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We regret to advise of the death of Roy George Bowman in Saskatoon, SK on 10 November 2009 at the age of 89. 

Roy was born in Humboldt, SK in 1920.   In 1941 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was posted to 9 Field Squadron with whom he served overseas in Northwest Europe until the summer of 1945.  After his return to Canada and demobilization Roy worked on farms or driving trucks until he retired in 1980. 

A memorial service will be held on 14 November 2009 at Park Funeral Chapel, Saskatoon, with interment in the Garden of Christus Court at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Ward of St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon. 
 

We regret to advise that Major Victor Swanberg, CD (Retd) passed away on 4 November 2009 at the age of 87 years.

Victor was born in Calgary and was a veteran of WW II as both aircrew and as a Military Engineer. After the war, he served for sixteen years with the University of Calgary. Major Swanberg was the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 33^rd Field Engineer Squadron from 1995 to 1999.

At Victor's request, there will be no funeral or memorial services. A private graveside service was held. Memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army or to the Calgary Humane Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Emile E. Dufour on 1 November 2009 at the Veteran's Village, Sherbrooke Community Center in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 88 years.

Emile was born in Ottawa, ON.  He was a Second World War veteran who joined the Army at the age of 19 and served overseas as a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he re-joined the Army and served in Valcartier QC, Wainwright AB. and Ottawa. After he retired from the Army in Ottawa in 1969 he worked as an insurance salesman for Knights of Columbus Insurance before making a final move to Saskatoon where he worked with the Red Program, finding employment for less fortunate individuals.  Emile fully retired in 1981.  

Emile was always involved with the Catholic Church and especially with the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight.. He was instrumental in helping to start counsels in numerous parishes across the country. Emile was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Netanya Branch #362 in Saskatoon.

There will be prayers with family and friends on 5 November at 7:00 PM at St. Augustine Parish, 602 Boychuk Dr in Saskatoon.  A Celebration Mass of Emile's life will be conducted on 6 November at 10:30 AM at St. Augustine.  Cremation to follow with interment in the family plot in Notre Dame Cemetery in Ottawa. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  Email condolences can be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com. ^{{gdOct2019dc} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Steven Marshall on 30 October 2009 while on foot patrol in Panjwai district in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

Aged 24 and a native of Calgary, Steven joined the army in 2007 and completed his Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Camp Gagetown, NB. Sapper Marshall was a member of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, AB and had just recently started his deployment in Afghanistan.

Sapper Marshall's funeral will be held on Tuesday, 10 November at 1:00 p.m. at Centre Street Church (Main Campus), 3900 2nd St NE, Calgary, AB [403-293-3900]. Interment will follow at approximately 3:00 p.m. at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens, 17 Ave SW & Lower Springbank Rd, Calgary [403-217-3700 or David King at 403- 619-7691]. Reception at Mewata Armouries, 801 - 11th Street SW, Calgary.

We regret to advise the death of Lieutenant Stanley “Stan” Daniel Cameron (Ret'd) on 29 October 2009 at the age of 89 at the North York General Hospital in Toronto.

Born in Edmonton, AB, Stan was a graduate of the University of Alberta where he was captain of the Alberta Golden Bears basketball team. During the Second World War he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 2^nd Canadian Division CRE. On 3 October 1944, he was seriously wounded by a sniper's bullet conducting a recce of a proposed bridge site at Merxem in Belgium.  

After the war, he worked as a psychologist with the Alberta Tuberculosis Association for several years before joining the Public Service Commission of Canada in 1954. His career with the government of Canada took Stan to Ottawa, Vancouver and back to Ottawa. Stan moved from personnel administration into a variety of management positions in the government, retiring in 1979 as the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Transport.

A service to celebrate his life will be held in the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel”, 1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto 3 November 2009. If desired, donations can be made to the National Gallery of Canada or to a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Marcel Dextraze of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu QC on 24 October 2009 at the age of 96 years.

Marcel was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant William Bennett “Bill” McKay Clarke (Ret’d) on 22 October 2009 at Chateau Gardens in Aylmer ON in his 99^th year.

Bill was born in Sussex NB and moved with his parents to Stockton, CA where they lived until he was fifteen years old. His father's ill health brought the family back to Sussex where Bill completed high school and later received a degree in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick.

Bill was a veteran of the Second World War.  After graduation, he worked for a few years with the Dominion Forest Services, but later left his job and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in England and Holland. On his return from Europe, Bill worked with the Department of Lands and Forests in Toronto ON North Bay ON and later in Aylmer. He retired from the position of District Forester in Aylmer in 1974. Bill was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, the Aylmer Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Rotary Club of Aylmer.

At Bill's request, a private interment service was held at the Aylmer Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy will be appreciated. ^{{dcDec19wd} {zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Robin Andrew Hill, CD (Ret'd) at home in Hilden, NS, from illness, on 15 October 2009 at the age of 51 years.

Born in Hamilton, ON, Robin joined the Canadian Military Engineers as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician and had a 24-year career. During his career, he served on Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships Saguenay and Ottawa.  He also served at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, ON where he was a member of the Mobile Repair Team.  Robin also deployed on United Nations peacekeeping missions, his last mission being in 1994 - 1995 in Bosnia. In civilian life, Robin taught electrical apprenticeship at the Nova Scotia Community College, Institute of Technology, Halifax Campus.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #147 in Upper Musquodoboit, NS.

There will be no visitation by request. A celebration of life will be held on 20 October at 2:00 PM in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, NS.  Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Halifax.  ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zsp]}

We regret to advise the death of Ronald Elwood Gallant of Kamloops BC on 10 October 2009 at the age of 69 years.

Ron was born in Morden MB. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957 but transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1962. He served on HMCS New Waterford, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Athabaskan and HMCS Kootenay before retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1967. Ron was a member of the Thompson Legion for four years and was with the Mackenzie BC Legion Branch #273 for thirty-two years where he served on the Executive as Vice-President and Treasurer. He received the BC-Yukon Command Provincial Volunteer of the Year Award. ^{{dcJan20wd} [zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain John W. S. Lowes (Ret’d) peacefully at home in Newmarket, ON on 4 October 2009 at the age of 73.

John served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After leaving the Army he worked for Ontario Hydro. 

A memorial service will be held on 9 October at 1 PM at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Water and Main Street, Newmarket.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation.  ^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Blase Miller on 29 September 2009 in Surrey BC at the age of 82.

Blase was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in England and Europe.

Prayers will be offered 2 October at 8:30 pm followed by Mass of Christian Burial  on 3 October both held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 8842 - 119 Street, Delta, BC. ^{{gdJun2016**}}

We regret to advise of the death of MWO John Edward Hagerman, age 66, at Chilliwack General Hospital on 25 September 2009 after a very short but courageous struggle with cancer.

John was born in Kingston, ON and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the 9^th Intake of Sapper Apprentices in 1960 at the age of 16. He served 32 years as Canadian Military Engineer in our field units at CFB Chilliwack, CFB Petawawa, and CFB Lahr, Germany. John retired in 1992 as Sergeant Major with Base Operations, CFB Chilliwack.

The Funeral Service was held on 2 October 2009 at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery, Watson Road, Chilliwack. Reception followed at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280. In lieu of flowers, donations in John Hagerman's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Alvin Dubois (Ret’d) on 24 September 2009 at the Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew, ON at the age of 84 years.

Alvin was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch #148. 

Visitation will be at the Goulet Funeral Home in Renfrew between 2:00 and 4:00 PM and between 7:00 and 9:00 PM on 27 September. There will be a Legion Service of Tribute at 7:30 PM that same evening.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Mount St. Patrick, ON the following day at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be at the Holy Well Cemetery in Mount St. Patrick.  Donations may be made to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation or Renfrew Senior Home Support. 

We regret to advise of the death of Padre, the Reverend, George Dawson Beaver in Westlock, AB on 20 September 2009 at the age of 82 years.

George was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #97 in Westlock.

A Memorial Service will be held on 24 September at 2:00 PM at the Westlock Memorial Hall. A private family inurnment will follow at a later time. Donations may be made to Saint Philip's Anglican Memorial Fund or the Westlock Royal Canadian Legion Branch #97. ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of our Colonel Commandant, Colonel Roger Kenwood St. John, OMM, CD (Ret'd) on 15 September 2009 in Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC in his 65^th year.

Colonel St. John had been the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Colonel Commandant since January 2008. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1944. In 1959 he joined the Royal Westminster Regiment and subsequently enrolled in the Regular Officer Training Programme in 1966 while attending the University of British Columbia. He graduated with distinction in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science, Forestry. After graduation, he undertook training at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy and his first appointment was as the Fire/Crash Rescue Chief at CFB Montreal. He went on to serve his country with true Engineering spirit during tours across Canada and Europe as well as on several United Nations missions in Cyprus, Pakistan, and Bosnia.

In 1972 he was assigned to 1 Airborne Field Squadron in Edmonton, AB. This posting included a peacekeeping tour in Cyprus in 1974. In 1975 he was promoted to Major and posted to CFB Gagetown as the Commanding Officer of 22 Field Squadron. This was followed by his assignment to NATO's Central Army Group Headquarters in Heidelberg, West Germany in 1977.

In 1980, Colonel St. John returned to Canada to attend Staff College in Toronto. This was followed by his assignment to Headquarters, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in Calgary, AB as G4. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1982 and returned to the Staff College as a member of the Directing Staff. In 1985 he was appointed as the Base Administration Officer of CFB Calgary where he was involved in a number of major projects including the "Museum of the Regiments" and assisting in the provision of military support to the Calgary Winter Olympics. In recognition of the instrumental role he played in creating the Calgary Centennial Arena and the Calgary Military Museum he was awarded an Honorary "Citizen of the Year" from the City of Calgary in 1987. His citation notes that he had "emerged as a model of good citizenship, forging a relationship between the citizens of Calgary and the members of CFB Calgary."

In 1988 he was promoted to Colonel and posted to National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa as the Director of Construction Engineering Control. In 1989 he was assigned as the Chief of Staff of a United Nations humanitarian mine awareness and clearance training mission in Pakistan for Afghan refugees. In 1991 Colonel St. John was posted to CFB Montreal as the Chief Engineer of Mobile Command. He was subsequently selected to attend the National Defence College in Kingston, ON in 1993 and was then appointed as Base Commander of CFB Chilliwack. At Chilliwack, he oversaw the base from 1994 until its closure in 1998. During the closure period, he was assigned as the Deputy Engineer/Corps Engineer Brigade Commander of NATO's Implementation Force in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

In 1998 Colonel St. John retired from the Canadian Forces and formed his own consulting company that specialised in emergency management and business continuation planning. He also undertook several mine action contracts for the Department Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Canadian International Development Agency in the Balkans and Africa.

After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Roger enthusiastically involved himself in the community of Chilliwack - giving his time, energy and passion to many great organisations including; Rotary, Community Services, Chilliwack Hospice Society, BC Children's Hospital and Big Brothers. Colonel St. John was a past President of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack and had been extensively involved in community service projects. He was a member of numerous associations and had served on the Board of the British Columbia Corps of Commissionaires, Chilliwack Big Brothers, the Fraser Valley Regional District Planning Committee, and the Chilliwack Hospice Society Gala Committee. His enormous efforts were recognised in his being named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.

Colonel St. John was appointed Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers on 16 January 2008. He was passionate about the Engineers and took his duties very seriously. He thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with a new generation of Engineers and spoke often of his pride in their accomplishments.

A memorial service for Col Roger K. St. John will take place on Monday 28 September 2009 at the First Avenue Christian Assembly Church, 46510 First Avenue, Chilliwack, BC. Guests are asked to arrive by 1:30 PM for the start of the service at 1:30 PM. Dress for Serving Members is Service Dress 1A (with medals). Retired Members are encouraged to wear blazer/gray flannels (with medals). Guests are advised to bring a jacket and comfortable footwear for the open-air reception immediately following the service at approximately 4:00 PM at Case de Librico, 44843 South Sumas Rd, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wheelchair Foundation Canada (www.wheelchairfoundation.org) or the Military Families Fund (www.militaryfamiliesfund.ca).

We regret to advise of the passing of Master Warrant Officer Alan Mark Pernitzky, CD in Moose Jaw, SK on 8 September 2009 at the age of 46 as a result of an automobile accident. He was stationed at 15 Wing Moose Jaw as a Construction Engineering Supervisor.

Alan was born in Vancouver, BC but at a young age moved first to Dawson Creek, BC and then to Innsfail, AB where he attended High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Canadian Forces joining the Military Engineering family providing Construction Engineering support to a number of bases including Cold Lake, Moose Jaw and Dundurn.

A Memorial Service will be held on 14 September at the Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Beechwood National Cemetery, Ottawa, ON. In lieu of flowers donations in Alan's name may be made to the Salvation Army, 175 1st Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 0Y9. ^{{gdOct2015kh}}

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 5e 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 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e 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 5e 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]}

Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer le décès du major Yannick François Stéphane Pépin, MSM*, DC qui a été tué au combat le 6 septembre 2009 dans le district de Dand, au sud-ouest de la ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, à l'âge de 36 ans. Yannik était génie militaire en service avec le 5e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes Valcartier, QC. 

Yannick est né à Arthabaska, QC. Il a étudié le génie civil à Trois-Rivières et a travaillé pour une firme d'ingénieurs là-bas et à Louisville. Il s'est joint à la Réserve en 1991 comme artilleur au 62e Régiment d'artillerie de campagne, ARC à Shawinigan. Yannik a été muté à la Force régulière en 1999 et a reçu sa commission après avoir terminé sa formation à l'École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à Gagetown, au Nouveau-Brunswick. Il rejoint ensuite le 5e Régiment du génie de combat. 

Yannik s'est déployé pour la première fois en Afghanistan dans le cadre de l'opération ATHENA en janvier 2004 avec le quartier général de la Brigade internationale à Kaboul. Sa deuxième mission en Afghanistan était avec le groupement tactique du 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment et a débuté en avril 2009. Au moment de sa mort, Yannik commandait le 51e Escadron du génie de combat en appui du groupement tactique lorsqu'il a été tué par un engin explosif improvisé (EEI). 

Une cérémonie de rapatriement a eu lieu à la BFC Trenton le 9 septembre. Les visites auront lieu le 15 septembre de 19h à 22h et le 16 septembre de 9h à 11h au Complexe Funéraires Sylvio Marceau, 1460 rue Notre-Dame, Ancienne-Lorette, QC. Les funérailles auront lieu le 16 septembre à 11h30 en la chapelle Ste-Jeanne D'Arc sur la BFC Valcartier. Il sera inhumé au Parc commémoratif de la Souvenance à Québec. 

Remarques: 

* Le major Pépin a reçu à titre posthume la Médaille du service méritoire le 2 février 2011. La citation se lit comme suit : 

« Le major Pépin s'est déployé en Afghanistan en avril 2009 à titre de commandant d'un escadron de génie de combat appuyant le groupement tactique du Royal 22e Régiment. Son leadership et son expertise technique ont permis à ceux qui étaient sous son commandement de dégager avec succès des routes vitales au mouvement des Canadiens, des Afghans et des Il a été tragiquement tué au combat par un engin explosif improvisé alors qu'il commandait une patrouille en véhicule le 6 septembre 2009. Le dévouement indéfectible du major Pépin à la mission du Canada en Afghanistan a sauvé des vies et fait grand honneur au Canada. 

La ville natale du major Pépin, Warwick QC, a consacré un parc en son honneur le 12 novembre 2011. 

We regret to advise that Master Warrant Officer R.G. (Dick) Belgrove (Retd) passed away in Chilliwack on 5 September after a lengthy illness.

Dick began his long Military Engineer career as a 6^th Intake Sapper Apprentice.

A reception to honour Dick's life will be held at the Cultus Lake Hall at 11:30 Friday 11 September.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Harry Ruskin (Ret’d) on 30 August 2009 at the Misericordia Health Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 94 years.

Harry was born in Rorketon, MB.  At the age of 17, he moved to Kenora, ON and worked in a pulp and paper mill until 1939.  He joined the Canadian Army in 1940. He was assigned to the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained in Portage la Prairie, MB; Dundurn, SK; Winnipeg, MB and Chilliwack, BC.  Harry went overseas in 1941 and served as a Sapper with the 13^th Field Company in the 1^st Canadian Corps Engineers and saw action in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Holland.  He was discharged in 1946 and moved to Winnipeg where he worked for Canada Packers for seven years and then at the Canadian National Railways Workshops as a Carman for 33 years until he retired in 1980.

A funeral service will be held on 3 September at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. ^{{dcNov2017gd}} 

We regret to advise that CWO Frank Froese (Ret'd), died in Prince George, BC on 28 August 2009.

Born in 1925 in Winkler, MB, Frank passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. A WW II veteran, he served a full career as a Field Engineer and whose appointments included CFB Chilliwack Base Chief Warrant Officer as well as Squadron Sergeant Major of 2 Field Squadron and 4 Field Squadron.

No funeral by request and no flowers or donations please. Burial will be at Royal Canadian Legion Wall Cemetery in Chilliwack, BC. Frank's ashes will be placed in Royal Canadian Legion Wall Cemetery in Chilliwack on 19 September. No service but all are invited to meet the family to pay your respects at 2:00 pm at Branch #4 Royal Canadian Legion, Mary St., Chilliwack. Dress is casual.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold V. Chisamore on 14 August 2009.

Harold was born in Port Arthur, ON, in 1923. When he enlisted In 1941 he wanted to build Canadian hospitals and camps in England. After his Sapper Training he was sent overseas and joined 1^st Canadian Construction Company. Harold worked on the construction of camps and hospitals for the increasing number of Canadan troops in England and also worked on construction of the Canadian Army prison at Headley Downs. In 1942 he and his two partners designed and built the first concrete Nissan hut.

In 1944 Harold was transferred to the Canadian Engineering Training Depot at Cove, England, where he learned to build Bailey Bridges and roads in preparation for the Invasion of Europe. He then joined a Field Engineering Company in Belgium and built roads from Holland into Germany and worked on the Floating Bailey Bridge near Cleve. At war's end and back in England he demolished air raid shelters in Aldershot while waiting repatriation to Canada.

Harold was discharged in November 1945 and was subsequently a Legion member for 62 years.

We regret to advise of the peaceful death of Joseph “Josie” Iaci in Vancouver, BC on 9 August 2009. He was born in Vancouver in 1915.

Josie served in WW II after joining the 6^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in North Vancouver in June 1940 shortly before the unit left for Debert, NS. A Pioneer and a carpenter by trade, he assisted the unit with the construction of Camp Debert before deploying to England. He landed on Juno Beach in one of the later waves on D-Day. Josie served continuously with the 6^th in Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until the end of the war. Josie was a loyal member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 291 Richmond, BC.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on 14 August2009 at Holy Name Catholic Parish, 4925 Cambie Street, Vancouver, with entombment to follow at Ocean View Cemetery, South Mausoleum, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Children's Hospital or the Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital Foundation both of Vancouver. ^{{gdNov2015kh}}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Christian Bobbitt le 1^er août 2009, mort au combat, dans le district de Zhari, à l’ouest de la Ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, à l’âge de 23 ans.

Christian 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.

Christian est né à Sept-Iles, QC, mais a passé une grande partie de sa vie dans le village de La Romaine, QC. Il s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2006, et 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. Christian effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel en Afghanistan lorsque son convoi de ravitaillement a été frappé par deux engins explosifs improvisés (IED) dans le district de Zhari.

Une cérémonie de rapatriement a eu lieu le 4 août à la Base des forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites auront lieu au Salon funéraire Sylvio Marceau, 1460 rue Notre-Dame, Ancienne-Lorette, QC, le 10 août de 19h à 22h, suivis des funérailles militaires à la Chapelle Ste-Jeanne d’Arc, BFC Valcartier. L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu à une date ultérieure. ^{{rtJan2017gd} [zcc]}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du sapeur Joseph Pierre Gilbert Matthieu Allard le 1^er août 2009, mort au combat à l’âge de 20 ans, dans le district de Zhari à l’ouest de la ville de Kandahar en Afghanistan.

Matthieu 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.

Matthieu est né à Val-d’Or, QC et s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2007. 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. Matthieu effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel en Afghanistan lorsque son convoi de ravitaillement a été frappé par deux engins explosifs improvisés (IED) dans le district de Zhari.

Une cérémonie de rapatriement s’est déroulée le 4 août à la Base des forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites seront possibles au Salon funéraire Blais, 582 avenue Centrale, Val-d’Or, le 12 août de 13h à 15h. Les funérailles auront lieu à l’église Saint-Edmond-de-Vassan, Vassan, QC le 13 août à 11h, suivies de l’inhumation au cimetière de Saint-Edmond-de-Vassan. ^{{rtMar2017gd}}

We regret to advise that Robert Stephen Butler passed away on 27 July 2009 in Sidney, BC, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in 1934 in St. John's, NFL, Robert earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (1958) from Nova Scotia Technical College and a Masters of Engineering (1972) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Robert was Commanding Officer of 56 Field Squadron 1964-66 Robert was a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland, Alberta, and British Columbia. He built and ran his own engineering consulting firm in St. John's and Corner Brook for many years before joining Stanley Associates in Calgary and became Vice President Engineering before retiring. Robert's career achievements include such significant projects as the Alpac Pulp and Paper Mill, the Calgary Light Rail Transit System, the Old Man River Dam, and involvement in the early stages of the Confederation Bridge to PEI.

Robert was laid to rest in a private service held at Hatley Memorial Gardens in Victoria, BC.

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Joseph Robert Dubé, mort au combat, le 14 juin 2009 dans le district Panjwai, au sud-ouest de la Ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, à l’âge de 35 ans.

Martin était un sapeur affecté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Valcartier, QC et membre de la Force opérationnelle interarmées. Martin est né à Québec, QC. Il s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2003, et 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. Il a été tué lorsqu’il a répondu à un appel pour neutraliser deux engins explosifs improvisés (IED), dont l’un a explosé. Il effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel.

Une cérémonie de rapatriement a eu lieu le 17 juin à la Base des forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites auront lieu au Salon funéraire Claude Charest, 21 rue Jolicoeur, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, le 23 juin de 9h à 11h suivie des funérailles militaires à la Chapelle Ste-Jeanne d’Arc, BFC Valcartier. L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu à une date ultérieure. ^{{rtJan2017gd} [zcc, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Richard Watkinson (Ret’d) on 12 July 2009 at the age of 90 years.

Richard was born in Central Butte, SK and was a veteran of the Second World War.  He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Rossland, BC Branch #14 for 65 years.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gordon W. Bowers (Ret’d) on 2 July 2009 in Barrie, ON at the age of 87 years.

Gordon was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Dr. W.C. Little Branch #147.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zpp, zsd, zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John H. “Jack” Valentine (Ret'd) peacefully in Toronto ON on 30 June 2009 at the age of 87.

Jack was a WW II veteran who served with the 8^th Field Squadron of the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he spent most of his working life with Loblaws.  Jack was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Brigadier O. M. Martin Branch 345 in Toronto and a member of Oshawa Masonic Lodge Cedar Branch.

A funeral service will be held at Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto on 4 July with visitation preceding the service. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Markham ON.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Ronald “Ron” Raymond Bastien, CD (Ret’d) of Ingleside ON at the Winchester, ON Hospital on 30 June 2009 in his 66^th year.

Ron served in the Canadian Air Force and Canadian Military Engineers for 32 years.  He began his career as a non-commissioned member but was commissioned from the ranks to the rank of Captain in 1983.  After his Military Engineering Officer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC,  Ron was posted to National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, ON to the office of the Chief of Construction and Properties.  This posting was followed in 1989 by a tour with the Base Construction Engineering Office in Canadian Forces Base Ottawa.  Ron then returned to National Defence Headquarters with the office of the Director General of Postings and Careers for other ranks where he served from 1991 - 1992 from where he retired.  Ron was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #108 in Winchester.  

Visitation will take place on 6 July at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg, ON where the memorial service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 PM.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  ^{{gdMay2018dc}  [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Master Corporal Lloyd Arsenault CD, (Ret'd) on 29 June 2009 in hospital in Ottawa, ON at the age of 71. 

Lloyd served in the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Military Engineers for 32 years, retiring in Petawawa, ON in 1989.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Petawawa Branch #517.

A funeral service will be held on 2 July at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home in Pembroke, ON.  Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).  On-line condolences and donations can be made at www.malcolmanddeavitt.com.    ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Anthony “Andy” Stonegate Brooks (Ret’d) in Vernon, BC on 28 June 2009 at the age of 89 years.

Andy was born in Louth, England.  At the age of 14, he joined the crew of a deep-sea trawler, spending much time on the open waters.  While at the port of Montevideo, Uruguay, Andy witnessed the scuttling of the German pocket battleship, the Graf Spey.  Andy returned to England and joined the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers where he served on the continent including participating in the Battle of the Scheldt in the Netherlands.  

With the culmination of the Second World War, Andy continued his career with the RCE being posted to the Chilliwack, BC Garrison in 1946 where he taught at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.  In those years he was also involved in establishing a military presence in the Canadian Arctic.  In 1955 he was posted to the Vernon, BC Garrison where he worked as Superintendant of Works until his retirement in 1960.  In 1960, he embarked on a new career by establishing Vernon’s first equipment rental shop, Vernon Rent-All, which he operated until his retirement in 1986. 

There will be a funeral service at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Chapel at 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, B.C. on 4 July at 11:00 AM.  Donations may be made to the British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC or the Vernon Hospice or a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zpi, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Anthony “Tony” LaRusic (Ret’d) at home in Taigh‘na Mara, Glace Bay, NS on 23 June 2009 at the age of 95 years.

Tony was born in Bay St. Lawrence, Victoria County, NS.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He saw action in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.  Tony was a carpenter by trade and worked in the forest in his early years, later working in Sydney, NS for Chappell’s Ltd.   He stayed in England after the war and worked for Odhams Limited in Watford until 1959 when he and his family returned to Canada and he rejoined his former employer, Chappell for a year.  He then went to work  as an airport attendant with the Department of Transport at Sydney, NS Airport until his retirement.  

At Tony’s request, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Sydney at 10:00 AM on 25 June with interment to take place on 26 June at 11:00 AM in St. Margaret’s Cemetery, St. Margaret’s Village, NS.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert “Bobby” John Berard (Ret'd) of St. Albert, AB on 20 June 2009 at the age of 88 years.

Bobby was a veteran of the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served in Italy and Northwest Europe. Bobby was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, St. Albert Branch. He was awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.

A Funeral Service will be held on 26 June at 11:00 AM at Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton. Donations may be made to the Kipnes Centre for Veterans. ^{{gdMar2017kh} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zri]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Frederick Weight Philpot, MC (Ret’d) peacefully at the Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital, Scarborough, ON on 12 June 2009 in his 92^nd year.

Frederick was a WW II veteran who served with the 12^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy.  On 1 November 1944, while in support of “C” Squadron of the 27^th Lancers, a bridge was found to be necessary to enable the armoured cars to proceed.  Although under constant shell fire, Frederick decided to immediately build a 50-foot single Bailey Bridge, all the while under heavy mortar fire.  By reason of his decision to bridge immediately, the enemy was caught unawares and suffered severe casualties.  For his actions, Frederick was awarded an immediate Military Cross.

Visitation will be held at the Scarborough Chapel of McDougall and Brown, 2900 Kingston Road on 16 June from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.  Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on 17 June at 2:00 p.m.   Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto or to the Parkinson Society of Canada.   ^{{gdDec2016kh} [zpp, zcc]}

We regret to advise to death of Sapper Arthur “Art” Sydney Delaney (Ret’d) in Abbotsford BC on 12 June 2009 at the age of 75 years.

Art was a veteran of the Korean War where he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After leaving the Army, he worked for Security at Woodlands, until it closed, followed by security in Maple Ridge, BC and Scott Paper Mill in Mission, BC.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Abbotsford Branch # 15 as well as a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Aerie 2726) & Retired Eagles Activity Club-Aerie 2726.

It was Arthur’s wishes to have no service at this time. There will be a private service at a later date to lay his ashes.

We regret to advise of the death of John "Pinky" Richardson after a brief illness, on 11 June 2009, at the age of 64 years.

John was a Heavy Equipment Operator who served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers.

A Memorial Service in memory of John will be held on 24 June 2009 at 1:00 pm at Rushnell Funeral Center in Trenton, ON [60 Division St, (613) 392-2111] In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of John can made to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation, 4480 Oak St., B321 Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4 or to the SPCA.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Richard “Dick” C.E. Bray (Ret’d) peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON on 10 June 2009 in his 96^th year.

Dick was born in Ottawa, ON. After graduating from Queen's University Kingston in mining engineering in 1937, Dick served as a Lieutenant and Captain with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and Northwestern Europe. He served successively with 9^th Field Park Company, 14^th Field Company, 10^th Field Company and 12^th Field Company.

After the war, Dick worked for Noranda Mines in the Pamour Porcupine gold mine in Porcupine Northern Ontario and was part of the start-up team for the Geco copper mine in Manitouwadge, Northern Ontario. In 1969 he returned to Queen's University to earn a Masters of Science degree and then worked for Falconbridge at the Raglan Lake nickel mine, Raglan Northern Ontario. After retiring to Kingston, Dick became active in the Rotary Club, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow. Having suffered major hearing loss during the war, Dick was a strong advocate for the hard of hearing and helped to establish the Kingston Hard of Hearing Club and organized and encouraged the use of hearing assistance devices.

Visitation will be at the Robert J. Reid & Sons Funeral Home, Kingston on 12 June. A memorial service will be held at Sydenham Street United Church, Kingston, on 13 June. In memory of Dick, the family would be grateful for donations to Sydenham Street United Church, the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, or your chosen charity.

We regret to advise of the death of John Henry McNeil of Westville NS on 8 June 2009 at the Northumberland Veterans’ Unit in Pictou NS. John was 84 years old.

John was born and raised in Westville. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and served in England, France, Belgium and Holland. He took part in 3^rd Canadian Division’s assault on Normandy on D-Day.

After the war, John worked for the Canadian National Railroad for 34 years before retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was an avid curler with the Westville Curling Club, winning many trophies and awards. He also had a passion for harness horse racing. He was active in many organizations including Branch #35 Royal Canadian Legion Westville, Branch #28 Royal Canadian Legion Stellarton, the Normandy Veterans Association and the North Nova Scotia Highlanders Memory Club. 

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be on 12 June 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, NS. The Royal Canadian Legion will conduct a service at 6:30 PM at the Funeral Home. A private family committal will be held at a later date. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca. 

We regret to advise of the death of Richard Thomas Forchon of Ajax, ON at the age of 81 on 3 June 2009.

Richard was born and lived most of his life in Toronto. He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the 2^nd Field Park Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ajax Branch #322.

A Legion memorial service will be held on 28 June 28 at 1:00 PM  at the Ajax Royal Canadian Legion hall.   ^{{dcJan19gd} [ zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Walter Ingwal Johnson of Kelowna BC on 31 May 2009 at the age of 78 years.

Walter was born in Kelowna. He was a Korean War having served in Korea for two years including United Nations peacekeeping with 3 Field Squadron during 1954. He served a total of nine years in the Royal Canadian Engineers before returning to Kelowna and starting a career with the city.veteran 

We regret to advise of the death of James Harvey “Jim” Bates of Truro NS on 29 May 2009 at the age of 88 years. Jim was a  resident at The Mira, a long term care facility in Truro.

Jim was born in Truro NS and grew up in Stewiacke East NS. He enlisted in Halifax on 24 November 1942 and was initially assigned to the North Nova Scotia Highlanders.  He took his Basic Training in Yarmouth NS and his Advanced Training at Camp Aldershot NS. He was later sent on a bricklaying course in New Glasgow NS while awaiting orders to be sent overseas.  He boarded a ship in Halifax on 6 September 1943 but after a day and a half, a submarine was spotted and the ship turned back to Halifax until it got the all-clear to proceed.  Jim eventually got to England with his unit and landed in Normandy.  He was wounded at Caen on 18 July 18 1944 and was sent to England to recover.  He was sent back into action about two months later and was transferred to the 9^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers as a truck driver.  He stayed with the squadron until just three weeks before the fighting ended when he was admitted to hospital suffering what was then called 'battle fatigue'.

After Jim was demobilized, he returned to civilian life and worked at carpentry until he opened his own business.  He retired in 1984. Jim was an honorary member of the Truro Fire Brigade and a Life Member of Royal Canadian Legion Colchester Branch 26 in Truro for 63 years.  

There will be no visitation by request. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute will be held at 2:00 PM on 1 June 2009 followed by a celebration of life service and reception in Colchester Community Funeral Home in Truro.  Interment will be in Robie Street Cemetery in Truro.   Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Colchester Branch 26, Truro Building Fund or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia^{. [dcSep19gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of John Stratechuk peacefully at the Veterans Village, Sherbrooke Community Center, Saskatoon, SK on 23 May 2009, six days short of his 89^th birthday. 

John was born and raised on a farm northwest of Sheho, SK.  He enlisted in the Canadian Army in January 1942 and served with the Kings Own Rifles of Canada in BC and in Prince Albert, SK.  In April 1945 he transferred into the Royal Canadian Engineers; however, the war ended before he went overseas.  After the war, John farmed south of Sheho until 1964 when he moved to Yorkton, SK and was employed at Morris Rod Weeder until his retirement. John was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #77, in Yorkton.

A Celebration of Life Tea will be held on 29 May from 2 to 4 pm in the Common Room at Veterans Village at Sherbrooke Community Center, 401 Acadia Dr., Saskatoon, SK. A family interment will be held on 10 July at 11:00 am at Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sheho, SK.  Donations may be made to Veterans Village, House 8, 401 Acadia Dr., Saskatoon, or to Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cemetery Fund, Sheho, SK. ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper David Noel “Dave” Foss (Ret’d) of Hazenmore, SK on 24 May 2009 at the age of 81 years.

Dave was born in Aneroid, SK on Christmas Day - hence his middle name.  He grew up on a farm south of Aneroid until he moved to Lister, BC with his family.  He had been working in logging, mining, and construction when he joined the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in May 1951.  He then transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Korea.  He left the Army in 1954 and returned to Lister. Dave went back to mining, logging and construction again. He married in 1958 and started farming and raising cattle south of Hazenmore, SK.  Dave was a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #85 in Aneroid.

Dave’s funeral will be held on 29 May at 2:00 PM in the Aneroid United Church with both Royal Canadian Legion and Masonic Rites. Donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association.  Interment to follow in the Aneroid Cemetery. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal William “Bill” Roy Paul of Vogar, MB at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on 22 May 2009 at the age of 70 years.

Bill was born on the Lake Manitoba First Nation Reserve.   He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 1960s and served with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, BC and 4 Field Squadron in Germany.  He excelled as a hockey player and was a member of the Chilliwack Intermediates in the New Westminster & Coquitlam Intermediate Hockey League.  Bill was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ashern, MB Branch #211 and was a strong supporter of the Retired Sappers Association.

There will be no formal service or wake. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.  ^{{gdMay2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise that Captain Charles Edward Whitten, BSc. Mil., B.A.Sc., P.Eng. (Retd) died at Toronto on 21 May 2009 after a short illness.

Born in 1923 in Montreal, Charles graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1942. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers and Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada during WWII and participated in the liberation of Holland. After the war and graduation from the University of Toronto in 1948, Chuck worked at Canadian Car and Foundry in Montreal, returning to Toronto in 1951 to work at Continental Can of Canada where he rose to the level of Mill Manager. He then began a long career at Canadian Wallpaper (Reed) reaching the position of Vice President of Manufacturing. Chuck also worked as a project manager for Reed Limited and later as a consultant.

Friends called at the Trull Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street on 26 May and the funeral service was held in the chapel on 27 May. In lieu of flowers, remembrances made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Michael Charles Major in New Westminster BC peacefully on 19 May 2009 at the age of 89.

Michael was born near Gimli MB but at an early age moved to New Westminster.  He was a WWII veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers and saw action with 6 Field Company during the D-Day Landings and throughout North West Europe.

Michael lived most of his life in New Westminster.   He worked for 50 years with MacMillan Bloedel, New Westminster Division, and retired in 1985 in the position of Director of Plant Safety.

A Memorial Service will be held at Whalley Presbyterian Church, 104^th Avenue, Surrey BC on 13 June.  A reception will follow in the church lower hall.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of BC, 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver BC or the BC Cancer Society, 600 West 10^th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Merton "Mert" Musselman on 18 May 2009 at the Extendicare Tecumseh Residence in Tecumseh, ON at the age of 89 years.

Mert was a veteran of the Second World War who fought overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilisation, he went to work for the Ford Motor Company as an Electrical Engineer from where he retired after many years of service.  He was a member and a Past Treasurer of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International as well as an Elder with Parkwood Gospel Temple.

Visitation will be held on 20 May from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Victoria Greenlawn Memorial Chapel & Visitation Centre, 1525 Highway #3, Oldcastle, ON.  A funeral service will be held in the chapel on 21 May at 11:00 AM. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In kindness, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.  ^{{gdMar2017dc} [zpi, zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise the death of Superintendent Donald Neil “Don” Brown (Ret’d) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on 16 May 2009 in Burnaby BC.

Born in Birmingham, England in 1919, he immigrated to Winnipeg, MB at the age of three where he lived until the start of WWII when he joined 12^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. He saw action in Italy and attained the rank of Sergeant Major.

A year after demobilization, Don re-enlisting as a second lieutenant in Chilliwack, but left the Army in 1947 to join the British Columbia Provincial Police, which eventually amalgamated with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He served in Burnaby, Ottawa, Edmonton, and Vancouver - 22 of those years in forensic laboratories. After a 26 year career with the RCMP, he retired as the Officer-in-Charge of Vancouver Crime Detection Laboratory with the rank of Superintendent. He authored the book: "Your Questions - But My Answers: The Scientific Examination of Questioned Documents". In 2007 the RCMP named its Edmonds, Burnaby, BC Community Policing Office after him.

Don served on the Burnaby School Board for two years, the Burnaby Council for six years, the Burnaby Parks and Recreation Commission for 10 years, President of the College for the Retired for nine years and was Chairman of the Burnaby Centennial Committee. In 1992 he was awarded the Burnaby Citizen of the Year Award and in 1993, a Freeman of Burnaby. At age 81, Don wrote a book on the history of the former B.C. Provincial Police Force.

A Celebration of Life will be held on 5 June at The Bill Copeland Sports Centre, 3676 Kensington Ave., Burnaby.