CME Family Retirements

The CMEA posts a notice of the retirement of all members of the CME family as soon as we are notified. If there is a function marking the retirement, we will need the time, date, place, cost and the name and contact details for the organizer.  It is expected units will initiate appropriate steps to ensure all members of the CME family are duly recognised on completing their service.

You can search our list of retired members by year or by name. Our current records go back to 2006. If you find any errors or omissions in your retirement details or those of another Engineer, let us know and we will fix them.  If you retired before 2006 and want your retirement details posted, send the details to us.  We need the full name, rank, decorations, date of retirement and if possible, a biography of all retiring or retired members. 

Writing a good retirement narrative is an important task and should not be taken lightly.  We owe our departing comrades an appropriate good-bye, thank you and best wishes for the future when they leave.  A narrative reflecting their service, sacrifices and achievements should be recorded and made available to friends and family. Click here for a short guideline that should prove useful if you are the person who has been assigned the honoured task of writing a comrade's retirement narrative.

Retirement Certificates are distributed by the CME Adjutant.  Members requesting these certificates are to complete, save and email the downloadable form below to the CME Adjt  at CMEAdjtGMC@forces.gc.ca.

If there are errors in any retirement notice or if you do not want your retirement details published on our site please contact the Webmaster

Capt Daniel D. McPhee, CD (Ret'd)

After more than 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt D.D. McPhee, CD, will retire on 15 May 2026. A DwD reception will be held at the Oromocto Pizza Delight Bunker on 1 May 2026 at 1300hrs. If attending, please RSVP to MWO M.W. Allen: mathew.allen@forces.gc.ca. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to the same person.


Capt Dan McPhee…

LCol T.J. Gale, CD, (Ret’d)

After more than 39 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol T.J. Gale, CD, will retire on 15 May 2026. A DwD reception will be held on 7 May at 1400 at the NCROM (Officer’s Mess in Ottawa). If attending, please RSVP to Maj M. Bosse: maxime.bosse@forces.gc.ca NLT May 1. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to the same person.

MWO/Adjum D.T. Best, CD

After more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO D.T Best, CD, will retire on 29 April 2026. 

A Departure with Dignity reception will be held on 24 April at the Piper and Arms 170 N Front St, Belleville, ON K8P 2G2seating at 13:00 for 13:15 start. If attending, please RSVP…

MWO/Adjum D.T. Best, CD

After more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO D.T Best, CD, will retire on 29 April 2026. 

A Departure with Dignity reception will be held on 24 April at the Piper and Arms 170 N Front St, Belleville, ON K8P 2G2seating at 13:00 for 13:15 start. If attending, please RSVP…

MWO/Adjum S.J. Thorburn, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO S.J. Thorburn, CD, will retire on 12 February 2026. A Depart with Dignity function will be held on 13 February 2026 commencing at 1300 at the Bunker in Oromocto. If attending, please RSVP to Capt Rodney Tatchell: Rodney.Tatchell@forces.gc.ca. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to the same…

Maj Justin E.P. Behiels, CD

Major Justin E.P. Behiels was born in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in 1977, and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. He began his military career in 1995 when he enlisted with 3 Field Engineer Squadron as a reservist while completing a Bachelor of Arts in Geography at the University of Ottawa. During this time, he was also an active member of the Canadian Ski Patrol System.

In 2002, Major Behiels was commissioned under the Direct Entry Officer Program (DEO) initially as a pilot.…

Capt B. Blanchard, CD

After more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt B. Blanchard, CD, will retire on 12 January 2026. A DwD reception will be held on 16 January at 1230 at the “Out of Bounds” Restaurant, Cattail Crossing Golf Club, in Sturgeon County, AB. If attending, please RSVP to Capt K.S.C. Ho…

Cpl D.J. Whalley, CD

After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl D.J. Whalley, CD, will retire on 8 January 2026. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO D.A.S. Smith: dale.smith2@forces.gc.ca 


Corporal Whalley was born in Brampton, Ontario, in 1984 and subsequently relocated to Sherwood Park, Alberta, at the age of 13 years.…

Capt R.J. MacKinnon, CD

After more than 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt R.J. MacKinnon, CD, will retire on 15 December 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Capt J.M. McMullin: John.…

WO/Adj M.-A.J.J. Bastille, CD

After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO M.-A.J.J. Bastille, MSM, CD, will retire on 11 December 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to …

CWO François Bernier, MMM, CD

After nearly 30 years of dedicated service, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) François Bernier, MMM, CD, retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on 1 December 2025.

Chief Warrant Officer François Bernier was born in Ville-Marie, Quebec, and enrolled in the CAF in 1996 as a Reservist. He completed Battle School in Valcartier, Quebec, and subsequently served five years in the Primary Reserve. From 1996 to 1997, he served with 9 Field Engineer Detachment in Rouyn-…

CWO François Bernier, MMM, CD

After nearly 30 years of dedicated service, Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) François Bernier, MMM, CD, retired from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on 1 December 2025.

Chief Warrant Officer François Bernier was born in Ville-Marie, Quebec, and enrolled in the CAF in 1996 as a Reservist. He completed Battle School in Valcartier, Quebec, and subsequently served five years in the Primary Reserve. From 1996 to 1997, he served with 9 Field Engineer Detachment in Rouyn-…

CWO/Adjuc G.F. Bernier, MMM, CD

After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO G.F. Bernier, MMM, CD, retired on 01 Dec 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 27 March at 15:00 at the Petawawa Legion. If attending, please RSVP to MWO D. Bouchard:

WO/Adj REW Carpenter, CD

Après plus de 35 années de service loyal et dévoué aux Forces armées canadiennes et à la Branche du Génie militaire canadien, l’Adj R.E.W. Carpenter,CD, prendra sa retraite le 12 novembre 2025. Une cérémonie de départ dans la dignité aura lieu le 21 novembre 2025 à partir de 12:00 au Mess des adjudants et sergents, …

MWO/Adjum Jacques-Eric Fournier, CD

After more than 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO J.E. Fournier, CD, will retire on 05 November 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 05 November at 11h30 at Pizza Delight Bunker, 1198 Onondaga St, Oromocto, NB. If attending, please RSVP to Maj M.L.…

BGen E.M. Vandenberg, CD

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, BGen E. Vandenberg, CD, will retire on 3 November 2025. A DwD reception will be held at 1400hrs on September 3, 2025 @ the NCROM in Ottawa. If attending, please RSVP to LCdr C. Gagnon at: …

BGen E.M. Vandenberg, CD

WO//Adj Stephen King, CD

After more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO S. King, CD, will retire on 3 November 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Sgt J. Tibbo: jonathan.tibbo@forces.gc.ca.


Warrant Officer (WO) Stephen King was born in Sydney,…

WO/Adj S.M. Horodecky, CD

Après plus de 25 ans de service loyal et dévoué aux Forces armées canadiennes et à la Branche du Génie militaire canadien, l’Adj S.M. Horodecky, CD, (00339) prendra sa retraite le 23 octobre 2025. Une réception de départ dans la dignité aura lieu le 24 octobre à 13h00 à la succursale 517 de la Légion royale canadienne de Petawawa, 3583 boulevard Petawawa, Petawawa, ON K8H 2Y1.

Si vous planifiez participer, veuillez confirmer votre présence auprès de l’Adjum G.…

Cpl J.T. Christie

After 9 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl J.T. Christie, will be released on 19 October 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 19 October at 1200 at the 9 MSS Supply Warehouse. If attending, please RSVP to …

WO/Adj E.A. Cabana, CD

After more than 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO E.A. Cabana, CD, will retire on 14 October 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Capt N.J. Vallieres: nicholas.…

MWO/Adjum L.C.C. Messier, CD

After more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO L.C.C. Messier, CD, will retire on 06 Octobre 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 03 Octobre 2025. If attending, please RSVP to Lt Longia:…

MWO M.J. Hayward, CD

After more than 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO M.J. Hayward, CD, (00307) will retire on 3 October 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO Lance Hooper at Lance.Hooper@forces.gc.ca

CHIMO!

CWO/Adjuc Y.J.P. Lacasse, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Y.J.P. Lacasse, CD, will retire on 29 September 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 4 Sep at 12:30 at the Lone Star Texas Grill, …

CWO/Adjuc Y.J.P. Lacasse, CD

Capt Stephen William Holt, CD

After more than 19 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt S.W. Holt, CD, will retire on 10 September 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO Lance Hooper: Lance.Hooper@forces.gc.ca


Après plus de 19 années de bon et loyaux services au sein des Forces armées canadiennes et de la Branche du Génie militaire canadien, le Capt S.W. Holt…

Capt SW Holt

LCol C.S. Middleton, CD

After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol C. S. Middleton, CD has retired on 10 September 2025. A DWD reception will be held on 6 November at 18h00 at 3 Brasseur,…

LCol Rob Knapik, CD

After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol Robert Knapik, CD, (00181) has retired on 9 September 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 02 October 2025. If attending, please RSVP to Maj Hamelin: alexandre.hamelin@forces.gc.ca. Anecdotes and well wishes may be…

CWO/Adjuc C.A. Garrett,CD

After more than 37 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO C.A. Garrett, CD, will retire on 16 September 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 3 September 2025 at the Hartlen Point Golf Club in Shearwater. If attending, please RSVP to MWO Standing (details for the golf in the attachment):…

CWO/Adjuc Chris Garrett, CD

CWO // Adjuc Ashley ‘Ash’ Allan, CD

After more than 39 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO A.J. Allan CD, (00381) will retire on 31 August 2025. There will be a DWD held at Le Régiment de Hull at 1200hrs on 19 June 2025. RSVP, anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MWO K.F. Deveau at: kristopher.deveau@forces.gc.ca.


After more than 39 years of service…

CWO Ashley ‘Ash’ Allan, CD

CWO/Adjuc D. Jones, CD

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO D. Jones, CD, will retire on 31 August 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 6 September at 13:30 at the Kanata Legion (70 Hines road). If attending, please RSVP to Maj C. Larouche: christophe.larouche@forces.gc.ca. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to the…

WO/Adj B. Burke , CD

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO B. Burke, CD, (00149) will retire on 22 Aug 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 1 Aug at 10:00 at the Bricks & Barrel kitchen, …

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WO/Adj M.J.S. Thibeault, CD

After more than 21 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO M.J.S. Thibeault, CD, (00339) will retire on 13 Aug 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 8 August at 1400 at the CFB Edmonton WO and Sgt mess. If attending, please RSVP to …

CWO // Adjuc P.J. Albertson, CD

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO Albertson, MMM, CD, will retire on 08 August 2025. There will be a small presentation held at the Transition Center Kingston on the 06 August 2025 at 13:00hrs. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to WO Lance Hooper at Lance.Hooper@forces.gc.ca.


Chief Warrant Officer Paul Albertson…

Sgt A.Y. Kobrosly, CD

After more than 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Sgt A.Y. Kobrosly, CD, (00339) will retire on 6 August 2025. A DwD reception will be held DWD will be held at 1400hrs on July 25, 2025 @ Griffin’s Pub in the Canex mall at CFB Gagetown. If attending, please RSVP to MCpl M.G. Farnum at: …

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WO // Adj C.J. Bentley

After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Warrant Officer C.J. Bentley, CD, retired on 8 Aug 25.

A Departure with Dignity (DWD) event was held in his honour at the Canadian Brewhouse in St. Albert, hosted by the Squadron leadership. Anecdotes and well wishes can be sent to: Capt K.S.C. Ho at: Kyle.Ho@forces.gc.ca…

WO/Adj A.J.P. Marchand, CD

After more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the…

CWO // Adjuc Sébastien Fortier, CD

After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, CWO S.J.L. Fortier, CD, (00381) will retire on 7 Aug 2025. A DwD reception will be held at the CMR St-Jean, Vieux-Mess on 31 July 2025 at 1300 hrs. Congratulatory messages, well wishes or anecdotes can be sent to MWO A.M. Lalancette: marc.lalancette@forces.gc.ca

CHIMO!


CWO // Adjuc Sébastien Fortier, CD

Capt J.M. O'Hearn, CD

After more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Capt J.M. O'Hearn, CD will retire on 1 Aug 2025. A DwD reception will be held at the Oromocto Royal Canadian Legion branch 93 on 31 July 2025 from 1200-1600. If you would like to leave some kind words, well wishes or a funny story please reach out to Sgt…

LCol Jonathan Charles Hallett, C.D.

After more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol J.C. Hallett, CD, (00181) will retire on 15 July 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 19 Jun in Edmonton at Yang Ming Buffet starting at 17:00 May 25. RSVP to Capt K. Ho NLT 12 Jun 25. Anecdotes, well wishes, and donations for the departure gifts may be sent to Capt K.S.C. Ho at Kyle Ho@forces.gc.ca.…

LCol Jonathan Charles Hallett, C.D.

Cpl J.R. Duncalf

After more than 3 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl J.R. Duncalf, CD, (00302) will be released on 11 July 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Capt S.J. Morin: sebastien.morin3…

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WO/Adj C.M.W. Gillies, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, WO C.M.W. Gillies, CD, retired on 9 July 2025. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to Sgt G.H. Selig: GERALD.SELIG@forces.gc.ca…

LCol W.M. Dixon, CD

After more than 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, LCol W.M. Dixon, CD, (00181) will retire on 4 July 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 18 June 2025, 1400-1600hrs, at the 5 CDSB Gagetown Carleton Barracks Officers Mess (CBOM). If attending, please RSVP to Maj S.M. Burdett at:…

MCpl/Cplc E.M. McCracken

After more than 11 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MCpl E.M. McCracken,will retire on 27 June 2025. A DwD reception will be held on 1 Aug at 10:00 at the Bricks and Barrel kitchen (…

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