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We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Allan Isban Kulawic (Ret’d), suddenly, at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday 21 August 2020.

Allan grew up in Jordan Station ON and attended Beamsville Secondary High School where he was an active athlete, hockey goalie, fastball catcher and cross-country runner. After high school, Allan joined the Canadian Armed Forces with a pride that he carried with him throughout his life.  He completed his basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC in 1985 and joined 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa later that year. In 2 CER he worked in Resources Troop, 1 Troop and Regimental Headquarters. He deployed on a six month United Nations peacekeeping tour in Cyprus attached to the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Nicosia. He was also a member of the ACE(Allied Command Europe) Task Force and deployed to Norway on exercise with other NATO forces. Allan suffered a serious injury during Exercise RV(RendezVous) ‘87 and was subsequently medically discharged in 1988. He later battled Multiple Sclerosis.

Friends and family are invited to a public visitation held at the Vineland Chapel of Tallman Funeral Homes, 3277 King St. in Vineland on Thursday 27 August 2020 from 1-4:00pm and 6-9:00pm. Due to COVID restrictions, masks will be required and entrance will be marshalled by funeral home staff. A private funeral service will be held on Friday 28 August 2020.

Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral  home.   

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, he served in the 48^th Field Engineer Squadron, (Militia).

Fred lived in Kitchener all his life. He was employed at Bell Canada for 36 years where he was involved with Telephone Pioneers of America as Kitchener Pioneer Club President and Tecumseh Council President. He attended St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Waterloo and was a member of Christ Anglican Church for many years and received his Thanks Badge.

Over the years, Fred volunteered for Minor Hockey, Minor Baseball, and was a member of the Kitchener Young Mens' Club, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 50, and the Grand River Lodge, No. 1251, A.F. & A.M. He volunteered for RAISE Home Support and the "Out of the Cold" program at St. Louis R.C. Church and was a long-time volunteer at Howard Robertson Public School. Fred was also a Board Chairman for the Kitchener-Waterloo Seniors' Day Program from 1987-1990.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a private memorial Mass for the family on Monday, 24 August 2020, at St. Louis R.C. Church, 43 Allen St. E., Waterloo. Interment to take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kitchener-Waterloo Seniors' Day Program, Sunnyside Home, Franklin Ave., Kitchener, or to St. Louis R.C. Church would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khAug2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Wilson William “Bill” Bray, CD (Ret’d) on 13 August 2020 in Pembroke ON at age 78. Bill served a full career of 30 years with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Bill was born in Mayerthorpe AB and was raised on his family's farm. At 17, he decided he wanted to see more of the world and enlisted in the Canadian Army. He started his military career as a Field Engineer with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON, 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB and in Germany with 4 Field Squadron. Bill remustered to the carpenter trade and rose to the rank of Master Warrant Officer in the Construction Maintenance trade. He served on Army and Air Force bases across the country from Chilliwack BC to Goose Bay NL and as far north as Alert NWT. During his career he completed two tours in Germany and a 1980 United Nations Peacekeeping tour of Cyprus.

While stationed in Edmonton as a corporal in the 1970s Bill received his Private Pilot's Licence and became an avid fan of private recreational planes. He owned his own Cessna180 and flew for several years in the Western Provinces and Ontario. Later, he often said: “I bought an aircraft when I was a corporal. When I got promoted to Warrant Officer I couldn’t afford it.” The parking fees, insurance and maintenance got too expensive and he had to sell his Cessna.

Bill retired in 1991 at CFB Petawawa as MWO Contracts Officer in the Base Construction Engineering Section. He began a second career in 1992 with the local Canadian Tire Store in Pembroke ON where he worked as an assembler, repair man, maintenance assistant and all-around handyman, nicknamed “Macgyver” as he could figure out how to fix almost anything.

Bill  had learned his carpenter trade in the military and was an exceptional finish carpenter. He   showed his excellent skills when he planned and constructed the family home in Petawawa After they had both retired, Bill and his wife Sandra enjoyed years of travel, first on their Gold Wing 1500 Motorcycle and, later, as RV'ers crossing many parts of the US and Canada, especially spending time in the Western provinces visiting family and friends and wintering in Florida to escape the worst of a Canadian Winter. ^[khAug2020]

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Tommi Wiktor Lindberg (Ret’d) of Cobble Hill BC at age 76 when the “Arctic Fox II” tuna trawler capsized offshore of Cape Flattery, Washington  on 11 August 2020.

Tom was born in Sweden and immigrated to Canada with his parents at age seven. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets when he was 17 years old and enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1962. He  took his basic sapper training with 29 Section in Recruit Squadron at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. Tom served as a Combat Engineer with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack and 4 Field Squadron in Werl GE. After seven years, Tom took his release from the Canadian Forces.

Tom worked as a commercial deep sea diver off the coast of Louisiana before discovering his passion for fishing in the 1970s when he started a 50-year career as a commercial fisherman He moved from the BC lower mainland to Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island and started fishing out of Cowichan Bay. Tom captained The “Arctic Fox II” that was owned by the former Sapper Apprentice Larry Laatch (now know as Teague) who had known Tom for many years since the two served in the Royal Canadian Engineers together.

Tom Lindberg was previously the president of the B.C. Tuna Fishermen’s Association and a longtime board member with the Cowichan Bay Fishermen’s Wharf.

The funeral will be a small private family service at the funeral home followed by small reception for close friends on 3 September 2020 in Duncan. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of William Allen "Bill" Maylor of Lloydminster AB at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre on 10 August 2020 at the age of 80 years. 

Bill was born in Sardis BC. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for 10 years. He then worked for Water Survey in the Yukon and British Columbia for 10 years. He returned to the Yukon as an electrician for hospitals and nursing stations in the Yukon until his early retirement in 1992. He enjoyed camera and computer repair and traveling. In his later years seeing his great grandchildren brought him great joy. 

In keeping with Bill’s wishes, no service will be held. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

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.

Russ was born in River De Chute NB and was raised in Toronto. He embarked on his 31-year career with the Canadian Forces when he enrolled in 1948. Russ first served a five year term with the Royal Canadian Navy on HMC Ships Magnificent, Huron and Micmac and on rescue craft at HMCS Shearwater. He later re-enlisted and served 26 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, first as an Aero Engine Technician for CF-100 Canuck aircraft, then re-mustering to a  Construction Engineer. He served with the Canadian Military Engineers with postings to bases that included St-Jean  QC, Borden, Uplands, North Bay and Rockcliffe in Ontario, Canadian Forces Station Alert NU, Chatham and St. Margaret’s in New Brunswick, Cold Lake AB, and twice at Halifax NS. Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Russ served 12 years as a civilian in the Construction Engineering Section at HMC Dockyard in Halifax before he fully retired in 1995.

Russ and Doris fostered seven children in Chatham, NB. Russ was active in all the communities he lived in such as coaching youth hockey, helping build floats for parades and background sets for amateur theatre plays, flipping pancakes at church suppers, serving breakfast for the Dartmouth Boys and Girls Club and, in retirement, spending many hours working at the food bank.  Always an active member of his church, Russ was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas More Parish. He served on many parish councils, with the St Vincent de Paul Society, and was a Minister of the Eucharist taking communion to the sick and homebound for many years. Russ worked on the St. Thomas More refugee committee, not only helping families get a new start in Canada but also remaining a mentor and friend long after the new Canadians settled in their new homes.

In consideration of everyone’s safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and Russ’ wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place, with a private family interment. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Red Cross or other charity of your choice is appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal John Marvin “Marv” Pottinger, Jr. (Ret’d) peacefully on 27 July 2020 in Winnipeg MB at age 51.

Marv was born in Halifax NS and moved to Winnipeg MB as a child. He grew up in Brooklands where he attended both Krawchyk and Butterworth schools. He graduated from Sturgeon Creek Collegiate at the age of 16 and worked at the Salisbury House restaurant for years, until he joined the army. Marv completed his basic Combat Engineering training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering  in Chilliwack BC in 1991.

During his career, Marv was stationed at a number of bases across Canada and was posted to Camp Gagetown NB for a number of years. During this time he became a volunteer for the Search and Rescue in New Brunswick. He deployed to rural Manitoba during the 1997 Manitoba Flood where he built bridges. He also deployed to Rwanda on a peacekeeping mission in 1994 and to Bosnia in 1999 where he was occupied with explosive ordnance disposal. Marv moved back to Winnipeg when he was released from the Canadian Forces in 2002

There will be a viewing on Thursday, 6 August 2020 at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main St, Winnipeg. Due to social distancing, access may be restricted.

A graveside service will be held in Brookside Cemetery Field of Honour at 10:30 a.m., Friday, 7 August 2020. For those attending please wait at the gate upon arrival to be conducted in procession to the grave site.

Donations in John’s honour may be made to Bergen Cardiac Care Clinic or to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khAug2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Harry Fredrick Weiler (Ret’d) on 24 July 2020 at home in Victoria BC at age 61 after a lengthy period of treatment for leukaemia.

Harry was born in Toronto ON and grew up on military bases across Canada and in Europe. He joined the Canadian Forces in Goose Bay NL with the Regular Officer Training Plan and entered Royal Roads Military College in 1978. Harry graduated for the Royal Military College in Kingston in 1982 with a degree in Engineering Management. His athletic abilities at RMC and later were renowned and he exemplified high performance in athletics including gymnastics, running, tennis, squash, rugby, unicycling, skiing, snowboarding, windsurfing, and kiteboarding.

Harry was commissioned as a Royal Canadian Engineer officer and was initially posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. He then joined 1 Combat Engineer Regiment where he served in many positions including Diving Officer. During this tour, Harry trained and led the 1 CER Combat Divers to win the prestigious 1^st Canadian Division March and Shoot Competition in Exercise RV 83 against all other Army units. Harry attended the Army Survey Course in the UK in 1986-87 and was subsequently posted to the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa. During this tour he participated in the survey in the high northern Arctic on Ellesmere Island where he spent the summers of 1987 and 1988 that completed the final piece of the mapping of Canada’s North. He was the editor of the “Military Mapper” for a short period and held the post of Special Projects Officer in the Directorate of Geomatic Operations before he retired from the Canadian Forces in 1989.

Harry then took a position with SPAR Aerospace in Ottawa. He built up the satellite sales division and envisioned, created and championed a contract sales division. He left SPAR after five years and moved to Victoria where he consulted for Carmanah Technologies and helped create their business plan.  In Victoria his serious hobbies included his pursuit of athletic sports as well as his sailboat and cruising boat where he was a master of open ocean fishing for salmon, prawns, halibut and crab.

In 2001 Harry became CEO of AXYS Technologies and took that operation for maritime sonar buoy and devices from a small shop to a highly recognized global force before he retired in 2015. Harry then moved into kiteboarding where, with a friend, he helped form and direct one of the world's premier manufacturers of sports gear. Shortly before the day Harry died, his many friends in the kiteboarding world performed a sail-past in front of his oceanfront Victoria home in a farewell act of tribute.

Funeral arrangements will be private. If you feel inclined to make a donation on Harry’s behalf, please consider supporting the following groups: Canadian Blood Services , Stem Cell Registration ,  BMT , KATS  [Kids at Tennis]  and BC Marine Parks Forever . ^{dcJul20kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Curtis King "CK" Faulkner on 22 July 2020 in Truro NS at the age of 89 years.

Curtis was born in Truro NS. He was 18 when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He trained in Chilliwack BC before deploying to Korea as a Demolition Specialist with the 23^rd Field Squadron from 1951 to 1952. Curtis was a proud of his service and was passionate about recognition for other veterans. Curtis was one of the driving forces in having a Korean War Memorial erected in Truro in memory of those lost overseas. The Korean War Memorial at the entrance to Victoria Park was unveiled 15 Jul 2015.

While on disembarkation leave from Korea, Curtis met the love of his life “Lill“ (Lillian). They soon married and begin their marriage of 66 years together. Curtis worked for 14 years at Stanfield's Limited and became a carpenter by trade. Later in life, Curtis developed an obsession for running over a span of more than 20 years. He completed the Boston Marathon when he was 50 years old.  He was an avid outdoorsman all his life who enjoyed woodworking, carving model airplanes, fishing, hunting and bear guiding. He had a passion for Plott hounds, hunting bear and cat, and introducing this experience to others who shared the same interest. As Curtis got older, he picked up the camera and started taking pictures of wildlife and enjoyed teasing the bears.

Cremation has taken place. A Legion tribute and service has taken place. If so desired, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ray Charles MacMillan, CD in Sydney NS on 20 July 2020 at age 51 after a short battle with cancer. Ray was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment and served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 34 years.

Ray was born in New Waterford NS and, from an early age, he had a keen interest in anything military. Joining the Militia with 45 Field Engineer Squadron (FES) at the age of 17, Ray rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer over his 34-year career.

Ray was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment. He was a great leader and mentor to countless sappers. Ray deployed for missions and exercises across Canada and into the USA with his most significant missions being the Swiss Air Recovery, the Ontario Ice Storm and the Hurricane Juan Cleanup. At the time of his passing, Ray was employed full-time for the Nova Scotia Health Authority as a Buyer. He served as a Vice President of Acute Care Local 8920 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees since 2015.

Ray had a great knowledge of modern military and was an avid Military Scale Model Builder who participated and placed in many competitions. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 Louisbourg where he and his troops helped out on many occasions and never failed to attend their Remembrance Day services. Ray also volunteered as a coach for Sydney Minor Hockey and Whitney Pier Soccer and served on the Board of Directors for Whitney Pier Soccer.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, 26 July 2020 from 2- 6:00 p.m.at Sydney Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Monday, 27 July at 3:00 p.m. at the Victoria Park Armouries in the Coriano Building, 10 Garrison Road, Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to Cape Breton Metro VON or Palliative Care. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Fred Johnsen, CD (Ret'd) in Edmonton AB on 17 July 2020 at the age of 76 years.  Fred was a Firefighter with  the Canadian Military Engineers whose postings included 3 Wing Zweibrucken in Germany, Canadian Forces Base Ottawa ON and CFB Baden in Germany.

Due to current health restrictions, a private memorial service will be held on Saturday, 25 July 2020 at Evergreen Funeral Home in Edmonton. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Robert Heriot Nye, CD (Ret'd) on 12 July 2020 in Sylvan Lake AB at the age of 76 years. Robert was a firefighter with the Canadian Military Engineers who was Commissioned from the Ranks in 1975. His service included postings at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Val-d’Or QC, the Firefighter Training Company at Canadian Forces Base Borden ON, and at CFB Edmonton AB.

Cremation has taken place. For those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Rob’s memory, please give to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Michael G. Kirby, CD (Ret’d) of Ingersol ON on 12 July 2020. Michael started his career with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and remustered to a Firefighter and joined the Canadian MilitaryEngineers. Among his postings as a firefighter, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in North Bay and Germany.  

A private ceremony was held and a celebration of life will be announced. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Leslie MacBride, CD (Ret'd) in Chilliwack BC on 8 July 2020 at age 90. Les served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for 37 years and was a veteran of the Korean War.

Les was born in Ottawa ON and moved to Quebec City while his father served during the Second World War He joined the Army in Kingston ON in 1948 when he was 18 years old. He did basic training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, followed by a Group 1 Instructor’s course in Camp Borden. He taught physical training in RCSME for
two years and then became a Group 2 Instructor, RCE. He was promoted to corporal in 1950 and sergeant in 1953. Les served seven months in Korea with 3 Field Squadron in 1954. He also served with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt in 1967 as the Company Sergeant Major of the Canadian Works Company.

Les specialized in demolitions and bridging throughout his career and served in the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering/Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering on two tours (1959-61 and 1970/73) before he was appointed as School Chief Warrant Officer (1979-81).

In addition to his tours as an instructor with CFSME, Les also served with the Instructional Staff supporting the Militia in Calgary (1956-59) where he instructed Militia personnel in Alberta at Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer as well as Kimberly BC. He also had I Staff postings in Toronto at Fort York Armoury with 2^nd Field Engineer Regiment (1961-63) and in Vancouver at Jericho Beach (1963-67).

Les was Squadron Sergeant Major of 1 Field Squadron in 1973 before being posted to National Defence Headquarters with the Director Military Engineer Operations for four years working on Northern Airfields. After his next tour as Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering Chief Warrant Officer, he returned to NDHQ in 1981 for his last four years of service looking after military bridging equipment. During that period Les also held the Acting Appointment of Canadian Military Engineer Chief Warrant Officer (1982-83).

Les retired to Chilliwack where he was able to turn his talents from demolitions, bridging and Northern Airfields to roses, winemaking and stained glass. Les was ammeber of the Royal Canadian Legion Chilliwack Branch No.4 for 41 years.

Interment will be at the Legion Cemetery on Little Mountain. A Memorial Service may take place once Covid-19 allows it. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Bruce Arnold Wright, CD (Ret'd) of Nackawic, NB on July 6, 2020 at Wauklehegan Manor at age 88.

Arnold was born in Upper Southampton NB. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Mechanic, Royal Canadian Engineers whose postings included 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack BC in the 1950s-60s, 4 Field Squadron in Germany at Fort Victoria (1957/59),  2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB (1959) and Canadian Forces Station Shelburne NS where he took his release from the Canadian Forces in the late-1960s.

Visiting hours were held at Flewelling Funeral Home (585 Otis Drive, Nackawic, NB) on 10 July 2020 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute and a Masonic service were held at the end of visitation. The funeral service followed for invited family and friends. Words of Remembrance were delivered by Arnold's granddaughter Crystal and the eulogy was delivered by friend Gary Doherty. Interment took place at Lenentine Cemetery.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Arnold, the family has suggested the Lenentine Cemetery or Shriners. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Corporal Jamie Gushard on 6 July 2020, in Oromocto NB at age 26. Jamie was a member of 4 Engineer Support Regiment.

Jamie was born in Sydney NS and attended Balls Creek Consolidated School and Malcolm Munroe Jr. High before graduating from Riverview High School with a certificate in French Immersion. He enlisted with the Militia in 2010 during high school where he joined 45 Field Engineer Squadron of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment in Sydney. Jamie completed his Basic Military Qualification course the same year at Victoria Park Armories NS and his Soldiers Qualification in Camp Aldershot NS. This was followed by his trades training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Gagetown NB.

Jamie completed the Correction Officer program at Holland College in Prince Edward Island in 2015 and joined the Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Faculty in New Glasgow NS as a correctional officer. Following in his father’s and brother’s footsteps, Jamie transferred to the Regular Force in March 2020 and joined 4 Engineer Support Regiment at 5^th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown NB.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Friday, 31 July 2020 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Sydney Memorial Chapel (49 Welton St, Sydney NS). Due to COVID restrictions, masks are mandatory. A private family service will take place. Condolences can be sent to the family to the funeral home. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers or memorial donations, please be kind to one another.^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Douglas Louis Young, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 6 July 2020 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Halifax NS at age 89. Doug was a Korean War veteran with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Born in Halifax, Doug enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1948 and served 28 years with the Canadian Military Engineers including 14 months service  in Korea during the Korean War. Other career highlights include a posting to Whitehorse YT and serving as an instructor at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC (1966-68). He was Squadron Sergeant Major of 4 Field Squadron in Germany (1968-71) and served with the National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa with the Director General Military Engineering Operations (1971-74). Returning to the field, Doug’s last posting in uniform was as Squadron Sergeant Major of 2 Field Squadron in CFB Gagetown NB (1974-76). He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1977 and moved to Halifax where he joined Defence Construction Canada and worked with them for ten years.

Doug had been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1963 and was often busy helping their cause. His leadership was of benefit to many.

No visitation or service by request. Interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of FR William Earl Wellington Greer at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack BC on 1 July 2020 at age 89. Earle served with the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack fire department for 19 years.

Earl was born in Ansonville ON and worked on the railway in Moosonee ON and in Kirkland Lake ON selling insurance before he found his career as a fire fighter with the Moosonee Fire Department. He moved to Chilliwack in 1975 to join the fire department at Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack, were he eventually became Fire Chief. Earle retired in 1994.

A graveside service will take place at Chilliwack Cemeteries at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJul2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Calvin Hugh Dickhaut (Ret’d) of Innisfail AB on 28 June 2020 at the age of 80 years.

Calvin served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of the Innisfail branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

There will be no service. 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Peter Vaughn Williams, CD (Ret’d) on 27June 2020, peacefully at his home in Ottawa ON at age 60 after a lengthy illness. Peter served with the Canadian Military Engineers for over 29 years.

Peter grew up mainly in Lahr, Germany before joining the Canadian Military Engineers. During his career, he served twice at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC and served at the Land Forces Headquarters in Quebec and Atlantic and inn2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa PN. He also served at Canadian Forces Base Suffield AB and had appointments at National Defence Headquarters. Peter deployed for two tours with the Canadian Contingent in Bosnia-Herzegovina during which he received the Chief of Defence Staff Commendation for his quick actions in saving a number of civilians from a burning apartment block in Kljuc, Bosnia. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 2016, Peter worked in several capacities at Canadian Morale and Welfare Services.

A celebration of life service to honour Peter will follow at a later date. Memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Scleroderma Society of Canada or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khJul2020dc}[zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth I. S. Harper on Wednesday, 24 June  2020, at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto ON in his 99^th year. Ken was a Second World War veteran of the 16^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, who landed in the initial Normandy assault Normandy on D-Day.

Donations to Sunnybrook Veterans Fund in memory of Ken would be appreciated. Due to the pandemic, a private family service will be held. Online tributes may be left at the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Major John McDermott Sinclair, CD (Ret’d) On Thursday, 18 June 2020 in Kelowna BC at the age of 89 after a short decline in health. John served in uniform for 30 years, the majority of time being served with the Army Survey Establishment/Mapping and Charting Establishment.

John was born in Innisfail AB and spent his childhood and youth in Vancouver BC where he attended St. George's School and then King Edward High School. John joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at age 18 and then spent 30 years with the military, from his youthful days mapping Canada's north when surveying parties travelled by horseback and lived in tents, to hitting the books and studying for his command.

As a young sapper, John joined 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa  ON for his first tour after completing his basic Field Engineer training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. John then remustered to the surveying trade and joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1950 where he served the majority of his career.

Starting in Field Survey, his field survey work eventually included: Gimli, MB (1954), Calgary area and Banks Island (1955), Yorkton, SK (1957), Vancouver BC(1959), and Hall Beach, Yellowknife YK satellite survey (1966).

John was attached to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC in 1963 where he instructed a course of Royal Canadian Air Force draftsmen. After this assignment, he was promoted to Warrant Officer and assigned to Training Wing as an instructor. John was commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant in 1967 and assigned to the Director-General of Environment and Operational Services.

John was assigned to Royal Military College, Kingston as an Assistant Instructor in Spring 1969 after which he proceeded on a two-year exchange in Bendigo, Australia with the Royal Australian  Survey Corps. During this exchange, he was promoted to Captain in 1970.

John returned to Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1971 and became the Administrative Officer in 1972. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1973 and then returned to Australia where he joined the Australian Survey Corps. He served first with the Army Survey Regiment in Bendigo, Victoria, then with the School of Military Survey in Bonegilla, Victoria as a Major

When he retired from that service in 1978 he settled in Regina SK and worked in the oil patch before finally retiring to Kelowna BC in 1992.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roy Henry Frank Sobotin (Ret’d) of Tsawwassen BC on 15 June 2020 at the age of 97 years.

Roy was born in Edson AB. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. After the war, Roy settled in Vancouver and worked as an electrician with Canada Post.  He moved to Tsawwassen after he retired.

Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Dennis Donald “Don” Kuchinski, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at his home in Harlingen Texas on 13 June 2020 at the age of 95. Don was a former Commanding Officer of 8^th Field Engineer Regiment, Canadian Military Engineers in Edmonton AB.

Don was a graduate of the University of Alberta, Class of '49 Civil Engineers. He was a former  Director of Highway Traffic Safety with Alberta Transportation and the first traffic safety engineer for the Province of Alberta. Don was instrumental in passing legislation for mandatory seat belts and flashing lights for stopped school buses in the province.

Don served in the Canadian Army (Militia) where he commanded 8^th Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Canadian Engineers (1969-1972) and was Commander of Northern Alberta Militia District (1972-1973) at the rank of Colonel. He was a staunch member of the Edmonton Sappers' Club for many years.

Cremation has taken place. Please make any memorial donations to the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. Arrangements are being made for a Celebration of Life for family and close friends to be held on Saturday, 8 August 2020. An update will be provided when the details are known. ^{khJun2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Francis "Frank" Ryan of Dartmouth NS on 13 June 2020 in Dartmouth General Hospital at age 86. 

A native of Glace Bay NS, Frank served 26 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers. In addition to service in Canada and Germany, Frank deployed on United Nations peacekeeping tours in Cyprus and on the United Nations Emergency Force in the Gaza Strip.

Cremation has occurred and a small family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences san be sent to the funeral home . ^{{khJun 2020}[zsd,zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Edgar G. Garrett, CD (Ret’d) at the Oromocto Public Hospital in Oromocto NB on Friday, 12 June 2020 at the age of 84.

Edgar was born in Somerset, England and worked in a furniture factory in Somerset from the ages of 14 to 17. He then enlisted in the British Army and served during WW II with the Welsh Guards. After the war Edgar immigrated to Canada with his family in 1948. In Canada he worked at Christie Woodworking in Saint John NB as well as working in the woods in Hoyt NB with the Ross Kirkpatrick company. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1953 and served his country as a carpenter for over 24 years with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Edgar was a gifted musician, artist, and wood carver and left this mark during his postings. Among his legacy was the Officers’ Mess in Werl Germany where he carved a Royal Canadian Engineer badge and grenades for the 4 Field Squadron entrance sign as well as a badge above the fireplace mantle. In 3 Field Squadron he designed the hockey team jersey crest, the Farewell Certificate and several other items. When the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering school moved from Chilliwack BC to Camp Gagetown NB he donated a carving of the Canadian Military Engineer badge that currently hangs in the School Chief Warrant Officer’s office.

A graveside service will be held at the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB on Monday, 15 June 2020 at 2:00 PM. McAdam Legion Branch #7 will hold a Tribute to a Veteran Service immediately following the graveside service.

For those who wish, donations in Edgar’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{{khJun2020}[zsd, zsp]} 

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Robert Gene “Bob” Elliott, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack, BC on 8 June 2020 at Cascade Hospice at the age of 90. Bob was a Korean War veteran.

Bob was born in Moncton NB and enlisted in November 1947. He is believed to have been a member of the first class of post-war Permanent Force recruits to undertake training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Camp Chilliwack BC. Not too long after he started his first posting he earned his Jump Wings at Rivers MB in 1950. Bob then served in the Korean War with 23^rd Field Squadron (1952-53). After Korea he returned to Camp Chilliwack for a short period as an instructor before he was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany (1955-57). Two years after returning to Canada he deployed to Egypt for two years with the United Nations Emergency Force .

Bob was appointed Sergeant Major of 2 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB In 1966 in what was to be the first of his several appointments as Sergeant Major. He next deployed to Tanzania in 1969 as part of a program to instruct the Tanzianian Defence Force in Military Engineering subjects. Returning to Canada, Bob was appointed Squadron Sergeant Major of 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa ON (1972 - 73) followed by returning to Chilliwack as the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering Chief Warrant Officer (Jul 1973 - Jan 1974). Subsequently he held the appointment of Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Chief Warrant Officer for four years (Jun 1974 - Jul 1978). Following this appointment Bob served a short tour in National Defence Headquarters where he was part of the team managing Canada’s Northern Airfields. Bob retired from the Canadian Forces to Chillliwack in August 1979.

After he retired, Bob was a salesman for the local Chevrolet dealer. He also owned and operated Elliot's Trophies in Chilliwack. Bob was a strong supporter of the Royal Canadian Legion and was Sergeant-at-Arms of the Vedder Crossing Branch for many years. Bob was also Past President of Korea Veterans Unit #24. In recognition of his service Bob was awarded the Queen’s Coronation Medal and the Canadian Centennial Medal.

A private service will be held at the legion. Royal Canadian Legion Vedder Golden Branch  No. 280. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.^{{khJun2020} [kv]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Pierre Samuel (Ret’d) of Richelieu QC on 2 June 2020 at age 63.

Pierre served in 1 Airborne Field Squadron when the Airborne Regiment was stationed in Edmonton AB but took his release when the Regiment moved to Petawawa ON. He re-enrolled, however, within a year and was posted to 5^e Régiment du Génie de Canada in 1978. Pierre became unfit and was released from the Canadian Forces in 1979.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Antoni "Tony" S. Wojcik, CD (Ret'd) of Glen Haven NS, peacefully at home on 31 May 2020 at age 69 after a long battle with cancer. Tony served a full 36-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Born in Kolboskowo, Poland, Tony immigrated to rural Manitoba as a young child with his family. In high school, he could not believe his good fortune when a recruiter told him that the military would not only offer him a university education but pay him to attend. He was soon on his first plane ride to Victoria BC in 1971 to attend Royal Roads Military College. Four years later, he graduated from Royal Military College in Kingston ON with a Civil Engineering degree. Tony was to return to RMC to complete a masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering in 1982.

Tony pursued a 36-year career as a Construction Engineer with the Air Force, Army and Navy and throughout his career he was based across Canada at Petawawa ON, Winnipeg MB, Esquimalt BC, Cold Lake AB, Maritime Headquarters in Halifax and Canadian Forces Base Shearwater NS.

Tony’s career highlights included UN peacekeeping missions in Cyprus and the Golan Heights, his tour with 1 Construction Engineering Unit, management of the project to construct an ice runway during Op CESAR near the North Pole, Wing Logistics Officer 12 Wing Shearwater NS, Formation Construction Engineer Officer CFB Halifax, NS,  as Chief of Staff and Force Engineer during the Canadian Forces relief operations for the 1997 Manitoba Flood and his Canadian Defence Attaché postings to Poland and the Baltic states followed by Italy, Greece and Albania.

Tony retired from the Canadian Forces in 2007.  He consulted briefly in the maritime facility security field.  In 2009 he assumed the duties of Director of Operations for the Nova Scotia Division of Commissionaires. He volunteered weekly in the St. John's Ambulance therapy dog program with his golden retriever, Abby. Tony was Honorary Colonel of 14 Construction Engineering Squadron (2010-2014).

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will take place in the future when we can gather again. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khJun2020}

We regret to advise of the death of James Everett “Jim“ Hatt of Mount Pleasant, Queens County NS, peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building in Halifax NS on 27 May 2020 at the age of 88 years. Jim was a Korean War veteran.

Jim was born in Chester Basin NS and served his country for 24 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. In addition to his postings in Canada and in Germany, he served two tours in Korea and a peacekeeping tour with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt.

After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Jim was a self-employed carpenter and building contractor. He was a member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion in Liverpool NS.

At Jim’s request, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. No flowers please.  Donations may be made to Queens SPCA or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Harry Boddington, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans in Edmonton AB on 16 May 2020 at age 97 years.

Harry was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England. He served with distinction in the British Army during the Second World War, initially with the Royal Welch Fusiliers and then with the Lancashire Fusiliers in North Africa and Italy. Wounded in Italy, Harry volunteered for service with the British Army Special Air Service (SAS). He served as a member of the Raiding Support Regiment in Albania, Yugoslavia, Greece, and Bulgaria with French, American and Rhodesian composite units.

Following the war, Harry became a Police Constable in the City of Stockport (Lancashire) Police Force. He immigrated to Canada In 1952 where he joined 13^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in Calgary AB.

Moving to Edmonton AB, Harry was a supporter of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and became the Commanding Officer of 1809 Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4 PPCLI) Army Cadet Corps with the rank of Captain. He was Vice President, Life of Alberta and was a retirement planning consultant. Very active in his community, He sat on the Alberta Council on Aging, was the Divisional Superintendent of the Special Rescue Division of the Saint John Ambulance Brigade and was President of the Alberta and Territories Branch of the Royal Life Saving Society Canada. Harry was admitted to the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in 1976 and was promoted to the grade of Commander in 1979.

Harry's ashes will be scattered next to his wife at Mount Pleasantview cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Online condolences may be sent here.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Joseph Ronald “Roger” Arsenault (Ret'd) of Saint John NB on 10 May 2020 at the age of 74 years.

Roger served in the Royal Canadian Engineers before attending trades school and starting a lifelong career with Saint John Shipbuilding Limited. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion and later became a lifetime member.

In honouring Roger’s wishes, there will be no formal visitation or funeral service. A private family graveside service will held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. 
 

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;

Ray was born in the prairie town of Leask SK and moved to Hamilton ON when he was 12 years old to live with his aunt and uncle to obtain a better education. He served during World War II in the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Ray spent his adult life in Etobicoke, Brantford and Mississauga. He worked for 43 years at TRW (formerly United Carr Canada) as a Tool and Die Maker in Hamilton, in Sales in their Toronto office, and then as Supervisor of the Printed Circuit Board Division in Brantford.  Ray was a Mason at Barton Lodge No. 6 in Hamilton for over 50 years.

Due to COVID restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or the Arthritis Society. Online condolences may be made through the funeral home .^{[khMay2020] {zsc,zsp}}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Corporal  John Robert “Joe Harley” McLeod, CD (Ret’d)  on 2 May 2020 in Windsor ON  at age 56.

John enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1994 and proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 13 years: first with the Armoured Corps as a tank driver with the Royal Canadian Dragoons and then with the Canadian Military Engineers after he remustered to Firefighter. During his career John served in Petawawa ON and Cold Lake AB and received two Special Service Medals to recognize his service. After retiring from the Canadian Forces John worked at Dart Machine and at Southwestern Sales (Aggregate).

Private family services were held. A public memorial will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to FamiliesFirst.

We regret to advise of the death of Stan Olafson peacefully on 26 April 2020 in the Kipling Integrated Health Centre in Kipling SK just six months shy of his 100^th birthday. Stan was a WW II veteran who was looking forward to turning 100 as a WWII Veteran on Remembrance Day 2020.

Stan was born and grew up on the farm north of Windthorst SK. He attended a one-room country school in the Hillesden District while working on the farm when not studying. Stan enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers at the age of 21.  Following training in Prince Albert SK and Chilliwack BC, he deployed overseas in 1943. Stan’s unit was part of the 3^rd Canadian Infantry Division and was with the second wave of Canadian soldiers that landed at Normandy on 7 June 1944, following the D-Day landings. Stan fought through France, Belgium and Holland.

Stan returned to Saskatchewan near the end of 1945 and farmed with his father and brother Bill. He loved farming, his community, and sports. He was the family historian. Stan excelled as a baseball player, curler and pool at the seniors' centre. Stan had a long and healthy life and was sharp to the end. His driver's license was renewed for five more years when he was 98. He was a proud veteran and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion who participated in countless remembrance services in Windthorst and Kipling.

In consideration of the current gathering restrictions, memorial services and interment will be planned for a later date. If friends desire, donations in Stan's memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 6 Kipling Box 837, Kipling, SK S0G 2S0, the Windthorst Museum c/o Windthorst Village Office Box 98 Windthorst, SK S0G 5G0, or Kipling Palliative Care Box 989 Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0.

Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Byard “Doug” Holesworth, CD (Ret’d) of Stewiacke NS on 20 April 2020, at age 76 years. Doug served 26 years with the Canadian Military Engineers.

The first half of Doug’s career was as a firefighter where he served at Canadian Forces Base Chatham NB (1963-65), CFB North Bay ON (1966-70) [where he also spent a year in the underground NORAD bunker], CFB Greenwood NS and CFB Shearwater NS.

Doug re-mustered to Refrigeration and Mechanical Technician in 1974. After training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, he was posted to Canadian Forces Station Shelburne (1974-76), CFS Bermuda (1976-77), CFB Goose Bay NL (1977-78), CFS Baldy Hughes BC (1978-80), CFB Wainwright AB (1980-82), CFB Calgary (1982-87).

After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1987, Doug remained in Calgary working as a civilian in food services at Harvey Barracks. He fully retired in 1989, spending some years in Calgary and back on the East Coast before finally settling in Wetaskiwin AB in 1996. In retirement, Doug continued his life-long passion for angling and hunting, his long-time support for the Royal Canadian Legion and he volunteered with the Alberta Central Railway museum.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Doug’s life will take place in the future. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 

We regret to advise of the untimely death of Firefighter Leading Seaman Thomas Edward Bagley (Ret’d) of Elmsdale NS at age 70 on 19 April 2020.

Tom was born in Saint John NB and enlisted in the Reserves for several years until the age of 17 when he began his life's adventure and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy. He trained as a an Air Boatswain and lived his dream of sailing on our aircraft carrier, HMCS Bonaventure, as well as HMCS St. Laurent, and the HMCS Margaree.

After a 10-year career in the Navy, Tom retired from the Canadian Forces and joined the Halifax International Airport Authority for his second, 31-year career, with the Halifax Stanfield International Airport Fire Department . He sat as president of his local for many years.

Tom was also a volunteer firefighter for Elmsdale and Enfield fire stations for approximately 20 years. He was a 3^rd degree knight of the Knights of Columbus St. Bernard's council 11625 in Enfield. Tom was a member of the Lions Club for many years volunteering in the community. He was an avid Harley Davidson lover who was a lifetime member of HOG (Harley Owners Group) and sat as Atlantic Director for 1993-97 and Regional Director for 1999-2003. He was a member of Snowmobiles of Nova Scotia (SANS) since 2016.

Funeral and service arrangements will be planned at later date. In lieu of flowers, donations will be placed in a trust for his grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting the funeral home Sackville Chapel website. ^[khMay2020]

Nous vous signalons avec regret le décès de l'adjudant maître Gérard «Gerry» Martineau, CD (retraité), le 18 avril 2020 à Montréal (Québec). Gerry était un ancien membre du 3e Régiment du génie de campagne (maintenant 34e Régiment du génie de combat) à Montréal. 

Gerry a débuté sa carrière dans la Réserve avec le Régiment de Maisonneuve et y est retourné après plus de 10 ans avec le 3e Régiment du génie de campagne. En 2002, il a reçu la médaille du Jubilé d'or de la reine Elizabeth II.  Suivant sa retraite, Gerry a servi pendant 13 ans au sein des Commissionnaires du Québec. 
Les arrangements funéraires vous seront communiqués  lorsqu'ils seront connus.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert Joseph “Bob” Clute, CD (Ret’d) of Newmarket ON, suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday, 18 April 2020 at 52 years of age.

Bob enlisted in 1987 and initially served with the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). During his time with Charles Company, 1 RCR, in London ON, he spent a lot of time away on various field exercises that included trips to Denmark, Norway, and Exercise RV 87. He remustered to the Topographical Surveyor trade and joined Mapping & Charting Establishment (MCE) in Ottawa ON in 1989. On completion of his new trade qualification, Bob was posted to Topographic Squadron and joined Field Survey Troop.  Bob spent time there on survey tasks including Op BOUGERS (above the 66^th parallel) in1991 and 1993, and the Comox Instrument Landing System Airfield Survey. Following this work and completion of his QL6A course, Bob served a tour with Digital Production Squadron.

From 1995- 2004, Bob deployed several times: UNPROFOR (United Nations Protection Force) in Zagreb, Croatia (1995), KFOR (Kosovo Force) in  Donja Koretica, Kosovo (1999-2000), then to the Stabilisation Force in Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zgon, Bosnia ( 2003), as well as a Technical Assistance Visit to Camp Julien in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2004. His wealth of experience in terrain analysis, geographic information systems and mapping supplied the field commanders with the required answers at the right time. After these tours, Bob moved to Geomatics Support Squadron.

On promotion to Warrant Officer in 2005, Bob became the School of Military Mapping Unit Training Warrant Officer/Instructor. In this position, he was instrumental in successfully readying Algonquin College for the new pilot QL5A Geomatics Technician course that was to be conducted in a civilian institution.

After his retirement in 2008, Bob moved to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico and became well known in the community for his kind heart and good deeds with children and animals. He occasionally returned to Canada and became a set carpenter for several movie productions (including the Sci Fi drama “Dark Matter”) in Toronto for a few summers.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Bob's life will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the PTSD Association of Canada, the War Amps, or Wounded Warriors. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020} 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Kenneth Christopher Berg, CD (Ret’d) on 15 April 2020 in Kelowna BC.

Ken was born in Hughendon AB in 1928 and served 25 years in the Canadian Forces with the Canadian Military Engineers. Ken served in Korea during the Korean War and, in addition to Canadian postings throughout his career, he deployed on duties with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt and with the peacekeeping  mission in Cyprus.  He was a Foreman of Works in the CE Section at CFB Calgary in the late 60's and his last posting was at Canadian Forces Station Yorktown SK.

After Ken retired from the Canadian Forces he worked with the Department of Public Works at Yellowknife NWT and later, with the Alberta Housing Commission at Hinton AB and Calgary AB. He retired for good to Kelowna in 1986.  Ken was a long-time member of Army & Navy Air Force Veterans Unit Kelowna #376 and was a community supporter of the Central Okanagan Regional District's Emergency Operations Centre as a Communications Co-ordinator and with the Kelowna Community Chorus.

Online condolences can be sent to Legacy.com . 

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Stanley Clark Fields (Ret’d), peacefully on 11 April 2020 at the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre in Ottawa ON at the age of 101 years. Stanley was a veteran of the Second World War and believed to be the last surviving member of 5^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, one of the assaulting engineer companies on Juno Beach on D-Day.

Stanley grew up in Ottawa and was a page on Parliament Hill as a teenager. He worked as a plumber after high school and joined the Canadian Army in September 1939, one week after war was declared. During his training in Canada, Stan eventually was assigned to 5^th Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers in February 1942. After training in Canada he arrived in England in July 1943. Training continued for a year in preparation for the Invasion of Europe. * 

On D-Day, the 5^th Field Company was one of four Sapper companies involved in the assault phase at Juno Beach. The 5^th Field Company was split into sections across each of the assault beaches and Stanley’s sections landed on “Nan Red” beach in Saint-Aubin supporting the 8^th Canadian Infantry Brigade's North Shore Regiment. After the assault, the Company re-assembled over the next two days and prepared for the start of an 11-month campaign that led to the eventual defeat of Germany. For the advance across Northwest Europe, the 5^th Field Company was involved in all the typical sapper tasks. Every existing bridge became a target for the enemy and the sappers built improvised or Bailey bridges to repair or replace them. The sappers were constantly detecting and removing bobby traps and mines. As the front advanced road repair was essential. Mobility was especially difficult in the winter and worse when the Germans flooded large areas of Holland.

Late in the war, Stanley was injured and was evacuated behind the lines for about ten days. He found an opportunity with a truck going towards the front and hitched a ride back to his section to stay with until the end of the war. After war’s end, Stanley returned to Canada and was demobilized in November 1945. He started working again as a plumber and was employed in that profession until retiring at the age of 65 years.

After the war, Stanley and his comrades formed the 5^th Field Company Association to help maintain their camaraderie. Stanley was instrumental in keeping the remaining veterans in contact over many years. As well, he researched and wrote the unit’s WW II history book: "History of the 5th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, 1941-1946.” Stanley would never miss the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial and was an invited guest of Normandy to participate in the activities of the 70^th Anniversary of D-Day. He was awarded the Legion of Honour by France in recognition of his participation in the Battle for France.

A private interment was held on 16 April 2020. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. If you plan to make an in-memoriam donation, please consider the Perley & Rideau Veterans Health Centre Foundation.  Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020}

* Note: See HERE for a 2014 interview with Stanley Fields on his Second World War experiences.  

We regret to advise of the death of Otto Graser Jr. on 6 April 2020 at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus in Ottawa ON at the age 87 years.

Born in Galt ON, Otto was raised in Montreal QC, attended Montreal Central High School and then worked as a draughtsman for the Link­Belt Company. He moved to England to study at The Polytechnic School of Architecture in London and graduated from the Planning and Architecture programme in 1961. Returning to Canada, Otto received a Masters in Architecture from McGill University in 1964 and moved to Ottawa where he was employed with the architectural firm Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulos, Lebensold, Sise (ARCOP) and worked on the National Arts Centre. Otto joined the Public Service in 1965 and worked for the Department of Indian Affairs and the Department of National Defence until his retirement.  While with DND he designed buildings on both coasts, at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and CFB Halifax.

In his 50s, Graser took early retirement and  pursued his love for books and his talent for art. He opened a bookstore  - Arlington Books in Centretown -  and founded Black Squirrel Press, a print shop that he ran out of the basement of his home on Fourth Avenue with an old letterpress machine.  He was a prolific visual artist in painting, etching, printmaking, book design, photography, pottery, and computer graphics. His artwork has appeared in or on various Canadian books, anthologies and journals, and he has participated in shows in Montreal, London and Ottawa. Otto was a member of the Ottawa Camera Club and a founding father of the Ottawa Press Gang. He is the former proprietor of Black Squirrel Press and Arlington Books.

A Memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that In Memoriam donations be made to Arteast-Ottawa . Online condolences can be sent to the Ottawa Citizen.

We regret to advise that Arnold Clifford Adrain of Amherstview ON died on 4 April 2020 at the age of 89 years while visiting his daughter in Abbotsford BC.

Arnold was born in Cumbermere ON. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 at age 18 and served for 28 years including three tours in Germany.

Arnold spent ten years as a corrections officer after retiring from the army. He was a Life Member of the Amherstview Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Arnold will be interred at the Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa once the COVID crisis has abated and will allow for a service.  

We regret to advise of the death of John Donald Loshuk in Vernon BC on 4 April 2020. Arrangements are private. The family will have a private family ceremony in Vernon BC once the pandemic restrictions are eased. ^[khJun2020]

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur Herbert “Art” Densley on 3 April 2020 in Saskatoon SK at the age of 99 years. Art was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.

Born in Estavan SK, when Art originally responded to the call for volunteers initially wanting to sign up with the South Saskatchewan Regiment. However, was encouraged to join the 20^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in Winnipeg. After training in Petawawa ON and Sussex NB, his company embarked from Halifax for England on 16 July 1943. In England training for an eventual invasion of the Continent continued for almost a year. During the Normandy Invasion, 20^th Field Company started landing in Normandy on 17 June. The company soon achieved some considerable recognition for their construction of the famous ‘Monty’ Bailey Bridge at Caen. After supporting the Allied advance through France and Belgium, the unit was part of an Allied combined engineer effort of thousands of sappers to support a final drive into Germany. They supported the attacking forces by bridging and rafting of the three rivers that barred the way to Arnhem in The Netherlands. 20^th Fd Coy was also involved in Op BERLIN along with the 23^th Field Company, RCE in the rescue of trapped Airborne Troops from the Arnhem bridgehead on the nights of 25-27 Sep 1944. Later in the war, his company made a heroic assault crossing of the Ems River near Leek, The Netherlands.

After the war, the family moved from Estevan to Saskatoon in 1955 when he began his career with Customs. When Art retired in 1986 he received a certificate from the Government of Canada acknowledging his over 34 years of service to his country recognizing both his years with the Army and his career with Customs and Excise Canada.

Art was one of the founding members of Goforth Memorial Presbyterian Church (now Calvin Goforth Presbyterian Church) in Saskatoon and remained an active member of this church for his entire life.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no public funeral. If desired, please make donations in his memory to Kinsmen Telemiracle, Kinsmen Foundation, Inc., 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8, www.telemiracle.com . Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Gregory “Gregg” Thomas Clarke on 2 April 2020 at Stony Plain Municipal Hospital in Stony Plain AB at the age of 67 years.

Gregg was born in Vancouver BC and served 32 years with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Plumbing and Heating Technician starting in 1971 in Chilliwack, BC. He was Red Seal Qualified and moved many times throughout his career. His postings included to Canadian Forces Base Calgary (1986) and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment Construction Troop (2001-2006). He served on nine deployments during his career including United Nations Peacekeeping Duty in Cyprus (1989-1990) and Bosnia in 1997 with 1 Combat Engineer Regiment. In his retirement, Gregg finally found a home in both Lumby BC and Onoway AB.

To honour his love of animals and generosity, the family asks that any memorial donation be considered in his name to ARTS Senior Animal Rescue in lieu of flowers. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to Dignity Memorial. ^{khApr2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Scott Tremblett, CD (Ret’d) of Charleston, NLD on 31 March 2020 at the age of 47 years.

A Newfoundlander, Scott attended Musgravetown High School before joining the Canadian Forces in 1990. He started his military career with the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) and his service with them included a United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus with the 1^st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.

In 2004, Scott remustered to Geomatics Technician with the Canadian Military Engineers and undertook his trades training at Algonquin College in Ottawa. In addition to his posting at the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa, Scott served with 1^st Canadian Air Division in Winnipeg MB and 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON including a deployment to Afghanistan.

Scott retired from the Canadian Forces in 2015 at the rank of Warrant Officer and returned to Newfoundland were he settled in Charleston. ^{khApr20}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Jimmy Frank McDonald, CD (Ret'd) in Chilliwack BC on 31 March 2020 at age 76 after a lengthy illness.

Frank was living in Churchill MB in 1963 when he enlisted in the Canadian Forces. Initially assigned to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1964 and undertook his training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC. After his first tour Frank was posted to 4 Field Squadron in Werl Germany in 1968. He then returned to Chilliwack (1970 -1977) for tours with 3 Field Squadron and the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering.

Frank was next posted to Canadian Forces Base Shilo with Roads and Grounds after which he served in National Defence Headquarters for two years (1980 – 1982). Following the Ottawa tour, he returned to the field with 22 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB and served as Squadron Sergeant Major. Frank then returned to Germany with a posting to 4 Combat Engineer Regiment where he was Squadron Sergeant Major of 41 Fd Sqn. then 45 Sp Sqn during the period 1985 – 1989. Frank then returned to Canada to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack as Squadron Sergeant Major of Field Engineer Training Squadron (1989 – 1993). He retired from the Canadian Forces after this assignment and settled in the Chilliwack area.

Online condolences can be sent to Everywhere.com   Frank’s ashes will be taken to Manitoba. A service will be held after the COVID-19 crisis has resolved. ^{khApr2020}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gaston "Gus" Leclerc, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC, peacefully on 30 March 2020 at the Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack.

Gus served a full career with the Canadian Engineers, often as the Transport NCO. He served with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack BC in the early late 50s - early 60s, 2 Field Squadron, Administration Troop in Camp Gagetown NB in the early-60s, and 4 Field Squadron in Werl Germany with Support Troop in the late-60s - early 70s, His last posting was back to Chilliwack in the 80s  where he retired from the Canadian Forces and worked with Base Transportation as the Driver Dispatcher for the Construction Engineering Section. When Gus retired, he settled in Chilliwack.

Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences can be sent to the Chilliwack Progress. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant ​Christo “Chris” Spiro Alivisatos, CD (Ret’d) suddenly, on 28 March 2020 in Ottawa ON at the age of 63 years old.

Chris was a Heavy Equipment Operator who served with the Canadian Military Engineers in 5^è Regiment du génie de Canada in Valcartier QC, 4 Combat Engineer Regiment and a tour with the Airfield Damage Repair Squadron in Germany, the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Canadian Forces Base Shilo MB and his last posting in 4 Engineer Support Regiment in Camp Gagetown NB, before retiring. He was a proud Army Veteran and cherished the many friendships and memories he made while serving his country.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Chris’ memory can be made at that time. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. ^{khApr2020}