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We regret to advise of the death of Peter Waugh, a retired RCAF Firefighter on 20 June 2015 in Edmonton, AB.

Peter was born in Loanhead, Scotland in 1933 and served in the Royal Air Force from 1951 until 1957. He immigrated to Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force upon his arrival in Canada. Peter served as a firefighter and a drummer in the RCAF pipe band until November 1973. His career highlights included being part of the rescue crew during the testing of the AVRO Arrow and being the instructor of the highland dancers for the 1967 TATTOO.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, 27 June at 2:00 p.m. at Dayspring Presbyterian Church, 11445 – 40 Avenue, Edmonton.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1. On-line condolences can sent via: www.parkmemorial.com –

We regret to advise of the death of Walter C. M. Hall on 15 June, 2015 at the age of 94 years at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, SK.

Walter served with the 9^th Field Squadron, 4^th Armoured Division, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1945. After the war, he went to work for Marshalls, Wells and Sterling Distributors in Regina, SK and remained in their employment until his retirement in 1985. Walter was an avid Saskatchewan RoughRider fan and held season tickets for over 60 years. He was a long time Legion member and active in many of their fund raisers.

A Celebration of Walter’s life will be held on 25 June, 2015 in the chapel of Lee Funeral Home, Regina, SK. Donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society. ^{{gdAug2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of a Second World War veteran, Lieutenant Commander Herb Lim (Ret’d) on 15 June 2015 in Vancouver. Herb was born in Vancouver, BC in 1925 and was undertaking engineering studies at UBC when the Second World War broke out. Although he could have claimed this exemption, he chose to volunteer in September 1944 and served during the Second World War as a Sapper.

Herbert was a Chinese Canadian whose ability to speak Chinese and Japanese made him a prime candidate for what was to be called Special Operation Executive (SOE) Force 136. This force comprised soldiers who were dropped behind enemy lines in Malaysia and Burma to help organize the resistance against the Japanese.

Sapper Herb Lim enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers and began his training at Chilliwack where he learned demolitions, booby traps and subversive warfare. This was followed by intensive training in the isolated British Columbia interior. He was selected to become a wireless operator and, after completion of this training, he was despatched to England for more extensive training, including parachute training.

In the Far East, SOE Force 136 personnel worked under extreme conditions, constantly on the move to prevent capture and under constant harassment from the enemy. They operated behind Japanese lines in places like Malaya, Burma, and Thailand. Hubert was trained in classic SOE tradecraft - sabotage and demolition, intelligence gathering, wireless communications, guerrilla coordination. He worked with local resistance groups, particularly Chinese anti-Japanese networks in Malaya, helping organize supply drops, relay intelligence to Allied command, and support guerrilla actions against Japanese forces.

At the war’s end, members of SOE Force136 stayed and cared for the prisoners, nursing them back to health and providing much needed intelligence about the progress of the Japanese surrender. Their post-war duties also included preventing the locals from taking revenge against the defeated soldiers. For his work, Herbert Lim was awarded the Burma Star.

After the war, Herb became a merchant seaman and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After retirement he became a very successful businessman in Vancouver. Herb was a philanthropist and an historian and was also an accomplished civilian sports diver. He was very active in promoting the Chinese Canadian community and the Chinese Museum in Vancouver. Herbert Lim was a Life Member of the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society and a strong supporter of the Retired Sappers.

Cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life In approximately three weeks. Details will follow.

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We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Walter W. Critchley, (Ret'd) at Saint Luke’s Homes, St. John's NL on 11 June 2015 at the age of 83.

Walter was born in Grand Falls-Windsor NL.  After graduating from Grand Falls Academy in 1949 he joined the Canadian Army serving with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the Naval reserve and the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army he returned to school and qualified as a Mechanical Machinist. He was employed by the A.N.D. Company which was the forerunner of Abitibi Price. He retired in 1990 holding the position of Superintendent. 

Walter was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12 in Grand Falls-Windsor NL since 1953.  He served on the local and command executive for many years including President of Provincial Command from 1991-1993.  Walter was also active in the labour movement holding many leading positions including President of the Newfoundland Labrador Federation of Labour for four terms.  He served nine years on the Central Newfoundland Hospital Board including three as Board Chairman.  He also served as Deputy Mayor of the town of Windsor and was a Provincial Justice of the Peace.

Over his lifetime Walter received many awards including the 125thAnniversary of Confederation of Canada, the Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal, and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.

Visitations will take place 15 June at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Grand Falls-Windsor NL. The funeral service will take place 16 June at the Memorial United Church, Grand Falls-Windsor NL. Interment will be at a later date.  Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the South and Central Health Foundation of the Alzheimer’s Society. {dc/gdMay2016kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Lorne Herring (Ret’d) of Comox, BC on 10 June 2015.

Lorne was a member of the 2nd Intake Sapper Apprentices and an Electrician by trade. He served with 1 Field Squadron in Canada and in Germany as well as with the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt where he was commended for his work and initiative in installing a generator system in the city of Gaza. He excelled in various sports and played on several Canadian military teams. Lorne served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for 12 years and had his own electrical business after retirement from the Canadian Forces.

In accordance with Lorne’s request there will be no funeral.

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

Guy was born in Blacks Harbour, NB.  Before the Second World War, he worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway in McAdam, NB.  He was a WW II veteran and one of the early volunteers to be assigned to the newly authorized No 1 Railway Operation Group, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943 until the war’s end.  He served in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. 

On demobilization, Guy settled in Saint John and worked various jobs including ACME Construction, Irving Pulp & Paper, and Saint John Sugar Refinery before returning to the Canadian Pacific Railway from where he retired in 1984.  Guy served 10 years as President of the United Transportation Union.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Saint John Portland Branch #64, where he served as 1st. Vice-President and was awarded the Meritorious Service Pin and was honoured with a Life Membership.

Guy was actively involved in community organisations.  He was a Cub Master for over 20 years and became the President of the Great North District for which he received the Long Service Medal and the Medal of Merit from the National Headquarters.  He was founder of the Millidgeville Senior Centre in Saint John and served on the board of the Brentwood Garden Homes in Millidgeville.

Guy was the recipient of the "French Legion of Honour" as well as the 50^th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland tribute from the Government of the Netherlands as tribute for his part in their liberation.

Visitations and a ‘Tribute to a Veteran Service’ will take place on 14 June at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John.  A Memorial Service will be held on 15 June in the Chapel of Fundy Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Ocean View Memorial Gardens.  Donations may be made to the Ridgewood Veterans Wing's “Comfort Fund” or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dc/gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Victor Giroldi (Ret’d) at the Woodstock Hospital, Woodstock, ON on 6 June 2015 in his 92^nd year. 

Victor was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a past member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #55, Woodstock and the Oxford County Naval Veterans Association (Navy Club).

Cremation has taken place.  A private family service will be held at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home in Woodstock with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Woodstock.   Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.  Online condolences may be made at www.brockandvisser.com^{.{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Norman Corness on 5 June 2015 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 89. Born in Edmonton, he left school in 1943 to work as a Machinist with the Canadian National Railway. Norman enlisted in the Army as an infanteer in October 1944 at Mewata Armouries in Edmonton. He was, however, soon transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and went to Camp Chilliwack in January 1945 for training. Upon the completion of this training he was posted to Barriefield, ON in July 1945 as a Driver Operator RCE, Signals Division. He was assigned to 6th Division for action in the Pacific Theatre but the war ended before that force was required to go overseas. Norman was discharged at Mewata Armouries in April 1946.

On demobilization, Norman returned to the CNR where he completed his Machinist Apprenticeship and then worked with the CNR for 43 ½ years – retiring in 1986.

Norman kept himself very busy in his retirement. He was a longtime member and supporter of the Sappers Club who spent many hours planning and coordinating the Sappers Club annual reunions. He was a member of the Kingsway Legion for 40 years and still had his uniform that had been issued to him in 1945 and wore it every Remembrance Day and other appropriate occasions. He was also a member of the Air Museum Society and a member of the Radial Rail Society that still operates the streetcar over the High Level Bridge. Norman received the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005. 

A funeral service is planned for Friday June 12, at 1:00 PM at the Anglican Parish of Christ Church at 12116 102 Ave Edmonton, AB.

We regret to advise of the death of Gary Hibbert Pettis of Debert, NS on 29 May 2015 at age 65. Born in Parrsboro, NS, Gary served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 30 years and had a full career in the Construction Engineering field.

The service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 106 in Debert on 6 June 2015 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Debert Legion or the Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Online condolences can be made at Dartmouth Funeral Home http://www.dartmouthfuneralhome.ca

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Sergeant John Leslie Stewart on 25 May 2015 in Grace Hospital, Winnipeg in his 84^th year.

Born in Massey, ON, John joined the Canadian Army at the age of 17 with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Much of his initial three years of training in Shilo, MB was in Artillery Survey. He soon transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and was posted to the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa.

John worked on ground surveys in such locations as Dease Lake and Hudson Hope, BC, the Yukon, Churchill, MB, and the Arctic Islands, that contributed to the production of the post-war topographic maps of Northern Canada. John also served as a peace-keeper in the Gaza Strip in 1958 on an International Boundary survey. In 1960 he was on loan to the Polar Continental Shelf Project of Natural Resources Canada providing logistic support to arctic research. His last work in Army Survey Establishment was in Photography Airborne Profile Recorder as an Instructor

John retired from the army in 1962. For his second career he worked with Spartan Air Services doing surveying and map work in East Africa, West Africa, Jakarta and other locations until he was 65.

Funeral Service at Doyle's Funeral Home on Wednesday, 3 June 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for an interment at Greenwood Cemetery with a reception to follow at Doyle's Funeral Home. Online Guest Book at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=john-leslie-stewart&pid=174972054#sthash.ev1qrTlx.dpuf. {khAug2015}

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

The family will receive friends at Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Friday 29 May from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel Saturday, 30 May at 11 a.m. Private interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Cecil Kenneth Chamberlin (Ret’d) on 22 May 2015 at home in Gibsons BC at the age of 94 years.

Cecil was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War. He was born in Gibsons, a direct descendent of George Gibson, for whom the village was named and, except for the time he served during the war, lived there for all his life. Cecil was very active in his community and volunteered countless hours to the SPCA, the 4H Beef Club, the Howe Sound Farmers Institute, the Gibsons branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, the local Ratepayers and the Gibsons Curling Club. ^{{dcDec19wd} [zsd, zcc]} 

 We regret to advise of the death of Albert F. Rieder, in Windthorst, SK on 19 May 2015 at the age of 94 years.

Albert was a WW II veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Windthorst, SK Branch #49.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius Church in Windthorst on 27 May with interment in St. Pius Parish Cemetery.

Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfh.com. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Alfred Peter MacLeod (Ret’d)of Hillside Boularderie on Cape Breton Island on 19 May 2015 at age 75 at the Palliative Care Unit 'An Cala.’

Alfred - better known as Al, Alf or Alfie - was born at Florence, Cape Breton Island, NS, in 1939. He completed high school there and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Field Engineer in February 1958. After completing his basic Field Engineer training, Al’s first posting was to the Field Squadron in Germany. Fromhere he remustered to the Topographic Survey trade and was posted to the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa in September 1966. Career progression saw him promoted to Corporal and completing the Topographic Survey trade selection course as a Group 1 in December. Al passed his Pay Level 4 Course in September 1967 and in March 1968 he achieved his Group 2 qualification.

In February 1970 Al completed his Pay Level 5 Course and was promoted to Sergeant in December 1972. From that point on most of his work was in field survey, though he made the usual rounds of other employment within Mapping and Charting Establishment. Arctic ‘73 was a major task and in 1974 he took part in a big survey task in the Suffield, AB area. Al served in the United Kingdom on exchange posting in 19 Squadron (Air Survey), Royal Engineers. Returning to Canada in August 1979, he was soon promoted to Warrant Officer. He then remained chiefly with Field Survey until his retirement in June 1982.

Al’s service spanned 25 years in British Columbia, Germany, New Brunswick, England and Ottawa. Upon retirement he continued to work for several more years as a commissionaire and then returned home to Florence, built a house and ran a general store for some time. He joined the Reserves and was Squadron Sergeant Major of 45 Field Engineer Squadron.

Visitation will be held Saturday, 23 May 2015, from 1-2 p.m. at St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney with service to follow at 2 p.m. Donations can be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia or to Palliative Care 'An Cala'.

We regret to advise of the death of James Henry “Jas” Darlison of Sundridge, ON at the Lady Isabelle Nursing Home on 17 May 2015 in Trout Creek, ON in his 94^th year.

Jas was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he served in the Royal Regiment of Canada in the Canadian Army (Militia). He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Kirkland Lake Branch # 87.

The family will receive visitors at the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Moore Chapel in Sundridge on 22 May 2015 from 12:00 until 2:00 PM.  A service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 PM.  Interment will be at the Strong Cemetery in Sundridge.  If desired, memorial donations to the War Amps or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Elmer Shirley on 16 May 2015 peacefully in hospital in Kelvington, SK.

Elmer was born near Frontier, SK in 1923 but shortly after birth moved to Kelvington. He enlisted in the Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers in July 1941 and served in England, Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. He was discharged in July 1945.

In 1952 Elmer started farming in the Farmingdale District, near Kelvington, clearing the land and establishing the home and farm that is still owned and operated by his family. Elmer was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 19 in Kevlington.

A memorial service will be held on 22 May at the Kelvington Community Legion Hall. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Glengarry Alexander “Glen” MacDonald of Spirit River AB on 15 May 2015 at the age of 93 years.

Glen was born in Dodsland SK and moved with his family to Peace Country and settled in the Woking AB area in 1929.  He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and served in the United Kingdom, North Africa, Italy and NW Europe in the 12^th Field Company.  He was wounded in Italy in 1944 but returned to duty on recovering.  At the end of the fighting in Europe, Glen volunteered for the Pacific and was on leave when the war in the Pacific ended.
After the war, Glen returned home and started farming, mixed with carpentry and sawmill work.  Later, he started raising cattle as a year-round business.  He left the farm in 2013 and moved into the Pleasant View Lodge in Spirit River.

Funeral Services will be held at the Spirit River Centennial Hall on 30 May at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #72 Spirit River or a charity of one’s choice. 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Roger William Mailman (Ret’d) in Nova Scotia on 11 May 2015 at age 68.

Roger served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 25 years - initially as an Artilleryman and then he remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers and advanced as a Construction Engineering Technician. After leaving the Army he worked for a number of local and national firms using the expertise he had gained in his trade to advantage. Roger was also active in community activities, especially as a member of the Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Club.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, 16 May at 1 p.m. at the Rowlings Funeral Home, Musquodoboit Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Luke’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Liscombe, NS, the Victoria Order of Nurses, or Palliative Care may be made in Roger’s name

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Jean-François Drouin le 6 septembre 2009, mort au combat à l’âge de 31 ans, dans le district de Dand au sud-ouest de la ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan.

Jean-François était un sapeur affecté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Valcartier, QC. Au moment de sa mort, il servait avec le groupement tactique du 2^e Bataillon, Royal 22^e Régiment.

Jean-François est né à Québec, QC et s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2006. Après sa formation en génie de campagne à l’École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à la BFC Gagetown, NB il a été muté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat. Jean-François effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel en Afghanistan lorsque son véhicule a heurté un engin explosif improvisé (IED).

Une cérémonie de rapatriement s’est déroulée le 9 septembre à la Base des Forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites seront possibles à l’église St-Louis de Courville, 2315 avenue Royale, Beauport QC, le 19 septembre de 9h à 10h30, suivies des funérailles. L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu au cimetière paroissial à une date ultérieure. ^{{rtMar2017gd} [zcc]}

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

Fred joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1958 as a member of the Sapper Apprentice 7^th Intake. In 1962, he transferred to the Topographical Surveyor trade with the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa ON and participated in Arctic Operations. In 1965, he was employed in the Survey Squadron and remained there until 1968 at which time he went to work for the National Research Council. After an 11-year career, Fred took his release from the Canadian Forces and went to work for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation where he had a distinguished 25-year career. Fred retired in Niagara Falls.

Fred will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held on 22 May at St. John's Anglican Church, 3428 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Paul Allyre Boulet of Sault Ste. Marie ON in his 88^th Year. Paul was born in Thetford Mines QC and was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada. He was a Life Member of Sault Ste. Marie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday 7 May 2017 from 6 until PM. Paul’s funeral service will be celebrated from the chapel on Friday at 1 PM with interment Lake of the Woods, Kenora.

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

George was born in 1926 in Regina. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy during WW II and after demobilization joined the Army Reserves serving with the 14th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Regina Rifles. He worked for many years as a teacher for the Regina Public School Board retiring in 1989.

As per George's request there will not be a service. In lieu of flowers,donations in George's memory may be made to a charity of their choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please isit www.speersfuneralchapel.com. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Delesoy (Ret’d) of Maple Ridge BC in the Ridge Meadows Hospital on 1 May 2015 at the age of 93 years.

George was born in Calder SK. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he moved his family to Maple Ridge where he worked at Hammond Cedar Mills and later at the Whonnock Lumber Company. George was a member of the Maple Ridge Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on 6 May at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel in Maple Ridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zsp]}

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

Wayne joined the Canadian Forces as a Reservist in 1962, and served all his 34 years with 8 Field Engineer Regiment (now 41 Combat Engineer Regiment) until his retirement in 1996. We was among a small group within the Regiment who have received a second clasp for their Canadian Forces Decoration - marking 32 years of service.

Shortly after his retirement, the Regiment created an award called the “Bentley Beaver Award” that is awarded in honour of Warrant Officer Wayne Ross.  This award is awarded to the member of the Regiment who best displays the spirit of the unit as elected by the non-commissioned members. 

Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service Monday, 4 May at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com ^{khMar2016}

We regret to advise of the death of John “JR” Horvath of Howie Center, NS on 17 April 2015 at the age of 77 years.

John was born in New Waterford, NS.  He joined the Army in 1955 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers until his retirement in 1963.  He twice completed United Nations tours with United Nations Emergency Force, Gaza Egypt during the period 1958 to 1959 and 1961 to 1962.

John was a member of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping (CAVUNP) and was a Member in the MGen Lewis W. MacKenzie Chapter in Sydney, NS. He was a Past President of that Chapter and also served as Director of the Eastern Region for CAVUNP.  John was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12, Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Visitation will be held 23 April from 4:00 -7:00 PM at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St. Sydney. A Legion and Peacekeepers service will be held at 7:00 PM with a reception to follow at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #151 in Howie Center.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Branch 151 Legion or a charity of choice. ^{{gdMay2018dc} [zcc]}

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]}