CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of Daniel “Danny” Clifford Sampson of River Bourgeois, NS at St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish, NS on 17 February 2011 at the age of 82 years.

Danny was born in Little Dover, NS.  He joined the Canadian Army in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1951 and served in the Korean War. He was honourably released from the Canadian Forces in 1954.   Danny was a member of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping and was a member of the Private Alexander Lerue Chapter in Port Hawkesbury, NS.  He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #150 in Arichat, NS.

A Memorial Mass will take place in St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois on 21 February at 11:00 AM.  Burial will take place in the church cemetery.  Donations can be made to the Veteran's Comfort Fund. 

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Frederick “Fred” Rodger Archer (Ret’d) peacefully in his sleep on 16 February 2011 at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, ON in his 94^th year.

Fred was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #171 Alliston.

Visitation will be held at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria Street East, Alliston from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on 20 February.  A funeral service will be held on 21 February in the funeral home Chapel at 1:30 PM.  Donations may be made to the Alliston Humane Society.  ^{{gdJan2017**[zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death Sergeant Lloyd Clive Scrimshaw (Retd) at the Prince George Hospital on 15 February 2011 in his 69th year. Formerly of Orillia, ON, Lloyd served his country at home and abroad with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Lloyd's life will take place in June 2011 in Prince George, B.C.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Joseph “Joe” James Bray CD (Ret’d) peacefully on 10 February 2011 at the Perley Rideau Veterans Centre, Ottawa, ON at the age of 83.

Joe was born in Regina, SK. He was a graduate of McGill University (BA) and Carleton University (MA), and Canadian Army Staff College. He was a Korean War veteran. He served with pride in both the Regular and Reserve Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers, The Royal Canadian Regiment, and the Regiment of Canadian Guards, in Canada, Korea, England, Gaza, Syria and Jordan. After leaving the army, Joe was employed in the Office of State Visits, Treasury Board Secretariat, Transport Canada and other organizations within the Public Service.

There is a private interment at Beechwood National Military Cemetery. Donations to the Perley Rideau Foundation would be much appreciated. ^{{gdJuly 2015}}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Arthur S. Lamperd, CD (Ret’d) in Summerside PE on 10 February 2011 at the age of 78.

Arthur was born in Chatham ON and served in both the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force as a Fire Fighter.  His final posting was at Canadian Forces Base Summerside where he was the Fire Chief.  He was a member of the Summerside Lions Club.

Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, 150 Summer Street, Summerside, where funeral service will be held  on 13 February at 1:30 p.m. Interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Summerside, at a later date.  There will be no visitation.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.  ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal James McAlpine, CD, (Ret'd) a Geomatics Technician with Mapping and Charting Establishment, Ottawa, who died on 8 February 2011 at age 32.while participating in a Regional Hockey Tournament in Valcartier, QC.

James McAlpine was born in Oromocto, NB in 1979 and enrolled in Ottawa in September 1998. He chose the Infantry as his first career and completed basic training in St-Jean before being dispatched to CFB Valcartier to begin training at the Battle School. After graduation, he joined the 2^nd Battalion Royal 22^nd Regiment. His deployments include Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of Roto 10, Op PALLADIUM in 2002 and Afghanistan as part of Op ARCHER in 2006-2007. James was promoted to Sergeant in December of 2007. Geography and applied sciences always greatly interested James and led to his remuster to a Geomatics Technician and joining the Mapping and Charting Establishment. 

Visitation will take place at Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset St West, Ottawa on Friday 18 February from 1400hrs to 1700hrs and 1900hrs to 2100hrs and Saturday morning 19 February from 0800hrs to 1000hrs. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday 19 February at 1100hrs at the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, 385 Sussex Dr., Ottawa. The internment ceremony will be held Saturday 19 February at 1230hrs at Beechwood National Military Cemetery at 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa. Reception at Beechwood following interment.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Alexander Grant Ross (Ret’d) of Avondale, NS at the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, NS on 4 February 2011 at the age of 88 years.

Alexander was a veteran of the Second World War and served in Northwest Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he made a living farming, logging, trucking and Christmas tree exporting.

There will visitation for the family from 11:00 until 12:00 noon on 6 February in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow, NS. A private family service will follow in Hattie Cemetery, Avondale with Alexander’s granddaughter, Lieutenant Commander Bonnie Mason officiating. Donations may be made in Grant’s memory to Hattie Cemetery or any charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Errington “Ric” McMahon, (Ret’d) of Brockville ON in his 96^th year on 2 March 2011.
 
Ric was born and raised in Toronto ON. He attended Pickering College and studied mining engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston ON.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Northwest Europe reaching the rank of major.  He enjoyed a decades-long attachment to and concern for his fellow veteran Sappers of Queens University 5th Field Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers in Kingston. Ric was also a long time supporter of Pickering College in Newmarket, ON

Friends will be received at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville, on 6 March after 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM when services will be held in the Chapel. Interment will take place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. Remembrance donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Arthur Dewolf Smith, CD (Ret’d) on 31 January 2011 at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, ON at the age of 88 years.  Arthur served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1061 Pinecrest Road, Ottawa on 3 February at 2:00 PM.  Burial in Beechwood National Military Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to All Saints Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family. ^{{gdMay2019dc}   [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Clyde Ashley Anthony peacefully at the Dykeland Lodge Residence for Seniors in Windsor NS on 30 January 2011 at the age of 90. 

Clyde was born in Charleston, Queens County NS.   He served in the Royal Canadian Navy as well as in the Army Reserves with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and Royal Canadian Engineers.  After leaving the Navy, he worked for many years at the Halifax Shipyards as a supervisor. 

A funeral service will be held on 6 February in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, 194 King Street, Windsor followed by a reception in the Lindsay Family Reception Centre, 184 King Street. A private family interment will be held at the Maplewood Cemetery, King Street, Windsor.  Donations may be made to the Humane Society, The Wildlife Federation or to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). ^{{dc/gdMay2016kh}} 

We regret to advise of the death of John Mead "Jack" Buchanan, peacefully, on 29 January 2011 in the Cowichan District Hospital. John was born in Trail, BC in 1916, attended St. Michael's School in Victoria, BC and then The University of Washington where he graduated with a degree in metallurgical engineering in 1941. Jack then commenced his career with Cominco in Trail before enlisting with the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1941.

Following the war Jack returned to Trail where he became superintendent of the zinc plant. He went on to become manager of metal production and finally assistant manager of Trail operations. From 1964 to 1967 Jack worked in India where he was responsible for establishing a zinc smelter for Cominco Binani Zinc Company. Jack was active in community affairs in Trail: he was a member of the Trail Library Board and was president of the Rotary Club and The United Way and also served as Civil Defense Coordinator for Trail and District and was a member of the Tadanac Municipal Council. Jack retired from Cominco in 1981 after forty years of service. In 1990 he moved to Duncan, BC.

No service by request. First Memorial Funeral Services, Duncan, B.C. (250) 748-2134 in charge of arrangements. Jack asked that any donations made in his memory be sent to the United Way or the charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert John “Bob” Cunningham (Ret’d) at Camp Hill Hospital in Halifax, NS on 28 January 2011 at the age of 91 years.

Robert was born in London, England and immigrated with his parents to Melbourne, QC where he grew up and finished high school. He volunteered for the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1939 and initially worked as a surveyor for artillery ranging in England and later with No. 1 Canadian Tunnelling Company in Gibraltar. He designed the Gibraltar Key, an unofficial award presented to those involved in the project. He later worked at the Artillery School in England. In 1944 he was commissioned into the Infantry and served in the Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders, seeing action in Belgium and Holland in 1944 and 1945.

After the war, Bob had a varied career working as a prospector, miner, tunnel worker, surveyor, wood carver, artist, published author and poet. These latter two activities both started after his 65^th birthday.  He wrote five books on Maritime history and a book of poetry about his life at Camp Hill Hospital.

Bob was a co-founder of the Dartmouth Boys Pipes & Drums. He was a Free Mason, a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the 1^st Battalion Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Veterans’ Association.   Although Bob lived his later years in the Maritimes and had never lived in Northern Ontario, his obituary was also published in the Timmons Daily Press as a tribute to his service with No. 1 Tunnelling Company who were largely recruited from that region.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at White Family Funeral Home on 19 February at 1 p.m. followed by a reception. A private family interment will take place at the Saint John’s Anglican Church Cemetery in Wolfville, NS.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Valley Regional Hospital.   ^{{dcOct2017gd} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roy Henry Delbeck (Ret'd) of Moose Jaw on 27 January 2011 at the age of 88 years.

Born in Edmonton AB, Roy moved to Moose Jaw as a child and began working with the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1940. He joined the Army in 1942 and was took his Basic Army Training at the 102^th Canadian Army (Basic) Training Centre in Regina.  He saw action in Europe with the Second Battalion R.C.E. from Toronto and later came home with the 14^th Field Company. He returned to work with the CPR in 1946 and retired in 1984.

The Funeral Service will be held at W.J. Jones & Son Chapel on 4 February 2011 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow in the Veterans' Section of the Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw. Memorials to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund, 268 High St.W.., Moose Jaw, S6H 1S8, would be appreciated. In living memory of Roy, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roger Campeau (Ret’d) on 26 January 2011 at the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge in Cornwall, ON at the age of 87 years.

Roger 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, John McMartin Memorial Branch #297 in Cornwall.

Visitation will be held at Boulerice Funeral Home Ltd., 218 Montreal Road, Cornwall on 30 January from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM and on 31 January from 8:30 AM until the time of the funeral.  Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 297 will conduct a Legion Tribute on 30 January 30 at 7:30 PM.   The Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated in the funeral home’s Memorial Chapel on 31 January at 10:00 AM.  Interment in Notre-Dame cemetery, Cornwall.  Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. ^{{dcMar2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Wilfred Ernest Pike at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on 22 January 2011 in his 88^th year. Wilfred's early military career was as a Sapper before he transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, 26 January from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Gilpin Chapel, Thedford , ON. Funeral service will be on 27 January at 1:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church. Interment at Pinehill Cemetery. Memorial donations to the RCR Endowment Fund or Thedford Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. ^{{khApr 2016}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Raymond Beaul (Ret’d) of Waterford, ON, in the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe ON, on 22 January 2011 in his 87^th year.

Raymond was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #123 in Waterford.

Visitation will take place at the Thompson-Mott Funeral Home, Waterford on 25 January 7:00 - 9:00 PM, preceded at 6:30 PM by a Royal Canadian Legion service. Funeral Service will be held 26 January in the chapel at 1:30 PM.  Interment in Greenwood Cemetery Waterford.  Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.  ^{{gdMaar2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zpp]} 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Jean “John” Leon Desjardins (Ret’d) of Sparwood, BC at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie, BC on 21 January 2011 at the age of 93 years.

John was born in Ste. Amlie, MB. He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, John worked in the mining industry.  Community-minded, John gave selflessly of his time; canvassing annually for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.  John was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, BC Wildlife Foundation, the Royal Canadian Legion Sparwood Branch #81, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.  He was three times President of the Local United Mine Workers of America. In 1992, his efforts and achievements were recognized when he received the Citizen of the Year Award in Sparwood. 

Prayers will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Wednesday, 26 January at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 27 January at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at the Rivercrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lilac Terrace Palliative Care Unit. ^{{gdJan18dc} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Roger “Ty King” Cave (Ret’d) on 15 January 2011 in Vernon BC at the age of 68 years.

Ty was born in Hamilton ON and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers with the 8th Sapper Apprentice Intake in 1959. Among other Canadian Army locations, he served in Germany with 4 Field Squadron and Chilliwack BC. Ty left the Army in 1970 while serving in Chilliwack and stayed in British Columbia. He was a resident of Lone Butte BC for many years prior to settling in Vernon in the early 90s. He was a member of the Vernon Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for 25 years.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Vernon Funeral Home. At his request, there will be no public funeral.  ^{{dcOct19wd} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major R. Stanley Goat, CD (Ret'd) on 6 January 2011.

Born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, in 1927, Stan was evacuated to Canada 1940 under the U.K. Government's wartime "Children's Overseas Reception Board Scheme" and spent the war years at Sackville High School and the University of New Brunswick where he graduated 1947 - BSc Civil Engineering. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1947 and served a full career in a variety of appointments in Canada (including the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering and the Northwest Highway System), USA, England, Germany, and in Viet Nam with the International Commission for Supervision and Control.

Stan retired in 1975 with the rank of Major and moved back to England. He toured extensively in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Western and Central Europe and the Middle East for a period of six and one-half years. Returning to Canada in 1981, he traveled Canada, the United States, and Mexico for a further three and one-half years and then settled in Ottawa in 1985.

Following cremation, interment will be in The National Military Cemetery (Beechwood). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of John A. “Jack” Spence peacefully in Scarborough, ON on 6 January 2011 at the age of 88.

Jack was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he spent many volunteer years running the Scarborough Arcs Bowling League for Mentally Challenged Adults as well as being a member of the Optimist Club.  

A celebration of his life will be held on 23 January from 12-4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 345, 81 Peard Road, Toronto, ON.  Donations may be made to the Scarborough Arcs Bowling League in his memory.  ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Stephen Hummel on 1 January 2011**.

Stephen was born in Trout Creek, ON in 1922. He joined the Royal Canadian Army and served with the 1st Field Park Company Engineers in Germany, France, Holland and Belgium. Stephen passed away in 2011.

** exact date unknown.

We regret to advise that Sapper Edward Dupuis (Ret'd) of Tilbury, ON, passed away peacefully on 27 December 2010 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 83 years.

Edward served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1951 until 1954 including a UN tour in Korea.  He was a member the Royal Canadian Legion Tilbury Branch #206. Ed retired as an engineer from Motor Wheel Corporation, Chatham. 

Visitation at Reaume Funeral Home, 6 Canal St. W. Tilbury on Wednesday, 29 December from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. And Thursday from noon until 1:30 p.m. Funeral service from the funeral home on Thursday, 30 December at 1:30 p.m. Then to St. Francis Xavier Church for funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. Interment at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Edward Bruce Flieger of Fredericton, NB on 17 December 2010 at the age of 69 years.

Bruce was born in Bathurst, NB and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Fredericton Branch #04.  

A committal service will be held at the Fredericton Rural Cemetery Extension on 17 June 2011 at 1:00 pm. ​^{{dcJan19gd} [ zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant "Dusty" Miller suddenly at home on 14 December 2010 after a brief bout with brain cancer.

Dusty served a full Sapper career with a decidedly Airborne note.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Tuesday, 21 December 2010 at 1:30 pm at W. Jones & Son Chapel, 106 Athabasca Street East, Moose Jaw, SK. Memorialization at Prairie Memorial Columbarium will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic Regina or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death Albert Duff Wight peacefully at home on 14 December 2010 at the age of 88.

Duff was born in Calgary AB.  He was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for two years overseas.  After the war he moved to Victoria and gained employment with the British Columbia Government in the Air Surveys Division.  In 1953 he became a BC land surveyor and worked in this field for the next 38 years.

There will be no service by request. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a future date. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roy Thomas Pistell (Ret'd) peacefully in Victoria, BC on 12 December 2010 at the age of 86.

Roy was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he joined the Department of National Defence as a civilian and spent his entire adult life in their employment.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 66 years, serving at the Britannia Branch #7 in Victoria most recently.

No service will be held and he will be interred at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{gdOct2016kh} [zpp, zcc, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of John Donald 'Don' Allan on 8 December 2010.

Don obtained degrees from the University of Alberta (BSc Engineering), Queens (MSc Geology) and MIT (PhD Geology). He served as an officer with the Royal Canadian Engineers during WWII. Upon returning to civilian life, he joined the Manitoba Mines Branch in 1946, followed by a career with California Standard (Chevron) in 1951 where he worked until his retirement in 1981.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway’s Park Memorial Chapel, Calgary on 15 December 2010. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Calgary Food Bank. In living memory of Don Allan, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial Chapel, Calgary.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Thomas “Tom” Irvine, CD (Ret’d) in the West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, BC on 26 November 2010.

Tom was born in Weyburn, SK in 1940. He began his military career joining the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry in 1957, subsequently joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961 as a draftsman and surveyor. He spent his entire working career in the Canadian military retiring in 1988 after 31 years service with the rank of Master Warrant Officer. Tom moved to the Alberni Valley in 1993 where he became very involved in curling and with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #169.

A Memorial Service will be held on 2 December from the Chapel of Memories, 4005 – Sixth Avenue, Port Alberni. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Ian Richardson Ballantyne (Retd) in Ottawa on 20 November 2010, in his 80^th year.

Born in Dumfries, Scotland and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, Ian graduated from the Royal Military College, Kingston in 1954 and Queen's University, Civil Engineering, in 1956. After serving in Korea and the Middle East, Ian's Canadian Military Engineer career took him to Kingston, Calgary, Chilliwack, England, Gagetown, the Netherlands and National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. He retired in 1991 and moved to Calabogie, ON.

A service to celebrate Ian's life will be held at the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on Monday, 29 November, at 2:00pm. Reception to follow. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa, or the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Howard Charles Burton (Ret’d) peacefully on 17 November 2010 at the Cobey House St. Joseph’s Villa in Cornwall, ON at the age of 90 years.

Howard was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he joined Courtaulds Silk Mills Limited in Cornwall and had a 50-year with them. Howard was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion John McMartin Memorial Branch #297 in Cornwall.

There will be no visitation. A private inurnment will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Stuart Crawford Ross (Ret'd) in his 74^th year on 12 November 2010 at Ottawa.

Stuart grew up in Southampton, England during WWII. After the war, the family settled in Montreal. He attended Collége militaire royal de St Jean (1957), Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston (1959), and University of Toronto where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (1960). He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers with 4 Field Squadron in Germany and then at Government House as an aide-de-camp to Governor General Georges Vanier. Stewart left the Army after four years and began a career in education. He worked at the University of Chicago, Fanshawe College in London, ON, Algonquin College in Ottawa, and eventually was appointed as President of Westerra Institute of Technology in Edmonton (now part of NAIT). He retired to live in Ottawa.

Friends are invited to join the family on Friday, 3 December 2010 at 3:00 pm at the Whelan Funeral Home, 515 Cooper St to celebrate Stuart's life.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Ronald James Spooner, CD (Ret'd) in Salmon Arm, BC on 10 November 2010 after a short battle with cancer. Ron served a full career as a Field Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

A memorial service for Ron will be held from the Bowers Funeral Chapel, Salmon Arm, BC on 16 November. A graveside service and interment of cremated remains will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Havelock, ON on Saturday 20 November at 11:00 am. Donations in Ron's memory may be made to your local Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund. Please clearly mark donations - In memory of Ron Spooner.^{{khApr2018} {zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Merle George Lidstone (Ret'd) on 7 November 2010 at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor at the age of 79 years.

Merle was a veteran of the Korean War serving in Korea with 59^th Field Squadron. He retired from the Abitibi Pulp & Paper Company in 1990 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 10 November at Trinity United Church, in Botwood at 2 PM with interment to follow at the Botwood Multi Denominational Cemetery. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Thomas Cashin (Ret’d) on 4 November 2010 suddenly at his residence in Petawawa, ON at the age of 92 years.

Thomas was a veteran of the Second World War.  He served in the Merchant Navy as well as the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #353 in Eganville, ON. 

A private family interment will take place at a later date. ^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Glenn Monson, CD (Retd), who passed away at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC at the age of 79 on 1 November 2010. Glenn, a native of Saskatchewan, joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1953, shortly after graduating from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary. He was a Foreman of Works who saw service in Korea, Egypt, Europe, Canadian Forces Station Alert, the Maritime Provinces, British Columbia, and Alberta. Glenn was a Sergeany Major and Administration Officer of the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC, from 1975 to 1978.

Glen retired from the military at Canadian Forces Base Calgary in 1980 and went on to serve a further 10 years at the Base Construction Engineering Section before his full retirement from government service in 1990. Glenn and Diane moved to Kamloops in 2004. He was a registered engineering technologist and a Past President of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).

In accordance with Glenn's wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service^.{khMay2016}

We regret to advise that Carl Frederick Riggs, age 75, passed away on 31 October 2010 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, PEI .

No visitation by personal request. A memorial service was held at Park Royal United Church on 5 November 2010, with a gathering following the service in the church hall. Family interment in Lower Bedeque Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital or a charity of your choice.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Joseph A Leger (Ret'd) of Shediac Bridge, NB on 31 October 2010 at the age of 93 years.

Joseph was born in Middle Sackville NB and lived most of his adult life in Shediac Bridge. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served five years overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Joseph was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Shediac.

Visitation was held at Passage in Shediac Bridge on 2 November 2010. A funeral mass was celebrated on 3 November at La Visitation Roman Catholic Church in Grande-Digue. Donations to the Salvation Army or War Amputees of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Condolences in the guest book are welcomed at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca. ^{{dcOct19 wrd} [zsd, zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Emerson Edward Rogers on 28 October 2010 at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay.  Emerson was born in Westchester Mountain, Cumberland County NS, the eldest son of Stanley and Juanita Rogers. The family grew to include two sisters and five brothers. 

On 9 September 1939, the day before Canada officially declared war, Emerson and two younger brothers, Sheldon and Doug, boarded a train for Halifax to join the army.  All three were assigned to the 1st Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and started their training at Wellington Barracks in Halifax.  They all ended up in the unit’s transport section and were assigned to the Headquarters Section as motorcyclists.

On 27 January 1940, the company embarked and sailed from Pier 21 in Halifax with a strength of over 270 officers and men for the United Kingdom.  They started training in the Aldershot area of Surrey in England.  It was not long until Emerson’s experience in logging and milling, likely gained working in his father’s sawmill, led to a transfer from the RCE to the Canadian Forestry Corps.  He served in Scotland with Number 13 Company. It was in Scotland he married his wife of 59 years, Betty Weymss, in St. Andrews.

When the war ended, the couple settled in Sydney Forks and had three children. For many years, Emerson worked at Chappels Building Supplies. He was later employed by Canada Post in Sydney Post Office until he retired in 1980.  Emerson was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 151, where he served as president and treasurer. He was also a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels. 

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday 11 AM. Interment will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca. 

We regret to advise of the death of Ralph Giffin Peitzsche on 27 October 2010 in White Rock, BC at the age of 96 years.

Ralph was born in Goldboro, NS and was a veteran of the Second World War. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 1^st Field Squadron and was seriously wounded in action while in Italy.  After recovering, he later saw action in France, Belgium and Holland.  Ralph had been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for many years in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and British Columbia. ^{{dcDec2017} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise that Chief Warrant Officer Lucien Castonguay (Ret'd) passed away on 18 October 2010 at the age of 82 years in hospital in Quebec after a long illness.

Lou served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers. His career highlights included appointments as Squadron Sergeant Major with 5e Ésquadron de Génie, Valcartier, and as Regimental Sergeant Major of 5e Régiment de Génie du Canada. As well he was Field Engineer Chief Warrant Officer with the SSO Field Engineer Section in Mobile Command Headquarters. Lou was a very strong supporter of his Regimental Family and was a founding member of the Quebec Association of Retired Sappers.

Visitation will be Sunday 24 October, from 1:00 -3:00pm at the chapel of the Lépine Cloutier Funeral Home, 1500 Blvd. Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec. The funeral will follow at 3:00pm.

We regret to advise of the death of Andrew McLeod “Andy” Bell at the Clarion Nursing Home on 13 October 2010 in Stoney Creek ON in his 98^th year.

Andy was born in Unity SK and was a veteran of the Second World War.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers In 1943 when he was 30, following three of his brothers who were serving in the Air Force.  Andy was sent to Petawawa, ON for training and served in Italy and Northwest Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers supporting the 5^th Canadian Armoured Division.  His brother Angus was shot down and killed over the Irish Sea in 1943. After the war Andy remained in Holland until January 1946 engaged in reconstruction projects .

Andy was a retired employee of Heckett Engineering in Hamilton ON.

Friends will be received at the Donald V. Brown Funeral Home in Stoney Creek on 15 October. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on 16 October at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Donations may be made to the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice www.kemphospice.org in Hamilton or to a charity of your choice.  ^{[dcSep19gd} [zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Theodore Samuel “Theodore Samuel “Ted” Croucher at the North York General Hospital on 10 October 2010.

Ted was born in Port Carling ON.  He was a WW II veteran with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Memorial service will be held at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue Toronto ONon20 November.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Gerald “Gerry” Fleisher on 9 October 2010.

Gerry was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Brig. Frederick Kisch Branch #097 , Côte Saint-Luc, QC.

Funeral service will be at the Paperman & Sons in Montreal at 3:00 PM on 12 October with interment at the Chevra Thilim Pinsker Congregation Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at his home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerry's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise that Sergeant Wayne Murray Jones (Ret'd) passed away on 4 October 2010 at the age of 68.

Wayne was born in Regina, SK and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers 1959 when he started his basic training in Chilliwack with the 8^th Intake, Sapper Apprentice Training. Wayne spent much of his career in Chilliwack. He was with the 3 Field Squadron Hockey team in 1968 when they won the first Canadian Forces Hockey Championship.

In 1971 Wayne was posted to Germany where he also played hockey for the 4 Field Squadron hockey team and started a band, the Bad Apples, with his best friend 'Boots'. This love for music continued throughout his life. Wayne was posted back to Chilliwack in 1975 and remained there until his retirement in 1982. At that time he began to work for the Bank of Montreal and continued with them until his second retirement in 1997. Wayne was very active with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280 not only as a member and a patron, but he was also the Entertainment Chairman and fulfilled many other duties as well.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, 16 October at 12 noon at Branch #280 Royal Canadian Legion.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Peter A MacDougall (Ret'd) on 14 October 2010.

Peter was born in 1921 in Arthur Township, ON. He joined the Army in October 1941 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany during World War II. He was discharged in February 1946. Peter played an integral role in collecting wartime artefacts for a display at his Legion Branch. He was Past President of Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 where he was a member for thirty years before he passed away.

We regret to advise that Chief Warrant Officer Frederick James Burgess (Retd), a veteran of WWII , passed away peacefully on Sunday 3 October 2010 at the Ottawa General hospital at the age of 84.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday 7 October at 1 p.m. At the Beechwood National Cemetery, Ottawa. In memory of Frederick, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Cecil Rexford “Rex” Glover (Ret’d) of Trenton ON at the Belleville General Hospital on 24 September 2010 in his 86^th year.

Rex was born in Trenton and grew up in Hastings ON. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a Life Member of the Trenton Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Friends are invited to call at the Weaver Family Funeral Home in Trenton on Monday, 27 September from 2- 4:00 PM and from 7- 9:00 PM.  Rex’s funeral service will be held at the East Chapel on Tuesday at 1:30 PM. Interment will be in St. George's Cemetery. A Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Service will be held at the East Chapel on Monday at 6:45 PM. In Rex's memory, donations can be made to the Quinte West Minor Hockey Association.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Robert Frederick Wood (Ret'd) peacefully on 22 September 2010 at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 79.

Born in Trenton, Michigan, Robert served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 12 years and then worked for York Farms [later becoming Fraser Valley Foods] before retirement in 1996.

Graveside Service for family and close friends on 2 October 2010 at 11:00 a.m. At Chilliwack Cemeteries, Royal Canadian Legion Section. A Celebration of Life tea to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.^{khMar2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Donald John Mackenzie “Bilko” Montgomery (Ret'd) on 22 September 2010 in Vancouver.

Don was born in Vancouver in 1922. He served with the 6^th Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers, a unit of the 3^rd Canadian Infantry Division, in England as a reinforcement in 1941.He received a medical discharge in August of 1942.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas James Kennedy peacefully at his residence in Charlotte, North Carolina on 19 September 2010 at the age of 87.

Thomas was born in South March, ON but grew up in Farrellton (Gatineau), QC on the banks of the Gatineau River.  He was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Artillery.  After the war he re-enlisted and served eight years with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army he was employed in the Federal Civil Service in Ottawa for 10 years and then, in 1965, moved to Charlotte where he went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank until his retirement in 1985. Thomas would return to Canada every summer and he spent 15 great summers in Farrellton living in a house he restored on the banks of the Gatineau River.

Visitation will take place at McEwen Funeral Services, Derita Chapel, Charlotte on 21 September 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  A mass of resurrection will be held on 22 September at 1:00 pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1400 Suther Rd, Charlotte. Inurnment in the church columbarium will follow at a later date.  Donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204.   Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.  ^{{gdNov2016kh}}