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 Jack Thomas Bryant (Ret'd)

Deceased:

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.

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Sgt James "Jimbo" Ira Bryant, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of firefighter Sergeant James "Jimbo" Ira Bryant, CD (Ret'd) of Summerside PE at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside on 11 April 2021 at the age of 81 years.

 Sgt James "Jimbo" Ira Bryant, CD (Ret'd)

William Roy “Bill” Brydges

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of William Roy “Bill” Brydges of Rothesay NB at Bobby’s Hospice on 28 May 2012 at the age of 85 years after a period of declining health.

William Roy “Bill” Brydges

MCpl Leon Bryson, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Leon Bryson, CD (Ret’d) of Perth-Andover NB, peacefully at Victoria Glen Manor on 7 June 2021 at age 81 years. 

 Master Corporal Leon Bryson, CD (Ret’d)

Robert Duncan Buchan

Deceased:

We regret to advice that Robert Duncan Buchan died peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on 3 January 2006, at age 82.

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John Mead "Jack" Buchanan

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John Mead "Jack" Buchanan, peacefully, on 29 January 2011 in the Cowichan District Hospital. John was born in Trail, BC in 1916, attended St.

John Mead Jack Buchanan

Raymond Henry Bucholz

Deceased:

We regret to advise the death of Raymond Henry Bucholz on 10 January, 2003 in New Westminster, BC.

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Leon Earl Buell

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Leon Buell of Montague at Kings County Memorial Hospital on 4 February 2013, at age 86.

Leon Earl Buell

Edward Otto Buettner

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Edward Otto Buettner in White Rock, BC on 18 November 2004 at the age of 87 years.

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Cpl Lorne "Bummy" Burant, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Lorne "Bummy" Burant, CD (Ret'd) on 21 June 2023, the morning of his 90th birthday. Lorne was a veteran of the Korean War. 

Cpl Lorne "Bummy" Burrant, CD (Ret'd)

Maj Samantha Burch, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Samantha Ann Burch, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at home on 25 May 2025 at age 37, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Maj Samantha Burch, CD (Ret’d)

Capt Hendrik "Henk" Burgers, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Hendrik "Henk" Burgers, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 25 May 2015 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON at the age of 71.

Capt Hendrik "Henk" Burgers, CD (Ret’d)

CWO Frederick James Burgess (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Chief Warrant Officer Frederick James Burgess (Retd), a veteran of WWII , passed away peacefully on Sunday 3 October 2010 at the Ottawa General hospital at the age of 84.

CWO Frederick James Burgess (Ret'd)

James "Ingram" Burhoe

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of James "Ingram" Burhoe on 22 April 2006 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS at the age of 95 years.

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Spr John Roderick “Rod” Burke (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Roderick “Rod” Burke (Ret’d) on 27 February 2020 at the Heritage Village Care Facility in Chilliwack BC at the age of 89 years. Rod was a Korean War veteran.

Spr John Roderick “Rod” Burke (Ret’d)

Capt Joseph David “Joe” Burke, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Joseph David “Joe” Burke, CD in Kingston ON in his 81st year on 21 November 2020.

Capt Joseph David “Joe” Burke, CD as a UTPM Officer Cadet

Cpl Leo Francis Burke (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Leo Francis Burke (Ret'd) on 6 June 2024 at the Health Sciences Centre in St John's NL at age 70 years.

Cpl Leo Francis Burke (Ret'd)

Cpl Robert Norman “Bob” Burke

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert Norman “Bob” Burke of Nanaimo, BC on 19 0ctober 2019 at the age of 87. Bob was a Korean War veteran

Robert Norman “Bob” Burke

Sgt “Fred” George Burlock

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the passing of Sergeant Frederick George “Fred” Burlock (Ret’d) peacefully at home in Niagara Falls ON, on 8 May 2015 at the age of 73.

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WO Richard "Rick" Burness, CD (Ret’d )

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Richard "Rick" Burness, CD (Ret’d ) of Carrying Place ON, peacefully at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on 18 May 2021 at the age of 75 years.

WO Richard "Rick" Burness, CD (Ret’d )

Cpl  David “Burnsy” Burns, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal  David “Burnsy” Burns, CD (Ret’d)  of Lamont, AB (formerly of Glace Bay, NS) on 3 November 2021 at age 60 after his two year battle with cancer.      &nbsp

Cpl  David “Burnsy” Burns, CD (Ret’d)

Roland Wedgewood Burns

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Roland Wedgewood Burns at home in Barss Corner, NS on 30 January 2003 at the age of 87 years. 

Roland Wedgewood Burns

Sgt Bob Burr, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Bob Burr, CD (Ret'd) on 16 December 2011 in Chilliwack, BC.

Sgt Bob Burr, CD (Ret'd)

Guy Frederick Burrell

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Guy Frederick Burrell at the Ridgeway Veterans Wing Hospital in Saint John NB on 9 June 2015 at the age of 92.

Guy Frederick Burrell

Graham Burril

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Graham Burril at the age of 86 years.

Graham Burril

Charles Russell “Russ” Burrows

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Charles Russell “Russ” Burrows on 5 May 2014 peacefully at home in Picton, ON at the age of 93 years.

Charles Russell “Russ” Burrows

L/Cpl David Sneddon Burrows

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal David Sneddon Burrows (Ret’d) of Grande Prairie AB on 6 February 2014 at the age of 89 years.

L/Cpl David Sneddon Burrows (Ret'd)

Spr Howard Charles Burton (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Howard Charles Burton (Ret’d) peacefully on 17 November 2010 at the Cobey House St. Joseph’s Villa in Cornwall, ON at the age of 90 years.

Spr Howard Charles Burton (Ret’d)

Sgt Thomas Aloysius Burton, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Thomas Aloysius Burton (Ret’d) on 13 October 2005 in the Chilliwack General Hospital, Chilliwack BC.

Sgt Thomas Aloysius Burton (Ret’d)

Cpl Robert R. Busche (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert R. Busche (Ret’d) on 19 July 2003 in Hagersville, ON at the age of 77 years.

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CPO Lee Palmer Bushen, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Petty Officer Lee Palmer Bushen (Ret’d) of Upper Sackville, NS at Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building in Halifax, NS on 15 January 2009 at the age of 88 years.

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Cpl James G Butler (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal James G Butler (Ret’d) on 9 October 2017,  suddenly and unexpectedly at age 28 while on a trip to Thailand with his fiancée.

Cpl James G Butler (Ret’d)

Capt Robert Stephen Butler (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Robert Stephen Butler passed away on 27 July 2009 in Sidney, BC, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Cpl Victor Butler, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Victor Butler (Ret’d) of Sarnia, ON at age 78 on Saturday, 9 March 2019.

Cpl Victor Butler, CD (Ret'd)

William David Buxton Sr., CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of William David Buxton Sr., CD (Ret'd) in Bangor, Maine, on 29 April 2011 at age 68 after a short battle with cancer.

William David Buxton Sr., CD (Ret'd)

William Edward “Bill” Buxton

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of William Edward “Bill” Buxton on 18 December 2003 at Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB where he had been residing since March 2000.

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Maj Gerald Byerlay (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Major Gerald Byerlay (Ret'd) passed away suddenly on 1 March 2007.

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WO II John William "Jack" Byrne, CD, (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Second Class John William "Jack" Byrne, CD, (Ret'd) on 25 February 2025 in London ON, just short of his 100th birthday.

WO II John William "Jack" Byrne, CD, (Ret'd)

LCol Larry Frederick Cade, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Larry Frederick Cade, CD (Ret’d) on 12 July 2019, peacefully at home in Victoria, BC at age 71 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

LCol Larry Frederick Cade, CD (Ret’d)

S/Sgt John Duncan “Buck” Cairncross (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant John Duncan “Buck” Cairncross (Ret’d) peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Winchester, ON on 21 January 2005.

S/Sgt John Duncan “Buck” Cairncross (Ret’d)

Cpl Gregory Owen Caissie, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Gregory Owen Caissie, CD (Ret'd) on Wednesday, 10 October 2018 near Welland, ON at the age of 45 due to a vehicle accident.

Gregory Owen Caissie

Spr Dominic Joseph Calaiezzi (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Dominic Joseph Calaiezzi (Ret'd) on 20 February 2002 in Cochrane, ON at the age of 85 years.

Spr Dominic Joseph Calaiezzi (Ret'd)

CWO William D. Calder (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Chief Warrant Officer William D. Calder (Ret'd) passed away on 30 April 2010 in Edmonton.

CWO William D. Calder (Ret'd)