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We regret to advise that Donald Rodney (Rod) Sheets of Logan Lake, B.C. passed away peacefully at Kamloops on 1 April at the age of 73 years.

Rod was born in Cornwall, ON. He joined the Army as a young man with the Sapper Apprentice 4^th Intake in June 1955. He was with the Royal Canadian Engineers for only five years but in that short time completed a 6-month tour with the United Nations Emergency Force in the Middle East as well as deploying to Nevada, USA, and Australia. After retirement in September 1960 he maintained his lifelong Sapper friendships by regularly attending the Retired Sapper Reunions.

After retirement he studied to be a United Church Minister and moved all over the country before settling in Merritt, BC, as a Social Worker. After that career he started working at Highland Valley Copper. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Logan Lake Christian Fellowship Church.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Francis Thomas Peter “Frank” Cain (Ret’d) of Salmo, BC on 27 March 2012 at the age of 98.

Frank was born in Cobalt, ON.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Britain and Europe.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #217 in Salmo for 31 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Salmo on 31 March at 3:00 PM. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zcc, zsp}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Arthur “Art” Freer (Ret’d) of Waterloo, ON  in his 90^th year at Grand River Hospital.

Art was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War. He landed in Normandy on D-day and continued serving through Northwest Europe. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #530, Waterloo.  Art was self-employed as an eavestrougher for most of his working life

Art’s family will receive relatives and friends on 27 March from 2:00 until 4:00 and 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home in Waterloo.  A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held in the funeral home chapel on 28 March 11:00 AM with a reception to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd]}

We regret to advise the death of Lieutenant Edgar Wilfred “Ted” Cheeseman (Ret’d) on 25 March 2012 at the Marianhill Nursing Home in Pembroke ON in his 96^th year.

Ted was born in Port au Bras in Newfoundland and graduated from Nova Scotia Technical College in 1938 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining. During the Second World War he served in Europe as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He commanded the 2^nd Equipment & Mechanical Platoon, attached to the 8^th Field Park Company as part of II Canadian Corps Engineers.

Ted met his future wife before they were posted overseas and was married in London, England near the war’s end. Lieutenant Jean Cheeseman was a Nursing Sister in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps and served in England and Northwest Europe.

After the war, Ted began his professional career in gold mining in the Kirkland Lake area and in 1957 joined Rio Algoma Mines Ltd. mining uranium in Elliot Lake. He worked at Milliken, Nordic and Quirke Mines before moving to the head office in Toronto where he became Vice President, North American Mining Operations. He retired in 1980. Following retirement, Ted and Jean lived in North Bay and Brantford ON.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River ON followed by a celebration of Ted's life. Donations may be made to St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River to the disabled access fund, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. ^{{dcDec19wd} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Howard William McFarlane (Ret'd) on 23 March 2012 at Thomas Hall in Fredericton at the age of 90 years.

Howard was born in St John, NB and graduated from the University of New Brunswick with the Class of '43. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving as a lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he returned to UNB in 1946 and had a distinguished career teaching civil engineering for the next 35 years. He was also active as a consultant and was a founding member of Associated Designers and Inspectors.

Visitation will be held at McAdam's Funeral Home, 160 York St., on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. The funeral service will be at St. Paul’s United Church on 28 March at 2:00 pm. For those who wish, donations can be made to the Professor Howard McFarlane Bursary in Civil Engineering at UNB, the Beaverbrook Scholars Fund or the charity of your choice. ^{{khApr14dc} [zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Kenneth “Ken” Allan (Ret’d) peacefully on 22 March 2012 at his residence in London, ON in his 80^th year.

Ken served with the Construction Engineering Section of Canadian Forces Base London, ON as a civilian employee and served with the Militia in 7^th Field Company, RCE in Wolseley Barracks, London from 1954 to 1965.  He created and was curator of the private Royal Canadian Engineers Museum in Wolseley Barracks for 15 years.  The museum he created is a reflection of the lives and heritage of London's Engineers.

A private memorial service will be held on 28 March at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London ON. 

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Donat Lamarre (Retd) on 18 March 2012 at the age of 87.

Donat was born in Chicoutimi and joined the Chaudière Regiment in 1945. He soon remustered to the Topographical Surveyor trade with the Royal Canadian Engineers where he served the remainder of his military career.

Donat's career as a Military Engineer Surveyor started in the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa. As a ‘field man’ he worked with Army Survey on mapping projects such as Seven Islands QC, Yorkton SK and Toronto. A highlight of his career was an Exchange Position with 42 Survey Engineer Regiment.in England with the Royal Engineers (1973-1975). He worked as a Photogrammetrist for a few years before being commissioned. After commissioning Donat served as the Administration Officer for Mapping and Charting Establishment before being posted to the Royal Military College as a Survey Instructor. Upon his retirement from the CF in 1979 he joined CIDA, where he enjoyed a second career.

Family and friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Friday, 23 March from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Parish, 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing may make a donation to a charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Joe Reichert, CD on 16 March 2012 in the presence of his family at his home.

Joe was born in 1934 in Macklin, SK and was home-schooled by his mother. He finished his education at Castor, SK and Red Deer, AB and then attended the University of Alberta, through ROTP. He was commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers and, early in his career, he was posted to England on the British Army’s Long Survey program. Joe was posted to the Army Survey Establishment upon completion of this training and remained with ASE for five years. Joe was an accomplished Arctic mapper and surveyor. He was 2IC of the 1961 Arctic Operation and lead the 1962 Arctic operation. During this ASE tour he was also assigned to the UNTSO Palestine operation in 1962/1963 to survey and mark the Syria-Israel border - respectfully regarded as the "Reichert Line" by his surveyor colleagues.

Joe attended Queen’s University to complete an MBA and became a Professor at the Royal Military College, then moved to British Columbia to teach at Simon Fraser University. He finally migrated to Calgary, AB in 1968 and worked as a Senior Programmer for many years with Petro-Canada. In later years he was a businessman experiencing a number of avenues and finished with a 16-year journey in the dry cleaning business retiring at 75.

At Joe’s request there will be no funeral, however, he encourages all to visit him at the Sacred Heart Columbarium, located at 1307 - 14 Street SW Calgary, AB. In lieu of flowers, please direct your generosity to a charity of your choosing. In living memory of Joe Reichert, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of John (Jack) O’Neil in his 71st year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on 16 March 2012.

Originally from ‘The Miramichi,’ John started his military career as an Infantryman with the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment of Canada). In the early 1960s he served in 2^nd Battalion RHC in Camp Gagetown and Germany, and deployed Cyprus in 1966. After this he was posted to the Airborne Regiment with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry when it was formed in Edmonton. He subsequently remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers and served the remainder of his career in the Construction Trades.

John was active in The Royal Canadian Legion and the Black Watch Association. He was a regular at Atlantic Branch gatherings every September, and he was the co-ordinator for the Upper Canada Branch BBQs held every June in the Orleans Legion.

Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) Thursday, 22 March from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m., Legion Service to take place at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Basilica, 220 Kent St. (at Nepean) on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Those wishing may make donations to Lakeridge Health Oshawa, The Black Watch or The Legion Branch 632-Maintenance Fund.

We regret to advise of the death of Quartermaster Sergeant Les Thacker peacefully at the Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo ON on 15 March 2012.

Les was born in 1914 in the Lewisham district of London, England. He was a veteran of WW II having served prior to and during the war as a Quartermaster Sergeant in the 8^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in England, North Africa and Holland. He was a long-time member of the Masonic Order (Scarborough ON Lodge) and the Royal Canadian Legion.

A memorial service will be held in the Parkwood Mennonite Home Chapel on 26 May. Donations may be made to Parkwood Mennonite Home, the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice and may be arranged by contacting the Westmount Funeral Chapel, Kitchener ON. On line condolences may be made at www.westmountfuenralchapel.com ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of David Allen Cocks, a retired military firefighter, on 14 March 2012 in Edmonton at the age of 89.

A Celebration of his life will be held on 24 May at 1:30 p.m. in the Ebenezer United Church 16302-106 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB.

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du Sapeur Lionel J. Arseneault (Ret’d) au Centre palliatif de Dalhousie, NB le 10 mars 2012, à l’âge de 93 ans.

Lionel est né à Darlington, NB.  Il était vétéran de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale ou il a servi avec le Corps du Génie royal canadien.  Il a été membre de l’exécutif de la Légion royale du Canada, section #17 de Dalhousie pendant plusieurs années.

Les visites auront lieu au Salon funéraire Maher, 517, avenue des Pionniers, à Balmoral, NB le 14 mars, de 14h à 16h et de 19h à 21h.  Les funérailles auront lieu en l’église Saint-François-Xavier de Charlo, NB le 15 mars, à 11h.  Les membres de la légion de Dalhouise local no 17 et tous les membres de la Légion royale canadienne sont demandés de se rencontrer au salon funéraire Maher le 14 mars, à 19h30, pour un service légionnaire.  Des dons à la Fondation des maladies du cœur, à la Société canadienne du cancer ou à une œuvre de bienfaisance au choix du donneur seraient appréciés par la famille.  ^{{dcNov17gd} [zsd, zcc, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of James Randall Cornwall of Burk’s Falls, ON on 7 March 2012 at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville, ON in his 89^th year.

James was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Vic Fell Memorial Branch #405 in Burk's Falls.

A service to celebrate James’ life will be held in the Opatovsky Funeral Home’s Dempster chapel, 210 Ontario Street in Burk’s Falls on 10 March at 11:00 AM.  Interment will take place in the spring at the Sprucedale United Cemetery.   Donations may be made to Faith Chapel in Sprucedale, ON or the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville.  ^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major William Lionel “Bill” Eggleston, CD (Ret’d) on 4 March 2012 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC at the age of 70 years.

Bill grew up on a farm in the Peace River region near Dawson Creek, BC and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961 as a Sapper in the trade of Stone Mason. Rising quickly through the ranks, he was promoted to Master Warrant Officer, Construction and Maintenance Technician before being commissioned and promoted to Captain in 1974 and, subsequently, to Major in 1983.

From trades training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC,  Bill’s postings took him to Picton, ON; Moose Jaw, SK; twice to Summerside, PE; Yorkton, SK where he was the Station Construction Engineer Officer; twice to CFB Chilliwack, BC including a tour at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering; Goose Bay, NL; Comox, BC  as the Base Construction Engineer Officer;  Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg, MB; and finally to CFB Esquimalt, BC as the Requirements Officer. 

Bill retired in 1996 after 35 years of service but continued to serve the CF as the Base Esquimalt Capital Construction Coordinator until his final retirement in 2008. Bill also had the privilege of serving a tour in 1989 with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus at the same time as his son Darcy.

A visitation will be held on 8 March between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on 9 March. Both events will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, at 4725 Falaise Drive in Saanich, BC.  ^{{gdJan2018dc}} 

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Warrant Officer Donald M "Don" Martin in hospital in Ottawa on 28 February 2012, at the age of 69 years. Don was a Mapper who, in addition to his military service, served his Country and the Public for 50 years.

Born in Cornwall, Don spent three years with the Army Cadets before enlisting as an Apprentice with the Royal Canadian Artillery in September 1959. On graduation from the Apprentice Program in 1961 he was posted to 2 RCHA in Winnipeg as an Artillery Surveyor. As a Corporal , Don remustered to the Topographic Surveyor trade and joined the Canadian Military Engineers in January 1969. Promoted to Warrant Officer in 1974, over his career he developed specialties in gravity, satellite and gyro survey and contributed his expertise at the School of Military Mapping. He retired at the rank of Warrant Officer in February 1981 and then served a second surveyor career with the National Capital Commission in Ottawa. Among his many accomplishments with the Commission was his 25 years as the "Ice Master" of the Rideau Canal.

The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Friday, 9 March 2012 from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, 10 March at 11:00 am at Resurrection of Our Lord Church 1940 Saunderson Drive. In lieu of flowers in memoriam donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation or the Red Cross would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Officer Cadet Mathieu Robert LeClair at Kingston, ON on Tuesday, 28 February 2012. Born in 1991 in Saint John, NB, Mathieu was a third year Canadian Military Engineer cadet at the Royal Military College of Canada.

A 2009 graduate from Simonds High School, Mathieu was an Air Cadet with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Simonds Squadron #527 rising to the position of Warrant Officer II, Band Leader. He had been selected for an International Cadet Exchange Program where he had travelled to Washington DC and to Texas. In his High School senior year, he traveled with his classmates on an educational trip to Greece and Italy. Mathieu played on both the Junior Varsity and the Varsity Basketball teams and was a member of the School Band.

Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424) with visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim’s Church, 603 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 12 Noon. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Upper Golden Grove, NB.

For those who wish, donations to the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Simonds Squadron #527 or P.R.O. Kids would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise that Ronald Arthur Miller passed away in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday 22 February 2012 in his 78th year.

Ron served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1951 until 1965 including a UN tour in Egypt.  After retirement, he worked for CGE Arnprior from where he retired.

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre. 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday, 26 February at 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in The Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Monday 27 February. Luncheon to follow in The Boyce Reception Centre. Final interment in Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Heart / Lung Association would be appreciated by his family. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 174 to gather Sunday evening for service at 6: 45 p.m.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Alastair Finlayson, PEng (Ret'd) of London, ON on 21 February 2012 in his 92^nd year.

Alastair was born in Copper Cliff, ON. His father had immigrated from Scotland and found work in the Sudbury area. He served in the Canadian Army Machine Gun Corps in the First World War.

Alastair grew up among the smelters and he and his brothers followed his father into the smelting industry. He was a graduate of Mount Allison University and University of Toronto with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Alistair was a veteran of the Second World War who served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He returned to Canada in 1946. By 1952, he was head of Mechanical Engineering at the Copper Cliff smelter. Alistair later moved into consulting and traveled widely for INCO (International Nickle Company).

A private family service was conducted at the James A. Harris Funeral Home in London, on 24 February 2012. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Sidney “Sid” Reid Veitch (Ret'd) peacefully in Toronto ON on 19 February 2012 in his 94^th year.

Sid was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he worked for Dominion Stores for 45 years. 

Visitation will be at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto on 22 February from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Donations may be made to the War Amps or to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences or tributes may be made at www.jerrettfuneralhome.ca. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Master Corporal Arthur Robert Walker (Ret'd) of Abbotsford, BC passed away peacefully on 16 February 2012 at the age of 80.

Born in Rossland, BC, Art joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 and his military career took him to many points in Canada and Germany as well as to Korea and Egypt with the United Nations. His last posting was to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in 1969 as an Instructor in Trades Training until he retired in 1974. After retirement he immediately launched into a new career as a heavy equipment operator with the District of Matsqui until retirement in 1994.

A celebration of his life with a gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, 25 February. In lieu of flowers donations to the BC Children’s Hospital or a charitable organization close to your heart would be appreciated. ^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sidney Duncan of Oshawa ON at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on 11 February 2012 in his 91^st year.

Ernest served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a veteran of the Second World War.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sir William Stephenson Branch # 637 in Oshawa and Past Master of Masonic Lodge Wexford No. 683.

Friends may call at the Armstrong Funeral Home Oshawa, on 18 February from 11:00 AM.  Memorial and Masonic services in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the RS McLaughlin Cancer Centre at the Lakeridge Health Centre.  ^{{dcMay19gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Corporal Richard Leo May (Ret’d) of Saint John NB on February 7, 2012, after a lengthy period of failing health at Ridgewood Veterans’ Wing at ther age of 82 years.

Prior to joining the Army, Richard worked in construction for Dominion Bridge in Churchill, Manitoba. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War serving with 57^th Independent Field Squadron. While in Korea, Richard suffered a back injury that would remain with him for the rest of his life. Richard then transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force.

On returning to Saint John, Richard worked for various Saint John companies including Maritime Gardens and served as a Receiving Manager at K-Mart and Zellers. He later joined the Corps of Commissionaires serving at such Saint John institutions as UNB, Point Lepreau, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Ridgewood Veterans Wing. He was a 4^th degree member of the Knights of Columbus F.M. Lockery Assembly and Council #8094 Father Beck Assembly. Richard was also a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion #69 Branch attending every Remembrance Day Ceremony until most recently.He was also a member of the Saint John Chapter of the Irish Canadian Cultural Association.

Richard was a well known talented painter. He had a penchant for the sea and many of his paintings depict seascapes. He won many awards at various art exhibits over the years and his works traveled to galleries throughout the Maritimes. Of particular pride for him was having one of his paintings on display at the Lord Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton NB.

Resting at Castle “Fallsview” Funeral Home 309 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John West (634-1701) with visiting on Thursday, 9 February and Friday 10 February from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, 11 February at 10 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 will hold a tribute service at 7:00 pm Friday evening. The Knights of Columbus will hold a tribute service at 7:30 pm Friday evening. Donations to the War Amps or the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.castlefh.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Louie “Louis” Gschaid on 4 February 2012 in Edmonton AB at the age of 89. 

Louie was born in Plattling, Germany and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of six and lived in Lethbridge AB until he enlisted in the Army in 1941.  He served with the 2^nd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, Belgium and Holland ensuring the mobility of the front line units.  Upon his demobilization in 1945, he settled in Edmonton where he resided for the last 65 years of his life.  He worked for McGavin’s Bakery in Edmonton until his retirement in 1987.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.  For condolences, please visit www.evergreenmemorial.com  ^{{gdMar2016hk}}

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Richard “Dick” Berday (Ret’d) of London ON at University Hospital in London on 24 January 2012 in his 84^th year.

Dick served in the Royal Canadian Engineers Reserve for many years reaching the rank of colonel and commanding London Militia District before his retirement. Dick spent most of his life in Geraldton ON where he operated several retail businesses until he switched to real estate and insurance until he retired in 1997. Dick  was elected President of the Ontario Insurance Brokers Association.

Dick was a leader in his community as a lay preacher in the Anglican Church, President of the Rotary Club, President of the Greenstone Economic Development Association, a director for the Thunder Bay Housing Corporation and a life member of the Masonic Order.  He also played in the Shiners Band.  Dick was Chief of the Volunteer Fire Brigade for which he was awarded the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal by the Governor General in 1998.

A celebration of life, beginning with a Masonic Service, will be held on 29 January at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 1:00 until 2:00 PM.  As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Robert Duncan “Bob” Mussett (Ret’d) of Halifax on 18 January 2012 at the age of 91.

Bob was born in Halifax and attended Dalhousie University however his studies were interrupted by WW II when he served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He returned to Dalhousie after the war and attained a B.Sc. Upon graduation he enrolled at the Schwartz Brewing School in New York City where he spent a year learning the craft of making beer. Bob then returned to Halifax to assume the position of Brew Master at Keith's Brewery. He eventually assumed the role of General Manager, Vancouver Island Operations, in Victoria, B.C. for Labatt Brewery. Bob retired from the brewery trade in 1980. Throughout his life Bob took part in many civic affairs serving on the executive of the Community Planning Association, both locally and nationally, was chairman of the Halifax Housing Authority (1963-1969), council member of the Halifax Board of Trade (1968) and President of the Halifax Branch, Canadian Manufacturer's Association (1974). While in Victoria, Bob served as Campaign Chairman, United Way Greater Victoria (1978), as a director on the Juan deFuca Hospitals Board, Visitor's Information Centre and the Better Business Bureau.

Visitation will be held on 21 January in Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral service will be on 22 January in St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1749 Argyle St., on Grand Parade. Interment to follow in Camp Hill Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made to www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com  {gdJun2015}

Nous regrettons d’annoncer le décès de la Sapeur Anne Crevier, 19 ans, ingénieur de combat au 5e Régiment du Génie de Combat (5 RGC), Valcartier, le 10 janvier 2012.

Anne est née à Québec et s'est enrôlée dans les Forces canadiennes en avril 2010. Après avoir terminé sa formation de base de sapeur, Anne a été affectée au 5 RGC en mai 2011.

Une cérémonie commémorative pour Anne aura lieu à Sherbrooke (QC), les 20 et 21 janvier 2012. Les condoléances auront lieu le 20 janvier de 19 h à 21 h et le21 janvier de 13 h à 15 h 30. Ensuite, il y aura un petit service funèbre militaire de 15h30 à 16h00 et suivra un goûter léger de 16h00 à 17h00. Tous ces événements auront lieu à la maison funéraire, Centre funéraire Dupuis, 6207, chemin de St-Élie, Sherbrooke (QC).   

À la demande de la famille, il y aura un service funéraire privé pour la famille, les amis et les collègues d'Anne. ^{{gdAug2019cb} [zsp, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leonard Glen  “Len” Nelson (Ret’d) at the Colonel Belcher Nursing Home in Calgary, AB on 15 January 2012 in his 92^nd year.

Len grew up in the Ruthilda, SK area.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. The friendships he formed during this time he valued his whole life.  After the war, he had a long career as a foreman for Westeel. Len was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion North Calgary Branch #264.

A memorial service will take place at Mountain View Funeral Home, 17th Avenue and Garden Road SE, Calgary on 17 February at 2:00 PM. Donations may be made to the Colonel Belcher Nursing Home, 1945 Veteran's Way NW Calgary. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Alfred Manning MacInnis (Ret’d) on 14 January 2012 in Glace Bay, NS at the age of 87 years.

Manning was born in Glace Bay.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilisation in 1946, he returned to Cape Breton and started work in the construction industry.  A master carpenter by trade, he founded Manning MacInnis Construction Limited in 1967, followed by Manning MacInnis Building Supplies and Myrman Realties Limited.  He served as past Master and valued member of the Board of Trustees of the Tyrian Youth Masonic Lodge 45, was Past Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia (1973) and he received his 50-Year Jewel from the Masonic Order in 2008.  Manning was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 in Glace Bay; Glace Bay Rotary Club; and Board of Directors of the Community Hospital, amongst other business endeavours. 

We regret to advise of the death of Major William Ward “Bill” Osborn, DFC, CD (Ret’d) on 13 January 2012 peacefully at home with his family at his side.

Bill was born in Preston ON and grew up in Hespler ON. His WW II Royal Canadian Air Force training started at No. 6 Initial Traing School (ITS) in Toronto where he completed the course in late November 1942. This was followed by postings to No. 20 Elementary Flying Training School EFTS) in Oshawa until February 1943 then to No. 6 Service Flying Training School (SFTS) in Dunnville until June 1943. William was commissioned to the rank of Pilot Officer in May 1943 and sent to the United Kingdom to complete his operational training. William and his crew were then posted to 419 (Moose) Squadron on 31 August 1944.  They flew Canadian-built Lancaster bombers on 36 sorties with a combined flying time of 237 hours from 10 September 1944 to 15 March 1945. 

While serving in 491 Squadron, William was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for valour. His medal was presented on 22 June 1949. 

Flight Lieutenant Osborn commenced his tour on September 10th, 1944 by doing a trip to Calais. On this first effort he brought his aircraft back to base on two and one-half engines. As gaggle leader on a daylight trip to Cologne on March 2nd, 1945, he again lost an engine in the target area and returned to base on three engines. At all times during his tour of 36 trips this pilot has shown a high degree of courage, initiative and keenness. He has led his crew in bombing such difficult targets as Dresden, Munich and Nuremburg. This pilot's standard of crew captaincy has been exceptional. For fine record on operation, his coolness, skill and leadership this officer merits the award on a non-immediate Distinguished Flying Cross.

When the war ended in Europe, 419 (Moose) Squadron was chosen as part of Canada’s contribution to the war in the Pacific and returned to Yarmouth NS where it was disbanded when hostilities ended in August 1945.  After being demobilized and returning home, William attended the University of Toronto and earned a a degree in Civil Engineering. He later went on to acquire a Masters degree.

William joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1950 and served with honour in the Korean War and later with the UN Peacekeeping forces in Egypt. He retired from the army as a major and went on to enjoy a second career with the Ministry of Transportation in London, Ontario. 

A celebration of Bill's life will be held at 11 AM at St. James Anglican Church {58 Peter St. N., Orillia }on 17 January with interment at St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery in Orillia ON. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans Wing at Sunnybrook Hospital. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Frederick Gumbrill at the E. M. Crowe Memorial Hospital in Eriksdale MB on 11 January 2012 at age 92.

Harold was born in Winnipeg MB and received his education at Hartfield School in the Eriksdale District. As a young man, he worked as a commercial fisherman on Lake Manitoba and did some underground gold mining in Uchi Lake and Timmons in Ontario. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1942 and served until his discharge in March of 1946. After the war, he returned to the Hartfield District and began to farm on the family homestead. He joined the Plant Science Department of the University of Manitoba in 1961 and worked there until he retired in 1984. On his retirement, Harold returned to the family farm and continued his love of farming. In the early 1990s, he retired from the farm and moved to town in Eriksdale to the Lindell Manor. Harold was a member of various branches of the Royal Canadian Legion throughout his life.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Eriksdale Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harold's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William “Bill” Francis Duke (Ret'd) peacefully in Thunder Bay ON on 8 January 2012 at the age of 82.

Bill was a lifetime resident of Thunder Bay.  He was a Korean War Veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 23^rd Field Squadron from 1951 to 1954.  After leaving the army he worked at various jobs from diamond drilling, to bush work, to equipment operator and mechanic.  He worked for Hoisting Engineers as a crane operator and eventually started his own business, Duke’s Construction Lakehead Ltd.

According to his wishes, he will be cremated and a Celebration will be held on 14 January at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5 on Van Norman Street, Thunder Bay.  Donations may be made to the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer.  ^{{gdSep2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant George E. Barker (Ret’d) on 8 January 2012 at the Cassellholme for the Aged in North Bay, ON in his 90^th year.

George served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23 in North Bay.

Visitation will take place at the Martyn Funeral Home in North Bay on 11 January  7:00 – 9:00 PM and 10:00 – 11:00 AM on 12 January followed by a funeral service.  George’s ashes will be buried in the North Bay Union Cemetery.  Donations may be made to St. Andrew's United Church, North Bay. ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise that Richard Edwards passed away on 5 January 2012 in Medicine Hat, AB, at the age of 75 years. Dick started his military career with the 2nd Intake of Royal Canadian Engineers Sapper Apprentice Programme from 1953 to 1955 and spent most of his career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. For the early part of his career he was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa and then went overseas to Germany with the squadron and returned to Petawawa after this tour. The mid-60s saw him with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack and then returning to Germany 1974-78. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in Richard's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102-1865 Dunmore Road S.E. Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas “Tom” Otto Bogner at home in Lethbridge, AB on 3 January 2012 at the age of 90.

Tom was a Second World War veteran who served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1940 to 1945.  After the war, he worked as a mechanic in Vulcan, AB at Richardson & Gould Motors.  In 1959, he moved to Lethbridge where he worked at Fleming Motors, retiring in 1989.  Tom was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4 in Lethbridge.

Visitation will take place on 8 January at Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel in Lethbridge between 2:00 and 2:30 PM followed by a funeral service.  Donations may be may to the Canadian Cancer Society.  ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Richard “Dick” Charles Calver (Ret’d) on 29 December 2011 in his 88^th year at the Extendicare Guildwood Assisted Living Facility in Scarborough (Toronto).

Dick was a WW II veteran who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineer Platoon of 85^th Bridging Company.

Visitation at the Giffen-Mack Scarborough Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East, West Hill on 4 January 4 2012. Funeral service to follow in the Chapel. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made to www.giffenmackscarborough.com ^{{gdAug2015kh}}

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

Bob was a veteran of the Second World War. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1943. He transferred to the Permanent Force after the war and served for 29 years as a Mechanist, RCE. Bob was living at the Cascade Lodge in Chilliwack.

A Memorial Service will be held at Woodlawn Mount Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack at 1330 hrs Friday, 6 January 2012. If friends so desire, Donations may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Bob^{.{khApr2018}[zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise that Edward Malinsky passed away in Taber, AB on 15 December 2011 at the age of 83 years.

Ed was born in Taber and attended school grades one to twelve in Taber after which he journeyed to British Columbia where he was employed in a logging camp on Vancouver Island as a Signaller (whistle punk). Ed enlisted in the Canadian Army in March 1948 and served until October 1968 with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Clerk Accountant.

During his service he was posted to bases in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. He also served in Korea during the Korean War, West Germany, Egypt and two and a half years with the Airborne Engineers.

After retirement from the Armed Forces he was employed with the Burndy Canada Ltd. Supply and service office for seven years in Calgary. In 1975 he returned to Southern Alberta and Lethbridge where he secured employment with Canada Post and remained there for the next eleven years. In 1986 he transferred to Vancouver, working for two years in the Vancouver Mail Processing Plant. In August 1988, Ed requested early retirement and moved to Kelowna, British Columbia. He remained in Kelowna for one year after which he was most happy to return to Lethbridge. Ed was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Taber Branch, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Lethbridge Branch, Korea Veterans Association of Canada, Lethbridge Y.M.C.A. for twenty years and the Federal Superannuates National Association.

A private family burial service will be held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Wednesday, 21 December 2011. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ed's name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Office Robert William Squires, CD (Ret'd) on 11 December 2011 suddenly at the St. Boniface General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB.

Bob was born in St. Vital, MB and joined the RCAF in 1967. Through the years working in the field of Construction Engineering with an Electrical Generating Systems specialty, he traveled to various military bases throughout Canada and abroad. He quickly rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and retired in 1997. In 1998, Bob joined the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires and worked security at the Virology Lab, The Grain Commission, Grace General Hospital and, up until his sudden passing, the Passport Office. 

Funeral service will take place 15 December at the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Salvation Army, a charity dear to Bob's heart.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Commander Clifford Graydon Chaulk, CD (Ret’d) on 16 December 2011.

Cliff was born at Maberly (Muddy Brook), NL in February 1932. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy at sea and ashore for 26 years followed by a 19 year career still serving the Navy in hydrographical services as a Public Servant at National Defence Headquarters.

There will be no visitations or funeral. In lieu, his family will host his final “Request the Pleasure of your Company” at the Bytown Naval Officers Mess, 78 Lisgar St, Ottawa at a later date. Donations may be made to the Naval Officers Association of Canada Endowment Fund or to the Hospice at Maycourt, 114 Cameron Street, Ottawa. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Bruce Vernon Duncan, CD (Retd) on 9 December 2011 in his 72^nd year after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born in Bienfait, SK, Vern had a ful 35-yearar career as a Military Engineer, starting as a Navy Hull Technician before he remustered to a Plumber and rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer in the Construction Maintenance Technician trade. After retiring he ran a successful home inspection business for many years in Chilliwack with Byron Worthylake.

A service of remembrance will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday 15 December at Sardis Fellowship Baptist Church at 45187 Wells Road, Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Wilfred Isaac Fisher (Ret'd) of Lochaber, NS at Meadows Community Residence for Seniors in North Grant, NS on 5 December 2011 at the age of 101 years.

Wilfred was born in Fishers Mills NS. He graduated from Pictou Academy, Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Technical College in 1937 with a Civil Engineering degree. Wilfred was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.

After the war, Wilfred resumed his career with the Nova Scotia Department of Highways and served in many areas of Nova Scotia until his retirement from the Halifax office in 1970. Wilfred combined his professional career with services to his community and, after his retirement, he was involved in many community activities. He was a member of Sherbrooke Masonic Lodge and received his 50-year jewel and 70-year bar from the Lodge.

Visitation was held 8 December 2011 in the H.W. Angus Funeral Home in New Glasgow, N.S. from where funeral services were held at 11 AM Friday 9 December. A reception followed in the funeral home.

Private burial will take place in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Westville NS. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Wilfred may be made to the Glenelg Presbyterian Church, Aspen, Guysborough County, NS.

We regret to advise of the death of Roy Stewart Murphy on 25 November 2011 at 77 years in Surrey, BC.

Born in Westville, NS., Roy served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada and Korea from 1951-1961. After retirement from the Canadian Forces Roy settled in BC and worked for BC Hydro, Pacific Stage Lines, International Stage Lines and Charter Bus Lines.

A Farewell Service will be held, Saturday, 14 January at 2:00 pm. At First Memorial-Fraser Heights Chapel-14835 Fraser Highway, Surrey.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Robert “Bob” Somers Tate (Ret’d) peacefully at the Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, Halifax NS on 24 November 2011 at the age of 91.

Bob was born in Montreal, QC but grew up in Toronto, ON. He entered Upper Canada College at age 16 followed by the University of Toronto a year later. With the outbreak of WW II he joined the Canadian Officer Training Corps and subsequently enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1940 and was assigned to the 23^rd Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, with which he fought throughout the liberation of Europe. One of the accomplishments he was most proud of was his contribution to Operation BERLIN, the rescue operation on the night of 25 September 1944 of British paratroopers who had been trapped behind German lines at Arnhem after Operation MARKET GARDEN. He was in command of the construction of a bridge to allow rescue boats to be delivered to the flood wall prior to their being launched into the Rhine River.

Following the war, Bob concluded an electrical engineering degree at the University of Toronto after which he began a successful career in Montreal with Canadian General Electric. On retiring from CGE in 1983, he joined Harris & Roome Distribution Ltd for two years before moving to the Federal Business Development Bank as a Case Counsellor from 1985 to 1990.

Bob spent countless hours volunteering with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind serving as President of the Atlantic chapter and as a member of the National Council for which he was presented with the Arthur Napier Magill Award in 2007. He was also an active contributor to All Saints Anglican Church in Bedford NS as an usher, reader and financial consultant. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of David “Steaky” Roger Adams on 21 November 2011 in Nanaimo, BC.

Dave was a veteran of the Second World War where he served with the 8^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, David played in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders from 1946 to 1948, was a member of the League All-Star team in 1946 and 1947 and was a member of the Calgary Stampeders’ first ever Grey Cup winning team. He was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Walter Joseph Holloway (Ret’d), peacefully, at the Drumheller Hospital in Drumheller, AB on 16 October 2011 at the age of 94 years. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of WW II.

Walter was born in the Crowsnest Pass, AB but moved with his family to Calgary, AB at an early age.  He joined the Canadian Army in 1939 and served with the 10th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers, in the 5th Armoured Division in Italy, France, Holland and Germany.  While stationed in Holland at the end of the war, he was a member of the 2^nd Division Soccer Champs. After demobilisation, he returned to his upholstery trade in Trail, BC before moving to work in Calgary where he spent many years as a member of the grounds-keeping staff at the Calgary Golf and Country Club. Walter was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #1 in Calgary.

A Legion Service will be held at the Calgary #1 Branch, 116 - 7 Avenue S.E. at 11:00 AM on 29 October followed by an interment at the Burnside Cemetery at 2:00 PM.  Donations may be made to one’s local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.  ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zpi, zsp]}

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Canute “Mike” Stensrud (Ret’d) of Choiceland, SK on 13 November 2011 at age 90 years.

Mike was a veteran of the Second World War.  He joined the Army in 1942, initially serving in the Lake Superior Regiment before transferring in 1944 to the Royal Canadian Engineers and serving in II Canadian Corps.  He fought in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until the end of the war.  In 2003 Mike was awarded the Netherlands Commemorative Medal.   Mike was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Nipawin, SK Branch # 120. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Leo Raymond Taillefer (Ret’d) at the F. J. Davey Home in Sault Ste. Marie ON on 8 November 2011 at the age of 90. 

Leo was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Sault Ste. Marie Branch # 25.

Visitation will be at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 492 Wellington Street East, Sault Ste. Marie on 11 November and again on the 12^th followed by the Funeral Service in the Funeral Home Chapel.  Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund, Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Fund or the Salvation Army. ^{{gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Ron Nason at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on 6 November 2011.

Born in 1936 in McAdam, NB, Ron served a full 35-year career with the Royal Canadian Engineers and Canadian Military Engineers.

A Memorial Service will take place at York Funeral Home/T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel on Thursday, 10 November at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society and would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George Matthew Guelph (Ret’d) at Nanaimo Regional Hospital, Nanaimo BC on 6 November 2011 at the age of 78 years.

George served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a Life Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #109 in Gibsons BC.

A celebration of his life will be held at Telford's Funeral Centre in Nanaimo at 1:00 PM on 19 November. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity. 

We regret to advise that Scott Stec passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Friday, 4 November 2011 at the age of 32 years after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was a member of Mapping and Charting Establishment.

The family will receive friends on Monday, 7 November 2011 at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa after 11:00 a.m. Followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated.^{khMay2016}