We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ronald Richard Gage-Cole (Ret'd) of Maple Ridge BC on 7 April 2010 with his family by his side. He was 94 years old. Ronald was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War.
Ronald was born in St Paul, Hemerdon, Devon, England. He was a Machinist when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Vancouver in November 1940. First assigned to the 4th Fortress Company RCE, Ron then served with 6th Field Company. His trades eventually included Pioneer, Engine Hand, and Driver.
A Celebration of Ronald's Life was held on 25 April 2010 at Hammond Community Centre in Maple Ridge.