CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise that Warrant Officer Class 2 Harry Richard Lownds  passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2009, in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII in Halifax at age 88.

Born in Halifax, Harry had dedicated his career to the Royal Canadian Air Force as a firefighter, a profession he loved, retiring after 32 years of service. He was active in politics at various capacities. He was a handyman loving the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He had a passion for horses and was once known for horse ice racing. In his retirement, Harry thoroughly enjoyed managing the Dartmouth Trap and Skeet Club. 

A memorial celebration of Harry's life was be held on Monday, January 5, at 1 p.m. in Bradford Hall, Parkland Estates, Fairfax Dr., Halifax, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Juvenile Diabetes. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting: www.walkerfh.com

We regret to advise of the death of Sidney “Sid” David Weary peacefully at Ste-Anne's Veterans' Hospital in Pointe Claire, QC on 1 January 2009 at the age of 87 years.

Sid was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas.  Upon his return to Canada he joined the staff of Ste-Anne’s hospital where he ran the woodworking department for thirty-four years in rehabilitating fellow veterans.  Sid was an active member of the community for over forty years.

Visitation will take place at Collins Clarke, 222 autoroute 20 (Exit Cartier), Pointe-Claire, QC on 8 January from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  The funeral service will be held on 9 January at 2:00 PM at Christ Church, 455 Church Street, Beaconsfield, QC.  Donations may be made to the War Amps of Quebec or to the West Island Palliative Care Residence.  ^{{gdApr2017dc} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Stanley Molinski peacefully at Evergreen Residential Care House in North Vancouver, BC on 31 December 2009 at the age of 90 years.

Stanley was born in Brokenhead, MB and raised on the family farm before heading west - working his way across the prairies during the Depression. He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilization he settled in North Vancouver in 1946 where he started Stan's Hardwood Floors and developed a reputation as an outstanding craftsman, laying hardwood floors in hundreds of homes on the North Shore.

A private celebration of Stanley's life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society or the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Vancouver.  ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zsd, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas Zeran on 28 December 2008 in the Woodland Villa in Long Sault, ON at the age of 83 Years.

Douglas was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the 5^th Field Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Heather Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Finch, ON.

To honour Douglas’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the MacDougall Chapel & Reception Centre in Ingleside, ON on 2 May 2 at 11:00 am. Memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. ^{{dcMar17}[zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Ralph Mahler, CD who passed away on 27 December 2008 at the age of 55.

Born in Val d'Or, Quebec, Ralph graduated from the University of Toronto in Industrial Engineering 1976 and enrolled into the Canadian Military Engineers the same year. Ralph was a Regular Force member of the Canadian Military Engineering family for 30 years with service in Canadian Forces Base North Bay, Canadian Forces Station Lowther, Ottawa, Chilliwack, Gander and Yellowknife. He retired in 1994 in Yellowknife and joined the Reserves there in 2004 with Joint Task Force North as the Engineering Officer (JTFN/CFNA Engr O).

A Funeral Service was held on 30 December at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 4909-52^nd Street, Yellowknife. Those wishing to make a donation in Capt Mahler's name may consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Chief of Defence Staff's Military Families Fund. ^{{kh7 Sep2015}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gregory John Kruse, CD, a Combat Engineer from 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based in Petawawa, ON. Sergeant Kruse was on his third overseas tour of duty when he was killed in Afghanistan on 27 December 2008 when an explosive device was detonated while he was conducting security operations in the Panjwayi District.

Originally from Gaspé, QC, his family considered New Brunswick home as he had been stationed at CFB Gagetown for most of his career. Born in 1968 in Campbellton, NB, Gregory joined the Canadian Forces in 1989 and completed his recruit training at the Canadian Forces Recruit School. Upon completion of his basic military engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) Canadian forces Base Chilliwack, he was posted to 4 Engineer Support Regiment (4 ESR) CFB Gagetown, NB.

Sergeant Kruse's tour of duty with 4 ESR lasted for 11 years where he progressed to the rank of Master Corporal. During this time he deployed with elements of 4 ESR on three occasions. The first, in 1994, was a two-month surge to Croatia in support of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment to undertake mine clearance operations. Sgt Kruse also deployed in 1999 for a six-month mission to Bosnia in support of OP PALLADIUM and in 2001 to Eritrea with Task Force East Africa where he was employed as a Water Supply Detachment Commander.

In 2002 Sgt Kruse was posted to CFSME for a five-year period as a Conventional Munitions, Mine Warfare and Demolition Instructor and eventually became the Second-in-Command of the Demolitions Cell. He was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in 2007 where he was employed as a Section Commander with 4 Troop, 24 Field Squadron. Sgt Kruse deployed to Afghanistan in August 2008.

Funeral and Memorial Service will be held at CFB Petawawa RC Chapel (St Francis of Assisi) on 5 January 2008 at 1100 hrs. Dress is Service Dress with Medals. Reception to follow in RC Chapel Annex. Interment will be at Beechwood National Military Cemetery, Ottawa on 6 January at 1400 hrs. Dress is Service Dress with Medals.^{khFeb2018}

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.

We regret to advise that Tommy "Paddy" Devlin, formerly of Chilliwack, passed away on 25 December 2008 in Vernon, BC after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Tommy was a Sapper who became a Cook serving in many RCE and CME units. After retiring, Paddy was the Cleaning Supervisor at CFB Chilliwack. Paddy was an active member of the Vedder Legion, Kiwanis and the All Sappers' Church.

There will be a memorial service for Paddy Devlin at Vedder Legion, Saturday 24 January 2009 at 10:00 AM with a light lunch following the service.

We regret to advise that John Alexander Aylmer Morrison, CD, BASc (Civil) died on 18 December 2008, in the Ottawa General Hospital.

John served during WW II as a Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Air Force where he served in the North Atlantic and Burma. After the war, John enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 where, among his assignments, he served in Korea, Palestine and National Defence Headquarters. In 1968, Major Morrison retired from the Canadian Forces and pursued a new career with the Treasury Board until 1984.

A Service in Memory of John will be held on Monday, 22 December at Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that Warrant Officer Kenneth Freeman McLachlan (Ret'd) passed away peacefully on 18 December 2008.

Born in 1919 in Portage La Prairie, MB, Ken was a WWII veteran who subsequently served with the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Canadian Military Engineers in units including 1 Field Squadron, 2 Field Squadron, 1 Field Park Squadron and in the electrical trade in Construction Engineer units until his retirement in 1971. Ken was devoted to his family, his country and his church. He was a familiar figure on the Salvation Army kettles for many years.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, 28 December 2008 at 7:00 pm at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave. Chilliwack, BC. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Monday, 29 December 2008 in the Chapel of Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chilliwack Cemetery on Little Mountain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

We regret to advise that Major General Norman George Trower, MBE, CD (Ret'd) died suddenly and peacefully at home on 15 December 2008 at the age of 84.

Norman was born in Greenock, Scotland in 1924 to Grace Kidd and Norman Trower. He came to Canada in 1935 and settled in Toronto. He was a member of the Canadian Officers Training Corps when he graduated in 1942 from the University of Toronto with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He joined the Canadain Army Active Service Force on 5 July 1943 and served until just after the Second World War being released on 8 October 1945. He rejoined the Army in September 1948 and had a very long and successful military career with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Norman served in Korea where he became a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his actions. In 1956 he commanded the Middle East Detachment, RCE of the first United Nations mission in Gaza and subsequently commanded 2 Field Squadron 1957-59. He also served with the United Nations in Cyprus and was Military Attaché to the High Commission in Pakistan. His final assignment was as Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy). After the military, he started his own management business.

A private Funeral Service was held at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry. Contributions in MGen Norman Trower's memory may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. ^z2kh

We regret to advise that Harry Dawson Horwood died on 10 December 2008 at Burnaby, BC at the age of 87.

Born in Vancouver, Harry graduated from Lord Byng High School and then joined 6^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and served overseas. After the war, he settled in North Vancouver. He finished his working career as Membership Manager, Vancouver Board of Trade. For many years he was an active member of Kiwanis.

A Memorial service was held on Wednesday, 17 December at 1:00 pm at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Reception to follow. No flowers please. Memorial donation may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada www.muscle.ca or Charity of Choice. ^[zpp]

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Norman Arthur Dalman in Selkirk, MB on 3 December 2008 at the age of 88 years.

Norman was born and raised in Selkirk. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the 20^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in France, Belgium and Holland. He returned to Holland on many trips after the war and was present in Arnhem attending the dedication of the Operation BERLIN Monument. The 20^th Field Company, along with the 23^rd Field Company, participated in Operation BERLIN in evacuating Allied paratroopers from the enemy side of the river. 

After the war, Norman married and lived for 60 years in Netley, MB before moving to Selkirk. He was employed by the federal government working at RCAF Station Gimli and later the Minto Armouries in Winnipeg, MB.  Norman retired from the public service at the age of 65 but, still being active, he began working at the Gimli Lakeside Camp for the Disabled. He was also involved with his community serving as a school trustee for the Netley Lake School and was a 42-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Selkirk Branch #42.

A remembrance of Norman's life will be held on 9 December 2008 at 1:00 PM at Gilbart's Funeral Home in Selkirk. A private family interment will take place at Saint George Wakefield Anglican Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Norman's memory to the Canadian Wildlife Federation. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsp]}

We regret to advise that Warrant Officer Gordon Edward Gosse, MMM, CD (Ret'd) passed away peacefully in Chilliwack, BC on 2 December 2008 in his 60^th year.

Gordon joined the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry  in 1967 and served as an Infantryman and then as an Administrative Clerk until his retirement in 1995 at the rank of Warrant Officer. He was the Chief Clerk at CFSME 1989 -1992 where he did much to help all who passed through the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. Gordon developed a close connection with the Engineers and would often ask after individuals. For his stellar work with CFSME he was nominated for the Order of Military Merit and was invested in the Order of Military Merit (Member) in 1992.

Gordon was a member of the Falls Golf & Country Club and a 4^th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Henry Maurice Assembly 2256 in Chilliwack.

Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Chilliwack on Saturday 6 December 2008. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to the Chilliwack Public Library would be appreciated.    ^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Donald "Danny" Laurence McNeil passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto on 27 November 2008.

Danny served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for six years during WWII and was a proud 62-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He had recently celebrated his 90^th birthday with his family.

Service was at the G.H. Hogle Funeral Home Mimico Chapel in Etobicoke on 3 December 2008. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise that G. William "Bill" Rector of Saint John NB died 15 November 2008 in Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 88 years.

Bill was born in New Salem NB and was a plumber by trade. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 1^st Division in Sicily, Italy, Belgium, and Holland. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 14 in Saint John.

In keeping with Bill's wishes, all services will be private. For those who wish, remembrances to any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise that Warrant Officer Harold Orland McDonald (Ret'd) of Junction Road, Springhill, passed away at his residence on 13 November 2008 at the age of 79 years.

Born in Springhill, Harold served in the Korean War with the Royal Canadian Regiment. Returning to Springhill, he worked in the coal mines until 1956 when he re-enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He retired as Warrant Officer after serving 28 years as a Field Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Following his retirement, Harold worked at All Saints Hospital for another 15 years. He was a member of Atlantic Retired Sapper Association and The Korean War Vets Association, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 17, Springhill and the Cumberland Lodge # 5, Knights of Pythias.

Visitation will be held 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Sunday, 16 November 2008 in A. H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, from where the Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, 17 November. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. If so desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Hudson passed away on Sunday, 8 November 2008 at the age of 89 in Port Wade, Annapolis County, NS.

Born at Parker's Cove, Annapolis Co., NS, he was WW II veteran who served for three years in Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers. A carpenter, he worked as a foreman at CFB Cornwallis and in the home shop that he loved. Ken was a founding member of Habitation Baptist Church, Port Royal, where he tirelessly served as Deacon, Sunday school teacher and Choir member.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, 11 November 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. At Kaulbach Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, 12 November in Habitation Baptist Church, Port Royal, followed by interment in The Garden of Peace Cemetery, Victoria Beach. Family flowers only by request, gifts and donations may be given to Habitation Baptist Church or a charity of one's choice.

We regret to advise that Gordon Frank Henry McNab of Dartmouth, NS, passed away suddenly on Friday, 7 November 2008 in Glades Lodge Nursing Home.

Gordon served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from July 1942 until September 1945. After the war, he worked for the federal government for over 32 years.

The family will receive visitors 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, 12 November with a memorial service to be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, 13 November in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Interment to follow in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens with a reception in Atlantic Funeral Home. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.

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

Olga supported the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 1945-1946 period as a member of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps.

A funeral service will be held on 31 October at 10:00 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39, 5037 - 52 Avenue, Vegreville.  Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville.  Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of John Brownell at the Moncton, NB Hospital on 24 October 2008 at the age of 91 years.

John was born in Baie Verte, NB. After his schooling, he was employed by Canadian Canners Ltd., Middleton, NS until joining the Army in 1940. He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After demobilization, John joined the Canadian National Railways (CNR) Sales and Service Department and worked in various locations including Halifax NS, Campbellton NB, and Sydney NS. By the time he retired he was manager of Freight Sales and Services for the Moncton Area. John was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 in Moncton. He was an original member of the Mount Royal United Church in Moncton, a member of the first Board of Stewards and at the official opening of the present church was a Church Elder. John was a member of the CNR Supervisors Association and the CNR Pensioners Association.

A memorial service will take place in the Chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton on 29 October at 3:00 PM. Donations may be made to the Mount Royal United Church Memorial Fund. Interment in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon J. “Gord” Fleming on 23 October 2008 at the Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, ON in his 76^th year.

Gord served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Sault Ste. Marie Branch #25 of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on 27 October from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Members of the Loyal Order of Moose are requested to assemble there on 27 October at 6:45 PM for a memorial service . Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25 are requested to assemble there on 28 October at 10:45 AM for a memorial service. Funeral service will be in the chapel on 28 October at 11:00 AM followed by interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. 

We regret to advise that Lieutenant Colonel Albert A. Loveridge CD (Ret'd) died on 17 October 2008 in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 88.

Born in Victoria, BC, he joined the Canadian Army in 1940 with the British Columbia Regiment. Al later transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers with 6^th Field Company where he reached the rank of sergeant. He completed Officer Training corps training in 1943 and then transferred to the Royal Regiment of Canada. He fought overseas during WW II with the 2^nd Canadian Division in Normandy, Belgium, Holland and Germany in 1944-45.

After the war, Al joined the Permanent Force and returned to the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served with 57^th Independent Field Squadron 1950 - 1951 after which he was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME) as Assistant Chief Instructor. After attending Army Staff College in 1953, Al became Adjutant, 1 Field Engineer Regiment 1953 - 1956. Major Loveridge commanded 2 Field Squadron 1959-1962 and was a Team Officer with the Military Component Canadian Delegation International of the Commission of Control and Supervision in South Vietnam.

Following a position with the Office of Chief Engineer, Army Headquarters, Al was promoted Lieutenant Colonel in 1965 and posted to RCSME as the Chief Instructor. Upon the accidental death of Commandant, Colonel Potts, he assumed the position of Commandant during Summer 1968 and served another short tour as the first Commandant, Canadian Forces School of Engineering Commandant in January 1969, after which he retired.

Following his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1969, Al launched into a second career in education. He headed the experimental 'NewStart' programme in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and then was President of the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Manitoba, in 1971-85. Al and Ann spent two years in the Seychelles with the Canadian International Development Agency, where Al was Principal of the Seychelles Polytechnic, before their second retirement. They later moved back to Chilliwack to be closer to their many old Army friends and their family.

Al retired but did not slow down. He was an active Rotarian for many years and was involved with many programmes in Chilliwack and district. He was also active in seniors organisations, including One Voice and the Federal Superannuates National Association. Al gave his support to the Legion and Retired Sappers and Military Engineer Associations, and took a keen interest in preserving the history of the military in Vedder Crossing and Chilliwack, and British Colombia generally. Al's contributions were acknowledged in his receipt of the Centennial Medal in 1967 and the Jubilee Medal 1975.

Funeral Service will take place at Carman United Church at 7258 Vedder Road, Sardis at 1400hrs on 24 October. Reception to follow at the Area Support Unit Mess on the Base. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Elmer Louis Thibodeau of Killam, AB on 16 October 2008 at the age of 89 years.

Born in Saskatchewan, Elmer served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers as part of the 2^nd Canadian Division in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and no formal funeral service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association. ^{{dcmar2018gd} [zsd, zcc, zpi]}

We regret to advise that Arthur Herbert (Bert) Ralfs passed away peacefully on 6 October 2008 at the Veterans Broadmead Lodge in Victoria, BC.

Born in Victoria in 1912, Bert started his career as a stock-boy posting the ups and downs on the boards in Victoria. He later joined the BC government as an apprentice draftsman and progressed to becoming a British Columbia and a Dominion Land Surveyor and spent much time on survey crews. Bert served overseas during WW II in France, Germany and Holland with Field Survey in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war Bert advanced to become the Director of Surveys and Mapping in the former federal Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources and to become the Surveyor General of British Columbia from 1968 until his retirement in 1975. In July 1969 he was appointed as a member of the British Columbia-Yukon-Northwest Territories Boundary Commission.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm 16 October at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, V8Y 1B4. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the SPCA.

We regret to advise that Hugh Brennan passed away peacefully on 4 October 2008 in his 88^th year.

Hugh was born in Vancouver spent his early life there and in Britannia Mines, BC. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers during WWII. After the war, he attended the University of Toronto from which he graduated with a BSc in Mining and Engineering in 1951.

Visitations on 4 October at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street Toronto. A Funeral Mass will be held on 8 October at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Michael's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. ​^{{gdSept2015kh}}

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Donald Levi Green (Ret'd) of Melfort SK on 4 October 2008 at the age of 85 years.

Don was born in Gronlid SK. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war, he married and farmed near Brooksby SK and raised a family of four. In 1977, Don moved to Melfort where he was a Life Member of the Melfort Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Don is buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Melfort. ^{{dcFeb20, wrd} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Roy Ashton suddenly at the Cardiac Care Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg on 2 October 2008 at the age of 86 years. 

Roy was born in Brooklyns, MB.  He was a WW II veteran who served overseas with Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, Roy worked for the Canadian Pacific Weston Shops as a machinist until his retirement.  He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Winnipeg South Osborne Branch #252.

A memorial service will be held on 6 October in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home in Winnipeg. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zsp, zsd]}

We regret to advise that Sapper Gordon William Kellestine (Ret`d), a resident of Chatham and formerly London, ON died 29 September 2008 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 86.

Born in Longwoods ON, Gordon served in WW II in 2^nd Division with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Canadian Legion Branch 410, Port Stanley.

Friends will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Thursday 2 October 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p. M. Funeral Service will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Friday at 1:30 p. M. Private Family Interment in Watford on Saturday. Donations in memory of Gordon to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Leslie Cameron CD (Ret’d) on 29 September 2008 in hospital in Ottawa in his 87^th year.

Ken joined the Royal Canadian Engineers upon graduation in Electrical Engineering at Queen's University and proudly served for 35 years across Canada, Australia and the United States. He also served with the United Nations force in Korea and the UN Truce Supervision Organization in Palestine.

On retirement from the military, Ken joined the Public Service and worked with Environment Canada and the Atomic Energy Control Board and other organisations. He was active with friends and community, the YMCA Men's Discussion Group, volunteered for many years with the Red Cross and was a thirty-year member of Hylands Golf Club.

Visitation will be at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue, Ottawa on 1 and 2 October with a memorial service to follow the 2 October visitation. In memoriam donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.^{khFeb2018}

We regret to advise that Major William Wallace ''Wally'' Seaton (Ret'd) passed peacefully at Quinte Health Care Prince Edward County Memorial, Picton, ON on 25 September 2008 at the age of 88.

Wally was a WW II veteran who served his country for 30 years as a Royal Canadian Engineer from April 1938 to May 1968.

By Wally's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ralph Gardner (Ret'd) of Matane QC on 25 September 2008 at the age of 86 years.

Ralph was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Victor Côté Branch in Matane.

The family will receive condolences at the Résidence Thanatologique Lucien Rouleau & Fils inc. on Sunday 28 September 2008. The funeral took place in the church of St-Rédempteur on Monday 29 September 2008. Donations to the Matane Hospital Foundation for long term care will be appreciated. ^{{dcFeb20wd} {zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise that Major Bob "Boomer" Parent RCE (Ret'd) passed away suddenly in Kingston, ON at home on 23 September 2008 after a lengthy illness .

Bob graduated from Laval University, Quebec City, with a degree in Forestry Engineering and then joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served during the Korean conflict with 59^th Independent Field Squadron. He then focused on Survey and Mapping where he served in the Mapping and Charting Establishment and spent many summers in Canada's North breaking trail and running survey lines through virgin forest. Furthering his education, he completed the Long Survey Course in the United Kingdom and his Masters Degree in Survey Engineering at the University of New Brunswick.

Bob then accepted a teaching position at the Royal Military College of Canada in the Civil Engineering Department Bob arrived at RMC to begin work as a professor within the Civil Engineering Department in December 1966. His wealth of practical experience along with his academic background made him an ideal addition to the RMC faculty and set the stage for moulding a generation of young Sapper cadets who were to come to enjoy the many pleasures of his annual survey camp. Bob retired from the military in 1972 but remained an instructor at RMC for another 20 years. He retired from RMC in 1992 kept busy playing competitive bridge (reaching the Masters level).

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was at The Church Of The Good Thief (743 King Street West), on Saturday, 27 September. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association, Kingston Humane Society or the charity of choice, in Bob's memory.

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We regret to advise of the death of Howard Millard Gorden on 16 August 2008 at the age of 65 years.

Howard was born in Bella Coola, BC.  In 1961 he enlisted in the Canadian Army as a Field Engineer and was one of the earlier Army Shallow Water Divers.  He was very active in retirement in supporting the Canadian Military Engineer Family as a member of the Retired Sappers, Royal Canadian Engineers Association, and as a lifetime member of the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society.

There will be a Legion Ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #280, Vedder Crossing, BC, at 1:00 PM on 25 August 2008.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.  ^{{gdSep2017} [zsd, zcc,zsp]}

We regret to advise that Major Jim Brook, CD (Ret'd) died on 7 September 2008 in Mississauga, ON.

Jim started his Canadian Military Engineer career as a Field Engineer with the 4^th Sapper Apprentice Intake in 1955. He later remustered to Firefighter and was commissioned. Major Brook was Officer Commanding the Fire School at CFB Borden 1980 - 1984.

Funeral Service was held on 11 September 2008.

We regret to advise that George Carruthers Tellum passed away in QEII Health Sciences Centre on 4 September 2008.

Born in Joggins, Cumberland Co., NS in 1921, he later moved to Sydney Mines, where he attended school. He graduated from Sydney Mines High School where he was prominent in sports. With the outbreak of the WW II, George and his friends enlisted with the 5^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. They served in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. George possessed a great sense of humour and was famous for his "one liners". Returning to Canada to civilian life, he was employed at the Point Edward Naval Base Fire Department as Fire Chief, transferring to the Provincial Fire Marshal's Office as Deputy Fire Marshal until his retirement in 1988.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 9 September at 2:00 p.m., in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, Windsor St., Halifax. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 September in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

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.

Glen was born in Hunta, ON, a small hamlet about 25 kilometres northeast of Cochrane.  He was the first in a family of seven boys and girls.  He  was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers from March 1945 until discharge shortly after the end of the war.  He trained in Petawawa and completed his service in Canada. He was a Life member of the Cochrane Branch #15 of the Royal Canadian Legion. 

A service will be held at the Irvine and Irvine Funeral Home Chapel on 5 September 2008.  Burial will take place in the Cochrane Civic Cemetery.  

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur “Art” Baldry of Lethbridge AB on 28 August 2008 at the age of 84 years.

Art was born in Coaldale AB. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the 10t^h Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy, Holland and Germany. He was discharged in 1946.  Art was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4 in Lethbridge. 

Lieutenant Andre Archambault (Ret'd) of Lighthouse Cove, passed away on 21 August 2008 at Tilbury Manor at age 70.

Andre was born in Selkirk, MB and moved to Welland, ON with his parents as a young boy. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at 16 with the 3^rd Intake [954-56] of the Sapper Apprentice Program and finished his schooling in Chilliwack, BC. He later undertook other studies at the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean in Quebec. He became an army pilot with fixed wing and helicopter experience from the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre in Rivers, MB where he was promoted to Lieutenant.

After retirement, in civilian life, he made use of his training as Architectural and Engineering Draftsman.

Visitation at Reaume Funeral Home, 6 Canal St. W, Tilbury. ON from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, 22 August. Funeral service at the funeral home Saturday, 23 August at 10:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to Canadian National Institute for the Blind or Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.

Major Adrian Kevin "Sam" Farrell (Ret'd) passed away peacefully at home in Sydney, NS on 21 August 2008 at the age of 61.

Born in Bay Du Nord, Fortune Bay, NFL, he moved to Sydney at an early age and resided there until his death. Adrian joined the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves in October 1972 and, among other accomplishments, spent two terms as Commanding Officer 45 Field Engineer Squadron and held various staff appointments at the Cape Breton Militia District Headquarters. Adrian also served a term as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the squadron. Adrian worked for a number of engineering consulting firms and for the last number of years was employed with Gillis Building Supplies until sickness forced him to retire. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.

A mass of resurrection will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, 23 August at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12. Memorial donations may be made to Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or to a charity of choice.

We regret to announce the death of Corporal Dustin Roy Robert Joseph Wasden of 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Edmonton, in Afghanistan on 20 August 2008 at age 25 along with two Sapper comrades.

Born in 1983 in Prince Albert SK, Dustin spent his early years in Leoville SK before moving to Mildred in 1991. Graduating from Spiritwood High School in 2001, he was active in the 4H Club throughout his youth. In November 2004, Dustin joined the Canadian Forces and completed his basic training in February 2005, followed by his field engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, in Gagetown, NB. In the fall of 2005, he was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment in Edmonton, AB and completed a mountain operations course during his time at 1 CER.

On 24 February 2008, Dustin deployed to Kandahar with 12 Field Squadron, 1 CER. On 20 August 2008, he was killed, along with two other sappers, when a roadside bomb detonated near their armoured vehicle on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway in southern Afghanistan. He was 25 years old.

In December 2009, the province of Saskatchewan named Dustin Wasden Island in memory of Corporal Wasden. The Island can be found in the province's northern reaches on Wasden Lake, named in honour of  Dustin's great-uncle Harold D. Wasden, who died in 1944 in the Netherlands as he fought in the Second World War.

Funeral will take place at 1400hrs on Wednesday 3 September 2008 at the Bourdages Cameron Memorial Arena (Community centre), 1^st Street East, Spiritwood SK.

We regret to announce the death of Sergeant Shawn Eades, CD of 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Edmonton, in Afghanistan on 20 August 2008 along with two Sapper comrades. The three soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their armoured vehicle  in southern Afghanistan.

Sgt Eades was born in Hamilton, ON but completed his high school in Portage La Prairie, MB. In Portage he enrolled in 26^th Field Artillery Regiment at the age of 17. After completing his basic Reserve Force training, Shawn was accepted into the Regular Force as a Field Engineer. He completed his basic engineer training courses at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC.

In 1994 Shawn was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment and moved with the Regiment from Chilliwack, BC to its new home in Edmonton. During his time at 1 CER, Shawn was employed in field troops where he earned qualifications that included leadership courses, explosive ordnance disposal, counter-IED training, and engineering qualifications. Sergeant Eades deployed on four operational tours while at 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, beginning with Task Force Kosovo to Pristina, Serbia in 1999 as a driver. Following this tour he deployed on his first tour to Afghanistan as a signaller/driver. In his two subsequent tours to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Shawn took on leadership roles deploying first as an Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD) Section Commander and as a Recce NCO on his last tour. Sgt Eades received formal award recommendations for his work as IEDD Section Commander while in Kandahar.

Interment ceremony will be held at Beechwood National Cemetery in Ottawa on Thursday 28 August.

On 16 July 2016, a park in his hometown of Hamilton,ON was named in his honour. ^{khFeb2018}

We regret to announce the death of Sapper Stephan John Stock of 12 Field Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, Edmonton, at age 25 in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan on 20 August 2008 along with two Sapper comrades.

The three soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb detonated near their armoured vehicle on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway in southern Afghanistan. Steve was born in Campbell River, BC and moved with his family to Tsawwassen, BC in 1998 where he attended High School. Stephan's career in the Canadian Forces began in 2001 in his Grade XII year when he joined 744 Communication Squadron, a Reserve Force unit based in Vancouver. After moving to Medicine Hat he joined the South Alberta Light Horse and remustered as an Armoured Crewman in 2002. Steve trained with the Reserves for three years before transferring to the Regular Force. During his time in the Reserves he attended Medicine Hat College part-time and obtained a Technologist Degree in Power Engineering.

Sapper Stock enrolled in the Regular Force in 2005 as a Combat Engineer and completed his Basic Military Qualification at Saint-Jean, QC. He began his Combat Engineer training that summer in Gagetown, NB and was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment upon graduation. In his first two years with the Regiment, Steve he completed courses in Light Armoured Vehicle Gunner, Communications, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care before deploying to Afghanistan with Task Force 1-08.

The Funeral Service for Sapper Stock will be held on Saturday, 30 August 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Patterson Armoury (120 Cuyler Road SE, Medicine Hat). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer of Canada 118 Victoria Street N, Sarnia, ON N7T 5W9 or to the CDS Military Families Fund, c/o Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency, 4210 Labelle Street, Ottawa, ON  K1A 0K2.^{khAug2008}

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Douglas Place of Viking, AB on 19 August 2008 at the age of 93 years.

Harold was born in Viking.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the 13^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and Holland.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #81 in Viking.

A Celebration of his life will be held on 25 August at 2:00 PM in the Viking United Church.  Donations in Harold's memory can be made to the Viking Health Centre's palliative care unit or the Viking Handivan Society that provides a shuttle service to Seniors in the community.  ^{{dcMar2018gd} [zcc, zpp]}

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.

Hans served with the Canadian Military Engineers for over 30 years, retiring as a Master Warrant Officer. An electrician/Construction Maintenance Technician, Hans' tours included Germany and London - from where he retired in the mid-80s. For his second career he became an electrician with the Public Service at Camp Ipperwash.

Cremation has taken place. A gathering for family and friends to remember Hans will be held at the Grand Bend Legion, Branch No. 498, Saturday, 23 August at 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that Captain Darell Lovell Small CD (Ret'd) passed away peacefully at home on 12 August 2008.

Born in 1915, Darell grew up in Calgary, AB. He served 27 years in the Royal Canadian Engineers (1935 - 1962) and 17 years with the City of Ottawa (1963 - 1980). In retirement he was an active member of Heraldry Society of Canada, the Monarchist League of Canada and the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen.

Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt on Friday, 15 August 2008 from 4-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church 2345 Alta Vista Drive on Saturday at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Regional Cancer Centre, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6.^{{khFeb2018}[zsd,zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Robert H Nunn (Ret’d) on 10 September 2008 at the age of 88 years.

Robert was a veteran of the Second World War.  He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a sapper and was sent to England. He initially worked on camp construction tasks building Quonset Huts for hospitals.  In February 1943, he returned to Canada to attend officer training in Trois Rivieres, QC.  He was commissioned as an infantry officer and was posted back to England to serve in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. He was seriously wounded in July 1944 at the Falaise Gap battle and evacuated to Botley Park hospital in England.  Following his recovery, he was posted to the Canadian Military Headquarters in London until the end of the war.

After the war, Robert returned to Tillsonburg, ON where he lived the rest of his life. Robert is buried in Aylmer, ON. 
 

We regret to advise that Wallace Wesley (Nick) Clare of Victoria Mines, NS, passed away 6 August 2008 at the age of 95 in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.

Born in Sackville, NB, Nick moved to Sydney at an early age. He resided in Victoria Mines since 1947. Nick worked in the roll shop department of the former Sydney Steel Corp, retiring at age 58 and enjoyed many years of his retirement. Nick was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas for over four years with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served in England, France, Belgium and Holland. He was a proud member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier.

In accordance with his request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place 2 p.m., Sunday, 10 August in the chapel of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, N.S., 862-7500. Private family burial to follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Members of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, Whitney Pier are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m. In the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Veteran's Comfort Fund, Palliative Care or SPCA.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Wilfred “Wilf” Edward Biggs, CD (Ret'd) peacefully in the Oromocto, NB Public Hospital on 5 August 2008 at age 61 years.

Wilf was born in Longueuil QC. As a teenager, he was an Army Cadet and from there he moved on to the Militia and joined the 30^th Field Squadron, RCE. In 1967, Wilf started his 37-year Regular Force career as a Sapper with his first posting being Gagetown NB. Wilf's military career included postings to 4 Field Squadron, Germany (1971), 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa, ON (1974), Recruit School, Cornwallis, NS (1977), Canadian Forces Station Alert, NU (1978), 22 Field Squadron, Gagetown (1980), National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa (1984), 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa (1992) and Canadian Forced School of Military Engineering, Gagetown (1997).

Wilf was Curator, Canadian Military Engineer Museum 2000-2003 and was awarded the Commandant's Commendation and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Commendation for his work in that position. On retirement from the Army, Wilfred joined Kent Building Supplies in Fredericton, NB where he was nicknamed "The Gate Keeper".

Visitation will take place at the Oromocto Select Funeral Home 7 August from 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Funeral will take place at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on 8 August 11:00 AM. Donations may be made to the Oromocto Public Hospital or the Canadian Military Engineer Museum in Gagetown NB. ^{{khAug2008} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Peter Robert "Pete" Doman (Ret'd) by accident on 2 August 2008 at home in Chilliwack, BC.

Pete was born in Corner Brook NL in 1962 and joined the Canadian Forces in 1984. He was serving in the Operations and Training Section at Area Support Unit Chilliwack. A Field Engineer, Pete served most of his career with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment and at CFB Chilliwack but deployed on many overseas missions: Croatia 1993, Bosnia 1997, Serbia 1999, Bosnia 2002, Kabul 2004 and Kandahar 2006. He was also an active volunteer at the Legion where he was a member of their Colour Party.

Services will be held at 1100 hrs Tuesday 12 August 2008 at Chilliwack Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd, Chilliwack. Viewing will be Monday, 11 August Aug 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Henderson's Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack. Following the funeral service, there will be a reception at Royal Canadian Legion Vedder Golden Br# 280, 5661 Vedder Road, Chilliwack. ^{{khDec2016}  [ zpp]}