CME Family Last Post by Name

When we receive news of the death of a member of the CME Family, we post an obituary along with details and family wishes.  Our current records go back to 2000 and may not be complete. If there are any errors or omissions please use the form here to notify us as soon as possible.

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MWO Robert Curtis Seebold, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Robert Curtis Seebold, CD (Ret’d) on 28 October 2021 in Bridgewater NS at age 63. Bob was a former member of 143 Construction Engineering Flight in Bridgewater.

MWO Robert Curtis Seebold, CD (Ret’d)

Capt Joseph Jean-Paul "JP" Seguin, CD (Ret'd) 

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Joseph Jean-Paul "JP" Seguin, CD (Ret'd) peacefully on 4 August 2019 in Peterborough, ON at the age of 88.

Captain Joseph Jean-Paul "JP" Seguin, CD (Ret'd) 

Cpl Kurt Seidl (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Kurt Seidl (Ret'd) on 24 January 2001.

Cpl  Kurt Seidl (Ret'd)

David Adrian Selby

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of David Adrian Selby, peacefully, at Sainte-Anne's Hospital in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC on 24 November 2016 at the age of 91 years.

David Adrian Selby

Bob Selshanko

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Bob Selshanko on 25 Dec 2008.

There will be a service for this Retired Sapper at Branch #4, Royal Canadian Legion, Chilliwack, BC on Easter weekend - 11 April 2009 at 1100hrs.

Selshanko

Thomas “Tom” Frederick Sentell

Deceased:

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

Thomas “Tom” Frederick Sentell

Lt David Llewellyn Seymour (Ret'd), B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Eng.

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant David Llewellyn Seymour, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Eng. (Ret’d), peacefully, at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton, ON on 11 July 2004 at the age of 86 years.

RCE Badge circa 1937 - 1952

Kenneth Vaux Seymour

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth Vaux Seymour of Fleming Island, FL on 7 April 2016 in his 95th year. Ken served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in WWII as a plumber/steamfitter.

RCE GVIR

Sgt Murray Victor Johnson, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Murray Victor Johnson, CD (Ret’d)  of St. Albert AB on 8 August 2023, at the University of Alberta hospital at age 58 following complications from a liver transplant. 

Sgt Murray Victor Johnson, CD (Ret’d)

Sgt Roy Malcolm Hogben, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Roy Malcolm Hogben, CD (Ret’d) of  Elizabethtown ON, on 1 October 2018 at the age of 78.

Sgt Roy Malcolm Hogben, CD (Ret’d)

Olga Shandro

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Olga Shandro, (nee Russ) of Vegreville, AB on 29 October 2008 at the age of 83.

Badge of The Canadian Women’s Army Corps

MWO Eugene "Geno" R. Sharpe, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Eugene "Geno" R. Sharpe, CD on 26 October 2013 at age 54.

MWO Eugene "Geno" R. Sharpe, CD

Robert “Bob” Shattuck

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Robert “Bob” Shattuck of Kitscoty, AB in his sleep on 12 December 2009 at the age of 89 years.

Robert “Bob” Shattuck

Peter Shavik

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Peter Shavik, peacefully at the Thunder Bay, ON Regional General Hospital on 20 January 2004 at the age of 84 years.

RCE Badge circa 1937 - 1952

CPO2 Dennis Shaw, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Petty Officer 2 Dennis Shaw, CD (Ret’d) in Victoria on 3 July 2025.

CPOCPO2 Dennis Shaw, CD (Ret’d)

Donald Mark “Don” Shaw

Deceased:

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.

CME Badge

MWO Robert Sidney Shaw, MMM, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of  Master Warrant Officer Robert Sidney Shaw, MMM, CD (Ret’d) on 28 June 2019, at Hospice House in Fredericton, NB after a lengthy illness.

WO Robert Sidney Shaw, MMM, CD (Ret’d)

MWO Robert Sidney Shaw, MMM, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons d’annoncer le décès de l’Adjudant Robert Sidney Shaw, MMM, CD (retraité), le 28 juin 2019 à Hospice House, à Fredericton (NB), après une longue maladie.

WO Robert Sidney Shaw, MMM, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Donald Rodney "Rod" Sheets (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Donald Rodney (Rod) Sheets of Logan Lake, B.C. passed away peacefully at Kamloops on 1 April at the age of 73 years.

Spr Donald Rodney "Rod" Sheets (Ret’d)

MWO Sidney Allen “Al” Sheffer, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Allen "Al" Sheffer, CD (Ret’d) on 3 February 2023, peacefully at the Chilliwack General Hospital at age 87 Years.

MWO Sidney Allen “Al” Sheffer, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Glen Edward Shier (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Glen Edward Shier (Ret’d) of Cochrane, ON at the Lady Minto Hospital on 1 September 2008 at the age of 89 years.

Spr Glen Edward Shier (Ret’d)

Thomas Albert Shiers

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas Albert Shiers of Three Mile Plains, NS who died peacefully on 29 September 2015 at age 99 at Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Hospital in Halifax.

Thomas Albert Shiers

Sgt Ralph Hilary Shillam (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Ralph Hilary Shillam at home in Calgary AB on 5 February 2006 at the age of 87 years.

Ralph Hilary Shillam

Elmer Shirley

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Elmer Shirley on 16 May 2015 peacefully in hospital in Kelvington, SK.

Elmer Shirley

Stanley T. Shook

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Stanley T. Shook, a Royal Canadian Engineer Veteran of the Second World War at the age of 85 in Smiths Falls, ON. Service was held on 23 April 2003.

RCE GVIR Badge

Spr Mariebeth Short

Deceased:

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.

Spr Mariebeth Short

Spr Stanley B. Shortt (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Stanley B. Shortt (Ret’d) on 28 July 2006 in Simcoe County, ON at the age of 84 years.

Spr Stanley B. Shortt (Ret’d) Headstone in the West Nottawsaga Presbyterian Church Simcoe County, Ontario

LCol R.W. Shurb, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel R.W. Shurb, CD (Ret’d) on 19 November 2015 at the age of 79, after a courageous battle. Ron served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

LCol R.W. Shurb, CD (Ret’d)

Frederick William Sibley

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Frederick William Sibley at Victoria General Hospital in Christchurch, England on 21 February 2003 in his 92nd year.

RCE Badge EIIR

MWO Richard Vaughan "Rick" Siegner, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Richard Vaughan "Rick" Siegner, CD (Ret’d) on 24 July 2023, at the Lennox Addington General Hospital at the age of 76.

MWO Richard Vaughan "Rick" Siegner, CD (Ret’d)

MWO Hans Jurgen Sigmund (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Master Warrant Officer Hans Jurgen Sigmund (Ret'd) of Grand Bend, ON died peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London on 18 August 2008 at age 71.

CME Badge

MCpl William Thomas “Bill” Sigsworth, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal  William Thomas “Bill” Sigsworth, CD (Ret’d) on 5 February 2024 in Williams Lake BC at age 64 after his battle with cancer.

MCpl William Thomas “Bill” Sigsworth, CD (Ret’d)

Cpl Daniel Siklos

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Daniel Siklos suddenly of natural causes on 9 September 2011 at his home at the age of 23.

Daniel was a valued member of 32 Combat Engineer Regiment, Toronto since 2004.

Cpl Daniel Siklos

WO Ronald James Silk, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Ronald James Silk, CD (Ret'd) peacefully at Bluewater Hospital in Sarnia ON at the age of 86 on 4 November 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Ronald James Silk

MWO Freddie Silver (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer (Ret'd) Freddie Gorman Silver who died as a result of a heavy equipment mishap on 12 February 2003 while at his camp in Lake Pleasant, Nova Scotia.

RCAF EIIR Badge

Corporal Albert Simard, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Albert Simard, CD (Ret’d) at the Chauveau Hospital in Quebec City on 20 April 2008 at the age of 63 years.

Corporal Albert Simard, CD (Ret’d)

Corporal Albert Simard, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du Caporal Albert Simard, CD (retiré) à l’Hôpital Chauveau, le 20 avril 2008 à l’âge de 63 ans.

CME Badge

Cpl Guillaume Simard

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Guillaume Simard on 13 August 2012 at age 27 years.

Cpl Guillaume Simard

MWO Trapper Edward Simmonds, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Trapper Edward Simmonds, CD (Ret’d) of North Kingston, Kings County, NS, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 at age 60 in Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville.  

MWO Trapper Edward Simmonds, CD (Ret’d)

CWO Glen Simpkin, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Glen Simpkin, CD (Ret’d), on 4 June 2025 at the General Hospital in Ottawa ON, at age 60. Glen was a former Canadian Military Engineer Chief Warrant Officer (2017-20).

CWO Glen Simpkin, CD (Ret’d)

Melvin Darwin Simpson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Melvin Darwin Simpson at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on 30 January 2013 at age 69 years. Mel was a member of the 8th Intake Sapper Apprentice.

Melvin Darwin Simpson

WO II William "Bill" Simpson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Second Class William A. (Bill) Simpson, RCE (Ret'd) in his 87th year in Ottawa on Wednesday, 28 November 2001 after a lengthy illness.

RCE Badge EIIR

MWO Bruce Sinclair, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Master Warrant Officer Bruce Edward Sinclair (Ret'd) on 14 September 2001 in Toronto at the age of 53.

MWO Bruce Sinclair, CD (Ret'd)

Spr James Edmund Sinclair (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper James Edmund Sinclair (Ret’d), peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on 13 March 2022 in his 93rd year.

Spr James Edmund Sinclair (Ret’d)

LCol John Corning Sinclair CD, P.Eng. (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel John Corning Sinclair CD, P.Eng. (Ret'd) on 12 February 2013 in his 80th year at Niagara-on-the-Lake.

LCol John Corning Sinclair CD, P.Eng. (Ret'd)

Maj John McDermott Sinclair, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major John McDermott Sinclair, CD (Ret’d) On Thursday, 18 June 2020 in Kelowna BC at the age of 89 after a short decline in health.

Maj John McDermott Sinclair, CD (Ret’d)