian Forces Base St Jean, QC in March of that year. She completed her Field Engineer Qualification Level 3 training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC and her first posting was to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa, ON in April 2001.

Visitation will be at the Weaver Family Funeral Home, West Chapel, 170 Dundas Street, Trenton, ON on 26 and 27 September. A full military funeral service will be held in the King Street United Church, King Street, Trenton, on Friday, September 27, 2002. Interment to follow at the Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Trenton, ON. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation made in Mariebeth's name would be appreciated. ^{{gdJan2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert “Bob” Brennan Dawson, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at the Campbell River, BC Hospital on 22 September 2002 at the age of 74.

Bob was born in Leger Corner, NB. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and had a long career serving in Korea, Egypt, Chilliwack, BC, and Gagetown, NB. He was a heavy equipment operator. Following his retirement as a Warrant Officer, Bob worked in Boston, Massachusetts and Phoenix, Arizona as a crane operator. He retired in Calgary, Alberta, where he owned and operated a driving school for several years. In 1997, Bob made Campbell River his home.

Bob was Past President of both the Korea Veteran's Association (KVA) and the Royal Canadian Legion in Calgary, AB; a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #137 Cranbrook BC; and a member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles Branch #3097 in Campbell River.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on 27 September at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch# 137, Campbell River, 301 - 11th Avenue. Donations may be made to the Campbell River Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. ^{{gdJan2017dc} [zpp, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Tony Lay, in Chilliwack on 21 September 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tony joined the Royal Engineers in 1939 and served during the Second World War in France, Italy and North Africa. Notable activities during the war and immediately after included repair of a train tunnel in Italy, building a road from Baghdad to the Russian border to assist refugees leaving Russia, and clearing rubble from a volcanic mountain on the East coast of Sicily. Tony returned to England in the late '40s and was demobilized - later joining the Reserves and then the Territorial Army. He transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Field Engineer in 1954 and served in Chilliwack, Regina, Egypt, Vernon and North Vancouver. He was Acting Company Sergeant Major of the Canadian Works Company with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt 1962/ 63.

In retirement, Tony was instrumental in starting the Retired Sappers Reunions and was also an active participant in the Chilliwack Retired Sappers. His contributions to support the RCE and CME families will be remembered. A memorial service was held on 10 October 2002. 

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Malcolm Turner, CD (Ret'd) on 16 September 2002 at the age of 82, in Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg,NS after a formidable battle with cancer.

Malcolm Turner joined 1^st Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) in 1937 and entered Royal Military College in Kingston later that year. He remained at RMC until December 1939 when he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. The next spring he was commissioned in the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers in April 1940, Colonel Turner served in Halifax and Petawawa before proceeding overseas. He served in Britain with the 1^st and 2^nd Canadian Divisional Engineers and with the Royal Engineers of the British First Army in North Africa. In late 1943 Colonel Turner was appointed Second-in-Command of 8^th Field Squadron, RCE. He landed in France in Summer 1944 and was Commanding Officer of 8^th Field Squadron at the end of the war, having served with the unit through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

After the war  Colonel Turner completed his university education at Queen's University, Kingston and graduated in 1947 with a degree in civil engineering. He then served for five years in Construction Engineering in Halifax and Fredericton, including a two year appointment as Area Engineer. He next commanded 57^th Independent Field Squadron (1952- 1953) and, after completing Staff College in England, was appointed Second-in-Command of 1^st Field Engineer Regiment. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Malcolm was then appointed Area Engineer, British Columbia. He was next a member of the Directing Staff of the Canadian Army Staff College (1959 - 1963). In 1963, he was appointed Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff (Logistics) on the staff of Headquarters Northern Army Group in Germany. In 1965 he was promoted to colonel and appointed Chief of Staff, Headquarters Eastern Command in Halifax for a year before becoming Commander, Nova Scotia District in 1966. In 1967 he was appointed Commander Atlantic Area and held that appointment until his retirement in September 1969.

Following retirement, Colonel Turner held a number of positions in the private and government sectors including Manager of Administration at Sydney Steel Corporation and Regional Director, Emergency Planning Canada in New Brunswick. Malcolm  gave very generously of his time and talents to many organizations: he was President of the Military Engineers Association of Canada, President of New Brunswick Army Cadet League, Vice President of Nova Scotia Army Cadet League, was a member of Canadian Military Colleges Advisory Board, Chairman of Cape Breton Branch of the Navy League of Canada, Vice President of Fredericton and Area United Services Institute, Chairman and member of Board of Governors Nova Scotia Division Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, a member of National Executive Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, Executive Branch 44, a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Honorary Lieutenant Colonel No. 6 Medical Company Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, Assistant District Commissioner of Boy Scouts, Vancouver, Vice Chairman of Halifax Citadel Foundation, Governor Army Museum Halifax Citadel, and Honorary Member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Trades. He held memberships the Royal Military College Club, Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia, Institution of Royal Engineers, and was a Life Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia. In addition to having been awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration, Colonel Turner was the recipient of the Commissionaire Distinguished Service Medal as well as the Commemorative Medals for both Canada's Centennial and for the 125^th  Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Chester or Shoreham Village Home for Special Care, Chester.^.{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of John Alex Borland at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, ON on 14 September 2002 in his 88^th year.

John served with the Royal Canadian Engineers Mappers and Surveyors in WW II.

Visitation at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 14 September 2002, on 17 September 2002 with service to follow in the Chapel. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the War Amps Champs Programme.

We regret to advise of the death of Lance-Sergeant Kenneth Norman Henderson, MM (Ret’d) on 12 September 2002 in Niagara Falls ON at the age of 84 years.

Kenneth was born in Welland ON and spent most of his life in southern Ontario.  He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. 

Kenneth served in the Italian Campaign with the 4^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. He was awarded the Military Medal during the Gothic Line Battle.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Niagara Falls.  Kenneth is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Niagara Falls.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Walter “Wally” Alexander Hair at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary AB on 11 September 2002 at the age of 83.

Wally was born in Wigston Magna, Leicester, England but immigrated to Canada at a young age.  He was raised in Woodstock ON and was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the 7^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was captured and made a Prisoner of War in the Dieppe Raid.  After the war, Wally lived in Chilliwack BC before moving to Edmonton and eventually to Calgary where he worked for the Southern Albert Institute of Technology until his retirement in 1983.  He was active in the Masonic Order, Order of the Eastern Star and the Al Azhar Shrine Temple.

Funeral Services will be held at Leyden’s Funeral Home "Chapel of Remembrance", 17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W., on 16 September at 1:00 p.m.   Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 1825 Park Road S.E., Calgary, or the Shrine Children's Hospital c/o Al Azhar Temple, Box 700, 38 Bowness Postal Outlet, Calgary.  ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise the death of Master Warrant Officer George Leonard Prosser, CD (Ret’d) at the Kingston General Hospital, Kingston ON, on 7 September 2002.

George was a Field Engineer with a long service in the Royal Canadian Engineers and Canadian Military Engineers. He served primarily in the Field Squadrons and Combat Engineer Regiments. George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 496 in Sydenham, ON.

Visitations will take place at the Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street, Kingston on 11 and 12 September. A Royal Canadian Legion Service will take place in Sydenham and members are invited to attend. The funeral service will take place on 12 September in “The Chapel on the Corner” of Reid’s Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Keith Brewster Hathaway (Ret’d) on 6 September 2002 at the age of 75.

Keith was born in Ottawa ON.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1947 becoming a map draftsman in the Army Survey Establishment.  After his retirement from the army in 1972, he served in the Corps of Commissionaires. 

A memorial service will be held with Legionaries and friends on 13 September at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, 206 Montreal Road, Vanier, ON.  Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance-Corporal Warden James Pinnell (Ret’d) of Sault Ste-Marie, ON at the age of 81 years on 4 September 2002. 

Warden was born in Echo Bay, ON. He was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Northwest European Theatre. He was discharged in September 1945 and settled in Sault-Ste Marie.

Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on 7 September from 1:00 PM until the funeral service in the chapel at 3:00 PM.  Interment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery.  Memorial donations to the Gideons or the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Clinic would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Donald Alexander Dempster (Ret’d) at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg MB on 2 September 2002 at the age of 82 years.

Don was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of the Winnipeg Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation and interment have already taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division. {dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]