CME Family Last Post by Name

When we receive news of the death of a member of the CME Family, we post an obituary along with details and family wishes.  Our current records go back to 2000 and may not be complete. If there are any errors or omissions please use the form here to notify us as soon as possible.

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Henry "Hank" Gerlach

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Henry (Hank) Gerlach passed away peacefully on 3 June 2008 at Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK.

Henry "Hank" Gerlach

John Arthur “Art” Gerry

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John Arthur “Art” Gerry on 25 January 2022 in hospital in Toronto ON at the age of 96 years.  Art was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War who served in Canada, England and No

John Arthur “Art” Gerry

Sgt Brenton Gertz, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Brenton Gertz, CD who died suddenly on 29 January 2003 while working in Bosnia in his civilian job with ATCO Frontec.  Brenton served as a Sapper in the Regular Force for 20 years and ser

Grave Sgt Brenton Gertz, CD (Ret'd)

Charles W Gibbons

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Charles W Gibbons of Woodstock NB on 29 June 2004 at the age of 89 years.

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Cpl Walter James Gibbons (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Walter James Gibbons (Ret'd) of Kitchener ON, on 8 September 2000 at the age of 85 years.

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Spr Edgar J Giberson (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Edgar J Giberson (Ret'd) of Plaster Rock NB on 5 January 2002 at the age of 90 years.

Edgar was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War.

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Sgt Vernon George Giberson, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Vernon George Giberson, CD, (Ret’d) at the Strathroy, ON General Hospital on 17 April 2016 in his 90th year.

Sgt Vernon George Giberson, CD, (Ret’d)

Maj Howard Milton Gibson, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Howard Milton Gibson, CD (Ret’d) on 24 December 2013 in London,ON at the age of 87 years.

Maj Howard Milton Gibson, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Kenneth King Gibson (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Kenneth King Gibson (Ret'd) in Enderby BC on 6 November 2004 at the age of 95 years.

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Sgt Hugh Stewart “Stew” Gibson, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Hugh Stewart “Stew” Gibson, CD (Ret’d), on 25 February 2025, peacefully at age 70 at the Miller Centre in St. John’s  NL, after a short battle with cancer.

Sgt Hugh Stewart “Stew” Gibson, CD (Ret’d)

Ron Gignac

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Ron Gignac on 17 February 2010.

Ron was a Sapper Apprentice from the 9th Intake.

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Spr Ernest L. Giguere (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ernest L. Giguere (Ret'd) of New Hazelton BC on 6 May 2000 at the age of 81 years.

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HCol Raymond Giguère, CD (Ret’d), Ing

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Honorary Colonel Raymond Giguère, CD (Ret’d), Ing. at the Sacré-Coeur Hospital in Montreal QC on 8 May 2022 at the age of 67.

HCol Raymond Giguère, CD (Ret’d)

HCol Raymond Giguère, CD (Ret’d), Ing

Deceased:

Nous avons le regret de vous informer du décès du colonel honoraire Raymond Giguère, CD (retraité), ing. à l'hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal QC le 8 mai 2022 à l'âge de 67 ans.

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Maj Edgar Gilbert, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Edgar Gilbert, CD (Ret’d) at the hôpital St-Sacrement in Quebec City, QC on 17 February 2014 at the age of 92 years.

Major Edgar Gilbert, CD (Ret’d)

Maj Edgar Gilbert, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du major Edgar Gilbert, DC (ret) survenu à l'hôpital St-Sacrement de Québec, QC le 17 février 2014, à l'âge de 92 ans.

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Spr Harold Frederick Gilbert (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold Frederick Gilbert (Ret'd) at Cedarcroft Place, Stratford ON, on 6 March 2014 at the age of 90 years.

Sapper Harold Frederick Gilbert (Ret’d)

Spr John A Gilchrist (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John A Gilchrist (Ret'd) of Bancoft ON, on 7 April 2003 at the age of 72 years.

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Cpl Ronald John Gilchrist, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Ronald John Gilchrist, CD (Ret’d) of Pembroke ON, peacefully on 31 March 2024 at the age of 81 years. Ronald served his country as a Field Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Cpl Ronald John Gilchrist, CD (Ret’d)

Capt William McKenzie Gilchrist (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the passing of Captain William McKenzie Gilchrist (Ret'd) of Ottawa ON, on 22 March 2003 at the age of 93 years.

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Spr Jordan Giles

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Spr Jordan Giles of Almonte, ON at age 24 on 21 March 2021. Gilles was serving with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON.

Sapper Spr Jordan Giles

L/Cpl Frederick William “Fred” Gillard (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lance/Corporal Frederick William “Fred” Gillard (Ret'd) on 16 August 2020  in Kitchener ON at age 94. Fred was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war, h

 Frederick William “Fred” Gillardv

Spr Robert Ruthven Gillett (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Robert Ruthven Gillett (Ret'd) of Chatham ON on 24 April 2005 at the age of 83 years.

Spr Robert Ruthven Gillett (Ret'd)

Robert “Bob” Thomas Gilpin

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Robert “Bob” Thomas Gilpin, of Ajax ON, on 1 November 2016 at the age of 92 years.

Robert “Bob” Thomas Gilpin

CWO David Gerald Gingras, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer David Gerald Gingras, CD (Ret’d) of Kelowna BC, on 16 February 2025 at age 80 years

CWO David Gerald Gingras, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Wilbrod Girard (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Wilbrod Girard (Ret’d) of Girouxville AB at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in McLennan AB on 17 October 2015 at the age of 95 years. 

Sapper Wilbrod Girard (Ret’d)

Cpl Antonio Girimonte

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Antonio Girimonte, 24, a Combat Engineer with 5e Régiment du Génie de Combat, Valcartier, who died on 19 April 2011 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Cpl Antonio Girimonte

Cpl Victor Giroldi (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Victor Giroldi (Ret’d) at the Woodstock Hospital, Woodstock, ON on 6 June 2015 in his 92nd year. 

Cpl Victor Giroldi (Ret’d)

MWO Stephen Gittings, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Stephen Gittings, CD (Ret’d) on 15 June 2021 in St Thomas ON at age 74 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. 

Master Warrant Officer Stephen Gittings, CD (Ret’d)

Milton Andrew Given

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Milton Andrew Given of Lion’s Head ON on 2 April 2002 at the age of 70 years in Eastnor, Herefordshire, England. Milton was born in Mar, Ontario and spent most of his life on the Bruce Penninsula.

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MCpl Rex Jeffrey Glacer, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Rex Jeffrey Glacer, CD (Ret’d), suddenly on 19 April  2025 at Wasaga Beach ON at the age of 69 years. 

WO Gunther Josef Glaremin, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Gunther Josef Glaremin, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 20 January 2022 in his sleep at home in Thornhill ON at age 99.

Gunther Josef Glaremin

L/Cpl Alfred T. Glassel (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Alfred T. Glassel (Ret’d), peacefully, on 22 December 2015 at the age of 93.

 L/Cpl Alfred T. Glassel (Ret’d)

Spr Howard John Glenn (Ret’d)

Deceased:

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

Spr Howard Glenn (Ret’d)

Corporal Walter Hogarth Glenn (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Walter Hogarth Glenn (Ret'd) of Strathclair MB on 24 April 2005 in Shoal Lake MB at the age of 97 years.

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Spr Cecil Rexford “Rex” Glover (Ret’d)

Deceased:

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

 Spr Cecil Rexford “Rex” Glover (Ret’d)

Spr Donald Evans Goddard (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Donald Evans Goddard (Ret’d) of Berwick NB at the Sussex Health Center on 3 June 2012 at the age of 88 years.

Spr Donald Evans Goddard (Ret’d)

Cpl Jeffrey David Goldsworthy (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Jeffrey David Goldsworthy (Ret'd) at the age of 49 in Toronto, ON on 18 November 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Cpl Jeffrey David Goldsworthy (Ret'd)

Spr Walter Golinowski (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Walter Golinowski (Ret’d) of Westlock AB on 16 February 2001 at the age of 78 years.

Spr Walter Golinowski (Ret’d)

Paul Golub

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Paul Golub on 17 July 2011 at the age of 93 years.

Paul Golub

Cpl Peter Henry Gonczy (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Peter Henry Gonczy (Ret’d) peacefully at the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on 25 November 2014 at age 83.

Cpl Peter Henry Gonczy (Ret’d)

Cpl Étienne Gonthier

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Étienne Gonthier who was killed in action on 23 January 2008 in southern Afghanistan at the age of 21. 

Cpl Étienne Gonthier

Cpl Étienne Gonthier

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Étienne Gonthier le 23 janvier 2008, mort au combat à l’âge de 21 ans, dans le sud de l’Afghanistan.

Cpl Étienne Gonthier

MCpl John Gonzales, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal John Gonzales on 18 July 2010 as the result of an accident at home.

MCpl John Gonzales, CD

Sgt Michael William Goodey, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Michael William Goodey, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 24 July 2021 at age 80 years.  Michael served a 32-year career as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Sgt Michael William Goodey, CD (Ret’d)