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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Spr Hugh Joseph Urbain Felix Beaudoin (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Hugh Joseph Urbain Felix Beaudoin (Ret'd), peacefully, on 1 September 2017 in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 87 years.

Sapper Hugh Joseph Urbain Felix Beaudoin (Ret'd)

Kenneth Joseph Beaudry

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth Joseph Beaudry of Chilliwack BC on 8 May 2016 at the age of 82 years.

Kenneth Joseph Beaudry

Spr Raymond Beaul (Ret’d)

Deceased:

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

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Padre, the Reverend, George Dawson Beaver

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Padre, the Reverend, George Dawson Beaver in Westlock, AB on 20 September 2009 at the age of 82 years.

Padre, the Reverend, George Dawson Beaver

CWO Russell Byron Bedell, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Russell Byron Bedell, CD (Ret’d) in Dartmouth General Hospital on 31 July 2020 at age 90. Russ served a full 31-year career in the Canadian Forces.

CWO Russell Byron Bedell, CD (Ret’d)

L/Cpl Harold Wesley Bedford (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Harold Wesley Bedford (Ret’d) on 16 June 2002 at the Donwood Manor Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 84 years.

L/Cpl Harold Wesley Bedford (Ret’d), Transcona Cemetery

Cst Thomas “Tom” Edward Beechey (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Constable Thomas “Tom” Edward Beechey (Ret'd) on 9 June 2023, peacefully at home in St. Thomas ON at the age of 77 after a long battle with cancer.

Cstbl Thomas “Tom” Edward Beechey (Ret'd)

S/Sgt Patrick “Paddy” Denis Beechinor (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Patrick “Paddy” Beechinor (Ret’d) at home in Crescent Beach BC, after a long illness, on 6 December 2006 in his 81st  year.

S/Sgt Patrick “Paddy” Denis Beechinor (Ret’d)

Col J.S. Beeman (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to announce the death of Colonel J.S. Beeman, R.C.E. (Retired) on 13 November 2002

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James Louis Peter Behan

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of James Louis Peter Behan on Friday, 13 September 2019 in Red Deer, AB at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 82 years.

James Louis Peter Behan

Robert W. Belaire

Deceased:

Robert W. Belaire, a member of the 1st Sapper Apprentice Soldier Class of 1952 and retired Canada Post employee, died suddenly at home on 23 May 2007 at the age of 71.

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Spr Edmond Bélanger (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Edmond Bélanger (Ret’d) from Thetford Mines, QC on 20 November 2003 at the age of 83 years.

Spr Edmond Bélanger (Ret’d)

MWO Raymond “Ray” Belanger, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Raymond “Ray” Belanger, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 12 October 2020 at Pinantan Lake BC at age 71. Ray served a 27 year career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

WO Raymond “Ray” Belanger, CD (Ret’d)

Basil Belchuk

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Basil Belchuk, peacefully on 23 March 2008 in Windsor, ON at the age of 90 years.

Basil Belchuk

MWO R.G. "Dick" Belgrove, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Master Warrant Officer R.G. (Dick) Belgrove (Retd) passed away in Chilliwack on 5 September after a lengthy illness.

Andrew McLeod Bell

Deceased:

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

Andrew McLeod Bell

Donald C Bell

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Donald C Bell, a retired Firefighter who passed away suddenly on 12 December 2012 at his home in Kamloops, BC. A funeral service will be held in Kamloops.

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George Bell

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of George Bell on 3 May 2015 at home in Regina, SK after a long illness.

George Bell

CWO Howie Bell, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of that CWO Howie E. Bell, CD (Ret'd) died suddenly at home in White Rock, BC on 6 September 2001.

CWO Howie Bell (Ret'd)

Spr Norman T. Bell (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Norman T. Bell (Ret'd) in Chase, BC on 5 January 2005 at the age of 80 years.

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Thomas Grayson Bell

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas Grayson Bell peacefully on 6 March 2015 at Blue Water Health Centre in Sarnia, ON in his 89th year.

Thomas Grayson Bell

MWO Jean-Marie Bellefleur, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Warrant Officer Jean-Marie Bellefleur, CD (Ret’d) on 10 December 2022 in Mississauga ON at the age of 93 years.

MWO Jean-Marie Bellefleur, CD (Ret’d)

CWO Clarence “Clare” Belliveau, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Chief Warrant Officer Clarence “Clare” Belliveau, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, at home in Victoria BC, on 2 April 2023 at the age of 91 years

CWO Clarence “Clare” Belliveau, CD (Ret’d)

LCol Eugene "Gene" Belovich , CD, P.Eng., (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Eugene "Gene" Morris Belovich, CD (Ret'd) P. Eng., unexpectedly, on 27 April 27 April 2002 at the age of 65.

LCol Eugene "Gene" Belovich (Ret'd), CD, P.Eng.

MWO Alan Bennett, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Alan Bennett, CD (Ret'd) on 28 March, 2025 at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver BC, at age 67.

MWO Alan Bennett, CD (Ret'd)

Spr John Thomas "Jack" Bennett (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Thomas "Jack" Bennett (Ret'd) on 15 April 2007 at the age of 89 at the Churchill Retirement Community in Edmonton after a lengthy illness.

John Thomas Bennett

Cpl Arthur Herman Bent (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Arthur Herman Bent passed away peacefully at his home in Brenton, NS on 8 April 2004.

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Cpl Robert “Bobby” John Berard (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert “Bobby” John Berard (Ret'd) of St. Albert, AB on 20 June 2009 at the age of 88 years.

Robert “Bobby” John Berard

Col Richard “Dick” Berday, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Richard “Dick” Berday (Ret’d) of London ON at University Hospital in London on 24 January 2012 in his 84th year.

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MWO Edward Berezowski, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Edward Berezowski, CD (Ret’d) of Walkerton, ON at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre on 4 March 2018 at the age of 88 years.

MWO Edward Berezowski, CD (Ret’d

WO I Rolf Berg (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer First Class Rolf Kaare Berg (Ret’d) on 4 April 2003 at the age of 83 in Calgary, AB.

WO I Rolf Berg (Ret'd)

Walter Theodore Berg

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Walter Theodore Berg peacefully at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton AB on 3 February 2007 at the age of 94.

Walter Theodore Berg

Karl Helmur Bergan

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of  Karl Helmur Bergan of Burnaby BC on 14 August 2004 at the age of 84 years.

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MCpl William “Hootch” Ralph Bergdahl, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Corporal William “Hootch” Ralph Bergdahl, CD (Ret'd) at home in St John NB on 15 September 2025 at the age of 75 years.

LCol Laurent R. Bergeron, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Laurent R. Bergeron, CD (Ret’d) in Boucherville QC on 12 January 2021 at the age of 89.

LCol Laurent R. Bergeron, CD (Ret’d)

LCol Laurent R. Bergeron, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous avons le regret de vous informer du décès du lieutenant-colonel Laurent R. Bergeron, CD (retraité) à Boucherville QC le 12 janvier 2021 à l'âge de 89 ans.

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Lloyd M. Bergson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lloyd M. Bergson of Erickson, MB in 2004.*

Lloyd M. Bergson

Henry “Harry” Berlet

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Henry “Harry” Berlet, peacefully on 3 May 2022 at Grand River Hospital in Waterloo ON in his 97th year. 

Henry “Harry” Berlet

Sgt Earl Isador Berlin (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Earl Isador Berlin (Ret’d) peacefully at the Heritage Lodge Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, MB on 3 August 2005 at the age of 88 years.

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Sapper Erik Bronson Bernard

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Erik Bronson Bernard as the result of a motor vehicle accident  in Lincoln, NB on 27 November 2016 at the age of 23. Sapper Bernard was member of 4 Engineer Support Regiment.

Sapper Erik Bernard

J. G. Normand Bernard

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of J. G. Normand Bernard in Arundel QC on 1 June 2005 at the age of 70 years. 

J. G. Normand Bernard Headstone Argenteuil Cemetery, Argenteuil, QC

Harry Railton "Ray" Berriman

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Harry Railton (Ray) Berriman at Trillium Mississauga Hospital in Mississuauga ON at age 96 on 2 May 2020. Ray was a Royal Canadian Engineer and Royal Canadian Air Force WW II veteran;

Harry Railton "Ray" Berriman

LCol H. Deryck Berry CD, P. Eng, CCM

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel. H. Deryck Berry CD, P. Eng, CCM. (Ret'd) who passed away peacefully on 29 October, 2002 at his retirement home near Guadalajara, Mexico.

LCol H. Deryck Berry CD, P. Eng, CCM

Spr Hermas Augustin "Joe" Berry (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Hermas Augustin "Joe" Berry (Ret’d) on 8 September 2013 at St. Joseph Manor in Elliot Lake, ON at the age of 91 years.

Spr Hermas Augustin "Joe" Berry (Ret’d)

John Gillespie “Jack” Berry

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant John Gillespie “Jack” Berry peacefully in his 90th year on 12 July 2010 at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa ON.

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Hon Col Marc Bertrand, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Honorary Colonel Marc Bertrand, CD (Ret’d) on 12 April 2023 at age 66.

Hon Col Marc Bertrand, CD (Ret’d)

Hon Col Marc Bertrand, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous informer du décès du colonel honoraire Marc Bertrand, CD (retraité) le 12 avril 2023 à l'âge de 66 ans.

Hon Col Marc Bertrand, CD (Ret’d)

Col John Alexander Beswick, M.D., C.D., FRCS (C) (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel John Alexander Beswick, M.D., C.D., FRCS (C) (Ret’d) in Toronto ON at Sunnybrook Hospital, where he was a resident, on 10 October 2003 at the age of 87 years.

Col John Alexander Beswick, M.D., C.D., FRCS (C) (Ret’d)