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We regret to advise of the death of Major Edward Walter “Ted” McConnell, CD (Ret’d) PEng, peacefully in his sleep at age 84 on 14 April 2015 in the Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion in White Rock BC following a lengthy illness. Ted was a veteran of the Second World War and served a 24-wear post-war career with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Construction Engineering officer.

Ted was born in Calgary AB and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941 where he served as pilot instructor on many bases across Canada. Ted also flew coastal patrol aircraft out of Halifax NS and was there on VE Day.

Ted was demobilized in 1946. Between the end of the Second World War and the Korean War, Ted received a BSc in Mining Engineering from the University of Alberta in 1949. After graduation, he was manager of a strip mine in Coleman AB until 1950 when he re-enlisted in the RCAF in 1950 at the outbreak of the Korean War. Ted served a full career as a Base Construction Engineering officer across Canada with the RCAF until 1969 when he retired from the Canadian Forces.

Following his release from the Canadian Forces, Ted joined the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton where he taught mathematics to tradespeople in the Continuing Education Department from 1970 until 1986 when he retired at the age of 65 years.

Ted returned to Calgary in his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, curling, bridge and golf. He also volunteered for 15 years at Bethany Lifeline, demonstrating and installing lifeline units. Failing health in his early 80s prompted his move to White Rock in 2004 and ,subsequently to Surrey, to be near his sons.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on 4 May 2015 at 3:00 pm in Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2350-148 St., Surrey BC.

We regret to advise of the death of Keith Hubert Barker peacefully on 11 April 2015 in Carman, MB two months short of his 90^th birthday.

Keith was born in Weyburn, SK and moved with his family, first to Talmage, SK and then to Oakville, MB where he finished high school.  He was a Second World War veteran who joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1944 and served until the end of the war.  After demobilization, he went into farming as a farm helper.  In 1948 he started his own farm in the Elm River District south-west of Oakville which he worked until 1990 when he retired to Carman and lived until his death.  

Keith was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 318 in Carman.  He was involved in the Carman Mennonite church as well as several other community activities.  He was a creative carpenter, loved working with wood and enjoyed attending craft sales with his many creations.  

A public memorial service will be held on 20 April 2015 at the Elm Creek Mennonite Brethren Church.  Private family burial services will precede the memorial service.  Donations may be made to The Gideons International. ^{{dcFeb2017gd}[zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Norman Carl Botham, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, in his 84th year at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, 7 April 2015.

Norman was a Korean War veteran who joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1959. He was a Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Storeman-Clerk who worked first in the Map Depot and then moved to the Army Survey stores section in the old Militia Stores Building in 1963. With his promotion to Sergeant in 1965 he moved to the Unit Orderly Room. Norman was posted in 1966 and retired shortly thereafter. After his retirement he opened an electronics repair business in Ottawa. Norman remained a member of the Mapper Family and attended the Survey Christmas parties for many years.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Tuesday, 14 April 2015 from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the World Wildlife Fund or The Smiths Falls Community Hospital would be appreciated by the family^.{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Richard Hoggins (Ret’d) of Vegreville AB on 24 March 2015 at the age of 93 years.

George was born in Woking, Surrey, England and emigrated with his family in 1929,  settling near Lavoy, 13 km east of Vegreville.  As soon as he could, he enlisted in the Canadian Army early in the war. He served in Northwest Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers, alongside his brother, Reg who died in 2006.  

After the war, he served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment and then again with the RCE. George was part of the Canadian military contingent that marched in the Coronation Parade of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

George was a Life Member of Legion for more than sixty years and served as Branch President and as a Legion Zone Commander. He was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal. George was also a long time member of the Alberta Sappers Club.

A Memorial Service will be held on 30  March at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville. Cremation has taken place and interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the Charity of One’s Choice. ^{{dcMar18gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Norman Lenard Churcher (Ret’d) on 20 March 2015 in Lindsay, ON at the age of 96.

Norman was a veteran of WW II having served as a sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was also a former Grand Master of the Scarborough Masonic Lodge (No. 653) as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sir Sam Hughes Branch No 67 in Lindsay, ON.

A celebration of Norman’s life will be held in the summer. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Roger Lundquist (Ret’d) at the Pine Island Lodge in Maidstone SK on 18 March 2015 at the age of 94 years.

Roger was born in Maidstone and grew up in the Dry Gully District north of the town. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in April 1942 and served in England and Northwest Europe. He was discharged in March 1946. After the war, he farmed in the Dry Gulch area and raised a large family. In 1981, he and his wife moved into Maidstone. Roger later moved to Hearthstone Place and The Hemstock Residence in Lloydminster in 2006. In 2014, he moved back to Maidstone and took up residence in the Pine Island Lodge where he died ten months later.

Roger was very involved in the community. He was a founding Leader of the North of the Gully 4-H club and served for 25 years. He was on the boards of Milleton Hall, the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and the Maidstone United Church. Roger was a founding member of the Lashburn Seed Cleaning Plant as well as The Waseca Credit Union. He was a member of the Maidstone Branch #142 of the Royal Canadian Legion and served in many capacities for most of his life. He was named Maidstone Citizen of the Year in 1981.

There will be a Legion Service for Roger on 4 April at 1:30 PM. Donations in memory of Roger may be made to the Pine Island Lodge Activity Fund through the Maidstone Hospital Auxiliary, to the Maidstone Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion or to the charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of retired Firefighter John Marc Colbourne (Ret’d) on 17 March 2015 in Ottawa in his 69^th year.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, 22 March at 2 p.m. at the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa followed by a reception. Donations in memory of John can be made to the Parkinson Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Alexander Louis Nagy (Ret’d) after a brief illness at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge AB on 16 March 2015 at the age of 91.

Alexander served in WW II as a sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4, in Lethbridge.

A prayer service will be held at the Cornerstone Funeral Home, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on 19 March. The funeral service will be held on 20 March followed by interment at Mountain View Cemetery. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon Strathy on 14 March 2015. Gordon enlisted for the Korean War with the Royal Canadian Engineers at age 17 and served in Korea with 23rd Field Squadron. Shortly after his return to Canada he re-mustered to a Preventive Medicine Technician and served the remainder of his military career with the Royal Canadian Medical Corps. He completed 18 years of service before taking his military retirement at just 35 years of age.

Gordon then enrolled at the University of Ottawa and completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education degree. Returning to Petawawa, he taught in grades 3 through 13 in various schools and was principal of Killaloe Public School in Petawawa. Gord became a pillar of the community and Petawawa and its citizens benefitted immensely from his endless work and outpouring of goodwill and support. He provided leadership to the Royal Canadian Legion where his decades of activities encompassed areas as varied as educating youth and chairing a committee to build a Legion seniors' residence.

Gord served two times as president of the Petawawa Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and was a co-founder of the Petawawa Legion Community Band. He was founder of the Petawawa Horticultural Society and also of the Petawawa Farmer’s Market and worked tirelessly in supporting both of those community assets. He maintained flower beds at community cenotaphs and founded the Celebration of Peace Memorial in Petawawa.

Gordon was also very active in the Korea Veterans Association of Canada where he was National President (1999-2000) and continued to serve as the Association’s National Secretary from 2000 until the time of his passing. He was twice awarded a Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal: the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012). He was also a member of the Veterans Affairs Canada Veterans' Week Committee and was awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation Certificate in 2005 for his service to his fellow veterans.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Aubrey Alfred Crocker (Ret’d) on 10 March 2015 in Brampton ON at the age of 95 years.

Aubrey was born in Halifax NS. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War. He served in Labrador. On release from the Army on 14  May 1946, he returned to his job with the Canadian National Railways where he retired after 45 years of service. For most of his time with the CNR, he was a car inspector and carpenter. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 414 MacKenzie in Woodridge ON for seven years. 

Aubrey is buried in Oakridge Memory Gardens in Middle Sackville NS.
 

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 89^th year.

Thomas was a veteran of the Second World War and Korean Conflict serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army, he was employed as a Stationary Engineer at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, ON. Thomas was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 in Pembroke, ON as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree in Council 1531. 

Visitation will be at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella Street, Pembroke, ON on 9 March from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion will meet at the funeral home for prayers on 9 March at 7:30 PM.  Members of the Knight's of Columbus will follow at 7:45 PM for Bishop Smith Assembly Guard of Honour.  Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Pembroke on 10 March at 10:30 AM. Interment at St. Columba’s Cemetery, Pembroke. Donations may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Parkinson Society.  Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca   ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zsp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Thomas "Harold" Murphy of Waasis, NB, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton on 1 March 2015 at the age of 90. Born in Halifax,

Harold was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War who also served in Korea, with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt, and with the Field Squadron in Germany from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 93 in Oromocto, NB.

Visitation will be held at Oromocto Funeral Home on Thursday, 5 March 2015 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm & 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 93 will hold a tribute service at 6:30 pm. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home chapel on Friday, 6 March at 2:00. Interment will be in Oromocto Pioneer Gardens in the spring. For those who wish, donations in memory of Harold can be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Tormi Heinmaa (Ret'd) on 26 February 2015. Tormi served 22 years as a Canadian Military Engineer with highlights as BCEO Kingston and Lahr. He followed his Service Career with 15 years in the Public Service.

Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean on Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service which will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. The family requests donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute in lieu of flowers.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Burns “Burnie” Alton Crowder (Ret’d) on 22 February 2015 in Duncan, BC.

Born in Roblyn, MB in 1927, Burnie served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 25 years and retired in 1979 at the rank of Master Warrant Officer. As a topographical Survey Engineer, Burnie traveled to remote parts of the Arctic doing cutting-edge mapping. He also worked on topographical assignments in interesting places around the world.

Burnie joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1954 and served his first four years as a Field Engineer with 1 Field Squadron in Germany. He then transferred to the Topographical Survey trade and spent the rest of his career with the Army Survey Establishment (laterly the Mapping and Charting Establishment). Career advancement saw him promoted to Sergeant in 1962 and Master Warrant Officer in 1971. His last appointment was Squadron Sergeant Major of the Topographic Squadron 1977-79, after which he retired from the Canadian Forces.

Burnie was a 46-year Legion member, a Mason plus a number of years as a Rotarian.

We regret to advise of the death of Robert “Bob” Gordon Chambers on 19 February 2015 at the Chatham, ON campus of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 90.

Bob was born in Corunna, ON. He served in WW II with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 28, Chatham and also was past president of the Belle River, ON Branch # 399. Throughout his life Bob was active in both the communities of Chatham and Belle River.

Visitation will be held at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on 22 February, 2015. A Chatham Legion Memorial Service will be held at 6:45 pm. The funeral service will be held on 23 February with internment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Ontarian Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. James Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be left with the funeral home. ^{gdOct2015}

We regret to advise of the death of Rodney “Rod” Stuart Lansdell in Victoria, BC on 12 February 2015 at the age of 88.

Rod was born in England and was a graduate of Christ's Hospital School "Bluecoats” in Horsham, West Sussex, England.  He was an accomplished musician who immigrated to Canada and became a military bandsman.  He was a tuba player who played in the Cameron Highlanders, the Royal Canadian Engineers and the Naden Bands.  He ran marathons, medalled at the British Columbia Seniors' Games and on his 80^th birthday swam 80 lengths of Commonwealth Pool.

A celebration will be held on 27 February at 2pm at First Memorial on Falaise Drive.4725 Falaise Dr, Victoria.  ^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of William “Bill” Homeney of Quispamsis NB on 10 February 2015 at the age of 80 years. Bill served in the 1^st (Brighton) Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.

Bill was born in Bloomfield NB. He lived in Fairvale for most of his life but later moved to Quispamsis and retired. He worked at T. McAvity & Sons Ltd, a manufacturer of fire hydrants and valves for 20 years before moving to Irving Paper in Quispamsis NB as a millwright. Bill retired  Irving Paper in 1990.

Bill was active in his community, serving as a village councillor for many year in Fairvale NB. He was a founding and lifetime member of Island View Lion's Club in Quispamsis and held many club positions from President, Secretary, Zone Chairman and District Governor.

Bill is resting at the Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home with visitation on Saturday and Sunday 14/15 February from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and 7:00 until 9:00 PM each day. A funeral service will be held on Monday 16 February at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Quispamsis Rd. at 11:00 AM. A private family interment will take place at Christ Church Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Lions Foundation of Canada, Juvenile Diabetes or to the donor's choice would be appreciated in William’s memory.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Joseph Dan Donnelly, CD (Ret'd) in Ottawa, ON on 9 February 2015 at the age of 79 years. 

Don served in the Canadian Armed Forces with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Visitation will be at St. James Anglican Church, 4540 Bank Street, Ottawa on 21 February 21 at 10 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 11 a.m.  Interment will be held at the Beechwood National Military Cemetery in Ottawa at 1:30 p.m.  ^{{gdNov2016kh} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Carman “Doc” Jacob Dockendorff, CD (Ret’d) at the Oromocto Public Hospital on 9 February 2015 at the age of 87.

Doc was born in York, PE and at the age of 22 joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and started his basic Sapper training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack. On completion of training, he was posted to Korea with the 59^th Field Squadron and fought with the unit before moving to the 23^rd Field Squadron. After his repatriation, he had postings to 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany and 2 Field Squadron in Gagetown, NB. He was involved in Northern Canada airfield building projects at Pond Inlet and Baffin Island. During his 28-year career, Doc served on several United Nation tours including the UN Emergency Force in the Suez Canal Zone, the UN’s first peacekeeping mission; the UN Emergency Force Middle East supervising the ceasefire between Israel and Egypt; the UN Disengagement Observation Force supervising the ceasefire between Israel and Syria. His twin brother, Alden also served in the RCE including serving together in the and the 59^th Field Squadron in Korea.

Doc was very active in all unit sports, was involved in four Nijmegen Marches as a serving sapper, an event he carried on after his retirement until his 70th birthday. He was honoured to be selected as a representative for the Korean War Veterans on the 55th anniversary of the Korean Armistice for the nine-day Ceremonies of Remembrance of the Fallen Soldiers at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea. In 1969 Doc attended the International Military Pilgrimage in Lourdes, France. Amongst his medals and decoration, he was a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Doc was a strong member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93 in Oromocto and involved in the annual poppy drives and talks to local schools on Remembrance Day.

Visitations will be held at the Oromocto Funeral Home on 12 February. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93 will hold a tribute at 6 pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Oromocto Funeral Home on 13 February with burial at the Oromocto Pioneer Gardens Cemetery. Donations, if desired, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer John (Jack) Edwin Houldsworth (Ret'd) on 8 February 2015 in Ottawa. John was born in 1930 in Winnipeg, MB. After completing high school in 1948 he served as a lithographic apprentice at Bulman Bros. in Winnipeg. John often returned to his home town with his family. He joined the Canadian Army in 1951 and moved to Ottawa that became his new home.

John's military career spanned 32 years in lithography operations in mapping and charting - retiring in 1983 at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer as Regimental Sergeant Major of Mapping and Charting Establishment (MCE).

After his Basic Training, John joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1952 as a Lithographer. He qualified as Group 2 Lithographer that year and was appointed Acting Corporal on 1 January 1953. He advanced quickly in trades qualification and rank and was confirmed in the rank of Sergeant by 1959.

John was one of the first two exchange sergeants to go to the United Kingdom when he had a 2-year Exchange Tour (1965-67) with 22 Squadron (Lithography) of 42 Survey Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers. During that tour he was a member of the Royal Engineer Rifle Team. Returning to Canada in 1967, he continued to advance in trade and rank within MCE and received the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 1978. In June 1982 John was promoted CWO and appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of Mapping and Charting Establishment and held that appointment until his retirement in June 1983.

John was a Royal Canadian Legion Life Member associated with the Eastview Legion Branch #462 where he served as 1st Vice-President for a period of time.

A Gathering will be held at Sacred Space - Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, on Tuesday, 17 Feb 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. The Memorial will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at 280 Beechwood Ave.at 3:00 PM. Reception to follow at Borden & Fleming Suites - Beechwood National Memorial Centre 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of John to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Poppy Fund: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/royal-canadian-legion-branch-poppy-fund  or the  "Soldier On" Fund :    www.cfmws.com/en/SupportOurTroops/DonateNow/Pages/soldierOn_donate.aspx

We regret to advise of the death of Lloyd Ruthven Cannard of Kelowna, BC on 3 February 2015 in his 89^th year.

Lloyd was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kelowna Branch #26.

A Memorial Service, together with his recently deceased brother Murray, will be held on 27 February 2015 at 11:00 AM from Parkland Funeral Chapel, in Stony Plain, AB with interment in the Dungannan Cemetery on 28 February 11:00 AM.  Donations may be made to the B.C. Lung Association. ^{{dcMar2017gd}[zsd, zpi, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Clement K. R. MacLeod (Ret'd) at home on Sunday, 1 February 2015 at the age of 75. Clem MacLeod enrolled in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957 and attended the Royal Military College, Kingston where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree. Upon graduation he was posted to 3 Field Squadron, Chilliwack, in Spring 1962 as Troop Commander but he was transferred that Fall to 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany.

Returning to Canada in 1965, Clem was appointed Officer Commanding of 11 Works Company Detachment in Chilliwack. After that tour he was posted to 3 Field Squadron in 1967 as Second-in-Command. An avid hockey player, during this posting Clem was part of the 3 Field Squadron Canadian Forces Hockey Championship team in 1968. Completion of this tour saw Clem as a student at Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College in Kingston in 1968.

Upon successful completion of Staff College Clem was appointed Canadian Forces Liaison Officer (Engineering) with United States Army Mobility Equipment Research and Development Command in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Clem returned to Canada in 1972 and was appointed Commanding Officer of 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa 1972-74. After this tour Clem moved to Ottawa and a National Defence Headquarters posting with the Directorate of Military Engineering Plans. But he was soon off to French Language training at St Jean, QC.

On completion of this language training, Clem returned to NDHQ and the Directorate Military Engineering Operations and held appointments in both Plans and Operations. At the end of this NDHQ tour Clem was posted to Headquarters Mobile Command, St Hubert, QC in 1977 as Senior Staff Officer Quartering. In 1980 he returned to National Defence HQ with the Directorate of Construction Engineering Management Policy. After retirement from the Canadian Forces, Clem worked with the Goose Bay Management Office.

Friends are invited to visit Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. (east of Vanier Parkway) on Saturday, 7 February 2015 after 12 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service in the Sacred Space at 1:00 p.m. with Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ALS Society of Canada would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Earle “Bruce” Riggs (Ret’d) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown PEI, on 1 February 2015 at the age of 81 years. Bruce was always proud of the work that he accomplished throughout his full career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home from where the funeral will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 pm. Interment later in Breadalbane Cemetery. No visiting hours by request. Memorial donations may be made to Spring Park United Church or the Charlottetown Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Ralph Belmore Toombs (Ret'd) in Ottawa on 25 January 2015. Ralph was born in 1918 in Vancouver, BC and his early schooling was in Calgary. He returned to BC and the University of British Columbia where he earned a B.A.Sc. (Mineral Engineering), B.A. (Economics), and M.Sc. (Geology). Ralph was a Captain in the Royal Canadian Engineers during WWII and was involved in the construction of the Alaska Highway/Northwest Highway System. After the war Ralph worked for the Department of Energy, Mines, and Resources for 33 years as a senior energy advisor and policy analyst.

Recognized as a pioneer in Canadian energy policy development, he authored numerous publications, served on the Borden Commission, and continued to make important contributions to the Department after retirement.

Ralph's interests throughout his working career were guided by his desire to gain a broader perspective on natural resources in Canada. A lifelong philanthropist, Ralph supported numerous organisations and individuals, and spent many volunteer hours tutoring children with English as a second language.

Friends and family are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, (at O'Connor) Ottawa, on Thursday, 12 February 2015, after 1:30 p.m. until the time of a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A second Memorial Service will be conducted in Vancouver, B.C. for his western family and friends.

We regret to advise of the death of Alexander “Alex” Balazsi peacefully at the Medicine Hat, AB Regional Hospital on 13 January 2015 in his 95^th year.

Alex emigrated with his family from Hungary to Rabbit Lake, SK in 1929.   As a teenager, he worked as a farm labourer.  He was a veteran of the Second World War joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1941, serving in Canada and Europe, landing in Normandy on D-Day.  After the war, Alex worked in the coal mines of Drumheller, AB and the hard rock mines of Uranium City, SK.  He later worked on hydroelectric projects in Australia and New Zealand on the Mana Puri Hydro Electric project.  Upon returning to Canada he was employed with ASL Paving as a 'cat skinner' on projects throughout central Saskatchewan. This was followed by work in a veteran's nursing home in Saskatoon, SK until his retirement.   

A memorial service will be held at the Chinook Lodge in Medicine Hat on 17 January with Interment at a later date in Claresholm, AB.    ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Kenneth Sydney Brown (Ret'd) on 12 January 2015 at home in Tillsonburg, ON at the age of 78. Kenneth was a career military firefighter with the RCAF and retired in 1980 as a Master Corporal. In retirement he was a school bus driver at North York School Board in Toronto and was also Past-President of Legion Branch #153.

Cremation has taken place. A Legion Service to be held at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway St., Tillsonburg on Saturday, 17 January at 1:00 p.m. This will be followed by a Memorial service. Memorial Donations (by cheque) may be made to “V.O.N. Sakura House” or to the “Canadian Cancer Society,” through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg.

We regret to advise of the death of Daniel McMahon, at home, in Courtenay, BC after a lengthy fight with cancer on 10 January 2015. Dan served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers and retired as a Master Corporal.

Dan was born in Paisley, Scotland in 1949 and left home as a teenager to join the British Merchant Navy. He emigrated to Canada in 1968, arriving in Loon Lake, SK where he worked in the Department of Natural Resources. Dan joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1969, with the Canadian Military Engineers – first as a Field Engineer and then in the Air Force as a Firefighter. He served in all three environments (Army, Navy, Air Force) with postings on the HMCS Iroquois and in Chilliwack, Edmonton, Germany, Shearwater and Comox. He transferred from the Regular Force to the Reserves in 1993. In the late 90’s he was contracted to CFB Esquimalt as Respiratory Protection Co-ordinator, then took a position there as a General Safety Officer and, finally, finished his career as General Safety Officer at 19 Wing Comox, retiring in February 2011.

Dan also served as a member of the Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department from 1992-2001 and was an active volunteer with the Department’s Fire Safety House at local schools as recently as October 2014. For a number of years he served as Local Co-ordinator and coach with the Comox Valley Special Olympics organization.

There will be visitation at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 16 January. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 17 January, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall where remembrances will be shared.

Those wishing to make a donation in Dan’s memory may consider St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation, 2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 1P2 (earmarked for the Cancer Care Unit) or Glacier View Lodge Society, 2450 Back Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 8B5 (earmarked for the Adult Day Program Project).

We regret to advise of the death of I.C.B “Bert” Price peacefully on 4 January 2015 in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 93 years.

Bert was born in Calgary, AB.  After completing grade 12, he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in the Second World War for over six years in England, Africa, Italy, Belgium, and Holland.  After demobilisation, he married and moved to Ontario where he was self-employed as a home builder before returning to Alberta for a short period of time. He then relocated to Gunnar, SK in 1961 where he was employed as a prospector.  He later moved to Uranium City, SK where he worked as a Housing Administrator with Eldorado Nuclear until the mine closed in 1982.  Bert became a member of the Kiwanis Club and spent time serving as a town councillor.  He retired in Carstairs, AB where he became involved with the Library Board, Artist Society, Horticulture Club, and Citizens on Patrol.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place, in Saskatoon on 9 January at 1:30 PM.  Burial will take place in Carstairs in the spring.  Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon or other charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdApr2017dc} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Leonard Sylvester Bohan on 3 January 2015 in Cranbrook, BC at the age of 95 years. Len was born in Calgary, AB. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Len may do so to their charity of choice. No flowers please.

We regret to advise of the death of Edward J McAuliffe peacefully at the Cassellholme Home for the Aged in North Bay, ON on 1 January 2015 at the age of 90. 

Edward was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for 44 years as a Trainman. He was a Chartered Member of the North Bay Heritage Railway.

Visitations will be held at the McGuinty Funeral Home (North Bay) on 4 January followed by a funeral service on 5 January.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.  Online condolences can be made atwww.mcguintyfuneralhome.com.  ^{{dc/gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Class II Norman Ernest Purcell (Ret'd) of Halifax NS on 30 December 2014 at the age of 90 years.

Norman was born in Halifax.  Prior to the Second World War, he served in the Militia before enlisting in the Active Force in September 1939 when he was 15 years old.  His age was ‘adjusted’ and he was sent overseas with the 6^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. He took part in the Normandy Landings in support of the Regina Rifles at Courseulles-sur-Mere.  He was wounded in Belgium and, after a period of recovery, returned to his unit for the rest of the war.  Norman returned to Halifax after the war and served in the Militia with the 5^th Field Engineer Regiment. He moved to Ottawa in 1951, and continued his Militia service until 1953 when he retired as a Warrant Officer Class II. Norman later moved back to Halifax and was a member of the Fairview Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. 

WOII Purcell was interviewed for the Memory Project.

We regret to announce the death of Sapper Louis Hachey (Ret'd) on 30 December 2014 at the Sensenbrenner Hospital in Kapuskasing, ON at the age of 91 years.Louis was living in Moonbeam, ON.

Louis Joseph Hachey was born in Hacheyville, NB and was a veteran of the Second World War, enlisting in the Royal Canadian Engineers when the war broke out in 1939. After training in Petawawa, he was sent overseas where his training continued up to D-Day. Louis was on the second wave for the landing at Courseulles-sur-Mer on D-Day, landing with elements of the 16^th Field Company. He fought the battles of D-Day and Caen to later continue on to Belgium and Holland and was more often than not, supporting the North Shore Regiment throughout. He was discharged in September 1945.

After the war. he hitchhiked from NB to Kapuskasing. ON and met a war-time friend who hired him to work at a local paper company. Louis later retired and lived in Moonbeam. ON. Louis was a member of  Kapuskasing Legion Branch 85 for over 44 years.

In November 2014 he was honoured for his contributions to the Battle for France by the award of the French Legion of Honour at a ceremony in the Canadian War Museum.

Louis Hachey will be resting at the Guenette Funeral Home on Sunday, 4 January from 2-4 and 7- 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Monday, 5 January at the Immaculée-Conception church at 10:30 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be greatly appreciated. ^{khDec14dc}

We regret to advise of the death of Albert Joseph Biffis peacefully on 29 December 2014 at the Etobicoke General Hospital at the age of 94.

Albert was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers, stationed at Camp Borden during World War II. After demobilization Albert became a tailor and a businessman, involved in many business ventures. He was the former owner and president of Daniels Construction, Division of A.J. Biffis Limited.

Visitation will be held at Newediuk Funeral Home, Etobicoke, on 2 January 2015. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Transfiguration of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, Etobicoke, on 3 January. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodbridge. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences at newediukfuneralhome.com

We regret to advise of the death of Robert (Bob) Hugh Benson McLaughlin on 28 December 2014 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB.

Born in Fort Fairfield, Maine in 1922, Bob attended Aroostook High School then the University of New Brunswick where he graduated with both a B.Sc and M.Sc in Engineering. At UNB he excelled as a student, receiving the student’s distinction awards for both Athletic and non-Athletic activities. Some years later, further graduate studies were carried on at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.), Oklahoma State University and the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he received advanced degrees in engineering from those universities. In 1987 Bob was awarded the distinction of "Professor Emeritus" for his teaching expertise over his long and distinguished career.

Bob was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and, later, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 1946 the University of New Brunswick requested his release from the US Army so he could accept a position as Assistant Professor at UNB and help returning veterans seeking a post-secondary education in Engineering. Receiving an Honourable Discharge from the US Army, he arrived in Fredericton in the fall of 1946 to begin his new career.

Early in his career he was heavily involved in promoting the engineering profession at both the provincial and national level. In 1951 Bob partnered with four of his colleagues to form a consulting engineering firm, Associated Designers & Inspectors where he focused on building design. Bob was also very involved in the community, serving as president of many organizations. He was a man of many actions and few words.

Family and friends are invited to McAdams Funeral Home on York Street with visitation on Wednesday, 31 December 2014 from 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 will hold a tribute at 2:00 pm. A funeral will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on 1 January 2015 at St. Dunstan’s Church. Interment will be in the Hermitage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that a donation be made to either the Chalmers Hospital Foundation, the UNB McLaughlin Beaverbrook Scholarship Fund, or a charity of the donors choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Office Bernard George (Bernie) Bowers (Ret'd) on 24 December 2014 at Mannville Care Centre, Mannville, AB.

Bernie was born in England in 1927 and during the war he worked in an essential war service as a welder for HS Marsh Engineering where he fabricated the metals parts used to attach the flotation gear on the tanks that permitted them to float ashore at the D-Day Landings. He later served in the Royal Navy. After immigrating to Canada in 1947 and working in several civilian jobs, Bernie joined the Canadian Army in 1951 and then served full career with the Canadian Military Engineers until he retired in 1976.

Bernie's first tour as a Field Engineer was in Petawawa after which he served with the 1 Canadian Division (Red Patch) in Werl, Germany (1951-55) and then Chilliwack (1955-58). He then remustered to the Construction Trades and served, as a Construction Engineer for the remainder of his career in Calgary (1958-63), Chilliwack (1963-64), Calgary (1964-66), Chilliwack (1966-73), and Gagetown (1973-76). After retiring from the CF in 1976, Bernie served in property management with the the Government of Canada in Edmonton and later in the same capacity with Lakeland College, Vermilion, AB and retired in the same area.

Bernie was married to Peggy Freeman, the daughter of Sapper Art Poile, and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law were CWO Harry Poile and Sandra Poile. Three of Bernie's sons had CF service.

A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date. Memorial Donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada or a charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Kenneth John Pratt (Ret’d) in Smithers, BC on 15 December 2014 in his 96^th year. Born in Moose Jaw SK, Ken moved to Fort Fraser with his father as a child and worked in sawmills, trucking and horse logging around Fraser Lake until volunteering for military service in 1940. As a Sapper in 7^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, Ken participated in the Dieppe Raid and Operation Overlord (Battle for Caen and Falaise Pocket) through to the liberation of France and Holland in 1945. In recognition of this service, Ken was awarded the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.

After the end of the war Ken returned to British Columbia and worked as a logger, longshoreman, heavy duty machine operator and mechanic. He founded K Pratt Logging Company and Aabro Logging with camps along the BC coast over the years. He was a licensed hunting guide and outfitter in the Rainbow Mountains. Ken moved to Smithers in 1998 and continued working the placer claim in the Yukon with his wife Pen for many years.

An informal gathering for friends will be held at 1:00 pm on 3 January 2015 at RA Schrader Funeral Home 1239 Queen St. Smithers.^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Gerald Dubé, CD (Ret’d) on 8 Dec 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Gerald was a long-serving Sapper and a strong supporter of the CMEA, Sappers Club, and the Royal Canadian Legion.

Gerald was born in 1941 in Laval QC and enrolled in the Royal Canadian Engineers in February 1961. He was posted to the Citadelle in Quebec City for his basic training and then on to Chilliwack for his Field Engineer Trades Training course. His first posting on completion of this training was to 2 Field Squadron in Gagetown. Shortly after his arrival he remustered to the carpentry trade. In August 1963 he was posted to 4 Field Squadron in Werl Germany where he served until 1966. From 1966 to 1970 he was posted with the Service Battalion in Montreal and had Temporary Duty attachments to Alert NWT and Farnham QC during this posting. Between 1970 and 1993 Gerald served in numerous locations: CFS Mont Apica, CFB Montreal, CFB Bagotville, CFB Cold Lake, CFB Halifax, CFS Beaverlodge, Mobile Command HQ in St Hubert, QC, and CFB Goose Bay. During 1981 he deployed to Cyprus with the United Nations force and served with both 2 PPCLI and the R22R.

After 32 years of service Gerald retired to the Chilliwack area. In 1996 he joined Corrections Canada where he worked until 2006 at which time he and his wife Jackie moved to the Edmonton area.

At the request of Gerald and his family there will be no service.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant George Grant Cameron (Ret’d) peacefully at home in Port Elgin, ON on 30 October 2014 at the age of 93. 

George graduated from Queen's University, Kingston, ON in engineering in 1943.  He was a WW II veteran who served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943-1946. After the war, in 1949, he earned a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Toronto.  He worked as a construction engineer with Ontario Hydro for 34 years.  George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Elgin Branch 340.

Visitations will be at the Port Elgin Chapel of the T.A. Brown Funeral Home, 510 Mill Street, on 2 November.  The burial will be private. 

Donations may be made to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, Southampton ON. ^{{dc/gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Terence (Terry) Leonard Kramchynsky (Ret’d), at his cottage in Lundar, MB on 29 November 2014 at the age of 50 years old.

Terry was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK and joined the Canadian Forces 1982. He initially served in the Armoured Corps with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadian) and he was posted to the regiment in Calgary in 1983 after his basic armoured training. During this first tour, he deployed to Syria with UNDOF (Jul 1985 to Jan 1986). In 1989 he re-mustered to the Canadian Military Engineers as a Construction Technician and served 16 years with the CME. He was initially posted to Detachment Wainwright (1987-93), then to Winnipeg (1993 to 2000). While in Winnipeg he had a second deployment to Syria with UNDOF  (Feb-Aug 1995). Subsequent deployments included Haiti (UNSMIH/UNTMIH) for Apr-Oct 19 97, Syria (Op DANACA) from Aug 1999 to Mar 2000. Terrance was posted to Detachment Dundurn (Jul 2000 to Nov 2003) and took his release in Feb 2004.

A funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Roman Catholic Church, 15 Columbia Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Courageous Companions, Unit 4 846 Marion Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 0K4.

We regret to advise of the death of George Rasmus “G.R.” Clifton of Taber, AB on 28 November 2014 at the age of 91 years.

G.R. was born in McGrath AB.  He was a veteran of the Second World War having enlisted in June 1941 at the age of eighteen.  After training in Calgary and Petawawa, he was posted to England in February 1942 with the 12^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He served through Sicily and Italy and later fought in Northwest Europe.  After the war, G. R. returned home to Magrath to farm.  He moved to Hays, AB in 1953 as part of a group of sixteen veterans who purchased land at what is now called “The Loop” and farmed there for nearly 60 years.  In 1995, G.R. received the Liberation of Holland Appreciation Medal when he returned to Holland to commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of the liberation of that country.  G. R was a Life Member of Legion Branch #193, in Vauxhall, AB where he was President in 1988.

A service will be held at the Hays Cemetery on 28 November at 1:00 PM.  At G.R.’s request, relatives and friends are invited to a wake at the Hays Community Centre afterwards.  Donations may be made to the Hays Cemetery Fund,  Box 116, Hays, Alberta T0K 1B0.^{{dcMar2018gd}} 

We regret to advise the death of Ronald James Gourley, BEM, CD, PEng (Ret'd) of Kingston ON, on 26 November 2014.

Ronald was born in Parry Sound ON. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served as a Navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force at the rank of Pilot Officer. After the war, Ronald completed a degree in Civil Engineering at Queen's University in 1949 and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army, Ronald worked as a Municipal Engineer for the City of Ottawa and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa–Carleton, and as Chief Administrative Officer the City of Whitehorse.

Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be interred beside his mother in St. John's Cemetery in Gananoque ON. ^{{dcJan20, wrd} [zsd, zpp]}

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

Peter was a Korean War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion West Kildonan, MB Branch # 30.

A memorial service will take place on 29 November at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.{dc/gdMay2016kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Paul Joseph Richard, CD, of Moncton, on Sunday, 23 November 2014.

Born in Saint John, he was a veteran with 20 years' service with the Canadian Military Engineers. The family lived in Cold Lake, AB prior to his retirement in New Brunswick. Paul was employed with Francis Plumbing in Dieppe, NB.

Resting at Ferguson's Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton with no visiting hours by personal request. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held at Ferguson's Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, 27 November 2014 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to a memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family^{.{khFeb2016} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Edward “Ed” Albert Anderson (Ret’d) peacefully on 21 November 2014 at the age of 93 years.

Ed was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Branch #91 in Langford, BC. 

A graveside service will be held on 2 December at 11:30 AM at Hatley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Langford followed by a gathering at the Royal Canadian Legion in Langford. ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Louis Sadowski (Ret'd) on 21 Nov 2014 at the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre in Ottawa. Born in 1922,

Louis was a proud WW II veteran where he served as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers He was a long time member of The Royal Canadian Legion Westboro Branch 480 and past member of the Honour Guard.

The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa followed by a funeral mass in the chapel. Reception to follow. Private interment at Notre Dame Cemetery. Details to be confirmed. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Michael Jerome Malloy at the Wascana Rehabilitation (Veterans) Centre in Regina SK on 19 October 2014 at the age of 95.

Michael was born in Winnipeg MB.  He was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. 

A private family service will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan on 23 October.  ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Sylvanus Allan “Venie” Dutcher (Ret'd) at the West Haldimand General Hospital, Hagersville ON, on 18 November 2014 in his 90^th year. 

Venie was a veteran of WW II and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Visitations will be at the Miller Funeral Chapel, 28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia ON, on 20 November.  A Service will be held in the Chapel on 21 November.  Interment in the Caledonia Cemetery.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Bernard “Bernie” Edward Brown (Ret’d), peacefully on 18 November 2014 at the age of 88 years at the Bow View Manor Nursing Home Calgary. Bernie joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1944 and served until 1970 retiring with the rank of warrant officer.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernard's Parish, 711 37 Street N.W., Calgary, AB on 24 November 2014. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Veteran's Food Bank, 1 - 4539 6 Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald J “Reg” Paterson, CD (Ret’d) on 16 November 2014 at his home in Thornhill ON at the age of 81 years.

Reg was born in New Canaan NB. He enlisted in the 8^th Canadian Hussars (Militia) in 1949 and entered the first class at Collège militaire royal du Canada in 1952. He went on to the Royal Military College in Kingston ON and graduated in 1958 and was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He received a degree in engineering from McGill University.  

Reg had a long and distinguished career in the RCE and CME serving in Canada and abroad, completing tours of duty for both NATO and the UN. In 1969, he was Base Construction Engineering Officer at CFB Toronto, and after some staff positions in NDHQ and AFCENT HQ, he returned to Toronto as Base Technical Services Officer in 1981. He retired in December 1984 and became the Facilities Manager for De Havilland Aircraft in Toronto.  

Visitation will be held at R. S. Kane Funeral Home in Thornhill ON on 21 November from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at Blessed Trinity Church on 22 November at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery. A celebration of Reg's life will be held at the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Hearing Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Charles “Chuck” Hearn (Ret’d) of Blenheim, ON at the Riverview Gardens Retirement Home in Chatham-Kent ON on 5 November 2014 at the age of 85.

Chuck was a Korean War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After leaving the Regular Force joined the Reserves with the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He was a retiree from Navistar Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing Company.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #185, Corporal Harry Miner VC Memorial Branch, in Blenheim ON.

A Funeral Service will be held in Trinity Anglican Church Blenheim on 10 November.  Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. ^{{dc/gdMay2016kh}}