CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of Marcus "Max" Schaap in Chilliwack, BC on 1 December 2007.

Max was born in Hausen, The Netherlands. After immigrating to Canada he joined the Canadian Army as a bandsman.  During his career, he played in both the Royal Canadian Engineers Band in Chilliwack as well as the HMCS Naden Band in Victoria, BC.

There will be a Service of Remembrance on 10 December at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Henderson's Funeral Home in Chilliwack. ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise that Robert "Bob" Lloyd Fiddler died suddenly in Yuma, AZ on 28 November 2007 at age 66.

Bob served a full career in the Canadian Military Engineers and worked with Syncrude Canada Ltd. in Fort McMurray, AB after retirement.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held in Sylvan Lake, AB on 7 December with interment at the Sylvan Lake Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert “Bob” Arthur Douglas CD (Ret’d) on 27 November 2007 in Ottawa ON at the age of 72. 

Bob was born in Fredericton NB and joined the Canadian Army in 1958 as a Field Engineer.  After basic training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC he transferred to the cartography trade and was posted to the Army Survey Establishment in 1961 as a lithographer where he was employed in the Cartography Squadron and served on Mobile Reproduction Teams in support of field deployments.  He had the distinction of supporting the underwater security team for the 1964 visit of the Queen to Canada.  In 1977 he was attached to the Canadian Forces Photographic Unit in Ottawa where he served for one year.  Bob served with Army Survey Establishment/Mapping and Charting Establishment until his retirement in March 1983.

Funeral service will be held at the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on 3 December.  Donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer First Class Mahlon “Cy” John Casselman peacefully at the Dundas Manor Winchester ON, on 26 November 2007 in his 92^nd year.

Cy was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1939 to 1945.  After the war, he followed a Public Service career with the Department of Public Works.  Cy was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Morrisburg ON Branch #48.

Visitations will be at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg on 30 November.  Royal Canadian Legion Branch #48 members will assemble at the funeral home for a Service at that time.  A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on 1 December at 7:00 pm.  Cremation will take place to be followed with inurnment in Old Union Cemetery, Williamsburg ON at a later date. ^{{gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise the death of Orville William Watt at the Good Samaritan Place in Edmonton AB on 20 November 2007 at the age of 88.

Orville was born in Ashmont AB.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers, 6^th Field Park Squadron.  After demobilization, he returned to Alberta but re-enlisted in the Army in 1954 enjoying a 15-year career.  Upon his retirement, he spent 15 years working for Peacock Brothers in Edmonton before retiring a second time at age 65.

A celebration of life will be held on 24 November at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel in Edmonton followed by interment at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the CHOICE Program, Good Samaritan Place, 8425 83 Street, Edmonton. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of George Henry Ross who passed away peacefully on 16 November 2007 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary in his 99^th year.

Henry was born on the family farm near Enid, SK. He attended Normal School in Regina then began teaching in the one-room schools of the area. He continued teaching until 1941 when he enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers and retired in 1960 in Calgary. After retirement from the Canadian Army, Henry worked as a clerk at the Calgary Court House for several years.

A Memorial Service will be held at Living Spirit United Church (629 - 49 Avenue S.W.) on Wednesday, 21 November 2007 to celebrate his life and mark the occasion of his ninety-ninth birthday. In lieu of flowers Henry would appreciate donations to the Hospice Calgary Society (Suite 900, 833 - 4 Avenue S.W., Calgary T2P 3T5), directed to Rosedale Hospice. ^{{khSep 2016}}

We regret to advise of the passing of Captain Alfred Lawrence Ricketts (Retired) on 12 November 2007 in his 90^th year.

Alfie was born and raised in Victoria and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as a sapper in 1935. After a full career he retired as a captain in 1968.

A celebration of Alfie's life will be held in the chapel of Sunset Lodge (952 Arm St.), Victoria on Monday, 25 November at 2 p.m. ^{{khSep 2016}}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Maurice Edgar “Tony” Mazerolle, CD (Ret’d) on 10 November 2007 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Comox, BC at the age of 70 years.

Tony was born in Campbellton, NB.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at age 16  as a Sapper Apprentice and served a two-year program of academic, military and trades training at Camp Chilliwack, BC. During his 25-year military career, he served in Victoria, BC; Chilliwack; Alsask, SK; Masset, BC and Alert, NT.   He also served 13 months with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) in the Middle East (1957-58). 

After retiring from the Army in 1979, Tony started a second career with the BC Telephone Company, retiring in 1996 as a building maintenance supervisor on Vancouver Island.  Tony was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #160 in Comox, and a volunteer in many community-based charity organisations.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on 15 November at the Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC.  Donations may be made to St. Joseph's General Hospital, 2137 Comox or to the Chilliwack General Hospital. ^{{dcMay2017gd}[zpi, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Thomas L.  Evans (Ret’d) on 10 November 2007 in Scarborough, ON at the age of 79 years. 

Thomas was a Second World War veteran.  During his time in the Army, he served with both the Royal Canadian Engineers and the 48^th Highlanders of Canada.  Thomas was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Highland Creek Branch #258 in Scarborough.  ^{{dcJun2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Martinus Cornelis Jacobus “Martin” Grinwis (Ret’d) of Kitmat BC on 7 November 2007 at the age of 85 years.

Martin was born in Breda, The Netherlands. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of the Kitimat Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A memorial for Martin was held at the Kitimat Legion on 9 November 2007.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Ralph Ellenwood Eyre (Ret'd) on 8 November 2007, at his home in Quispamsis, NB at the age of 90.

Born in Red Deer, AB, Ralph was raised on a farm in Yarmouth, NS and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1937. He served in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The highlight of his military career was the three years he spent in the Yukon managing engineering transportation on the Alaska Highway.

Ralph retired in 1964 as Captain, commanding 3 Engineer Stores Depot in Petawawa, ON. Upon retirement he returned to Central Chebogue and resumed the farm life. He firmly re-established his rural Nova Scotian roots, at various times serving as municipal fence viewer, municipal sheep evaluator and the sheriff of Central Chebogue. He also served on the board of the th'YARC theatre, the CNIB and the Western Nova Scotia Exhibition. He is perhaps best-known for his whimsical; and charming folk art - the hundreds of polished sculpted bird shapes mounted on natural driftwood bases that he produced yearly and which he was making up to the time of his death.

A memorial service was held in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, on 14 November. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. There will be a private family interment at a later date.

We regret to advise that LCol Paul Corcoran (Ret'd) died on 6 November 2007.

Born in Valleyfield QC, Paul received his primary and secondary education and initial work experience in Valleyfield and Ottawa. He started his 37-year military career when he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) as a Sapper in Montreal in 1947. Paul was initially posted to 23^rd Field Company at Camp Chilliwack, BC in for his basic training. Having some experience operating civilian heavy equipment, he passed a trade test that qualified him for an Assistant Instructor position and was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering ( RCSME ) in early 1948 where he taught Operation & Maintenance of heavy equipment.

Paul was then posted to Fort Churchill MB in 1949 as an Operator, Special Engineer Equipment. Completion of this tour saw a posting to Victoria BC (1950 - 1956) during which time he changed his trade from Equipment Operator to Foreman of Works and was promoted to Sergeant. He was then posted to Fredericton NB (1956 - 1962) for employment at Camp Gagetown during its initial construction. The new camp was in an advanced state of construction but none of the living quarters were completed. Paul was initially employed inspecting buildings for takeover from the contractors and later, as a Staff Sergeant, in the Works Company. In 1962, he was posted to Camp Wainwright, AB and promoted to Warrant Officer Class II (Master Warrant Officer). Paul was the Senior Foreman of Works in the Engineer Detachment until 1965 when he was posted to Egypt.

On his return from Egypt in 1966, Paul was commissioned as a Specialist Officer (Lieutenant) in the RCE and posted to RCSME as the Administrative Officer. In 1967, he spent six months with the Armed Forces Centennial Tattoo as Director of Light & Sound. Paul returned to RCSME, was promoted to Captain and employed as team leader writing the new trade specifications for the revised "unified" Canadian Military Engineer Trades. In 1971, shortly after completing the Junior Staff Course in Toronto, Captain Corcoran was posted to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa for three years. Promoted to Major in 1974, he was posted to CFSME to command Trades Training Squadron. He held this position  for four years and, in 1978, was appointed United Nations Force Engineer in Nicosia, Cyprus - a position he held for two years. Paul returned to Canada in 1980 to become Base Construction Engineering Officer in CFB Edmonton.

Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1981, Paul was posted to Ottawa as Deputy Director of Military Occupational Structures. He retired from the Regular Force in 1983 and moved to Clearbrook, BC. In 1986, Paul was called out to serve as the Commanding Officer of the Regional Direction Centre (RDC) in Vancouver and provided liaison between DND and the Expo Corporation throughout that EXPO year. In 1995, he enrolled in a degree course at the local college. In June 2000, at seventy-two years of age, he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Adult Education at the University College of the Fraser Valley. Paul was a member of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) of Vancouver; a life member of the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society and a member of Branch #280 The Royal Canadian Legion and a strong supporter of the Military Engineer Association.

We regret to advise of the death of Andreas “Andy” Ernest Pedersen at the Sherbrooke Centre Veterans’ Village, Saskatoon, SK on 5 November 2007 at the age of 92.

Born on the family farm near Leross, SK, Andy worked on the farm until enlisting in the Royal Canadian Engineers at Dundurn, SK in June 1940. He saw action in Sicily, Italy and the Netherlands. On demobilization, he remained in England with his English war bride and baby daughter, returning to Saskatoon in late 1949.

Andy enjoyed a long career with the Circulation Department of the Saskatoon Star Phoenix newspaper until his retirement in 1980. In retirement both Andy and his wife volunteered their time to the community with their musical talents by entertaining nursing homes, various Legion Branches in the Saskatoon area, as well as Veterans’ Homes. Andy and his wife maintained their strong veterans’ association and while attending the 55th Anniversary Liberation of Holland Celebrations, his wife Mary passed away on VE Day, May 8, 2000.

A funeral service will be held 10 November in the Chapel of the Sherbrooke Community Centre, followed by interment in the Field of Honour, Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ^{{gdSep2015kh}[zsp]}

We regret to advise of the deathof Major Gordon William Dunbar (Ret'd) of Victoria, BC on 3 November 2007 at age 78. Gordon served a full career in the Canadian Military Engineers and retired in 1984. After retirement, Gordon worked for some 10 years as a civilian with the Esquimalt Construction Engineering Section.

A Mass was held on 7 November at Our Lady Queen of Peace church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Richard Ivan “Dick” Woods at home in Chilliwack, BC on 30 October 2007 at the age of 80 years.

Dick was born in Snow Road, ON.  He was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the Canadian Army for 27 years including two tours of duty in Korea with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry before transferring to the Royal Canadian Engineers.

There will be no service by request.  Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency. ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zpi, zsd, zcc,zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of William R. Cooley on 29 October 2007 in Stratford, ON at the age of 89 years.

David was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8 in Stratford. ^{{gdSep2018dc} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper James “Jim” Gilmour Bate (Ret’d) peacefully at the Belleville, ON General Hospital on 27 October 2007 in his 82^nd year.

Jim was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he was employed by Ontario Hydro in their Mapping and Charting division. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Belleville.

Visitation will take place on 1 November at the Bridge Street United Church in Belleville at 3:30 to 4:30 PM followed immediately by a church service. ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zpp,zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Mack Arthur Freeman (Ret’d) in Simcoe, ON at the age of 91 years on 27 October 2007.

Mack was born in St. Thomas, ON with his twin brother John. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Varnavair Branch #153 in Tillsonburg. Mack  is buried in St. Thomas.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal WIlliam L. "Bill" Murray (Ret'd) in Chilliwack General Hospital  on 22 October 2007 at the age of 74 years.

Bill was born in Brockville, ON and   joined The Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957. He earned his wings as a paratrooper and celebrated his 70^th birthday with one last jump. In 1973, Bill began a second career as a Land Agent and Right of Way Negotiator, successfully attaining his Senior Designation with the International Right of Way Association.

Bill was an enthusiastic volunteer for several community organisations including; the Crafty Raft Races, The Cancer Society's Fresh Start Program and The Read To Me Program. He had a special rapport with children and could not pass one in the mall or grocery store without coaxing a smile or laugh from them. A lover of all sports, music, dance and theatre. Bill's favourite pastime was socialising and swapping stories with his "old buds". He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Vedder Crossing.

A memorial service will be held on 29 October at 1:00 PM at the Vedder Legion, Branch #280. ^{[zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise that George Raphael "Jerry" LeBlanc of Courtenay, BC passed away peacefully at home on 20 October 2007.

Jerry served for 25 years with the Canadian Forces at CFB London, CFB Edmonton, CFS Dana and CFB Chilliwack. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 275, Calgary and worked for 10 years as a Commissionaire at CFB Chilliwack, CFB Esquimalt and border crossings.

Funeral Services were conducted on 24 October from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Cremation followed Should friends wish, donations in Jerry's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Ronald Sidney Warren (Ret’d) in Edmonton, AB on 15 October 2007 at the age of 89 years. Ron was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

A Celebration of Ron's life will be held on Thursday 15 November 2007 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Kingsway Branch in Edmonton.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. ^{{jpMar17dc}[zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major John “Jack” Yeats CD, (Retd) peacefully at the Colonel Belcher Care Centre, Calgary AB on 14 October 2007 at the age of 91 years. 

Jack was born in Calgary where he received all his education. He attended the University of Alberta in 1939, studying Mining Engineering. He served in World War II as a Lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1946, landing on D-Day. After the war, Jack returned to the University of Alberta to graduate with a degree in Geology. He then went to work with Imperial Oil until his retirement in 1980.

Jack was involved with the Military Engineer Association of Canada, the Glendale Community, the Killarney Swim Club and Kiwanis Club, all in the Calgary area, volunteering in many capacities. He retired to Sorrento, BC before returned to Calgary in 2003 for his final retirement.

A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on 30 October with internment to follow in the Garden of Last Supper, Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Jack's name to the Colonel Belcher Care Centre, 1939 Veterans Way NW, Calgary, AB. ^{{gdNov2015kh}}

We regret to advise that Sergeant Gordon Eugene Cooper(Ret'd) died on 14 October 2007 in his 87^th year.

Sgt Cooper served with the 18^th Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers during WW II and was awarded the Certificate of Gallantry in 1944 from Field Marshall Montgomery. He was an excellent all-round athlete and a Vic West soccer star winning championship cups in 1939 and on his return from serving his country in 1945. Gordon was a successful business owner, a plumbing contractor who apprenticed many journeymen.

No service by request. ln lieu of flowers please donate to the Diabetes Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Thomas L. Engleson (Ret’d) on 14 October 2007 of Sarnia, ON at the age of 89 years. 

Thomas 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 # 62 in Sarnia. 

Major Lloyd Roger "Boots" Boutilier (Retd) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on 9 October 2007, in Taigh Na Mara (Department of Veterans Affairs), Glace Bay.

Born in Sydney, "Boots" attended Sydney Academy, Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Technical University, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). He spent almost all of his working life in the employ of DOSCO/SYSCO, in various positions within the Engineering Department, until his retirement in 1974.

"Boots" was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Signal Corps of the RCAF from 1942-1945. After his wartime service, he joined the Canadian Army Reserves in 1951, retiring as the Commanding Officer of 45^th Field Engineer Squadron Royal Canadian Engineers in 1974. He was a proud and active member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, the Engineering Institute of Canada, the Military Engineers Association of Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Sydney.

Visitation was held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Welton Street, and funeral service was held on 12 October in St. Andrew's United Church, Bentinck Street, Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veteran's Comfort Fund, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Carl Cammidge suddenly on 7 October 2007 in Wiarton, ON in his 89^th year.

Carl 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, Wiarton Branch #208.

As requested by Carl, there will be no visitation or service.  A private family interment will be held on 10 October at Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.  ^{{dcMar2017gd} [zpi, zsd, zcc, zsp]}

Master Warrant Officer Ray Souliere (Retd) passed away on 4 October 2007.

A former electrician, Ray worked in the CE Section after his retirement from the Canadian Forces.

A memorial service in remembrance of Ray was held at the Morinville United Church on 11 October.

We regret to advise of the death of Charles Joseph Dorricott, of Fenelon Falls, ON  on 4 October 2007 at the age of 88 years.

Charles was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Tweed ON Branch #428.   ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp, zsd, zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise that Edward William Dorosz passed away on 27 September 2007 in Santa Clara, California.

Born in Regina in 1915, he served with the Canadian Army Engineers during WW II as an Instructor. After the war, he participated in general construction with Dorosz Brothers Construction and Pioneer Builders, throughout western Canada and southern California. He was a member of the American Association of Engineers.

Chapel service was held on 2 October 2007 in Santa Clara, California.

We regret to advise of the death of Squadron Sergeant Major Jack E. Kent, CD (Ret’d) in Ottawa, ON on 26 September 2007 in his 97^th year. 

Jack was born at Godalming, Surrey, England and immigrated to Canada in 1927.  He went to work for Earle E. Hooker, Upper Concession, Ormstown, QC for ten years before moving to the Ottawa-based Doran Construction Group for a period of some 57 years in various capacities, including owner.  Jack was a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) and a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors since 1960.  He was a former Squadron Sergeant Major of 3^rd Field Squadron (Militia), Royal Canadian Engineers, in Ottawa. He was a recipient of the Coronation Medal 1953 and Centennial Medal in 1967. 

Jack was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Montgomery Branch #351 in Ottawa and was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf.  He was past president and life member of the Ottawa District Garrison Sergeants Association.

Visitation will be held at Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset Street West on 30 September from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 9 p.m., with a Legion Service at 7 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on 1October in the Chapel at 11 a.m.  Donations may be made to the CanWest Raise a Reader campaign to reflect Jack's life-long love of books and commitment to education.^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Sergeant Jack “A.J.” Knight at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre in Ottawa ON on 23 September 2007 in his 86^th year.

Jack was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers and a retired Federal Civil Servant.

Visitation will be held at the West Chapel of HulsePlayfair&McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa on 28 September with funeral service at St. Barnabas Apostle and Martyr AnglicanChurch at the corner of Kent and James Streets the following day.  Donations may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. ^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Jack Thomas Bryant (Ret'd) at the Worthington Extended Care Centre in Abbotsford, BC on 19 September 2007 at the age of 95 years.

Jack 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 #15 in Abbotsford.

A graveside service will be held on 25 September at 10:00 AM Hazelwood Cemetery, Abbotsford. ^{{dcMar2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Jameson Crawford on 18 September 2007 in All Saints’ Hospital, Springhill NS at the age of 89 years.

Harold was born in Springhill.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war he worked in the coal mines and later became a corrections officer with the Federal Penitentiary Service. Harold was active in community activities including being a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #17, Springhill, and the Cumberland Lodge No. 5, Knights of Pythias.

Visitation will be held 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM on 22 September in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, where the funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM. on 23 September.  Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zpp]}

Warrant Officer Albert Donald "Don" Marsden, CD (Retd) passed away at home on 14 September 2007.

Don was born in Windsor, ON and started his 34 year military career with the Black Watch 1960. He served with the Regiment in Germany and CFB Gagetown until it was disbanded in 1970 and became the 2^nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment. Don remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers in 1971, initially serving with the Base Construction Engineering Section and 3 Service Battalion at CFB Gagetown. In 1975 he was posted to Chilliwack as an instructor with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME). In 1980 he was transferred to CFB Esquimalt (Nanaimo) as part of the CE Contracting Section. After three years, Don was posted to CFB Shilo and then, in 1988, Don returned to CFSME where he served until his retirement in December 1994.

A funeral service was held on 23 September 2007 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home in Chilliwack. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise that Colonel Reay ​Melbourne "Joe" Black, MBE, MID, CD, BSc (Civil), BSc (Mil), (Ret'd) of Cambridge-Narrows, NB died at home on 16 August 2007.

Born in Sussex, NB, in 1919, Colonel Black graduated from Mount Allison Academy, Mount Allison University ('38), Royal Military College ('40), University of New Brunswick ('49), and the London School of Economics ('50 - Beaverbrook Scholar).

Colonel Black was a veteran of the Second World War and received a Mention in Dispatches for his performance. He served in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe. He commanded the 30^th Field Company as well as the 2/3 Field Park Company in the Canadian Army Occupation Force.  .

On return to Canada after the war, he served on the Northwest Highway System.  He then served during the Korean War in the HQ of the Commonwealth Division in Korea. He was made a Member of the British Empire for his service.  The citation reads:

For a year Major Black worked as the First Staff Officer Grade Two in the Engineer Headquarters of 1 Commonwealth Division. To make a success of this job required extremely hard work, constant tact, technical skill of a high order, and unremitting attention to detail. These qualities this officer has displayed to a very marked degree and, combined with his cheerful humour under all circumstances and in the face of all difficulties, have been largely responsible for making this first experimental engineer organization in the commonwealth division the success that it is. His initiative and drive at all times has achieved results which few could have equalled and has greatly eased the task of his superiors. His good handling of his staff has created a happy and efficient unit, whilst his willing work in the background has contributed very materially to many of the successful operations carried out by the divisional engineers against the enemy.

Colonel Black had a full career in the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers and the Canadian Military Engineers. In September 1968 he became the first Base Commander of CFB Chilliwack after Unification of the Canadian Forces. He then went on the be Command Construction Engineer at Mobile Command HQ in St-Hubert QC. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1974 and worked as the Town Engineer for the Town of Sussex until 1981. He was an avid sailor on the waters of the Atlantic coast, and enjoyed skiing the Alps and Rockies.

There will be no visitation by request. Following cremation, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. 

We regret to advise of the death of Mrs Carol M. Isfeld, MSM who died suddenly on 15 August 2007 in St Joseph’s Hospital, Comox BC. Carol was born in Winnipeg, MB in 1939.

Carol’s son, Master Corporal Mark Isfeld, a Military Engineer, was killed in Croatia in 1994 while carrying out UN peacekeeping duties on Operation HARMONY. Before her son’s death, Carol would knit woollen dolls for her son to distribute to destitute children in the former Yugoslavia. Until her death, Carol and her husband Brian continued to craft, ship and promote the delivery of the nicknamed ‘Izzy’ dolls (http://cmea-agmc.ca/izzy-dolls-update) to deployed Canadian soldiers who in turn gave them to orphaned and vulnerable children in war-torn regions around the world.

The phenomenon of the Izzy Doll not only provided solace to children in war-torn areas but spread across the country. It became a source of immense satisfaction among many Canadians, mostly the elderly, by providing them with a sense of accomplishment and of “making a difference” by their participation in the production or distribution of these dolls.

For their dedication both Carol and her husband Brian were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) in 2006. Carol was also the recipient of the Memorial Cross and was the National Silver Cross Mother of the year in 2000.

Carol's life and contribution to Canada and the children of the world will be celebrated near her home in the Comox Valley, BC at a memorial gathering on 8 September 2007 at the Mark R Isfeld Secondary School that was named after her son. Everyone is welcomed. ^{{gdSep2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ralph Curtis Hamilton, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB on 14 August 2007 at the age of 76 years.

Ralph was born in Fredericton.  He served a 33-year career with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Ralph was a Korean War veteran, served in United Nations missions and was a qualified paratrooper. He was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 1977.

Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Ralph worked in management in the construction industry.  He was active in his community and served many years in the Lawn Bowling Association of Fredericton as a coach and president.  He also served as president of the New Brunswick Lawn Bowling Association.

Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on 16 August from 2:00 -- 4:00 and 7:00 -- 9:00 PM.  A funeral service will be held on 17 August at 11:00 AM at St Anthony's Catholic Church, 603 Union St., Fredericton. There will also be a graveside tribute service presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.  Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com.  ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise that Captain Philip Morrison Campbell (Ret'd) died in Vancouver on 12 August 2007.

Born in Glace Bay, NS in 1912 into a coal mining family, he was a United Mine Worker 1929-39 and briefly a rugby player, boxer and bouncer. During his career, he served in Sydney NS, Toronto, Chilliwack, Germany and Montreal before retiring in 1968. Philip enrolled in 1932 in the Non-Permanent Active Militia as a Sapper in The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers. He joined the Regular Army in 1939 and was promoted Staff Sergeant in July 1939, Quartermaster Sergeant (Warrant Officer Class 2) in July 1940 and volunteered for the Pacific Theatre in May 1945.

At the end of the war, Philip was accepted into the Interim Force in March 1946 and transferred on enrolment to the Canadian Army Active Force in the rank of Sergeant in October 1946. Quickly promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1947 and Warrant Officer Class 2 in1948, he was promoted Warrant Officer Class 1 in January 1960 when he was appointed Regimental Sergeant-Major for Camp Chilliwack 1960-1964. Upon completion of this RSM appointment, Philip was granted a Classified Commission and promoted to the rank of Captain. Philip served as an officer with the Royal Canadian Engineers with Quebec Command Headquarters/Instructional Staff (Militia) and Canadian Forces Headquarters from which he was Honourably Released effective April 1969. After retirement, he worked in security at UBC for 10 years.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Alzheimer Society of BC, The Parkinson's Society of BC, Salvation Army or charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, 7 September 2007 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, BC.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Bernie Pershing Bale (Ret’d) at the Medicine Hat, AB Hospital on 12 August 2007 at the age of 90 years.

Bernie was born in Oyen, AB.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilization, he and his family settled on his family’s homestead in Oyen, AB later moving to a farm just south of Medicine Hat.  Bernie was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch #17 in Medicine Hat.

Bernie is buried with his wife in the Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat.  ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zpp, zsd, zdb]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George N. Friesen (Ret’d) of Vernon, BC on 27 July 2007.

George served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of 1 Airborne Troop, Royal Canadian Engineers in Calgary, AB during the early 1950s. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25 in Vernon. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Bernard “Bernie” George Frankum suddenly on 24 July 2007 at the age of 76. 

Bernie joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 at the age of 17 and after four years transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force.  After leaving the military he spent many years building roads throughout British Columbia for the logging industry.  He was dedicated to supporting the Chilliwack Jazz Festival, BC Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Red Cross.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4 in Chilliwack. 

Bernie will be cremated and a celebration of life will follow at later date. ^{{gdMar2016kh}} 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Kenney “Jack” Couillard (Ret'd) on 9 July 2007 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital, Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON at age 87 years.

Jack was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for the duration of the war. After demobilization he was employed as Town Clerk of Niagara-on-the-Lake before moving on to executive positions with the Canadian Wine Institute and the Ontario Liquor Board.  After retiring from the Liquor Board he started his own business, Couillard Consulting Service.  Jack was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion General Nelles Branch #124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Jack had a wide variety of interests from the recreational (Minor Baseball in Don Mills, ON) to service with Dixon Hall, a downtown Toronto inner-city community centre, and was a Charter Governor of the Shaw Festival as well as a member of the board of the North York Symphony.   After retiring to Niagara-on-the- Lake, Jack was active in the Ulyssean Society for older adult learning and the Niagara Foundation for preserving Niagara-on-the-lake heritage.   He also served on the boards of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake as well as St. Marks Presbyterian Church in Don Mills.

Friends are invited to join in celebrating his life on 14 June from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the family home following a private family service. Jack had a special concern for disadvantaged children. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Sleeping Children Around the World, or to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake.^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Richard William “Bill” Constable, CD (Ret’d) at home on 2 July 2007 in Stittsville, ON in his 65^th year.

Bill was born in Fredericton, NB and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1963. He served as a cartographer in the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa.  Bill was seconded to the National Defence Directorate of History for several years before returning to the Reproduction Division.  He retired from the military in 1977 but continued to work for Mapping and Charting as a civilian cartographer.   Retiring in the mid-90s, he started his own cartography business where he worked with many prominent military authors to complete maps for their manuscripts.  These include books by Major General Louis McKenzie, Pierre Burton, Sean Maloney, J.L. Granatstein and as well as articles published in the Canadian Geographic Magazine.  He was known for the detail included in the maps that he drew by hand.

Bill was awarded with the Queen's Jubilee Medal for his community service in the Ottawa area.  He served in Kinsmen’s Club in Ottawa for over three decades as President, District Executive, and was District 6 Governor in 1989.  Bill received his Life Membership in Kin Canada in 1986.  One of Bill's greatest achievements was creating a close association between Kin Canada and the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during the 1980's while serving as the Foundation's National Vice-President.  Bill was instrumental in raising money for the research that eventually led to the discovery of the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis.

Bill later joined Operation Go Home and spent two years as its President.  During that time, he raised public awareness of the Ottawa organization and was successful in promoting its five pillars: Drop-in, Education, Employment, Outreach and Reunite.  Bill gave more to his community than his time having made more than 100 blood donations to the Canadian Blood Services.

Bill's funeral will be held at Tubman’s Funeral Home in Ottawa on 5 May with internment in the Fredericton Rural Cemetery on 10 May. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Operation Go Home.  ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Rex Atwood Bruhm (Ret’d) in Newburne, NS on 1 July 2007 at the age of 89 years.

Rex was born in West Northfield, NS.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24 in Bridgewater, NS.

A public graveside service will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield on 6 July at 10:00 AM.  There will be no visitation.  Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  ^{{gdMar2017**} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Donald “Don” Patrick Mackenzie Bissett (Ret’d) on 1 July 2007 in Windsor ON at the age of 88 years. Don was a long-time resident of Welland ON before retiring in Windsor. He was born in Whitstable, England and came to Canada with his family at the age of 12 years.  He entered the University of Alberta Engineering Program when he was only 16 and graduated second in his class in 1939.

Don was a veteran of the Second World War.  After graduation, he immediately joined the Canadian Army as a Royal Canadian Engineer officer. He was initially assigned to to the 4^th Field Company in England and later served in the Italian Campaign with the 14^th Field Company and 1^st Canadian Infantry Division Engineer HQ.  Don re-joined the 4^th Field Company when they were moved to Northwest Europe in early 1945. 

After the end of the war and demobilization, Don held positions with Volta and Whiting Manufacturing and later joined the Atlas Steel Company in 1958. Don was a long-time resident of Welland ON before settling in Windsor after he retired at age 65.

Cremation Services have been held. ^{{dcSep19gd} {zbd, zsp]}

We regret to advise that CWO JB (Bud) McGillivray MMM, CD (Retd) died on 27 June 2007.

Bud was born in North Sydney, NS in 1930 and worked as a Shipwright until joining the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers in l951. After completing his RCE Corps training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME) at Camp Chilliwack, Bud was posted to 23^rd Field Squadron at Vedder Crossing. He relocated with 1^st Airborne Troop, RCE to Currie Barracks, Calgary and remained with the unit until 1955. Bud then became a Parachutist Instructor at the Parachute School, Canadian Joint Air Training Centre at RCAF Station Rivers, MB until 1956.

Completion of the tour in Rivers saw Sergeant McGillivray posted to 4 Field Squadron as Troop Sergeant from 1956 to 1960, first in Camp Chilliwack and then in Werl, West Germany. Returning to Camp Chilliwack, Bud was an instructor in Mine Warfare and Demolitions Troop at RCSME in 1961 before moving to London, ON to serve with Western Ontario Area Instructional Staff 1961-1966. Bud returned to a field unit in 1968 and served two years as Troop Sergeant in 1 Field Squadron at Camp Petawawa, ON before being posted to 1 Airborne Field Squadron, Canadian Airborne Regiment at Greisbach Barracks, CFB Edmonton, AB. He served in a succession of appointments from Troop Sergeant to Squadron Sergeant Major until 1976.

Bud returned to Chilliwack for a year with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering as Bridging Troop Chief Warrant Officer in 1976. He was then appointed as Regimental Sergeant Major, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment 1977-1979. After this tour of 1 CER, he then served as Camp Commandant, Primrose Lake Evaluation Range at CFB Cold Lake, AB 1979-1985. He then returned to Edmonton as Regular Support Staff Officer with 8 Field Engineer Regiment 1985-1986.

Retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in July 1986, Bud worked as a civilian as Roads and Grounds Foreman with CFB Edmonton Construction Engineer Section until 1991. CWO JG (Bud) McGillivray received special recognition for a career full of outstanding contributions as he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Military Merit in 1975 and received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 1977.

Funeral Service on Tuesday, 3 July 2007 at 3:30PM at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709-111Avenue. Cremation will follow in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.

Phillip Sidney Herring, passed away peacefully June 8, 2007, at Burnaby Hospital at the age of 87.

Born in Castor, AB his early life was typical of prairie hardships - traveling across open flatlands by horse to attend the one-room Netherby School during the harsh and dusty depression. At age 17 he graduated from Hanna High School and moved to the west coast to attend UBC. At the train platform, he asked his father what he should study, and the reply was simply, "engineering". World War II interrupted Phillip's engineering studies. He enlisted in 1939, serving as Lieutenant with 6^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, in North Africa and Italy. As a Reconnaissance Officer he was one of the first Canadians to enter the town of Ortona, Italy in December 1943.

After the war Phillip graduated from UBC in Civil Engineering (1947). His career in municipal engineering began in Ocean Falls, BC. In 1952 he moved to Kamloops to become their City Engineer. Five years later, he moved to Burnaby where he settled down to raise his growing family. He retired in 1984, after 28 years as Assistant City Engineer for Vancouver.

A celebration of Phillip's life was held at West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby BC, on 15 June. Donations can be made to the Last Post Fund BC Branch, Surrey, BC (604) 572-3242.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Ewen Dickson, MiD, CD, RCE (Ret'd) on 7 June 2007, in Halifax at age 94. Henry was a decorated WW II Royal Canadian Engineer veteran who continued to serve his country after the war in the Militia.

A young boy who ran the open fields of Myra Gut in Cape Breton NS, Henry grew into the man who worked the coal mines to pay his way through university and to graduate with highest honours from Nova Scotia Tech in Engineering. Henry served his country and the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas during WW II and it was believed that at one time he was the youngest commanding officer among the armies of the British Empire during WW II.

Lieutenant [Acting Major] Dickson was Commanding Officer of the 3^rd Fortress Company (Electrical and Mechanical) in Halifax, NS at the start of the war where he recruited for both his own company and the 9^th Searchlight Company Royal Canadian Artillery. He was involved in the reconnaissance and planning of the coastal defences for Newfoundland in 1940. In June 1942 he formed 2^nd Corps Troops Field Park Company (formerly 7 Field Park Company) in Halifax. Among his other appointments Maj Dickson was Commanding Officer of 1 Chemical Warfare Mortar Company but saw most of his action on the Continent as Commanding Officer of 29^th Field Company throughout Northwest Europe. Wounded earlier and fresh out of hospital, Henry's company built the first bridge in the Canadian Corps sector over the Seine, just south of Rouen.

An honoured veteran of the Second World War, Henry’s ingenuity, skill and courage on the front lines resulted in his being Mentioned in Dispatches and reported in the national media. After the war, Henry commanded the Reserve Force 1 Field Company in Saint John, NB (1946-48) and commanded 5^th Field Engineer Regiment Halifax (1955-57).

Henry owned and operated Eastern Equipment Ltd. that operated in Nova Scotia and the Eastern Seaboard of the US throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Following retirement, Henry remained active with his business interests and investments until his 95^th year of life.

Visitation is on 11 June in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of choice. ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise the death of Corporal Randy George Ward Jackson (Ret'd) suddenly in hospital in Pembroke, ON on 26 May 2007 at the age of 46 years.

Randy was a retired Canadian Military Engineer whose last posting was with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa.

Visitations will be at the Malcolm, Deavitt and Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew Street, Pembroke on 28 May from 7 to 9 PM, 29 May from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Service witl be in the Mount Zion United Church on 30 May with interment in the Mount Zion United Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Renfrew, ON Victoria Hospital Dialysis Unit. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gaston de Montigny (Ret’d) at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa ON on 26 May 2007 at the age of 92.

Gaston was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Visitation will take place at Paroisse St.-Remi, Dumaurier Avenue in Ottawa before the 11 a.m. Mass on 4 June.   Donations may be made to the Montfort Hospital Foundation, 713 Montreal Road, Ottawa.  ^{{gdOct2016kh}}