We regret to advise of the death of Major Howard Milton Gibson, CD (Ret’d) on 24 December 2013 in London,ON at the age of 87 years.

Howard was born in Toronto. He was a veteran of the Second World War who joined the Canadian Technical Training Corps as a boy soldier and then transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He served overseas but saw no action.  After the war, Howard completed university and joined the Army Permanent Force with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served  in various Works Companies across Canada and retired from the Army in 1959. After retirement, Howard had a full career as a Professional Engineer and an Ontario Land Surveyor.

A memorial service will be conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel in London at 1:00 PM on 30 December with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment of ashes will be at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Howard are asked to consider Homes Unlimited (London) Inc.   Online condolences can be made at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com