CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise the death of Paul Gilbert Cardinal on 14 May 2012 in Ottawa, ON.

Paul worked most of his career in hydrography with the Maritime Section of the Directorate of Cartography. After various National Defence Headquarters re-structures, this Hydrography Unit was transferred to the Mapping and Charting Establishment where Paul worked in the Geospatial Information and Services Squadron.

He retired in 2002. In accordance with Paul’s wishes he will be cremated with internment at a later date. ^{{gdSep2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of  Sapper Howard John Glenn (Ret’d) of Maslasgash NS in High Crest Nursing Home in Springhill NS on Tuesday 15 May 2012 at the age of 91 years. Howard was a veteran of the Second World War.

Howard was born and grew up in Minudie NS . He worked at the Joggins coalmine during the first years of the Second World War before he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers. During the war he served in Nova Scotia. After the war, Howard worked for the Department of National Defense in the Halifax Shipyards for 37 years as a diesel engineer, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Malagash Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Visitation will be on Thursday, 17 May from 2- 4:00 PM and from 7 -9:00 PM in Coulter’s Funeral Home in Tatamagouche NS. There will be a veteran’s tribute service at 6:45 PM.  Howard’s funeral will be at 10:00 AM on Friday in the Sunrise Baptist Church with interment in Brookside Cemetery, Bedford NS at 3:00 PM. Donations in Howard’s memory can be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia, the Sunrise Baptist Church or the Colchester SPCA. ^{{dcAug2020kh} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Richard William Weed, peacefully, at the North Okanagan Hospice House in Vernon, BC on 11 May 2012 at the age of 89.

Richard was a WW II veteran who joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1942 and was employed as a dispatch rider.  He saw action in France, Belgium, and the liberation of Holland before coming home in 1946.  During the war years, Richard, being an amateur boxer, helped entertain the troops with his pugilist skills.  In the fifties, Richard moved from Regina to the Vancouver area and worked in construction doing stucco and plaster work.  In 1969 he moved to Vernon and started his own stucco business. For a time he lived in Armstrong on a hobby farm before returning to Vernon in 1975.

There will be no service by his wishes.  Donations may be made to the North Okanagan Hospice Society.  ^{{gdDec2016kh} [ xsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Charles Michael Thomas “Charley” King at the Monfort Hospital in Ottawa ON on 6 May 2012 at the age of 74.

Charley was born in Ottawa.  He served with the Mapping and Charting Establishment for 16 years as a civilian draftsman.  He was also a Quartermaster Sergeant reservist with the Armoured Corps.  After leaving MCE he held a variety of jobs; as a proof-reader with the Ottawa Journal; with Canada Post; and with the Department of Agriculture.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #372 in Russell ON.

Visitation will be at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Road, Ottawa on 10 May from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Legion service in the evening.   A memorial service will be held on 11 May in the Chapel at 1 p.m. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Gilles Daoust (Ret’d), resident of Cap-Rouge QC, at the Hôtel-Dieu Hospital in Quebec City, QC on 4 May 2012 at the age of 68.

Gilles joined the Canadian Army and attended the Collège Militaire Royal de St. Jean in 1961, followed by the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON where he graduated in 1966. Gilles was one of the original officers assigned to 5^eme Escadron du Génie du Canada when that French Language Unit was formed in 1968. After leaving the Forces, Gilles went to work for the Quebec Government.

Visitation will take place on 13 and 14 May at the Complexe de la Cité Services Commémoratifs, 1600 Le Gendre avenue, Quebec QC. Funeral services will follow in St-Félix de Cap-Rouge church, 1460 Provencher Street on 14 May. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1040 Belvédère Avenue, Quebec City. Messages of condolence may be addressed to the Complexe de la Cité Services Commémoratifs at info@complexedelacite.com ^{{gdJan2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer David Thomas Wooley, CD, (Ret'd) on 30 April 2012 in the Chilliwack General Hospital.

Born and raised in Edmonton, David joined the CF in 1969 as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician. He served in a number of postings including: CFS Penhold (70-71), CFS Dana (71-74), CFS Alsask (75-78), CFB Chatham (78-79), CFS St Margarets (79-81), CFB Baden-Soellingen (81-85), CFB Shearwater (85-88), CFS Sydney (89-90), and CFB Chilliwack (90-92), retiring as a Master Warrant Officer Mechanical Systems Technician in the Utilities Officer position at CFB Chilliwack.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service is scheduled for 1230 hrs 20 May at Vedder Golden Branch 280, Royal Canadian Legion.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Roger Gagnon (Ret'd) in St. Mary's Hospital on 30 April 2012 in Sechelt BC.

Roger was born in the family home in St. Fabien QC. Roger started working as a logger before he joined the Army and spent a full career 27 years in the Royal Canadian Engineers and Canadian Military Engineers. Roger worked as a building inspector after he retired from the Canadian Forces. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 40 years.

Roger requested that his ashes be spread at Home Island next to Keats Island in Gibsons Harbour. Instead of flowers, please donate to the BC Cancer Association.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Joseph Augustine Benoît “Ben” Brien (Ret’d) at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Peterborogh ON on 30 April 2012 in his 97^th year.

Ben was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for five years and served with the 5^th Canadian Armoured Division in Italy and Holland. After the war, Ben studied law at McGill University but chose a career in business. He was recognized with a citizenship award for his ground-breaking work with the federal halfway house in Peterborough. He was instrumental in introducing Scott's Plains Recycling to the city which was one of the first cities in Ontario to use the famous blue box. He taught a number of business courses at Sir Sandford Fleming College until his retirement in 1980.

Ben will be cremated this week. Relatives and friends will gather Saturday 3 - 5 PM at the Women's Institute Hall in Mount Pleasant.

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Corporal Jonathan (John) Allison, 29 years old, of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Edmonton on 28 April 2012.

John joined the Canadian Forces in 2005 and was posted to his first unit, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in 2006 after completing his Basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering.

A public Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, 6 May 2012 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm; with a Funeral Service on Monday, 7 May 2012 at 11:00 am. Visitation and Service will occur at Fellowship Baptist Church (1078 Klondike Rd., Kanata, ON., 613-591-3246). Interment at Auld Kirk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jonathan's memory to Harvest House Ministries ( www.harvesthouse.org/) or New Tribes Mission of Canada ( canada.ntm.org/give/ ).

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Donald Graham "Dusty" Gull on 15 April 2012 at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto while on Medical Leave.

Age 49, Dusty was a Plumbing and Heating Technician with more than 20 years of service at locations that included North Bay, Halifax and Dundurn.

Friends and family will be received at the J.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue), Georgetown (905) 877-3631 on Thursday, 19 April 2012 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, 20 April at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Trafalgar Room. Interment Creemore Union Cemetery on Saturday, 21 April at 10:00 a.m. In memory contributions to the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre or Kidney Cancer Canada would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Maj John George Densmore (Ret'd) in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on 15 April 2012.

Born in Maitland, NS, in 1921, he graduated with Honours RMC (class of 1942), Kings-Dalhousie University, Harvard University, and M.I.T. A WW II veteran, John served with the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas and retired with rank of Major.

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior, ON, where family will receive friends on Thursday 2:00- 4:00 p.m. only. A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Friday 20 April at 11:00 a.m. in Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street, Arnprior. Interment in Nova Scotia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to "Partners in Caring" of Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, 350 John St. N. Arnprior, Ontario K7S 2P6 would be appreciated by his family.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Brian Gordon Charron, CD (Ret’d) suddenly at home on 14 April 2012.

Brian was born in Ottawa, ON in 1949. He enlisted in the Canadian Forces in September 1969, starting his military career as an Aero Engine Technician but remustering to the Mapping trade in 1973. Brian spent most of his career with the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa with his last tour being with the NATO Stabilization Force Headquarters in Sarajevo, Former Republic of Yugoslavia. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1998 but remained with the Mapping and Charting Establishment with the Public Service as a mapper draftsman.

Funeral Service will be held on 21 April 2012 at Byer's Funeral Home, 2990 Church St., South Mountain, ON. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ottawa Heart Institute. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

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.

Rod was born in Cornwall, ON. He joined the Army as a young man with the Sapper Apprentice 4^th Intake in June 1955. He was with the Royal Canadian Engineers for only five years but in that short time completed a 6-month tour with the United Nations Emergency Force in the Middle East as well as deploying to Nevada, USA, and Australia. After retirement in September 1960 he maintained his lifelong Sapper friendships by regularly attending the Retired Sapper Reunions.

After retirement he studied to be a United Church Minister and moved all over the country before settling in Merritt, BC, as a Social Worker. After that career he started working at Highland Valley Copper. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Logan Lake Christian Fellowship Church.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Francis Thomas Peter “Frank” Cain (Ret’d) of Salmo, BC on 27 March 2012 at the age of 98.

Frank was born in Cobalt, ON.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Britain and Europe.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #217 in Salmo for 31 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Salmo on 31 March at 3:00 PM. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zcc, zsp}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Arthur “Art” Freer (Ret’d) of Waterloo, ON in his 90^th year on 25 March 2012 at Grand River Hospital.

Art was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He landed in Normandy on D-day and continued serving through Northwest Europe. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #530, Waterloo.  Art was self-employed as an eaves trougher for most of his working life

Art’s family will receive relatives and friends on 27 March from 2:00 until 4:00 and 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home in Waterloo.  A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held in the funeral home chapel on 28 March 11:00 AM with a reception to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd]}

We regret to advise the death of Lieutenant Edgar Wilfred “Ted” Cheeseman (Ret’d) on 25 March 2012 at the Marianhill Nursing Home in Pembroke ON in his 96^th year.

Ted was born in Port au Bras in Newfoundland and graduated from Nova Scotia Technical College in 1938 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining. During the Second World War he served in Europe as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He commanded the 2^nd Equipment & Mechanical Platoon, attached to the 8^th Field Park Company as part of II Canadian Corps Engineers.

Ted met his future wife before they were posted overseas and was married in London, England near the war’s end. Lieutenant Jean Cheeseman was a Nursing Sister in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and served in England and Northwest Europe.

After the war, Ted began his professional career in gold mining in the Kirkland Lake area and in 1957 joined Rio Algoma Mines Ltd. mining uranium in Elliot Lake. He worked at Milliken, Nordic and Quirke Mines before moving to the head office in Toronto where he became Vice President, North American Mining Operations. He retired in 1980. Following retirement, Ted and Jean lived in North Bay and Brantford ON.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River ON followed by a celebration of Ted's life. Donations may be made to St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River to the disabled access fund, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. ^{{dcDec19wd} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Howard William McFarlane (Ret'd) on 23 March 2012 at Thomas Hall in Fredericton at the age of 90 years.

Howard was born in St John, NB and graduated from the University of New Brunswick with the Class of '43. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving as a lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he returned to UNB in 1946 and had a distinguished career teaching civil engineering for the next 35 years. He was also active as a consultant and was a founding member of Associated Designers and Inspectors.

Visitation will be held at McAdam's Funeral Home, 160 York St., on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. The funeral service will be at St. Paul’s United Church on 28 March at 2:00 pm. For those who wish, donations can be made to the Professor Howard McFarlane Bursary in Civil Engineering at UNB, the Beaverbrook Scholars Fund or the charity of your choice. ^{{khApr14dc} [zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Kenneth “Ken” Allan (Ret’d) peacefully on 22 March 2012 at his residence in London, ON in his 80^th year.

Ken served with the Construction Engineering Section of Canadian Forces Base London, ON as a civilian employee and served with the Militia in 7^th Field Company, RCE in Wolseley Barracks, London from 1954 to 1965.  He created and was curator of the private Royal Canadian Engineers Museum in Wolseley Barracks for 15 years.  The museum he created is a reflection of the lives and heritage of London's Engineers.

A private memorial service will be held on 28 March at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Donat Lamarre (Retd) on 18 March 2012 at the age of 87.

Donat was born in Chicoutimi and joined the Chaudière Regiment in 1945. He soon remustered to the Topographical Surveyor trade with the Royal Canadian Engineers where he served the remainder of his military career.

Donat's career as a Military Engineer Surveyor started in the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa. As a ‘field man’ he worked with Army Survey on mapping projects such as Seven Islands QC, Yorkton SK and Toronto. A highlight of his career was an Exchange Position with 42 Survey Engineer Regiment.in England with the Royal Engineers (1973-1975). He worked as a Photogrammetrist for a few years before being commissioned. After commissioning Donat served as the Administration Officer for Mapping and Charting Establishment before being posted to the Royal Military College as a Survey Instructor. Upon his retirement from the CF in 1979 he joined CIDA, where he enjoyed a second career.

Family and friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Friday, 23 March from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Parish, 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing may make a donation to a charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Joe Reichert, CD on 16 March 2012 in the presence of his family at his home.

Joe was born in 1934 in Macklin, SK and was home-schooled by his mother. He finished his education at Castor, SK and Red Deer, AB and then attended the University of Alberta, through ROTP. He was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers and, early in his career, he was posted to England on the British Army’s Long Survey program. Joe was posted to the Army Survey Establishment upon completion of this training and remained with ASE for five years. Joe was an accomplished Arctic mapper and surveyor. He was 2IC of the 1961 Arctic Operation and lead the 1962 Arctic operation. During this ASE tour he was also assigned to the UNTSO Palestine operation in 1962/1963 to survey and mark the Syria-Israel border - respectfully regarded as the "Reichert Line" by his surveyor colleagues.

Joe attended Queen’s University to complete an MBA and became a Professor at the Royal Military College, then moved to British Columbia to teach at Simon Fraser University. He finally migrated to Calgary, AB in 1968 and worked as a Senior Programmer for many years with Petro-Canada. In later years he was a businessman experiencing a number of avenues and finished with a 16-year journey in the dry cleaning business retiring at 75.

At Joe’s request there will be no funeral, however, he encourages all to visit him at the Sacred Heart Columbarium, located at 1307 - 14 Street SW Calgary, AB. In lieu of flowers, please direct your generosity to a charity of your choosing. In living memory of Joe Reichert, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of John (Jack) O’Neil in his 71st year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on 16 March 2012.

Originally from ‘The Miramichi,’ John started his military career as an Infantryman with the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment of Canada). In the early 1960s he served in 2^nd Battalion RHC in Camp Gagetown and Germany, and deployed Cyprus in 1966. After this he was posted to the Airborne Regiment with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry when it was formed in Edmonton. He subsequently remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers and served the remainder of his career in the Construction Trades.

John was active in The Royal Canadian Legion and the Black Watch Association. He was a regular at Atlantic Branch gatherings every September, and he was the co-ordinator for the Upper Canada Branch BBQs held every June in the Orleans Legion.

Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) Thursday, 22 March from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m., Legion Service to take place at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Basilica, 220 Kent St. (at Nepean) on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Those wishing may make donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa, The Black Watch or The Legion Branch 632-Maintenance Fund.

We regret to advise of the death of Quartermaster Sergeant Les Thacker peacefully at the Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo ON on 15 March 2012.

Les was born in 1914 in the Lewisham district of London, England. He was a veteran of WW II having served prior to and during the war as a Quartermaster Sergeant in the 8^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in England, North Africa and Holland. He was a long-time member of the Masonic Order (Scarborough ON Lodge) and the Royal Canadian Legion.

A memorial service will be held in the Parkwood Mennonite Home Chapel on 26 May. Donations may be made to Parkwood Mennonite Home, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice and may be arranged by contacting the Westmount Funeral Chapel, Kitchener ON. On line condolences may be made at www.westmountfuenralchapel.com ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of David Allen Cocks, a retired military firefighter, on 14 March 2012 in Edmonton at the age of 89.

A Celebration of his life will be held on 24 May at 1:30 p.m. in the Ebenezer United Church 16302-106 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Lionel J. Arseneault (Ret’d) in the Dalhousie Palliative Care Centre in Dalhousie, NB on 10 March 2012 at the age of 93 years.

Lionel was born in Darlington, NB.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 in Dalhousie for many years and served on its executive.

Visitation will take place at the Maher Funeral Home, 517 Avenue des Pionniers, Balmoral, NB on 14 March from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM with a Royal Canadian Legion service at 7:30 PM.  Funeral service will be held at the Saint-Francois-Xavier Church in Charlo, NB on 15 March at 7:30 PM.  Donations may be made to the Heart Institute, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcNov17gd} [zsd, zcc, ztr]}

We regret to advise of the death of James Randall Cornwall of Burk’s Falls, ON on 7 March 2012 at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville, ON in his 89^th year.

James was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Vic Fell Memorial Branch #405 in Burk's Falls.

A service to celebrate James’ life will be held in the Opatovsky Funeral Home’s Dempster chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls on 10 March at 11:00 AM.  Interment will take place in the spring at the Sprucedale United Cemetery.   Donations may be made to Faith Chapel in Sprucedale, ON or the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville.  ^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major William Lionel “Bill” Eggleston, CD (Ret’d) on 4 March 2012 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC at the age of 70 years.

Bill grew up on a farm in the Peace River region near Dawson Creek, BC and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961 as a Sapper in the trade of Stone Mason. Rising quickly through the ranks, he was promoted to Master Warrant Officer, Construction and Maintenance Technician before being commissioned and promoted to Captain in 1974 and, subsequently, to Major in 1983.

From trades training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC,  Bill’s postings took him to Picton, ON; Moose Jaw, SK; twice to Summerside, PE; Yorkton, SK where he was the Station Construction Engineer Officer; twice to CFB Chilliwack, BC including a tour at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering; Goose Bay, NL; Comox, BC  as the Base Construction Engineer Officer;  Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg, MB; and finally to CFB Esquimalt, BC as the Requirements Officer. 

Bill retired in 1996 after 35 years of service but continued to serve the CF as the Base Esquimalt Capital Construction Coordinator until his final retirement in 2008. Bill also had the privilege of serving a tour in 1989 with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus at the same time as his son Darcy.

A visitation will be held on 8 March between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on 9 March. Both events will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, at 4725 Falaise Drive in Saanich, BC.  ^{{gdJan2018dc}} 

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Warrant Officer Donald M "Don" Martin in hospital in Ottawa on 28 February 2012, at the age of 69 years. Don was a Mapper who, in addition to his military service, served his Country and the Public for 50 years.

Born in Cornwall, Don spent three years with the Army Cadets before enlisting as an Apprentice with the Royal Canadian Artillery in September 1959. On graduation from the Apprentice Program in 1961 he was posted to 2 RCHA in Winnipeg as an Artillery Surveyor. As a Corporal , Don remustered to the Topographic Surveyor trade and joined the Canadian Military Engineers in January 1969. Promoted to Warrant Officer in 1974, over his career he developed specialties in gravity, satellite and gyro survey and contributed his expertise at the School of Military Mapping. He retired at the rank of Warrant Officer in February 1981 and then served a second surveyor career with the National Capital Commission in Ottawa. Among his many accomplishments with the Commission was his 25 years as the "Ice Master" of the Rideau Canal.

The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Friday, 9 March 2012 from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, 10 March at 11:00 am at Resurrection of Our Lord Church 1940 Saunderson Drive. In lieu of flowers in memoriam donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation or the Red Cross would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Officer Cadet Mathieu Robert LeClair at Kingston, ON on Tuesday, 28 February 2012. Born in 1991 in Saint John, NB, Mathieu was a third year Canadian Military Engineer cadet at the Royal Military College of Canada.

A 2009 graduate from Simonds High School, Mathieu was an Air Cadet with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Simonds Squadron #527 rising to the position of Warrant Officer II, Band Leader. He had been selected for an International Cadet Exchange Program where he had travelled to Washington DC and to Texas. In his High School senior year, he traveled with his classmates on an educational trip to Greece and Italy. Mathieu played on both the Junior Varsity and the Varsity Basketball teams and was a member of the School Band.

Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424) with visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim’s Church, 603 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 12 Noon. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Upper Golden Grove, NB.

For those who wish, donations to the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Simonds Squadron #527 or P.R.O. Kids would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise that Ronald Arthur Miller passed away in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday 22 February 2012 in his 78th year.

Ron served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1951 until 1965 including a UN tour in Egypt.  After retirement, he worked for CGE Arnprior from where he retired.

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre. 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday, 26 February at 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in The Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Monday 27 February. Luncheon to follow in The Boyce Reception Centre. Final interment in Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Heart / Lung Association would be appreciated by his family. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 174 to gather Sunday evening for service at 6: 45 p.m.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Alastair Finlayson, PEng (Ret'd) of London, ON on 21 February 2012 in his 92^nd year.

Alastair was born in Copper Cliff, ON. His father had immigrated from Scotland and found work in the Sudbury area. He served in the Canadian Army Machine Gun Corps in the First World War.

Alastair grew up among the smelters and he and his brothers followed his father into the smelting industry. He was a graduate of Mount Allison University and University of Toronto with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Alistair was a veteran of the Second World War who served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He returned to Canada in 1946. By 1952, he was head of Mechanical Engineering at the Copper Cliff smelter. Alistair later moved into consulting and traveled widely for INCO (International Nickle Company).

A private family service was conducted at the James A. Harris Funeral Home in London, on 24 February 2012. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Sidney “Sid” Reid Veitch (Ret'd) peacefully in Toronto ON on 19 February 2012 in his 94^th year.

Sid was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he worked for Dominion Stores for 45 years. 

Visitation will be at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto on 22 February from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Donations may be made to the War Amps or to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences or tributes may be made at www.jerrettfuneralhome.ca. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Master Corporal Arthur Robert Walker (Ret'd) of Abbotsford, BC passed away peacefully on 16 February 2012 at the age of 80.

Born in Rossland, BC, Art joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 and his military career took him to many points in Canada and Germany as well as to Korea and Egypt with the United Nations. His last posting was to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in 1969 as an Instructor in Trades Training until he retired in 1974. After retirement he immediately launched into a new career as a heavy equipment operator with the District of Matsqui until retirement in 1994.

A celebration of his life with a gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, 25 February. In lieu of flowers donations to the BC Children’s Hospital or a charitable organization close to your heart would be appreciated. ^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sidney Duncan of Oshawa ON at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on 11 February 2012 in his 91^st year.

Ernest served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a veteran of the Second World War.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sir William Stephenson Branch # 637 in Oshawa and Past Master of Masonic Lodge Wexford No. 683.

Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home Oshawa, on 18 February from 11:00 AM.  Memorial and Masonic services in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the RS McLaughlin Cancer Centre at the Lakeridge Health Centre.  ^{{dcMay19gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Richard Leo May (Ret’d) of Saint John NB on February 7, 2012, after a lengthy period of failing health at Ridgewood Veterans’ Wing at ther age of 82 years.

Prior to joining the Army, Richard worked in construction for Dominion Bridge in Churchill, Manitoba. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War serving with 57^th Independent Field Squadron. While in Korea, Richard suffered a back injury that would remain with him for the rest of his life. Richard then transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

On returning to Saint John, Richard worked for various Saint John companies including Maritime Gardens and served as a Receiving Manager at K-Mart and Zellers. He later joined the Corps of Commissionaires serving at such Saint John institutions as UNB, Point Lepreau, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Ridgewood Veterans Wing. He was a 4^th degree member of the Knights of Columbus F.M. Lockery Assembly and Council #8094 Father Beck Assembly. Richard was also a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion #69 Branch attending every Remembrance Day Ceremony until most recently.He was also a member of the Saint John Chapter of the Irish Canadian Cultural Association.

Richard was a well known talented painter. He had a penchant for the sea and many of his paintings depict seascapes. He won many awards at various art exhibits over the years and his works traveled to galleries throughout the Maritimes. Of particular pride for him was having one of his paintings on display at the Lord Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton NB.

Resting at Castle “Fallsview” Funeral Home 309 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John West (634-1701) with visiting on Thursday, 9 February and Friday 10 February from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, 11 February at 10 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 will hold a tribute service at 7:00 pm Friday evening. The Knights of Columbus will hold a tribute service at 7:30 pm Friday evening. Donations to the War Amps or the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.castlefh.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Louie “Louis” Gschaid on 4 February 2012 in Edmonton AB at the age of 89. 

Louie was born in Plattling, Germany and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of six and lived in Lethbridge AB until he enlisted in the Army in 1941.  He served with the 2^nd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, Belgium and Holland ensuring the mobility of the front line units.  Upon his demobilization in 1945, he settled in Edmonton where he resided for the last 65 years of his life.  He worked for McGavin’s Bakery in Edmonton until his retirement in 1987.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.  For condolences, please visit www.evergreenmemorial.com  ^{{gdMar2016hk}}

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Richard “Dick” Berday (Ret’d) of London ON at University Hospital in London on 24 January 2012 in his 84^th year.

Dick served in the Royal Canadian Engineers Reserve for many years reaching the rank of colonel and commanding London Militia District before his retirement. Dick spent most of his life in Geraldton ON where he operated several retail businesses until he switched to real estate and insurance until he retired in 1997. Dick  was elected President of the Ontario Insurance Brokers Association.

Dick was a leader in his community as a lay preacher in the Anglican Church, President of the Rotary Club, President of the Greenstone Economic Development Association, a director for the Thunder Bay Housing Corporation and a life member of the Masonic Order.  He also played in the Shiners Band.  Dick was Chief of the Volunteer Fire Brigade for which he was awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal by the Governor General in 1998.

A celebration of life, beginning with a Masonic Service, will be held on 29 January at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 1:00 until 2:00 PM.  As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Robert Duncan “Bob” Mussett (Ret’d) of Halifax on 18 January 2012 at the age of 91.

Bob was born in Halifax and attended Dalhousie University however his studies were interrupted by WW II when he served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He returned to Dalhousie after the war and attained a B.Sc. Upon graduation he enrolled at the Schwartz Brewing School in New York City where he spent a year learning the craft of making beer. Bob then returned to Halifax to assume the position of Brew Master at Keith's Brewery. He eventually assumed the role of General Manager, Vancouver Island Operations, in Victoria, B.C. for Labatt Brewery. Bob retired from the brewery trade in 1980. Throughout his life Bob took part in many civic affairs serving on the executive of the Community Planning Association, both locally and nationally, was chairman of the Halifax Housing Authority (1963-1969), council member of the Halifax Board of Trade (1968) and President of the Halifax Branch, Canadian Manufacturer's Association (1974). While in Victoria, Bob served as Campaign Chairman, United Way Greater Victoria (1978), as a director on the Juan deFuca Hospitals Board, Visitor's Information Centre and the Better Business Bureau.

Visitation will be held on 21 January in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral service will be on 22 January in St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1749 Argyle St., on Grand Parade. Interment to follow in Camp Hill Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made to www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com  {gdJun2015}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Anne Crevier, 19, a Combat Engineer with 5 Regiment du Genie de Combat, Valcartier, on the base on Tuesday 10 January 2012.

Anne was born in Quebec City and enrolled in the Canadian Forces in April 2010. Upon completion of her basic Sapper training, Anne was posted to 5 RGC in May 2011.

A commemorative ceremony for Spr Anne Crevier will be held at Sherbrooke, QC Friday 20 January and Saturday 21 January 2012. Viewing will be Friday 20 Jan from 1900 to 2100hrs and Saturday 21 Jan from 1300 to 1530hrs. After, there will be a small military funeral service from 1530 to 1600hrs and this will be followed by a light lunch from 1600 to 1700hrs. All these events will take place at the funeral home, Centre funéraire Dupuis, 6207, ch de St-Élie, Sherbrooke, Qc, J0B 2S0, 819-565-4989.

At the family's request there will be a private funeral service, for family, friends and Anne's colleagues.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leonard Glen  “Len” Nelson (Ret’d) at the Colonel Belcher Nursing Home in Calgary, AB on 15 January 2012 in his 92^nd year.

Len grew up in the Ruthilda, SK area.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. The friendships he formed during this time he valued his whole life.  After the war, he had a long career as a foreman for Westeel. Len was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion North Calgary Branch #264.

A memorial service will take place at Mountain View Funeral Home, 17th Avenue and Garden Road SE, Calgary on 17 February at 2:00 PM. Donations may be made to the Colonel Belcher Nursing Home, 1945 Veteran's Way NW Calgary. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Alfred Manning MacInnis (Ret’d) on 14 January 2012 in Glace Bay, NS at the age of 87 years.

Manning was born in Glace Bay.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilisation in 1946, he returned to Cape Breton and started work in the construction industry.  A master carpenter by trade, he founded Manning MacInnis Construction Limited in 1967, followed by Manning MacInnis Building Supplies and Myrman Realties Limited.  He served as past Master and valued member of the Board of Trustees of the Tyrian Youth Masonic Lodge 45, was Past Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia (1973) and he received his 50-Year Jewel from the Masonic Order in 2008.  Manning was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 in Glace Bay; Glace Bay Rotary Club; and Board of Directors of the Community Hospital, amongst other business endeavours. 

We regret to advise of the death of Major William Ward “Bill” Osborn, DFC, CD (Ret’d) on 13 January 2012 peacefully at home with his family at his side.

Bill was born in Preston ON and grew up in Hespler ON. His WW II Royal Canadian Air Force training started at No. 6 Initial Traing School (ITS) in Toronto where he completed the course in late November 1942. This was followed by postings to No. 20 Elementary Flying Training School EFTS) in Oshawa until February 1943 then to No. 6 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) in Dunnville until June 1943. William was commissioned to the rank of Pilot Officer in May 1943 and sent to the United Kingdom to complete his operational training. William and his crew were then posted to 419 (Moose) Squadron on 31 August 1944.  They flew Canadian-built Lancaster bombers on 36 sorties with a combined flying time of 237 hours from 10 September 1944 to 15 March 1945. 

While serving in 491 Squadron, William was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for valour. His medal was presented on 22 June 1949. 

Flight Lieutenant Osborn commenced his tour on September 10th, 1944 by doing a trip to Calais. On this first effort he brought his aircraft back to base on two and one-half engines. As gaggle leader on a daylight trip to Cologne on March 2nd, 1945, he again lost an engine in the target area and returned to base on three engines. At all times during his tour of 36 trips this pilot has shown a high degree of courage, initiative and keenness. He has led his crew in bombing such difficult targets as Dresden, Munich and Nuremburg. This pilot's standard of crew captaincy has been exceptional. For fine record on operation, his coolness, skill and leadership this officer merits the award on a non-immediate Distinguished Flying Cross.

When the war ended in Europe, 419 (Moose) Squadron was chosen as part of Canada’s contribution to the war in the Pacific and returned to Yarmouth NS where it was disbanded when hostilities ended in August 1945.  After being demobilized and returning home, William attended the University of Toronto and earned a a degree in Civil Engineering. He later went on to acquire a Masters degree.

William joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1950 and served with honour in the Korean War and later with the UN Peacekeeping forces in Egypt. He retired from the army as a major and went on to enjoy a second career with the Ministry of Transportation in London, Ontario. 

A celebration of Bill's life will be held at 11 AM at St. James Anglican Church {58 Peter St. N., Orillia }on 17 January with interment at St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery in Orillia ON. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans Wing at Sunnybrook Hospital. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Frederick Gumbrill at the E. M. Crowe Memorial Hospital in Eriksdale MB on 11 January 2012 at age 92.

Harold was born in Winnipeg MB and received his education at Hartfield School in the Eriksdale District. As a young man, he worked as a commercial fisherman on Lake Manitoba and did some underground gold mining in Uchi Lake and Timmons in Ontario. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1942 and served until his discharge in March of 1946. After the war, he returned to the Hartfield District and began to farm on the family homestead. He joined the Plant Science Department of the University of Manitoba in 1961 and worked there until he retired in 1984. On his retirement, Harold returned to the family farm and continued his love of farming. In the early 1990s, he retired from the farm and moved to town in Eriksdale to the Lindell Manor. Harold was a member of various branches of the Royal Canadian Legion throughout his life.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Eriksdale Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harold's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William “Bill” Francis Duke (Ret'd) peacefully in Thunder Bay ON on 8 January 2012 at the age of 82.

Bill was a lifetime resident of Thunder Bay.  He was a Korean War Veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 23^rd Field Squadron from 1951 to 1954.  After leaving the army he worked at various jobs from diamond drilling, to bush work, to equipment operator and mechanic.  He worked for Hoisting Engineers as a crane operator and eventually started his own business, Duke’s Construction Lakehead Ltd.

According to his wishes, he will be cremated and a Celebration will be held on 14 January at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5 on Van Norman Street, Thunder Bay.  Donations may be made to the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer.  ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant George E. Barker (Ret’d) on 8 January 2012 at the Cassellholme for the Aged in North Bay, ON in his 90^th year.

George served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23 in North Bay.

Visitation will take place at the Martyn Funeral Home in North Bay on 11 January  7:00 – 9:00 PM and 10:00 – 11:00 AM on 12 January followed by a funeral service.  George’s ashes will be buried in the North Bay Union Cemetery.  Donations may be made to St. Andrew's United Church, North Bay. ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise that Richard Edwards passed away on 5 January 2012 in Medicine Hat, AB, at the age of 75 years. Dick started his military career with the 2nd Intake of Royal Canadian Engineers Sapper Apprentice Programme from 1953 to 1955 and spent most of his career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. For the early part of his career he was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa and then went overseas to Germany with the squadron and returned to Petawawa after this tour. The mid-60s saw him with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack and then returning to Germany 1974-78. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Richard's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102-1865 Dunmore Road S.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas “Tom” Otto Bogner at home in Lethbridge, AB on 3 January 2012 at the age of 90.

Tom was a Second World War veteran who served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1940 to 1945.  After the war, he worked as a mechanic in Vulcan, AB at Richardson & Gould Motors.  In 1959, he moved to Lethbridge where he worked at Fleming Motors, retiring in 1989.  Tom was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4 in Lethbridge.

Visitation will take place on 8 January at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel in Lethbridge between 2:00 and 2:30 PM followed by a funeral service.  Donations may be may to the Canadian Cancer Society.  ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Richard “Dick” Charles Calver (Ret’d) on 29 December 2011 in his 88^th year at the Extendicare Guildwood Assisted Living Facility in Scarborough (Toronto).

Dick was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineer Platoon of 85^th Bridging Company.

Visitation at the Giffen-Mack Scarborough Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East, West Hill on 4 January 4 2012. Funeral service to follow in the Chapel. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made to www.giffenmackscarborough.com ^{{gdAug2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Bob Burr, CD (Ret'd) on 16 December 2011 in Chilliwack, BC.

Bob was a veteran of the Second World War. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1943. He transferred to the Permanent Force after the war and served for 29 years as a Mechanist, RCE. Bob was living at the Cascade Lodge in Chilliwack.

A Memorial Service will be held at Woodlawn Mount Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack at 1330 hrs Friday, 6 January 2012. If friends so desire, Donations may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Bob^{.{khApr2018}[zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise that Edward Malinsky passed away in Taber, AB on 15 December 2011 at the age of 83 years.

Ed was born in Taber and attended school grades one to twelve in Taber after which he journeyed to British Columbia where he was employed in a logging camp on Vancouver Island as a Signaller (whistle punk). Ed enlisted in the Canadian Army in March 1948 and served until October 1968 with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Clerk Accountant.

During his service he was posted to bases in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. He also served in Korea during the Korean War, West Germany, Egypt and two and a half years with the Airborne Engineers.

After retirement from the Armed Forces he was employed with the Burndy Canada Ltd. Supply and service office for seven years in Calgary. In 1975 he returned to Southern Alberta and Lethbridge where he secured employment with Canada Post and remained there for the next eleven years. In 1986 he transferred to Vancouver, working for two years in the Vancouver Mail Processing Plant. In August 1988, Ed requested early retirement and moved to Kelowna, British Columbia. He remained in Kelowna for one year after which he was most happy to return to Lethbridge. Ed was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Taber Branch, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Lethbridge Branch, Korea Veterans Association of Canada, Lethbridge Y.M.C.A. for twenty years and the Federal Superannuates National Association.

A private family burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Wednesday, 21 December 2011. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ed's name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Office Robert William Squires, CD (Ret'd) on 11 December 2011 suddenly at the St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB.

Bob was born in St. Vital, MB and joined the RCAF in 1967. Through the years working in the field of Construction Engineering with an Electrical Generating Systems specialty, he traveled to various military bases throughout Canada and abroad. He quickly rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and retired in 1997. In 1998, Bob joined the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires and worked security at the Virology Lab, The Grain Commission, Grace General Hospital and, up until his sudden passing, the Passport Office. 

Funeral service will take place 15 December at the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Salvation Army, a charity dear to Bob's heart.