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Sgt William "Bill" Lawrence Roberts (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant William “Bill” Lawrence Roberts (Ret’d) on 7 July 2012 at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack BC.

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Col Neil Alexander Robertson, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Neil Alexander Robertson, CD (Ret’d) on 1 September 2015. Colonel Robertson was a former Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack (1974-77).

Col Neil Alexander Robertson, CD (Ret’d)

Azade Robichaud 

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Azade Robichaud  of St-Léonard QC on 14 June 2019 at age 95. Azade served in Canada during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a Korean War veteran.

 Azade Robichaud 

Sgt Laurie Joseph Robichaud (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Laurie Joseph Robichaud (Ret’d) at his home in Fredericton, NB on 5 September 2015.

Sgt Laurie Joseph Robichaud (Ret’d)

Bill L. (Robby) Robinson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Bill L. (Robby) Robinson on 21 June 2001 in Edmonton, AB.  Robby was a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

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Delbert A. Robinson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Delbert "Del"  A. Robinson  on 26 January 2015 at the age of 82 years. Del served a full career with the Canadian Forces.

Delbert A. Robinson

Sgt Robert “Bob” Robitaille, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Robert “Bob” Robitaille, CD (Ret’d) in Toronto on 7 August 2021 at the age of 66 years. Bob served in the Canadian Forces for 24 years as an Infantryman and then an Electrician.

Sgt Robert “Bob” Robitaille, CD (Ret’d)

John Robson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John Robson of Alliston, ON on 4 October 2006.

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HLCol Émile Rocheleau, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Émile Rocheleau, CD (Ret’d) of Rouyn-Noranda QC on 6 November 2021 at the age of 85 years.

 LCol Émile Rocheleau, CD (Ret’d)

HLCol Émile Rocheleau, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du lieutenant-colonel Émile Rocheleau, CD (retraité) de Rouyn-Noranda survenu le 6 novembre 2021 à l'âge de 85 ans.

 LCol Émile Rocheleau, CD (Ret’d)

MGen Norman Elliot Rodger, CBE, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major General Norman Elliot Rodger CBE, CD (Retd), on 15 September 2010 in Ottawa, in his 103rd year.

MGen Norman Elliot Rodger, CBE, CD (Ret'd)

MCpl // Cplc Jean-Marc "Bouboulle" Rodrigue, CD (Ret'd // ret)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal-chef Jean-Marc (Bouboulle) Rodrigue CD (retraité) survenu le 17 février 2019 d'une maladie à la Maison Paul-Triquet (Anciens combattants) de Québec, QC à l’âge de 79 ans,

Cplc Jean-Marc (Bouboulle) Rodrigue CD (retraité)

Spr Douglas Burpee “Doug” Rogers (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to announce the death of Sapper Douglas Burpee “Doug” Rogers on 5 June 2012 in the Veterans’ wing of High-Crest Nursing Home in Springhill NS at 89 years of age. 

Spr Douglas Burpee “Doug” Rogers (Ret’d)

Spr Emerson Edward Rogers (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Emerson Edward Rogers on 28 October 2010 at Taigh Na Mara, Glace Bay.  Emerson was born in Westchester Mountain, Cumberland County NS, the eldest son of Stanley and Juanita Rogers.

Emerson Rogers, 13 Coy, CFC

LCol Richard Blair “Dick” Rogers, OMM, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advice of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Blair “Dick” Rogers, OMM, CD (Ret’d) at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB on 24 September 2016 at the age of 77 years.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard Blair “Dick” Rogers, OMM, CD (Ret’d)

LCol Richard Blair “Dick” Rogers, OMM, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du capitaine Fadi Mansour soudainement chez lui à Longueuil QC le  20 septembre 2016. Le capitaine Mansour était un ingénieur de combat, membre du 34e Régiment du génie de combat à Mont

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Hon Col Robert “Bob” Rogers, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Robert “Bob” John Leslie Rogers, CD (Ret'd) of St. Albert AB on 24 February 2022 at age 85.

LCol Robert “Bob” Rogers, CD (Ret'd)

Spr Sheldon Trevor Rogers, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Sheldon Trevor Rogers at the High Crest Nursing Home in Oxford NS on 9 November 2001 at the age of 81 years. Sheldon was born in Little River NS  and grew up in a family

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Norman James Rolston OBC, MSC, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Norman James Rolston, OBC, MSC, CD on 6 October 2017 at the age of 85.

Norman James Rolston OBC, MSC, CD

Alfred "Mickey" Romhild

Deceased:

Alfred "Mickey" Romhild passed peacefully in hospital in Ottawa on 24 December 2007 at the age of 88 years.

Mickey was a WWII Royal Canadian Engineers veteran with Maps and Survey.

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WO Thomas Percy Ronan, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Thomas Percy Ronan, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on Saturday, 22 June 2019 in Ottawa, ON.

WO Thomas P. Ronan, CD (Ret’d)

John "Binky" Rose

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John "Binky" Rose, suddenly but peacefully, on 8 February 2017 in Westmount, NS.

John "Binky" Rose

MWO // Adjum Steven Rose, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of  Master Warrant Officer Steven Rose, CD of Owen Sound, ON in Owen Sound on 21 April 2019 at the age of 50 years as a result of complications during a hospital procedure. Steve was a Comb

MWO Steven Rose, CD

MWO // Adjum Steven Rose, CD

Deceased:

Nous regrettons d’annoncer le décès de l’Adjudant-maître Steve Rose, CD d’Owen Sound, ON, à Owen Sound, le 21 avril 2019 à l’âge de 50 ans.

Adjum Steven Rose, CD

Ignace Rosen

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Ignace Rosen peacefully on 18 November 2013 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 92 years .

Ignace Rosen

Spr Alexander Grant Ross (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Alexander Grant Ross (Ret’d) of Avondale, NS at the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou, NS on 4 February 2011 at the age of 88 years.

Spr Alexander Grant Ross (Ret’d)

Bruce Ross

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Bruce Ross in Toronto on 20 November 2000. 

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George Henry Ross

Deceased:

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 99th year.

George Henry Ross

Maj John Munro Ross, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major John Munro Ross,, CD (Ret’d) at the Mountain Lakes Seniors Community in Nelson BC on 31 March 2025 at age 85.

Cpl Lawrence George Ross, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Lawrence George Ross. CD (Ret’d) in Grande Prairie, AB, on 8 December 2018, at the age of 89 years.

 Cpl Lawrence George Ross, CD (Retd)

Sgt Robert Layton Ross (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Sergeant Robert Layton Ross (Ret’d) passed away peacefully at the K.E. Spencer Nursing Home on 13 September 2012.

Sgt Robert Layton Ross (Ret’d)

Capt Stuart Crawford Ross (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Stuart Crawford Ross (Ret'd) in his 74th year on 12 November 2010 at Ottawa.

Capt Stuart Crawford Ross (Ret'd)

WO Wayne Byron Ross (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Wayne Byron Ross (Ret’d) of Edmonton on 24 April 2015 at the age of 73 years.

WO Wayne Byron Ross (Ret’d)

CWO Richard “Dick” Roth, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Richard “Dick” Roth, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at home in Surrey BC on 29 May 2021 at age 95. Dick was a veteran of the Second World War.

CWO Richard “Dick” Roth, CD (Ret’d)

Capt Jack Rouhiainen (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to announce the death of Captain Jack Rouhiainen (Retired) on 28 December 2002.

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Lt Michael Joseph Rouse (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Michael Joseph Rouse (Ret’d) in Cranbrook BC on 17 May 2023 at age 84 after a valiant year-long battle with cancer.

Lt Michael Joseph Rouse (Ret’d)

Cpl Douglas J. Roussain (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal Douglas Roussain (Ret’d) on 14 May 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie ON at age 67.

Cpl Douglas J. Roussain (Ret’d)

Maj Dewey Douglas Roy, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Dewey Douglas Roy, CD (Ret’d) on 23 August 2002, peacefully, at home.

Major Dewey Douglas Roy, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Leon Roy (Ret'd), RCE

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leon Prosper Roy (Ret'd) peacefully at home in Chilliwack BC on 2 December 2002 at the age of 80.

Leon Roy (Ret'd), RCE

Phillip Louis “Phil” Roy

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Phillip Louis “Phil” Roy of Heritage Village in Chilliwack, BC on 4 May 2002 at the age of 75 years.

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Spr Victor Roy (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Victor Roy (Ret’d) of Dalhousie, NB on 7 June 2017 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital at the age of 94 years.

Sapper Victor Roy (Ret’d)

Spr Victor Roy (Ret'd)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du Sapeur Victor Roy (Ret’d) de Dalhousie, NB à l’Hôpital Régional de Campbellton, NB le 7 juin 2017, à l’âge de 94 ans.

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Spr George Gillespie Ruby

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Gillespie Ruby (Ret’d) on 2 January 2019 at Woodland Tower in Stratford, ON in his 97th year following a brief illness.

 Sapper George Gillespie Ruby

Spr John Rudak (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Rudak (Ret'd) on 14 April 2006 at 85 years of age.

Spr John Rudak (Ret'd)

Capt Harold “Hal” Rudd (Ret’d ) P.Eng

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Harold “Hal” Rudd (Ret’d) P.Eng, peacefully, on Sunday, 31 January 2016 at age 101, at Toronto's Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Captain Harold “Hal” Rudd (Ret’d ) P.Eng

Sgt John David Rudy, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant John David Rudy, CD (Ret’d) in Lanark Lodge, Perth ON at age 62 on Thursday, 29 March 2018.

John David Rudy

MWO // Adjum Carol “Carl” Ruel, CD (Ret'd // ret)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Carol “Carl” Ruel, CD (Ret’d) in Sherbrooke QC at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Sherbrooke of the Centre de santé et de services sociaux, on 25 July 2025, at th