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We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert Gerard “Bob” L’Abbé, CD (Ret’d) of Kingston ON, peacefully in hospital on 18 August 2021 at the age of 86 years. Bob served a full 37 years as a Firefighter where he served as both a military firefighter and civilian fire fighter within the Department of National Defence and rose to become Fire Chief of CFB Kingston.

Bob was born in Edmonton AB and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954 at Sea Island, Vancouver BC. His first posting was to RCAF Station Calgary. Subsequent postings included Canadian Forces Station Mont Apica QC, Zweibrucken Germany during the heightened tension of the Cold War, CFS Lac St. Denis and Canadian Forces Base Borden ON. He left Borden after seven years as the Chief Instructor of the Canadian Forces Fire Academy, indoctrinating the next generation of fire fighters. In 1976, Bob decided to take off the uniform and settle into a DND civilian life as the CFB Kingston Fire Chief. He held this a post for 15 years until his retirement from DND in 1991.

Post retirement, Bob was an active member of his community, often participating in Firefighter curling bonspiel events, volunteering with the Knights of Columbus or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560. He proudly went on parade every Remembrance Day until mobility issues made that no longer possible. Bob always had a smile for everyone he met and greatly enjoyed visiting with his neighbours in his condo. He loved the quiet of fishing and was an avid golfer and curler.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 392 Palace Rd, Kingston, on Tuesday 24 August 2021 at 10:30 a.m.  Rite of Committal with prayers to follow at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. If so desired, donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolences can be sent to his grandson, Maj Van Tine  or online to the funeral home.

Anyone wishing to attend the Mass must contact the funeral home (613-546-5454) between 9-5:00 p.m. to pre-register your attendance. Entry will be strictly limited to registered visitors attending at their confirmed time only. All pandemic protocols are being followed and respected; masks are required, social distancing is to be respected and maintained.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Robert “Bob” Robitaille, CD (Ret’d) in Toronto on 7 August 2021 at the age of 66 years. Bob served in the Canadian Forces for 24 years as an Infantryman and then an Electrician.

Bob was born in Winnipeg MB and joined the Canadian Forces in 1972 in Winnipeg at age 17. After he completed basic Infantry training at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB, Bob was posted to the 2^nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Winnipeg. He was posted next to Germany in 1975. Bob served in Baden-Solingen Germany first with 3 Mechanized Commando and he was then re-badged to the 3^rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment. On 13 March 1978, when he was in Mortar Platoon, an explosion on the gun line in Munster resulted in the death of two platoon members and several other soldiers being wounded. Bob's quick actions in extinguishing the resulting fire in the ammunition stocks prevented an even worse catastrophe.

Bob returned to Canada in 1979 to Kingston ON where he re-mustered to the Electrician trade in 1980 and joined the Canadian Military Engineers. As an Electrician, Bob had postings to Winnipeg MB, Edmonton AB, Moose Jaw SK, Holberg BC, North Bay ON and Petawawa ON where he took release from the Canadian Forces in 1996. During his career, Bob also deployed to Cyprus, the Golan Heights, Bosnia and Canadian Forces Station Alert.

Bob moved to Toronto after retiring from the CF in order to be close to his family and he worked as an industrial electrician and with the Corps of Commissionaires until he finally retired for good.

Visitation will be on Saturday, 7 August 2021 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at the Ward Funeral Home, "Weston Chapel" (2035 Weston Road, Toronto). Please RSVP for his visitation in order to follow COVID measures. A private family funeral service will he held.  Donations to the Aphasia Institute would be greatly appreciated. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

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Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Gérald « Jerry » Wall, CD (à la retraite) à Montréal QC le 7 août 2021 à l'âge de 70 ans.

Jerry s'est enrôlé dans les Forces canadiennes en 1968 à l'âge de 17 ans et était un opérateur d'équipement lourd qui a passé une grande partie de sa carrière avec le 5e Régiment du génie de combat (5^e RGC). Il a suivi sa formation en équipement lourd à l'École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes au milieu des années 70 avant d'être affecté au 4e Régiment du génie de combat à Lahr en Allemagne. Jerry est revenu au Canada en 1977 pour une tournée avec le 5^e RGC dans la section de l'équipement lourd. Au cours de cette tournée, il s'est déployé à Spence Bay pour travailler sur ce projet d'aérodrome du Nord. Après le 5^e RGC. Jerry a été affecté à la BFC Shilo MB (1981-85) après quoi il est retourné au 5^e RGC. La dernière affectation de Jerry était avec le personnel de soutien régulier du 10^e Escadron du Génie de Combat à Québec, d'où il a pris sa retraite des Forces canadiennes en 1993.

À la retraite, Jerry a déménagé à Montréal (Rive-Sud) pour reprendre l'entreprise d'entretien de terrain de son beau-père. Il a été chauffeur personnel et préposé à l'entretien du très honorable Pierre Elliott Trudeau de 1994 à 2000.

La famille Wall organise un brunch Célébration de la vie à St-Hyacinthe. L'événement aura lieu le 24 octobre 2021 au Restaurant Lussier [ 2005, rue Saint-Pierre Ouest, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC ] dans le grand salon. Veuillez utiliser le parking donnant sur Welcome Street (accès facile à la chambre privée). Prix : 21,95$ par personne (payable sur place)

Ceux qui veulent participer et qui veulent dire un mot pour Gerry, doivent en aviser sa fille, Melissa. Les places sont limitées, veuillez donc réserver votre place auprès de Melissa Wall avant le 24 septembre 2021.

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Les arrangements funéraires n'ont pas encore été annoncés. Les dons In Memorium peuvent être adressés à la Fondation Alzheimer. Les condoléances en ligne peuvent être envoyées au salon funéraire.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Frederick “Bill” Irving (Ret'd) of Guelph ON who passed away suddenly on 6 August 2021 at the age of 95. Bill was a veteran of the Second World War.

Bill grew up in Guelph and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1944, immediately after turning 18. He later transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Sapper. Bill served as a guard at the Prisoner of War Camp in Gravenhurst ON (1945-46) along with other guards who were veterans from the First World War.

After the end of the war, Bill boarded the transport ship “Mauretania” in March 1946 for the five-day trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Liverpool, England where the German POWs were returned to British authorities. Bill Irving was only 20 years of age when he arrived home in May 1946 and was demobilized. After the war, Bill worked at Imperial Tobacco for 30 years and became a foreman.

Throughout his life, Bill was dedicated to serving his country and his community. He was a Royal Canadian Legion member for 41 years. After the birth of his first son, Bill actively advocated for people with special needs and became a founding member of Community Living Guelph Wellington. He was a lifelong member of St. Georges Anglican Church where he was a member of Young Peoples, the Men’s Club, and Chi Rho Fellowship. He also served as People’s Warden, starting in 1986. Bill was also a member of the Guelph Wellington Men’s Club.

Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph. A private visitation and service will be held on 13 August 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Guelph. The service will be live-streamed through Zoom by clicking the link on the funeral home website. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Community Living Guelph Wellington and St. Georges Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Online  condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Grant McCulloch on Wednesday 4 August 2021 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie ON at age 66 after a battle with cancer. Grant served for 44 years as a firefighter at Canadian Forces Base Borden.

On Monday, led by his former colleagues from the fire service at CFB Borden, dozens of friends and colleagues had saluted Grant’s public service with a parade of fire trucks and first responders from a number of local municipalities.

 A funeral service will be held at the Adams Funeral Home (445 St. Vincent Street, Barrie) on Wednesday August 4^th, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the chapel with visitation one hour prior.  Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.  Messages of condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Barry Douglas Blair, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 3 August 2021 at the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa ON at age 90 years.

Barry was a member of the Royal Military College Class of 1954. As a junior Royal Canadian Engineer officer, he was selected to undergo pilot training to become part of the developing Army Aviation that considered assigning one RCE pilot to each of the field squadrons for the purpose of reconnaissance and liaison. After completing his L-19 fixed wing aircraft course in Rivers MB and the CH-112 Hiller helicopter training at Camp Wolters in Texas, Barry was posted to Montreal QC to command a Works Detachment instead of being posted to an army flying unit. He took every opportunity to maintain and develop his flying abilities throughout his career but the concept of pilots in the field squadrons was abandoned before he could be employed in this role.

After Montreal, Barry’s next posting was to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC as Adjutant. He next attended the Army Staff College course in Kingston ON (1963 - 65) and, after graduating, Barry was appointed Commanding Officer of 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB.

Barry retired from the Canadian Forces in 1966 to work in the construction engineering area in the Public Service with the Federal Department of Transport. He worked in the Department of Transport until 1989 when he retired as Director General Air Navigation Systems. Barry then established his own firm, Blair Consulting Services Inc., that provided consulting services specializing in aviation. His work involved being a senior advisor to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in matters of air navigation system and airports in several countries in Europe.

A private burial service and celebration of life will take place with the immediate family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Perley & Rideau Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to Beechwood Military Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Frank Leslie "Les" Stiles (Ret'd) of Sackville NB, unexpectedly at the Moncton Hospital on 31 July 2021 at age 81 years.

Les was born in Moncton NB and enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1956 as a member of the 5^th Intake of the Sapper Apprentices. Graduating in 1958, Les served for ten years before he retired from the Canadian Forces. His service included a tour in 4 Field Squadron in Germany.

Les became a licensed auctioneer and refrigeration specialist. He was a jack-of-all-trades who continued to work until his passing. Les enjoyed building and running his food trucks throughout local events. A talented and accomplished musician, he played and sang in several bands right up until he passed away. Les was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge.  

Visiting hours will be on Thursday, 19 August 2021, from 6-8:00 pm. at the Jones Funeral Home (70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB).   A service celebrating the life of Les will be held at Jones Funeral Home on Friday, 20 August 2021 at 2:00 pm.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.  

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Floyd Royce Alkenbrack, CD (Ret’d) on 30 July 2021 in Ottawa ON at age 87.

Floyd was born in Timmins ON. He enlisted as a Soldier Apprentice at age 16 in 1954 with the first Apprentice intake of the Royal Canadian Artillery at Camp Shilo MB. After graduating in 1956, he went on to serve with 2 RCHA in Camp Petawawa ON and then returned to Shilo as an instructor in the RCA Depot. Floyd was part of the CL89 Drone program in Montreal in 1965 when he remustered as a Topographical Surveyor and joined the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa.

Floyd served in the School of Military Mapping and as a Troop WO in Survey Division. His Arctic survey experience includes: Canadian Forces Station Alert Antenna installation survey (1967), Op ARCTIC 72 Baffin Island Electronic Distance Measure Traverse (1972) and Op ARCTIC Pangnirtung & Frobisher Bay, Electronic Distance Measure Traverse (1974). Floyd was OPI of the JMR Doppler procurement program in 1978 and was the Technical Warrant Officer for Op ARCTIC 79 out of Pond Inlet that was the first MCE Doppler Survey. He was the Technical Warrant Officer for Op YUKON Kluane Mountain, St. Elias Doppler and Vertical Angle Traverse survey (1980).

Floyd took his release from the Canadian Forces in 1982 and accepted a position with the Ottawa Carleton Regional Government . He later returned to MCE in charge of the Resource Centre where he became a DD6. Floyd continued to pass on his vast knowledge as he continued to teach Geodesy to many courses.

Floyd was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1978. During his service in MCE, Floyd was also heavily involved with the Warrant Officers and Sergeants' Mess where he served as President of the Mess Committee during the closing of the old Beaver Barracks Mess and the move to the new mess at Cartier Square. Floyd volunteered extensively with MCE activities such as Christmas parties, picnics, and the Mappers Club.

Funeral details will be advised when known.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Alan John Cooper (Ret’d) on 24 July in Salmon Arm BC at the age of 90 years. Alan was a Mechanic, Royal Canadian Engineers and a Korean War veteran.

Alan grew up in White Rock BC and left high school during Grade 10 to work in the woods, logging, on Vancouver Island. He was a member of the Army Cadet Corps in high school and joined the Canadian Armed Forces four days after his 18th birthday in 1949.

After completing his Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering, Alan volunteered for the Korean War with the Canadian Army Special Force and joined the newly formed 57^th Independent Field Squadron in March 1951. He soon deployed to Korea with the 57th where he served for a year as a Driver Mechanic.  After returning to Canada, Alan remained with 57^th Independent Field Squadron until 1953 when he was posted to 2 Field Squadron in Chilliwack w preho were preparing for its rotation to Germany.  After a 3-year tour in Germany, Alan returned to Chilliwack with his unit in November 1956 and retired from the Canadian Forces in January 1957.  Alan was a very proud member of the Korean Veteran’s Association of Canada, and Richmond Unit #47 while he was living in Tsawwassen BC.

After his release from the Canadian Forces, Alan worked in construction throughout British Columbia that took him to Terrace, then Prince George and, finally, to Tsawwassen in 1971 where the family stayed for 27 years. He made a name for himself in the BC construction industry working for Ben Ghinter Construction in Prince George, Hemlock Valley Construction in North Vancouver, living and working in camp on the construction of Tumbler Ridge in the early 80s, and working as Purchasing Agent for Progressive Contracting in Richmond. He really found his place with Progressive Contracting where he arrived early to the office and his radio was abuzz all day from men in the field needing supplies. Everyone knew they could count on "Al" to get them what they needed. Alan retired from Progressive Contracting in 1998.

In retirement, Alan and his wife followed family to the Cariboo where they lived in Bridge Lake, McLeese Lake and, finally, Forest Grove near 100 Mile House. The snow was deep in the winter, but summers were dry and perfect for him to drive his prized ’78 Camaro. Alan entered long-term care at Fischer Place and Mill Site Lodge in 2020. Unfortunately, the pandemic cut him off from family for many months and the forest fire threat to 100 Mile House forced the evacuation of Alan’s care home to Salmon Arm where he passed.

A family celebration of life will be held at a future date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Michael William Goodey, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 24 July 2021 at age 80 years.  Michael served a 32-year career as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Michael was born in an air raid shelter in Hants, England during WW II - the son of a Second World War Canadian soldier and an English war bride. His father was The Late Chief Warrant Officer Charles Wilfred “Butch” Goodey. Michael arrived in Canada with his Mom and brother on the Iles de France troop ship at Pier 21 in Halifax NS in October 1944. They then proceeded to Cultus Lake, BC by train where they began their life in Canada. 

Michael joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1958 at the age of 16 when he joined the Canadian Armed Forces Sapper Apprentice Program ("The Green Monsters") with the 7th Intake. After graduating in 1959, Michael went on to serve a 32-year career and served in locations such as Canadian Forces Base Petawawa ON with 1 Field Squadron, 4 Field Squadron in Fort  Victoria in Germany, 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in CFB Lahr in Germany (where he received the Canadian Forces Europe Commendation) and CFB Chilliwack with both the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering and Base Operations.

Michael retired from the Canadian Forces in 1989 at the rank of Sergeant. After retiring, he worked for Cottonwood Mall as ‘Santa’ for 20 years.  He also enjoyed volunteering at the Chilliwack General Hospital on the Information Desk for a number of years.

Michael excelled in sports.  While in Germany, he played basketball for the Armed Forces. All three Goodey boys learned the art of angling from their dad at an early age and ruled the river.  Michael could be found on the Vedder and Fraser Rivers every chance he could get.  He also enjoyed golfing and got two hole-in-ones at the Kinkora Golf Course in Chilliwack.  Michael was also a very good dancer and enjoyed rock and roll. Michael enjoyed camping for many years with family and friends and vacations in Hawaii and Las Vegas.

The Goodey family was honoured In 2011 with a Volunteer Inspirational Award from the Province of British Columbia and a National Award in Toronto where they were cited for their commitment to diabetes education and volunteering. 

Arrangements for a service will be made at a later date. If you so desire, contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association ( PO Box 26331, Stn B Rm B, Toronto, Ontario M7Y 4R1), the Kidney Foundation, (PO Box 1261 Stn K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 9Z9), or  the Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation (Chilliwack Hospital) at 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7 would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal Jochen "John" Gatzemann (Ret’d) of Fort Saskatchewan on 21 July 2021 at the age of 69.

John was born in Miessen, Germany in 1951 and lived in the province of Quebec until he joined the Canadian Forces in 1970. After completing his Basic Firefighting Training course at the Fire School at Canadian Forces Base Bordon ON, he proceeded to CFB Moose Jaw SK on his first posting. John then served on HMCS Nipigon from 1974 to 1976 before being posted to CFB Cold Lake. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1980 and joined Dow Chemical in 1981. John worked with Dow for 25 years until his retirement in 2006 as Fire Chief.

John was an active member of the Masons, the Shiners and the Sweat Lodge. He could always be found at the lake where he enjoyed fishing and golfing. John could never go out without running into someone he knew and stopping to catch up.

Cremation has taken place. A private family ceremony will take place at a later date.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Frederick Bartlett, CD (Ret’d),  peacefully at home in Chilliwack BC on 21 July 2021 at the age of 84 years.

Fred was born in Winnipeg MB, the eldest of four sons. Times were tough following the Great Depression and, much like his father, Fred was dedicated to hard work and contributed greatly to supporting the family during those difficult years.

Fred joined the Canadian Army in 1954 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 14 years, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was posted across Canada during his career as well as in Europe and including some frigid duty at Canadian Forces Station Alert NU. During his travels, the beautiful Chilliwack Valley in British Columbia caught Fred’s attention and, upon his release from the Canadian Forces, Fred signed on as a Public Service employee with the Department of National Defence at Camp Chilliwack as a Graphic Artist. Fred worked with Slesse Graphics for 29 years from 1985 to 2014. He was a very talented artist who left his creative mark throughout the Fraser Valley in the form of unique signage for his many clients.

Fred enjoyed the natural beauty of British Columbia, especially the ocean, lakes and rivers. He loved to be on the water and was a gifted fisherman. Fred was also a skilled carpenter and gardener, creating landscapes complete with large Koi ponds and unique plants and trees.

Fred was a member of the Cross Connection Church in Chilliwack who served in many roles, including as a member of the Board. Generous and kind with a great sense of humour, Fred had a passion for service. He inspired others with his humble faith, caring manner and quiet strength. He was slow to ask for help, but quick to offer it.

Funeral Arrangements are private. On-line condolences can be sent to: https://www.theprogress.com/obituaries/fred-bartlett/ 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Wilbur Alexander “Wil” Lichty (Ret’d), peacefully on 18 July 2021 at John Noble Home, Brantford ON at the age of 95. Wil was a WW II Royal Canadian Engineer veteran.

Wil enlisted for the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers at the age of 16. He was a dispatch rider during the war riding a Harley in England and a 'Snortin' Norton' in Europe. Wounded in Elbeuf, France (near Boulogne), Wil spent a year in Purley, England for rehabilitation.

After the war, Wil joined with Fred C. Forwell in 1948 as the co-owner of Elmira Insurance Agency Limited and held that position until he sold Elmira Insurance Brokers in 2012.  Hel was President of Waterloo Insurance Brokers and Director of Ontario Insurance Brokers. Wil lived near or in Elmira until September 2018, when he moved to Waterloo. 

Wil was active in his community. He took on leadership positions in the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) at the local, provincial, and national levels. Wil was involved with the Waterloo County Court of Revision. He was a member of the Elmira Town Council for two years and was treasurer of the Elmira Fair Board Association for 22 years (later Elmira Raceway). Wil was active in the Lions Club and Masonic Lodge, and was a member of the Drumbo Hunt Club.

At Wil's request, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Doctors Without Borders or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be made through the Dreisinger Funeral Home. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Andrei Viktorovitch Tchouiko (Ret’d) at his home in Wainwright AB on 14 July 2021 at 34 years of age . 

Andrei enrolled in the Canadian Forces in January 2008 at the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre in Toronto ON. Upon completion of his basic Combat Engineering training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, he was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON in March 2009. He served with 2 CER until September 2014 when he began his release from the Canadian Forces. Upon his release, Andrei moved to Wainwright AB. Andrei worked as a Cement Field Specialist and a Machine Operator before becoming a Residential Side Load Driver where was working at the time of his death.

Funeral service at 5:00 PM on 22 July 2021  at Creech's Funeral Home Chapel (905 -9th Street Wainwright). In Memoriam donations are welcomed to the True Patriot Love Foundation . Condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Michael “Bud” Richardson (Ret'd) of Petawawa ON, peacefully at home on 13 July 2021 at the age of 95 years. 

Bud was born in St. John, NB where he grew up in a family of five siblings. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He started his post-war military career as a Sapper. Among locations, he served in Chilliwack BC and with 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB before remustering to the Physical Training Instructor trade. Bud served  a full career as a PTI and eventually retired in Petawawa ON. He was very involved in the community of Petawawa with various service projects such as the Trojan Boxing Club, OPP Community Safety, Ladies Keep Fit Program, Bingo, and various children's programs. Bud was an active member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 517.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Bud with his family during visitation at the Murphy Funeral Home, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Sunday 2- 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on 19 July at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Petawawa. Interment in St. Columba's Cemetery.

In memory of Bud, donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 517 would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Gilbert Peter Joyce, CD (Ret’d) of Ottawa ON, peacefully at home on 13 July 2021 at the age of 84 years. Peter served a full 37-year career as a Canadian Military Engineer officer.  

Peter grew up south of Montreal and graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston in 1958. His career as a young Military Engineer Officer included postings to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack BC, 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON and 4 Field Squadron in Germany. As a senior officer, his postings included S02 Log Ops with 1 Service Battalion in Calgary and with the Base Construction Engineering Section in Esquimalt BC before proceeding to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa for a tour with ADM(PER)/DGPS/DNPFS. Peter then served in Training System Headquarters in Trenton as SSO Quartering before moving to Washington DC - first as SO Liaison and then as the Canadian Military Attaché. Returning to Canada, Peter served at Maritime Command Headquarters as Deputy Chief of Staff Construction Engineering. For his final posting, Pete returned to NDHQ where he became Director General Works with the Chief of Construction and Properties.

After retiring from the Canadian Forces, Peter worked with Public Works and Government Services Canada. He was also Executive Director of the Military Engineering Association of Canada during its transition to the Canadian Military Engineers Association. Peter was a model railroad enthusiast and  he modelled the Montreal and Southern Counties electric railway. He was a long-time member of the Ottawa Valley Associated Railroaders and was involved in the Streetcar 696 project that worked to restore one of the original Ottawa Car Company streetcars to running condition.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In memoriam donation, to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

Nous avons le regret d'annoncer le décès de l'Adjudant René Haché, CD (Retraité) de Chilliwack BC le 30 juin 2021 à l'hôpital de Chilliwack à l'âge de 79 ans.

Né à La Tuque (Québec), René a fait une carrière complète dans le Génie militaire canadien en tant qu'ingénieur de combat. Il était également parachutiste et superviseur des plongeurs de combat, ayant obtenu sa qualification de superviseur en 1975. Au cours de sa carrière militaire, René a servi dans toutes nos unités de campagne du génie de combat à Chilliwack BC, Petawawa ON, Valcartier QC, Camp Gagetown NB et Lahr Allemagne. Il a également servi à l'École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à Chilliwack en tant qu'instructeur.

Après avoir pris sa retraite des Forces canadiennes, René est resté à Chilliwack et a poursuivi une deuxième carrière au sein de Corrections Canada en tant qu'agent correctionnel.  Il a maintenu une vie active avec une propriété récréative et un bateau dans la région de Salmon Beach de Barclay Sound et a passé beaucoup de temps sur l'océan.

Les détails des funérailles seront communiqués dès qu'ils seront connus.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Douglas Martin Doucette, CD (Ret’d) of Oromocto NB on 29 June 2021 at age 72. Doug served for 25 years as a Construction Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Doug was born in Saint John NB and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1966. He was a Plumber Gasfitter by trade who became a Construction Maintenance Technician with advancement in rank. During his career, Doug served in every province and territory in Canada, as well as in England, Bermuda, and Germany. Doug retired from the Canadian Forces in 1991 on a Friday and started the following Monday on what was to be a 19-year career in the hotel business. During this career, he rose from being the Chief Engineer of a single hotel to become Corporate Engineer of Maintenance for 26 hotels across Canada before he retired in 2010.

In accordance with Doug's wishes, there will be no formal funeral services, but an informal gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the John T McMillan Memorial Foundation (http://www.familieshelpingfamilies.ca/about-us/). Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Gary Henry of Montreal, QC on 27 June 2021 at the age 58.

Gary grew up in Montreal and joined 3^rd Field Engineer Regiment in the early 1980s. He served with the unit for several years before leaving the military. In civilian life, Gary worked at the Douglas Hospital, an important mental health centre in Montreal, where he assisted countless patients.

A private family event will be held but friends and family are welcome to leave online condolences at the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Richard Franklin ‘Frank’ Krepps (Ret'd) of Red Deer, Alberta (formerly of Flin Flon, Manitoba), peacefully on 25 June 2021 at the age of 98 years. Frank was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.

Frank was born in Brock SK and was one of six children. He enlisted for the Second World War in 1941 at the age of 17 years by giving his wrong age.  After completing his sapper training with the Royal Canadian Engineers he became qualified as a Dispatch Rider.  Frank served as a Dispatch Rider with B Company, 2^nd Battalion RCE as his unit landed at Normandy and subsequently supported the Allied advance through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany.

After the war, Frank worked for the Hudson’s Bay Mining and Smelting Company in Flin Flon. Through the years, he resided in Flin Flon MB, Oliver BC, and Red Deer, AB. When Frank retired after thirty-five years, he and his wife Eleanor purchased a thirty-six foot motorhome and travelled throughout the United States. Golfing was a passion…as was camping, fishing and hunting.

Frank was a life-long member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was active in the Kindersley, Oliver and Red Deer branches in various positions.  Frank was also a member of the Canadian Army Veteran Motorcycle Unit (CAV) family.

Frank was awarded the rank of Knight of Frances’ National Order of the Legion of Honour for his service during the Battle of France and he attended the celebration of the 75^th Anniversary of D-Day in France.

A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be held with an Honour Guard at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 35 (2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer) on Friday, 16 July 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the Brock Cemetery in  Brock SK on Sunday, 25 July 2021 at 12:00 p.m. The Honour Guard for the interment will meet at the Kindersley Legion at 11:00 am and then proceed to the Brock Cemetery for noon.

If desired, Memorial Donations in Frank’s honor may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society at www.reddeerhospice.com  or to Operation Smile Canada at www.operationsmile.ca .  Condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of George Sayer of Pembroke ON, suddenly at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on 16 June 2021 at the age of 81 years.  George served a career in the Canadian Forces as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Respecting George’s request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service for George will be held at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, (296 Isabella Street, Pembroke) on Saturday 10 July 2021 at 1:00 p.m. In memory of George donations to St. Joseph’s Food Bank or CHEO would be appreciated. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Stephen Gittings, CD (Ret’d) on 15 June 2021 in St Thomas ON at age 74 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. 

Stephen was born in Paignton, Devon, England and immigrated to Thorold Ontario in his early childhood. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1963 at age 16 as a Sapper Apprentice with the 12^th Intake. He graduated from the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in 1965 as both a Field Engineer and Carpenter Group 1.  Steven continued in his Engineer Career as a Construction Maintenance Technician with postings that included a United Nations tour in Egypt, Petawawa ON, Jericho Beach Vancouver BC and London ON. After a 33-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers, Stephen retired as Master Warrant Officer in 1996 to live in St Thomas.

In keeping with Stephen's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. If desired, donations to a charity of one's choice in Stephen’s name would be appreciated.  Personal condolences to the family can be made at  funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Leon Bryson, CD (Ret’d) of Perth-Andover NB, peacefully at Victoria Glen Manor on 7 June 2021 at age 81 years. 

Leon was born in Perth-Andover, NB into a large family of thirteen brothers and sisters. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps in Toronto in 1958. He served with RCASC for more than 20 years in various locations in Canada, as well as in Northern Germany before remustering in 1980 to become a Field Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers. Leon served this part of his career with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON, mainly as a heavy equipment operator before he retired in the late-80s. Leon was also a paratrooper. 

Leon was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 36, and was also a member of the Perth-Andover Elks Club.

Due to the current travel restrictions, a celebration of Leon's life will be held at a later date.  For those who wish, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion or to the Victoria Glen Manor would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Joseph Eugene Bernard “Bernie” Lauzon, CD (Ret’d) on 6 June 2021 at St Patrick's Home in Ottawa, at age 74.

Bernie was born in Cornwall ON and enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1964. He trained as a Field Engineer at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC and served with 3 Field Squadron until 1966 when he transferred to the Army Survey Establishment.

Bernie served in Mapping and Charting Establishment as a field surveyor, and stereocomparator and stereoplotter operator until 1977 when he retired from the Canadian Forces at the rank of Sergeant. He then pursued a career as a computer program analyst in MCE with the Public Service.

Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences can be sent to the Ottawa Citizen.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Earl Russell Allen, CD (Ret’d) of Lucasville NS, suddenly on 3 June 2021 at the Hants County Hospital in Windsor NS at age 80.

Earl served as a firefighter in the Canadian Military Engineers for 26 years at Canadian Forces bases in Greenwood NS, Germany, Val ‘Dor QC, Shearwater NS, and Goose Bay NL. Earl's service also included a seven month deployment in the Middle East.

Cremation has taken place with a private family burial in Oakridge Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Danny Young (Ret'd) of Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, BC on 2 Jun 2021.

Born in The Pas MB, Danny served as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers for 10 years in Germany, Calgary and Chilliwack before he took his release and worked for the British Columbia ferry system in the Queen Charlottes. He was a strong supporter of the Retired Sapper Reunions.

Further details are not yet available and will be advised when received.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Richard “Dick” Roth, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at home in Surrey BC on 29 May 2021 at age 95. Dick was a veteran of the Second World War. He joined as a Boy Soldier in 1943 and trained at several schools across Canada. After the war, he joined the Permanent Force and the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Firefighter with No 15 Engineer Services and Works Company in Camp Borden ON. Dick went on to serve 30 years with the Canadian Military Engineers in the mechanical trades.

Dick served across Canada in locations such as: at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Camp Chilliwack BC as an Instructor (1950-56), 18 Works Company at Fort Churchill MB (1958-60), back to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering as an instructor (1960-71) [ during which time he deployed to Canadian Forces Station Alert NU in 1967], and then with  Air Transport Command Headquarters in Trenton ON (1971-74) as  Mechanical Inspector. Dick retired from the Canadian Forces in 1975 and then pursued a 21-year career as a Mechanical Inspector for a consulting engineering company.

Funeral details will be published when known.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Pius Young, CD (Ret’d) in Edmonton AB on 18 May 2021 after a brief illness.

Pius was born in Stephenville Crossing NL. He originally enlisted with the Royal Canadian Navy and served on HMCS Bonniventure, before joining the Army. He served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Field Engineer in both the Regular Force and the Reserve Force.  His postings included 1 Airborne Field Squadron in Edmonton AB (including a deployment with UNFICYP in 1974), the Canadian Forces Parachute Maintenance Depot, 22 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB, and with the Regular Support Staff. He made a transfer to the Reserve Force with 8^th Field Engineer Regiment, where he was Regimental Sergeant Major from 1992 to 1996. Pius retired from the Canadian Forces in 1996.

Funeral arrangements were private.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Richard "Rick" Burness, CD (Ret’d ) of Carrying Place ON, peacefully at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on 18 May 2021 at the age of 75 years.

Rick was Canadian Forces Firefighter who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Military Engineers for 36 years from 1965 to 2001. He was a 4^th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus - Trenton Council.

The family will receive friends at the Rushnell Funeral Centre [60 Division St, Trenton (613-392-2111)] on Sunday, 23 May 2021 from 2-4:00p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. Due to pandemic conditions, you must pre-register with the funeral home. Masks and social distancing must be practised.

A private funeral mass will be celebrated from Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Chapel, Trenton on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The service will be live-streamed. Interment will follow at Carrying Place Annex Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer First Class John Albert McArthur, CD (Ret’d), a  resident of Hunt Club Manor in Ottawa, peacefully on 14 May 2021 at the Civic Hospital at the age of 95 years.

Born in Seven Bridge ON, John enlisted for the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1943 and served with 9^th Field Squadron in Northwest Europe in Holland and Germany. He was selected for the Pacific Draft in August 1945 but did not deploy due the end of the war with Japan.

John was demobilized in October 1945.  He had taken a photogrammetry course near the end of the war and he joined the post-war Permanent Force as a Topographical Surveyor in May 1947. His 20-years service with the Army Survey Establishment included his appointment as Regimental Sergeant Major (1959 - 61). John’s extensive surveying work in Canada’s North included Parsnip River, Yellowknife, Great Bear Lake,  Fort Reliance, Upper Back River, Wood Buffalo, Arctic islands, Kapuskasing, and Hay River. He also deployed on a United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) mission in 1962 to survey the Israel/Syria border as part of the dispute resolution process.

After retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1967 as a Warrant Officer First Class, John joined the Surveys and Mapping Branch of Energy Mines and Resources (now Natural Resources Canada) and became Chief Administration Officer. John retired from the Public Service in 1989 as the Director of Reproduction and Distribution.

A private family Interment was held on 19 May 2021. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Félix Parent, CD (Ret’d) of Gatineau, QC on May 10, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Felix joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1957 and served as an Aeronautical Engineering Technician for 15 years before transferring to the Canadian Military Engineers in 1972 when he was stationed at Canadian Forces Base Uplands ON. He then served for 23 years.as a Topographic Surveyor with Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa . Felix retired from the Canadian Forces in 1980 and subsequently served for 20 years in MCE with the Public Service as a Draftsman before retiring in 2000.

Due to COVID restrictions, a private family funeral will be conducted on 25 May 2021 at 10:00 am. Others can attend virtually at a live webcast or replay of the ceremony at:  https://commemora.tv/en/diffusions/29723.

In Memoriam donations can be made to the Société Alzheimer de l'Outaouais. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Jeff Bourns, CD (Ret’d) on 1 May 2021 in Shawnigan Lake, BC at age 65. Jeff served 20 years as a member of the Canadian Military Engineers - first as a Field Engineer and then as a Construction Engineering Procedures Technician.

Jeff was born in Manitoba and moved to Vancouver BC at an early age. He enrolled in the Primary Reserve with 6^th Field Engineer Squadron in North Vancouver and transferred to the Regular Force in 1975. Upon completion of his Field Engineer training at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Jeff was posted to 3 Field Squadron (re-named 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in 1977) in Chilliwack. This was followed by a posting to 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Lahr, Germany. While in Germany, Jeff qualified as a Combat Diver.

Jeff returned to Canada in 1984 and remustered to the Construction Engineering Procedures Technician trade. He was subsequently posted to Germany at Canadian Forces Base Lahr where he completed a tour with the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). Later, he was a member of the CFB Lahr close-out team. Upon return to Canada, Jeff was posted to CFB Esquimalt and he retired there in 1995.

Jeff settled in the Shawnigan Lake area after retirement from the Canadian Forces. He completed the Quality Management Program at the University of Manitoba and then went to work as the Quality Manager, Environmental Health and Safety Officer at Point Hope Maritime shipyard in Victoria BC. 

Details concerning a funeral are not yet available.

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon “Gord” German Killingbeck, peacefully on 1 May 2021 at Lakeridge Health  in Oshawa ON at the age of 93 years.  

Gord was both a heavy equipment operator and a tractor-trailer driver. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 65 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 300 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Carman “Jack” Stock, CD (Ret’d) at the Brandon Regional Health Centre in Manitoba on 24 April 2021 at age 82 after a long period of illness.

Jack was born in Gibson ON. He was a Six Nations (Wahta) Mohawk and attended the Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford ON up to Grade 8. Jack enlisted in the Canadian Forces and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961.

Jack’s military career allowed him to serve from coast to coast within Canada and took him overseas to Germany. He served a full career as a Combat Engineer with our field squadrons in Chilliwack BC, Petawawa ON, Camp Gagetown NB and in Germany. Jack also served on two United Nations Peacekeeping missions.

Jack’s final posting was to CFB Shilo in 1978 with the German Army Training Establishment. He settled in there for more than 40 years and they bought their first home in the community of Sprucewoods when he retired from the Canadian Forces in 1985.  Jack was a member of the Shilo Men’s Club and Royal Canadian Legion for 47 years and was an excellent curler and dart player.

Jack could build or fix almost anything and would spend his time helping his neighbours and kids build or fix something well into his 80s. He enjoyed times with friends and their yard was often the place that a bonfire would be burning and neighbours would stop in for a drink and to share stories. Jack enjoyed the connection with many people he had served with and some of his best times in later years were meeting up with old army buddies and sharing stories from those times.

Jack’s family will cherish Jack’s memory privately. In lieu of flowers, please give to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to the funeral home

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant George Anderson (Ret’d), a resident of the Capital Care Grandview Centre in Edmonton AB, on 20 April 2021 at age 91.

George joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the Reserves in 1955 and served with 25^th Fd Sqn in Edmonton where he specialized in Explosive Bridge Demolitions. He retired from uniformed service in 1964 as a Sergeant but remained an active member of the Prince of Wales Armoury for the next two years.

George worked as a mechanic at the Healy Ford Motor Company in Edmonton for 38 years and led a very active life. He taught Judo at the Jasper Place Judokwai for 12 years. George took up flying in 1997 and was quite proud when he received his pilot’s licence.

George was proud of his Icelandic heritage, extensively researching his family roots and travelling to Iceland in 1994. He was an accomplished traveler, hiker and fisherman. George was also an amateur musician who learned to play the guitar and banjo by ear and took up the piano as well. He was an active participant with the West End Seniors walking group.

Cremation has taken place and a private family Celebration of Life will be held due to Covid restrictions. Those wishing to view the service may do so via live stream at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXalh5mXUHPxXTiGpbtEbw/live on Friday, 30 April 2021 at 1:00 pm. Donations can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences can be sent to the Edmonton Journal.

We regret to advise of the death of Donald “Don” Douglas Holloway, peacefully on 13 April 2021 at his home in Red Deer AB at the age of 88 years. Don was a Korean War veteran and served with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Combat Engineer for 31 years,

Don was born in Port Blandford NL and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1951. After completing his basic and unit training in Petawawa ON and Chilliwack BC before deploying to Korea in 1953 as part of the 59^th Independent Field Squadron

After returning from Korea, Don was initially posted at Griesbach Barracks in Edmonton AB. He was later stationed in Ottawa ON, Newfoundland, Kingston ON, Kamloops BC and, finally, to Red Deer at Canadian Forces Base Penhold. By 1977, Don and his family had settled in Penhold. As he was nearing retirement. Don built a house and made his final move to Red Deer in 1981.

Don retired from the Canadian Forces in 1982.  He always proudly represented the Korea veterans at Remembrance Services.  One of Don’s proudest moments was visiting Korea in 2013 with his son Doug as part of the official Commonwealth Forces celebration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice.  Don was recently honoured as Red Deer’s 2020 Honorary Senior Citizen of the Year for his contributions to his community, province and country.

The details for a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Donations on Don’s behalf can be made to Red Deer Korea Veterans Association through Lorraine at (403) 342-4318. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Gilbert Arthur Bates, CD (Ret’d) on 13 April 2021, in his home in Middleton NS at age 92.

Born in Freeport NS, Gilbert joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1947 as a Firefighter. He served as Fire Chief at a number of air force stations throughout his military career.

After retiring from the Canadian Forces, Gilbert returned to Freeport where he worked in the fishing industry and also operated a small grocery store. He served several terms as village commissioner and was instrumental in having the first fire hall built. Gilbert later worked at Michelin Tire in Bridgewater in security and teaching firefighting and first aid. After his work at Michelin, he bought the Long and Brier Islands Ambulance Service and operated it until late 1989. At that time, he purchased a motor home and he and his wife Joan spent some 16 winters in the southern U.S.A. and Mexico.

There will be no funeral service at Gilbert’s request. After cremation, interment will be at Brookside Cemetery in Freeport. Donations in Gilbert's memory can be made to the Freeport Baptist Church or Brookside Cemetery Maintenance Fund. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Joseph L. Forest, CD (Ret’d) at the Veterans' Health Centre in Moncton NB on 12 April 2021 at age 98 after a short illness.

Joseph was born in Cap-Pelé NB. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He participated in Operation OVERLORD, the invasion of Europe, in June 1944 and supported the Allied advance through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and into Germany. After the war, he transferred to the Permanent Force and served 25 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers before retiring at the rank of Sergeant. For his second career, Joseph was employed with different Federal Government departments across Canada including Nunavut and Northwest Territories. He retired to Cap-Pelé.

Public visitation will be held at the 16 Sainte-Thérèse d'Avila funeral salon in Cap-Pelé, on Friday, 16 April from 7:00 to 9;00 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #91, will have a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from Sainte-Thérèse d'Avila Roman Catholic Church in Cap-Pelé on Saturday, 17 April 2021 at 10:30 am for a maximum of 200 people. The Mass will be broadcast online at: www.facebook.com/PassageFH .

In Memoriam donations can be made to the Veterans' Health Centre, 65 War Veterans Avenue, Moncton, E1C 0E7 . The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of firefighter Sergeant James "Jimbo" Ira Bryant, CD (Ret'd) of Summerside PE at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside on 11 April 2021 at the age of 81 years.

Born in North Enmore PE, James served with the Royal Canadian Navy onboard  HMCS Bonaventure, other RCN ships, and at Canadian Forces Base Summerside.

James is resting at the Moase Funeral Home in Summerside where a private family service will be held. Interment will take place later in Peoples Cemetery in Summerside. Memorial donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Lorne Boulter, CD (Ret’d) in Fredericton NB on 9 April 2021 at age 67.

Lorne was born in Pictou NS and served a full military career of 26 years with the Communication and Electronics Branch as Signaller (Radio Operator) before he retired from the Canadian Forces at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. For his second career, Lorne joined the Public Service in April 1999 as the Information Systems Officer at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. He was responsible for the operation and maintenance of CFSME’s computers and peripherals and contributed greatly to the school’s increased capability of its computer support systems during a very formative period.

Lorne also represented CFSME on the Canadian Forces Vulnerability Assessment Team in inspections of Canadian Forces Station Alert NU and CFS St John's NL, Canadian forces Base Moose Jaw SK and CFB Borden ON, as well as the National Defence Headquarters Carling Campus in Ottawa, in preparation for the move of NDHQ. Other highlights during Lorne's career at CFSME include his participation in the planning and execution of the Military Engineers 100^th birthday in 2003 where he led in the design, construction and operation of "Sapper's Loft," the main venue for the event.

For his service with CFSME, Lorne was awarded the Commandant’s Commendation, the CHIMO award and was honoured by being recognized as a Pukka Sapper. Lorne retired in 2019 and resided in Oromocto.

Lorne was an organizer and advocate for curling. He was responsible for resurrecting the Atlantic Beaverspiel, an activity that continues to this day and is the envy of other events at the Gage Golf and Curling Club. He was awarded the Combat Training Centre Commander’s Commendation in recognition of his lifelong dedication and conspicuous service to the Gage Golf and Curling Club.

A celebration of life will be held as soon as restrictions allow. In Lorne’s spirit of giving, any memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Fredericton. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of George William Collins of Ottawa ON at the Ottawa Hospital on 8 April 2021 at the age of 87.

George grew up and went to primary school in New Edinburgh (Ottawa) followed by attendance at Ottawa Tech High School. He attended Carleton College (University) with the Regular Officer Training Plan and graduated in 1957 with Honours in Chemistry. In university, George was active in hockey and football.

George spent his summers on officer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. After a short career with the Royal Canadian Engineers, George worked for Shell Oil in Toronto before a career shift and his attending Teacher’s College. He first taught chemistry in Chesterville ON and at Ottawa Tech and then became Vice Principal at Ottawa Tech, Rideau, Hillcrest and Highland Park high schools. During this time, George earned his Master’s degree in Education at the University of Ottawa and then earned an Advanced Diploma at the University of London, UK. George retired from teaching in 1991.

George loved sports including hockey, football, cricket, cross country skiing in the Gatineau and he was a long- term member of the Recreational Association. George was inducted into the National Capital Old Timers Hall of Fame for establishing and running the Ottawa Tech Teachers Hockey team from 1973 to 2007. George believed in reaching goals through dedication, hard work, discipline, and service. He was a mentor, coach and partner to many, particularly to his children and students.  

A funeral service will be held on 19 April 2021 at 1:00pm at Hulse, Playfair and McGarry (Central Chapel) by invitation due to COVID restrictions. For those wishing, the service will be live-streamed on 19 April at 1:00pm (EST). The live stream can be accessed through the funeral home website.

Donations can be made to the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, Abbotsford House Seniors Center or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise the passing of Lance-Corporal Weldon Marshall "Bill" Bouleau (Ret'd) on 30 March 2021 in Port Alberni B.C. at the age of 90 years. 

Bill was born in Arnprior ON. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was stationed initially at Camp Chilliwack BC prior to being deployed to Korea. On his return to Canada, he married Kay Zinger, trained as an electrician and eventually settled in Port Alberni where he worked at the Alberni Plywoods. 

Bill was an active member of various groups including the Knights of Columbus, the Legion and the Sunshine Club. He and Kay were both square dancers and ballroom dancers for many years, an activity they enjoyed until shortly before her death in 2011. 

Gardening and fishing were two of his favourite past times. He also played hockey in a mill league, curled and played badminton in town groups. He enjoyed playing crib and pool at the Alana Club and the Legion. 
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In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Bill’s name to one of the organizations he cared about: Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Society, Canadian Wildlife Federation or David Suzuki Foundation.: 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Spr Jordan Giles of Almonte, ON at age 24 on 21 March 2021. Gilles was serving with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON.

Born in Ottawa, Jordan grew up in Almonte and Carp and enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 2019. He was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON in January 2020 after completing his Basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB. He became a section member in 23 Fd Sqn and rapidly integrated into the 2 CER Family. When the COVID19 pandemic began, Jordan transitioned his efforts from preparations for Ex MAPLE RESOLVE to the new virtual environment where he worked with his section to conduct professional development in creative new ways. The Fall and Winter of 2020/21 provided some small opportunities for section-level training where Jordan became known to his section and Section Commander as a good Sapper and a good Friend. He was most recently employed in the Squadron Quartermasters’ section.

A Celebration of Jordan’s Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. Donations in memory of Jordan can be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Daniel Charles Aurel Hubley, CD (Ret’d) of Russell ON at age 60 on 21 March 2021. Dan served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 16 years before joining the Primary Reserve and serving 16 years with the Infantry.

Dan was born in Pembroke ON into a family where his father was a Sapper. He grew up there until his family moved to CFB Rockliffe in 1976. Dan soon joined the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa where he rose to the rank of Master Corporal  before transferring to the Regular Force in 1986.

After a short two month posting to Canadian Forces Station Lowther ON while awaiting his trades training, Dan arrived at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering where he successfully completed his QL3 Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician training. Dan was then posted to CFS Holberg BC for a two-year posting during which time he completed his QL5 qualification.  He next served ON a five-year posting at CFB Toronto that was followed by a posting to CFB Goose Bay. While at Goose Bay, he deployed to UNDOF Syria (Aug - Feb 96). After returning from this deployment, Dan was next posted to the Area Construction Troop in 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON in 1996. During this 2 CER tour he deployed to Turkey on Task Force TORRENT ( Aug - Sep 99) . Dan took his release from the Canadian Forces in 2000 at the rank of Corporal.

Dan re-joined the Primary Reserve Force in 2002 as a Master Corporal in the Infantry with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa - his first unit with the Canadian Forces in the 1970s. Dan transferred to Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders in 2014 where he was promoted to Master Warrant Officer and served with them as Platoon 2IC and Company Sergeant Major. His service with the Reserves covered 16 years in a variety of Class A and Class B assignments in Ottawa, Gagetown NB, St-Jean QC, Kingston ON and Cornwall ON.  Dan took his release from the Primary Reserve in 2018

Donations to The Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation in Dan’s name would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant George Edward Kirton, CD (Ret’d) at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton AB on 18 March 2021 at age 56. George served a 21-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

George was born in Sydney NS and was a graduate of Sydney Academy. He worked several part-time jobs in and around Sydney before joining the Militia in 1982 where he worked as a military police officer with 35 Military Police Platoon in Sydney. That experience ultimately led him to join the Regular Force in 1984. He completed basic training in Cornwallis NS and then proceeded to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Chilliwack BC to begin the training for his career with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Heavy Equipment Operator and an Airborne Engineer.

George served most of his career with 2 Canadian Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON and had several deployments including Canadian Forces Station Alert, Kuwait and Bosnia–Herzegovina. He received a Chief of Defense Staff Commendation for his contributions during his tour in Bosnia for the immediate action that he took with his Heavy Equipment to rescue 12 civilian residents from a fire in a nine-storey apartment building in Kljuc. 

George achieved the rank of Sergeant before his medical release in 2003. Upon release, he studied Business at the University of New Brunswick and received certification in Landscape Design from the Community College in Woodstock NB. Following certification, he established and operated his own landscaping company, Final Touch Landscaping & Design. George later went on to achieve his journeyman certification in the occupation of mobile crane operator-hydraulics and secured employment with Voice Construction Limited and North American Construction Group. Later, he began his civilian career with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955, where he worked as an instructor in the areas of Heavy Equipment and Crane Operations. George achieved his Master Instructor, Level 1 certification from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

George was extremely passionate about the game of golf and put his experience in landscape and design to work in the development of the lakes at Ben Eoin Resort in Nova Scotia. George had a comedic personality and loved to make people laugh, so it was only fitting that in retirement he would enrol in comedy workshops and even debut in a comedy club open mike. George had an infectious smile that touched so many and he will be remembered as a positive, loving and selfless person. George was a member of the St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, in Sydney where he was ordained in 2009.

Visitation and a memorial service to celebrate the life of George Kirton will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier, on Saturday, 10 April  2021. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 3:00 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel. Interment will take place in All Faith Gardens, Whitney Pier. Covid protocols will be practised at the service.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, George asked that his family and friends donate in his memory to the National Scholarship Program through Support Our Troops.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Greg Geldart, CD (Ret’d) of the Comox Valley on 16 March 2021 at age 64. Greg served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 30 years as a Firefighter with the Canadian Air Force where he served in Halifax NS, Germany, twice in Trenton ON and at 19 Wing in Comox BC before retiring in 2004.

Fire trucks from local fire departments and 19 Wing Comox accompanied Greg from Courtenay to Elk Falls Cemetery as Greg’s casket was carried in a hearse along streets lined with firefighters.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Clinton “Clint” Keith McCue (Ret’d) on 16 March 2021, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Whitehorse YT at age 61.

A native of Whitehorse, Clint  attended F.H. Collins High School and followed his grandfather’s path into the military when he joined the Canadian Military Engineers. Clint served in 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa ON in the early 80s as an Airborne Sapper. He retired from the Canadian Forces as a Corporal when the Call of the North brought him back to the Yukon.

Clint was very proud of his service to Canada and never slowed down after leaving the military. He entered the Yukon Trades College when he moved back to the Yukon and he became a qualified heavy-duty mechanic. After working for some larger companies, Clint decided that he needed to be his own boss and started Rouge Contracting. He took on contracts across northern Canada servicing and building numerous remote telecommunication sites.

In accordance with Clint’s wishes, there was no funeral service but there was a gathering of family and friends at his house. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Kevin J. Learning (Ret’d) of Edmonton AB on 12 March 2021. Kevin was Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War.

As an unemployed youth, Kevin enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1951 in St Johns NL at the time when the Canadian Army was expanding during the Cold War and new Royal Canadian Engineer field squadrons were being formed. After a short stay in Halifax NS, he was sent to Camp Petawawa ON for his initial three months of basic training followed by unit training with the 59^th Independent Field Squadron. It was during this training that the unit learned his unit was next for deployment to Korea. After more unit training in Camp Wainwright AB, the unit returned to Camp Petawawa from where it departed by train to Seattle in March 1953 and, from there, by ship to Japan and then on to Korea. Kevin served with 59^th Independent Field Squadron (later re-designated as 4 Field Squadron ) in Korea from March 1953  to March 1954. Much of his activities involved laying mines and clearing Chinese landmines in support of the Princess Louise Canadian Light Infantry. Kevin retired from the Canadian Forces in 1955. He was an adventurer and traveller, Reverend, truck driver, boxer and entrepreneur.

A viewing will be at Connelly McKinley Funeral home ( 4820 Meridian Street Northwest, Edmonton) ‎at 9:00 AM on 10 April. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, 10 April 27 March at 11:00 AM (Alberta time), at St Joseph's Basilica, 10044 - 113 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1N8. Phone 780-488-7295, email: Basilica.Info@caedm.ca.  A Royal Canadian Legion Last Post will follow at 12:30 PM at the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Michael Jude Gardiner, CD (Ret’d) on 11 March 2021 in Angus ON at age 65.

Michael grew up in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton Island, NS and left home to join the Canadian Forces at the age of 17.  He served a full career of more than 30 years with the Canadian Military Engineers that included postings to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Chilliwack BC, 22 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB, and Canadian Forces Base Borden with Roads and Grounds. Mike was the model for “Sapper,” Colonel Gauthier’s 1981 iconic statue of a sapper with a mine detector.

Michael retired from the Canadian Forces in 2000 and then worked as a grounds keeper at the Borden Golf Club for a number of years before returning to Cape Breton in 2017 to reside in Big Bras d'Or. After he was diagnosed with cancer in November 2020, Mike resided with his sister for a while before returning to Angus in February 2021 to be with his two sons and their families.

Michael wished to be cremated and his cremains shared between Ontario and Cape Breton. In Memorium donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or any charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Luigi DiClemente (Ret'd) on Saturday, 6 March 2021 at age 79 at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto ON where he was living in the Dorothy Macham Home.

Luigi was born in Roccamorice, Pescara Abruzzo Italy and came to Canada as a youth with his three siblings. His Italian family called him ‘Gino.’ The family initially lived in Niagara Falls, ON but then moved to Toronto. Luigi attended McMurrich Junior and, as a teenager, delivered prescriptions for the local pharmacy and worked as a copy boy for The Toronto Star. Luigi's father sponsored and housed many of his and his wife's brothers and sisters and their children when they immigrated to Canada. One of Luigi’s responsibilities was to help his Italian cousins assimilate into the Canadian culture, help them with their English and to navigate the big city as they looked for jobs.

Luigi tried to join the Royal Canadian Engineers at age 18 but the recruiting officer sent him home, telling him: "It seems your parents need you more than we do." He was successful in enlisting in 1961. After completing his basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering at Chilliwack BC in 1963, he was posted to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack.

On completion of his tour in Chilliwack, Luigi was posted to 4 Field Squadron in Werl Germany (1964-1967). He was posted next to 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON and he returned to Werl for his second tour with 4 Field Squadron (1969-1972) after this Petawawa tour.

Luigi retired from the Canadian Forces after his second 4 Field Squadron tour and returned to Canada. He worked in the Construction industry in Toronto for a few years and completed his apprenticeship training as an Electrician. He was a Journeyman Electrician when he moved to Belleville ON. In Belleville, Luigi initially worked for others before he started his own business, DC Electric, Ltd. He also attended Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute and acquired his Fundamentals of Refrigeration, Phase II qualification. In 1993, Luigi moved to Abbotsford BC. He attended British Columbia Institute of Technology to upgrade his ticket to provincial status and ran a very successful business.

Viewing will be held at the Bernardo Funeral Home (2960 Dufferin Street in Toronto) from 9-12:00 AM on Monday, March 15. Due to Covid restrictions, the number of visitors at one time will be limited. Please RSVP on line . Funeral Mass will follow at St. Charles Borromeo Church, (81 Lawrence Avenue West, North York, ON). A second visitation will be held on Tuesday,16 March 2021 at the John R. Bush Funeral Home (80 Highland Avenue, Belleville, ON) from 9-11:00 AM. Please call in advance to register (613-968-5588). Interment at the St. James Cemetery, Belleville, ON will follow the service. Online condolences can be set to the funeral home. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider the Dorothy Macham Centre.