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We regret to advise of the death of Donald John Gormley peacefully at the Maxville Manor, Maxville ON on 2 August 2008 at the age of 94.

Donald was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Visitation will be held at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 20 Main Street, Maxville, on 13 September at noon followed by a celebration of life ceremony at the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m.   Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.  A memorial tree will be planted in Memory Woods. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com. ^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Ralph Milton Kinghorn (Ret’d) of Waterville, QC on 2 August 2008 in his 88^th year.

Ralph was a veteran of the Second World War. He had been a farm boy when he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. He completed his training at Camp Petawawa where he was trained as a machinist and reportedly a master in that trade.

Ralph served across Northwest Europe in the 10^th Field Park Company, 2^nd Canadian Corps Troops. Of particular note was his participation in Op BERLIN in September 1944 supporting the storm boat-mounted evacuation of British paratroopers from their shrinking bridgehead in Arnhem after Op MARKET GARDEN.  This was an extremely important task.  Throughout the operation, that was conducted under fire and observation, storm boat operators were often left with non-functioning motors swamped by the waves churned up on both the friendly and enemy sides of the river.  Ralph and his comrades worked hard to keep these motors running and their work was instrumental in the success of the operation.

After the war, Ralph worked as a machinist at the B.F. Goodrich plant in Waterville for 32 years.  He was also a renowned gunsmith and was well known for his expertise in all firearms old and new.

A small intimate service to celebrate the life of Ralph M. Kinghorn will be held at the Cass Funeral Home on 6 August with visitation from 3:30 until 4:30 PM. There will be a short service afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Megantic County Historical Society, Inverness, Quebec, G0S 1K0. ^{{dcMay19gd} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Raymond Nels Anderson of Wetaskiwin AB on 2 August 2008 at the age of 90 years.

Raymond was born and grew up in Wetaskiwin. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 86 in Wetaskiwin.

Raymond is buried in the Wetaskiwin Cemetery. ^{{dcNov19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Donald Kenneth  "Boots" Boutilier, CD (Ret'd) at home in Chilliwack on 1 August 2008 after a courageous fight with cancer.  Boots spent 37 years in the Canadian Military Engineers.

Boots was born in Truro, NS in 1942 and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961. After his basic Sapper training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Camp Chilliwack he was posted to 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa. During this tour he earned his parachute wings, became a combat diver and played Junior A hockey for the Pembroke Lumber Kings. Promoted to corporal, he was posted to 3 Field Squadron, Chilliwack where, amongst other activities, he undertook Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialty training. Don continued to excel in hockey and was a member of the first Engineer team to win the Canadian Forces Nationals in 1968.

During his 3 Field Squadron tour Don was promoted to sergeant and then posted to 4 Field Squadron, Germany (1971-1974). In Germany he was promoted to warrant officer and then Commissioned From The Ranks. He returned to Chilliwack to undertake officer training and followed this with a tour at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) as General Military Training Troop Commander. During his career as a Commissioned Officer  Boots held a variety of posts such as Airborne Operations Officer in 2 Combat Engineer Regiment as well as becoming 2i/c of the Regiment, Production Officer with the Base Construction Engineeering Section at Petawawa, Standards Officer and Tactics Instructor at CFSME, and Force Engineer in Damascus. Don was appointed Commanding Officer of 8^th Field Engineer Regiment in Edmonton in 1987. After Edmonton he was posted back to Chilliwack and then ended his career with a posting to Cambodia on mine clearance duties. Boots returned to Cambodia after his retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1997 and worked on de-mining operations until 2007.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Boots at the Mess of the Chilliwack Area Support Unit SU Chilliwack Mess (on Keith Wilson Road with entry at Korea gate) on 15 August at 1330 hrs.^{{khMar2018) [zsp]} 

We regret to advise that Anthony (Tony) John Samarillo died on 31 July 2008 in his 90^th year.

Tony was born in Toronto and was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran who served four years in Europe during WWII.

A memorial celebrating Tony's life will be held at the Minden Legion, Minden, ON on 30 August at 2:00 p.m.

We regret to advise that Major General George Hylton Spencer, OBE, CD (Ret'd) passed away peacefully on 31 July 2008 in his 92^nd year at home in Chester, Nova Scotia.

Born in Seaford, Sussex, England, he grew up in Toronto, graduated from Royal Military College of Canada 1938, and Queen's University 1939 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He received a Doctorate (Hon) in Engineering from Royal Military College of Canada in 1982.

Commissioned in 1938, Lieutenant Spencer was posted to the 1^st Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and deployed overseas in late 1939. He later served in various regimental, command, and staff capacities during the Second World War in England, Burma, Belgium, Holland and Germany 1942-45. This service included being a senior planner and director with Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force for the very successful 'cover and deception' strategy for Operation OVERLORD, the Normandy landings.

Immediately after the war, General Spencer served at Army Headquarters, Ottawa, and at the Canadian Army Staff College in Kingston. In 1951 he was promoted to the rank of colonel and appointed Director of Weapons and Development. He was subsequently appointed Commander, Headquarters, Canadian Base Units Europe in 1955 and from there was posted in 1957 to the Imperial Defence College, England. After completing this course he was appointed Colonel in Charge of Administration, Headquarters, Eastern Command, Halifax 1958 - 1961.

In January 1962, on promotion to Brigadier, he was appointed Commandant of Royal Military College of Canada. Following that command, he became Commander and Chief Engineer of the North-West Highway System in 1963. With the transfer of the North-West Highway System to the Department of Public Works, Brigadier Spencer returned to Ottawa and became Director General of Training and Recruiting in 1964. Promoted to Major-General in 1967, General Spencer was appointed Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans and Policy at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. In 1970 he returned to Canada and was Deputy Comptroller General at Canadian Forces Headquarters in Ottawa until retiring in 1971.

Major General Spencer's decorations include: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Bar, War Medal 1939-45, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal 1953, The Canadian Centennial Medal 1967, and Canadian Forces Decoration and Bars.

Following retirement from the Canadian Forces, General Spencer served as Director of Metric Conversion for the Standards Council of Canada 1972-77, after which he relocated from Ottawa to Marriott's Cove, Nova Scotia. He dedicated his energies to many military and civilian organisations, including an appointment as Colonel Commandant Canadian Military Engineers Sept 1978 to Oct 1982 and chairmanships of the Fisherman's Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg, and the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 60 Regent St., Chester, NS, at 11:00 am on Thursday 28 August. A subsequent interment ceremony will be held at Beechwood National Military cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to the South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation, 90 Glen Allen Dr., Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, B4V 3S6, 902-543-4603.

We regret to advise of the death of Harry AlgarTregaskes suddenly at Beechwood Court Retirement Residence in Mississauga ON on 31 July 2008 in his 97^th year. 

Harry graduated from Parkdale Collegiate in Toronto ON as well as the University of Toronto with an engineering degree.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he had a distinguished career with the Ontario Department of Highways before moving to the Toronto Transit Commission.

Visitation will take place at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto on 6 August from 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m.  Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Angus Alexander McPherson, MiD, CD (Ret'd) on 13 July 2008.

Angus was born in Scotland in 1921, raised in North Vancouver and graduated from the University of British Columbia in civil engineering. He started his 27-year military career in the infantry but transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers. His service included WWII, Korea (where he was Mentioned in Despatches) and in Germany. Angus was Commanding Officer 3 Field Squadron 1958 - 1959 and Commanding Officer 4 Field Squadron 1960 - 1962. He had a very positive impact on generations of sappers when he was with the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering as Adjutant and Senior Instructor in Tactics. His career culminated as Commandant of the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering 1969 - 1970.

Retiring from the Army in 1970, Angus joined the BC Ministry of the Environment where he worked on the Fraser River flood control program. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations, if friends wish, may be made to a charity of their choosing. In keeping with his wishes, the family will be having a private graveside ceremony.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations, if friends wish, may be made to a charity of their choosing. In keeping with his wishes, the family will be having a private graveside ceremony. ^{khAug2016}

We regret to advise that Master Warrant Officer William James "Jim" Coish (Ret'd) died on 12 July 2008 at age 75.

A coal miner, Jim was born in New Waterford, NS. and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957. After completing his basic training at RCSME he served for more than a year with the United Nations contingent in the Gaza Strip. Jim transferred to RCEME in 1964 and spent two tours in Germany (1964-67 and 1974-78). He then served in Currie Barracks in Calgary and then CFB Chilliwack 1979 - 81 before retiring at the rank of Master Warrant Officer.

A Memorial Service was held on 19 July 2008 at Henderson's Funeral Home, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

We regret to advise of the death of J. Tom Edward on 12 Jul 2008 in Creston, BC.

Tom was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 in Creston.  ^{{dcJun2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur “Art” E. Wanlin in Airdrie, AB on 11 July 2008 at the age of 83 years.

Art was born in Mankota, SK. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Visitation will be at the McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home Chapel today 15 July 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Airdrie United Church on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.  with a graveside Service to follow at the Airdrie Cemetery. ^{{jpMar2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise that Stanley Elvin "Al" Daykin died peacefully in Leaside Retirement Residence, Toronto on 10 July 2008 at the age of 83.

Born in Orillia, ON, he served in the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943-1946 and was then employed by Photographic Survey in Toronto and Montreal. In 1959 he founded Atlantic Air Survey in Dartmouth, which he sold to Lockwood Survey Corp. In 1970 and he continued to work as President and General Manager. From 1979 until 1985 he was Vice President Marketing for Northway Survey Corp. Al lived in British Columbia for a number of years doing consulting work before returning to spend his remaining years in Toronto. He was a member of Canadian Institute of Surveying (CIS), president of CIS in 1980, member of American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing,

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Ross Vernon Joseph McDonald (Ret'd) on 9 July 2008 at the age of 71 years.

Ross was born in North Bay, ON and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at the age of 16 as a member of the 2^nd Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program. During his thirty-year military career Ross was stationed at locations such as: Petawawa, ON; Chilliwack, BC; London, ON; Oromocto, NB; Calgary, AB; Suffield, AB; Edmonton, AB and last back to Calgary. Ross also completed two peacekeeping missions in Egypt with the United Nations. He retired as a Master Warrant Officer in 1983.

A Celebration of Ross' Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Centennial Branch No. 285 (9202 Horton Road S.W.) on Monday, 14 July 2008 at 1:30 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ross' honour may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion, Centennial Branch No. 285, 9202 Horton Road S.W., Calgary, AB T2V 2X4 (Telephone 403-255-5772). In living memory of Ross McDonald, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Albert Desjarlais (Ret’d) of Elk Point AB on 8 July 2006 at the age of 87 years.

Albert was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Elk Point branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #151. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Donald Arthur Edward “Don” Caldwell (Ret’d) in Ponoka, AB on 7 July 2008 at the age of 90 years.

Don was born in Rainy River, ON and moved with his family to Manitoba as a child.  At the age of 17, during the depression, he moved to Alberta looking for work on the farms, on threshing crews and logging camps. In 1940, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers, 10^th Field Squadron and served five years, most of it overseas.  After the war, Don bought a farm in the Fertile Forest District of Ponoka and raised his family. He retired in the mid-seventies and moved into the town of Ponoka.  Don was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66 in Ponoca.

A family graveside service will precede a celebration of Don’s life at the Ponoka Funeral Home on 12 July at 2:00 PM.   Donations may be made to the Ponoka Jubilee Library or to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society. ^{{dcMar17gd}[zpi]}

We regret to advise that René Joseph Lapointe passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, 28 June 2008 at Lambton Meadowview Villa, in Sarnia, ON.

René was a veteran of WW II who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was a member of the Carpenters & Joiners Union Local 1256.

Visitation was held at the Mckenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre in Sarnia, on 1 July 2008. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Alzheimer's Society, 1121 Wellington St., Sarnia, N7S 6J7 or to Lambton Meadowview Villa, R.R. 4, Petrolia, N0N 1R0. A tree will be planted in memory of Rene Lapointe in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, 21 September, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.

We regret to advise the death of Myrle Miles Cropley in the Pleasantview Housing Society in Mission BC on 26 June 2008 in his 93^rd year.

Myrle served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. After the war, he settled his family in Stave Falls BC. He was active in community events, starting cubs and scouts in the village and participating in many fundraising activities. When his wife died, he moved to Mission BC, living with his daughter. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Mission City Branch #57. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society of B.C. ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Ernest Bertram "Colonel Ernie" Edwards (Ret'd) in Halifax,NS on 25 June 2008 at age 91 years.

Born in Glen Falls, Saint John, NB in 1917, Ernest served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers during WW II and rose to the rank of Sergeant. "Colonel Ernie" has been described as one of Nova Scotia's most colourful and successful business leaders and most generous philanthropists. Having started out in the restaurant business on a small scale, Ernest and his wife Delia expanded their company, Edwards Fine Food, to include eight lunch counters along with their flagship "Town and Country" restaurant in Halifax. He came to be known as "Colonel Ernie" after being inducted into the Honorary Order of Kentucky Colonels by Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. They met when Ernest was president of the Canadian Restaurant Association and he agreed to sell Kentucky Fried Chicken on the East Coast. Edwards Fine Food operated KFC outlets throughout the province and the Town and Country restaurant came to sell more KFC than any other outlet in the world.

"Colonel Ernie" and his late wife, Delia, were jointly honoured by being inducted into the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame in 1995. He is an inductee of the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame and is the recipient of the Jack C. Simms Award for Promoting Excellence in Education. He was bestowed with the Canadian Hospitality Foundation's Man of the Year Award and, with his wife, was recognized with the Nova Scotia Philanthropist's Society Community Giving Award. Colonel Ernie was an Honorary Life Director of the Colonel Harland Sanders Charitable Organization that, last year, provided a $1-million donation to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax to provide care to women, children, youth and families from the Atlantic Provinces. The Edwards Family Charitable Foundation will be a lasting reminder his generosity and concern for others.

Visitation is Friday, 27 June from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. The funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 205 Lacewood Dr., in Halifax. A reception will follow at the Ashburn Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edwards Family Charitable Foundation or the charity of your choice.^{{khFeb2018}[zsi,zsp]}

We regret to advise of the passing of Chief Warrant Officer Tim Coughlin (Retd) on 24 June 2008 after a battle with cancer.
Tim proudly served his country as a Military Engineer for over 30 years. For the first portion of his career he was stationed primarily at our radar stations where he maintained the major power generator installations. Tim also had postings to CFB Edmonton, CFSME Chilliwack, CFS Barrington and CFB Trenton as well as a number of tours at CFS Alert. In addition, he participated in numerous tours and relief missions throughout the world and Canada, including the Manitoba Flood, Quebec Ice Storm and relief assistance in Rwanda. Tim retired in 2000 as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician Chief Warrant Officer with the Mobile Repair Team in Trenton.
More details will be available once funeral arrangements have been finalized.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Arnold Gesner Goodwin (Ret’d) of Dunnville ON on 22 June 2008 at the age of 85 years. Arnold was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.  

Arnold was born in Bair Verte NB. He enlisted  in 1941 and served overseas in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany with 2^nd Corps Troops, Royal Canadian Engineers. Arnold returned to Canada and was discharged in 1945.  He was a Life Member of the Army & Navy Club in Hamilton, the Royal Canadian Legion Dunnville Branch #142, a Mason, and belonged to other service clubs and organizations.

Friends will be received at Cresmount Funeral Home on 25 June from 2-4:00PM  and 7-9:00 PM. A Masonic Service will be held at the funeral home at 8:30 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday 26 June at 1:00 PM with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to make a donation in Arnold's memory are asked to consider the Juravinski Cancer Clinic or the War Amps. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Jack Herbert Dempster (Ret'd) in Gibsons BC on 14 June 2008 at the age of 69 years.

Jack was born in Melville. SK. He served in the 6^th Field Engineer Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in North Vancouver BC and was a member of the Gibsons Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Russell “Bill” Carter (Ret’d) of Sackville NB suddenly at home on 14 June 2008 at the age of 80 years.

Bill was born in Mount Whatley NB. He joined the Canadian Army and was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe in the RCE. After the war, he was employed as a sheet metal worker and furnace repairman for over 40 years. He was a member of the Amherst Bridge Club and the Sackville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. 

In keeping with Bill's wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. Spr Bill Carter is buried Sackville Rural Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas “Tom” James Domenie of Ketch Harbour, NS at the QEII Hospital in Halifax, NS on 12 June 2008 at the age of 63 years.

Tom was born in Halifax and attended Richmond School and Queen Elizabeth High School. He graduated from University of King's College and Dalhousie University.  In his early years, he was a member of the 5^th Field Engineer Regiment Band of the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Tom taught high school at J.L. Ilsley High for 30 years and retired as Head of the Social Studies Department. He was active with the schools' student's council, alumni reunion, gentlemen's hockey, and numerous fundraisers.  After retirement he was Chair of the Board of Management of St. James United Church in Sambro, NS and sang in the fishermen’s choir as well as being Co-Chair of the Ketch Harbour Area Residents Association.

Visitation will be held on 15 June from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and from 7:00 until 9:00 PM in the J.A. Snow Funeral Home in Halifax. Funeral service will be held on 16 June at 2:00 PM at St. James United Church, Sambro. Cremation to follow with burial at a later date in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Ketch Harbour. Donations may be made to St. James United Church, Sambro or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of RCMP Corporal  Eugene Gabriel Ursual on 10 June 2008, peacefully, at home  in Ottawa, ON in his 68^th year after a short battle with illness.

Born in Kirkland Lake, ON, Eugene joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1956 as a young man with the 5^th Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Plan. After completing this training he was posted to 3 Field Squadron, Chilliwack, BC. After completing his military service commitment  Eugene then joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1964. He proudly served in that career in "N","H," and "HQ" Divisions before retiring in 1977. Eugene then followed his dream and opened his own business as a military antiquarian. He became Canada's largest dealer of antique military memorabilia from around the world and dedicated the next 30 years of his life to honouring the memories of Canada's veterans and soldiers.

Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Ottawa on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 1 p.m. until service time in the chapel at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kemptville District Hospital or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society ( www.lanarkanimals.ca ) would be greatly appreciated.^{khApr2018}

We regret to advise that James "Jim" Sward passed away at Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre on 8 June 2008 in his 88^th year.

Jim was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, 12 June from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Pinecrest Remembrance Services Reception Centre (2500 Baseline Rd., Ottawa). In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim can be made to the Alzheimer Society or Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. ^{[zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Thomas “Tom” David Corrance Pakenham CD, (Ret’d) in the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa ON on 8 June 2008 at the age of 79.

Tom was born in Vancouver, BC.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1949 as a Photogrammetrist with the Army Survey Establishment.  He spent many years working in the Kelsh Plotter Section.  After leaving the Army Tom worked for the Department of National Defence Data Base organization at Tunney’s Pasture Ottawa. 

A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, 1060 Baseline Road in Ottawa on 13 June at 10:30 a.m.   ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Corporal Allister Thomas Fraser (Ret'd) died suddenly at the age of 92 on 6 June 2008, in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. NS.

Born in Glace Bay NS, he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. Allister graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry Engineering and was employed in 1945 with the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forests as the first forester for Cape Breton Island. He served Cape Breton Island in the role of Manager of Forest Resources from 1948 to until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 53) and St. Mark's Lodge (Branch 35), Baddeck. He was also a devoted member of Greenwood United Church, Baddeck, where he served as an elder for 35 years and was involved with Sunday school and United Church Presbytery activities.

Visitation will be held in MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, 9 June from 2-5 p.m. And 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in Greenwood United Church, Baddeck, Tuesday, 10, June at 2 p.m.. Internment in Middle River Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Allister's memory may be made to Greenwood United Church Memorial Fund or Victoria County Memorial Hospital. [zpp]

We regret to advise that Henry (Hank) Gerlach passed away peacefully on 3 June 2008 at Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK.

Born in 1920 near Hallonquist, SK, Hank served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1946. Following his time in the service, he joined the Winnipeg branch of Minneapolis Moline. He held several senior sales and marketing positions with the US division returning to Canada, in 1959, as Vice-President and Canadian General Manager. In 1969, Hank accepted a new challenge as General Marketing Manager for Kramer Tractor Ltd.

Hank was a well-known executive in the Canadian Farm and Heavy Equipment industries. During his career Hank served on several industry related committees and boards: he was president of the Saskatchewan Wholesale Implement Association, a board member and committee chair for the Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute and a committee chair for the advisory committee on farm machinery mechanics for the Kelsey Institute. In 1981, he was the General Chairman of the Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors national convention. He was a director and committee chair for the Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association of Saskatchewan. Hank served as president of the Kiwanis Club of East Kildonan and was an active supporter of Scouting where he was president of the Hillsdale Scout Group. In 1977, Hank was elected Potentate of the Wa-Wa Shrine Temple.

A Memorial Service will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Monday 9 June at 2:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, 301, 2550 12 Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or the charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Donald “Don” Belford Dunlop (Ret’d) at the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS on 3 June 2008 at the age of 88 years.

Don was born in Center Burlington, NS and raised in River Denys, Cape Breton.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the 5^th Field Company.  After the war, he worked for 35 years at Camp Debert, NS as an electrician until his retirement in 1988.  Don was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26 Colchester. 

A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service will be held on 9 June at 2:00 PM in Watson Cemetery in Truro. Reception to follow at 55 Harris Drive.  Donations may be made to the Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp ]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Alan Arthur Macdonald Stewart (Ret’d) on 31 May 2008 at the age of 93.

Alan was born in Comox BC and educated locally before attending Oregon State University in Corvallis Oregon USA.  He started his working career in 1936 in the forest industry on Central Vancouver Island for Bloedel Stewart & Welch Limited before joining the Army.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers 1941 – 1945 and served overseas with 22 Field Company. During his lifetime Alan served a total of 39 years with the Militia, Active Army and Reserves and attained the rank of Major. 

After demobilization, Alan returned to engineering in Port Alberni BC working for Bloedel Stewart & Welch Ltd.  In 1958 he left forestry work to become a farmer at Amblecote, Duncan BC.  He later served as the Overseas Commissioner of The Stewart Society of Edinburgh, Scotland and Honorary Commodore of the Maple Bay Yacht Club in Duncan.

A celebration of Alan's life will be held at the Maple Bay Yacht Club on 12 June at 3:00 pm. ^{{gdAug2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Lucien Omer Lafrance died on 29 May 2008 at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness.

Born and raised in Ottawa, Lucien served during WW II in England and France. In 1954 he rejoined the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Chilliwack, Ottawa and Germany. Luc retired from the Canadian Forces in 1968 and pursued a career with the Department of Public Works 1968- 1980.

A memorial Service was held on 4 June at the Valley View Funeral Home in Surrey BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise that Master Warrant Officer Stanley Lloyd Stothard (Ret'd) passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on 29 May 2008 at the age of 68, at Glengarry Hospital, Chandler Unit.

Stan joined the Canadian Army in 1956 as a Sapper Apprentice. He soon transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and had a full career, retiring in 1983 at the rank of Master Warrant Officer.

A family service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Colonel Anthony Arthur Humphreys, CD (Ret'd) who passed away on 23 May 2008 in Victoria while recovering from heart bypass surgery.

Born in 1938 in Australia, Tony immigrated to Canada with his parents and siblings in 1952. Upon graduation from North Vancouver High School, Tony joined the Canadian Army in 1956 and trained under the Regular Officer Training Plan while attending the University of British Columbia. Completing his studies in 1961, he commenced a 33-year career with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Troop Commander in 3 Field Squadron, RCE in Chilliwack, BC. This was followed by a two-year posting with Recruit Training Squadron in the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering at Chilliwack.

Tony then went to Tanzania, East Africa, for a year with the Canadian Armed Forces Advisory & Training Team as Company Commander and Engineer Staff Officer. Returning to Canada in 1967, Tony was Second-In-Command, 2 Field Squadron RCE, at Camp Gagetown, NB for a year before he was posted to 1 Airborne Engineer Squadron as its Second-In-Command. He was appointed Commanding Officer in 1969. After this tour, Tony proceeded to England to undertake staff training at the British Army Staff College, Camberley. Upon completion of this course, Tony was a Planning Staff Officer, Military Plans and Operations Division at National Defence Headquarters for a year before embarking on a one-year tour as Station Commander and Staff Officer with the United Nations Military Observer Group In India and Pakistan 1973 - 1974.

Upon his return to Canada, Tony was appointed Officer Commanding Military Engineering Squadron at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, 1975 - 1977. He then went back to NDHQ, Ottawa as Director of Property Records and Legal Services for a year before starting a four year appointment as Base Technical Services Officer, CFB Borden. He then returned to NDHQ in 1982 for a three-year assignment as Executive Officer to the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff. In 1985 Tony was posted to Pacific Militia Area, Vancouver, first as Deputy Chief of Staff and, upon promotion to Colonel, as Chief of Staff until his retirement in 1989.

In 1991 Tony accepted an appointment by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as Sergeant-at-Arms and was serving in that position at the time of his passing. Tony enjoyed sailing, spending many happy hours on his boat "Wombat" as well as passing on his sailing knowledge and life experience at the Sail and Life Training Society. Tony also enjoyed flying, receiving his private pilot license in 1963. In 1985 Tony and his foster-son Lucien flew "EMJ" across Canada. As well as other volunteer community work, for many years Tony was very active at the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral serving in a number of voluntary capacities.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday 9 June 2008 at Christ Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC, with reception to follow at the Cathedral.

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We regret to advise of the death of Gilbert Frederick (Fred) Marsden who died suddenly at home on 22 May 2008 in Sarnia, ON.

Fred was born in Sarnia and served overseas in World War ll with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 4^th Armoured Division. He retired from Co-operators Insurance in 1982.

At Fred's request there was no visitation. Cremation took take place followed by a private family graveside service. Donations to the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Fred's memory would be greatly appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Nelson Garnet “Cowboy” Brydges on 20 April 2008 at Bluewater Health Palliative Care in Sarnia ON in his 88^th year.

Nelson was born in Camlachie ON. He was a veteran of the Second World War and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers, joining the 7^th Field Company in London on 30 June 1941. He did one month of training in London at Wolseley Barracks, two months in Chatham for Basic Training, and two months in Petawawa for advanced training with guns and bridges. He married his life-long wife Audrey in November and left Halifax on 6 December 1941 and arrived in England on Christmas Day. He spent the next two years in various locations receiving more training, and qualifying as a dispatch rider. At some point while in Britain, Nelson was posted to the 3^rd Canadian Infantry Division. He took part in the initial assault in Normandy on D-Day where his brother, Private Robert William Brydges serving with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, died two days later. Nelson continued through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was discharged at Wolseley Barracks in London ON on October 1945.

Nelson received his nickname “Cowboy” because he always wore a cowboy hat, boots and jeans – a throwback to his younger days around horses. He loved animals all his life. Nelson was a bowler and played in many leagues and was still bowling in early March. He made many friends through his bowling associations. He was a 40-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Sarnia and Wyoming ON.

Nelson’s funeral service will be held on 24 April at 11:00 AM at the Smith Funeral Home in Sarnia. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home on 23 April 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Sympathy donations may be made to War Amps or the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas Howard Brown of Sydney Mines, NS on 18 May 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Thomas was a Korean War veteran who also served in the Royal Canadian Engineers throughout Canada.  After retiring from the Army, he was employed with Clarke's Taxi in Sydney Mines for many years. He was also a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #8 in Sydney Mines.

According to Thomas’ wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 20 May at 10:00 AM in the Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Brookside Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Veterans’ Wing of Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines.

We regret to advise of the death of Marcel “Tom” Blair at Concordia Place Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on 17 May 2008 at the age of 88 years.

Tom was born in Falher, AB and left home early to join the Canadian Army.  He was a Second World War veteran who served with the 6^th Field Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers and landed in Normandy on D-Day.

After the war Tom settled in Edmonton where he worked for the Canadian National Railways (CNR) at various line points in the maintenance of buildings and bridges.  In 1962 he moved to Winnipeg where he worked in the CNR shops in Transcona as a sheet metal worker until his retirement in 1981.  Tom was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Transcona Branch #7 in Winnipeg.  He served in many executive positions including President and was active in many activities including the Poppy Fund and Wheelchair Committee. Tom was also a Life Member of the Moose Lodge.

A Memorial service will be held on 22 May at the Transcona Funeral Chapel with interment in the Field of Honour in the Transcona Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer’s Society.  ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zsp, zpi]}

We regret to advise of the death of Bruce W. Miller on 17 May 2008.

Bruce was born in Toronto, ON in 1925.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who enlisted in 1944 and served with the 1^st Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and Northwest Europe.  He was discharged in May 1946.  After the war, Bruce returned home to his family and a previous job at Goodyear Tires. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Robert (Bob) Morley Richardson of Calgary who passed away on 14 May 2008 at the age of 86.

Robert was born in Toronto and graduated from the University of Toronto (Chemical Engineering) in 1943. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1942 to 1946 and was employed by Gulf Canada for thirty-six years.

A private Celebration of Bob's life will be held at McInnis & Holloway's Park Memorial Chapel. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 - 110 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Roland David "Rollie" Zinc who passed away peacefully in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, NB on 9 May 2008 at the age of 89.

Born in Cape John, Rollie was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War having served in 23^rd Field Company in Holland and Germany. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 108, River John, receiving his 60-year membership pin, and was one of the founding members of River John Volunteer Fire Department. He was a fisherman and an auto body shop owner for over 30 years.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In MacLeod's Funeral Home, River John. Funeral service will beheld on Monday at 2 p.m. In St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, River John, with Rev. Marilyn Lamb officiating. Burial in Cape John Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the River John Fire Department, Anglican Church or a charity of choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Anselm Theodore "Sam" D'Eon of Lower East Pubnico, NS on 8 May 2008, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital at the age of 89.

Born in West Pubnico, he was a veteran of the Second World War having served in the Royal Canadian Artillery and the Royal Canadian Engineers. He worked the majority of his life as a carpenter.

Visitation will be Sunday, 11 May from 3:30-9:00 p.m. With a Legion service at 7:30 p.m., and Monday 9:00-9:30 a.m. In West Pubnico Funeral Home, Middle West Pubnico. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Middle East Pubnico. Interment in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses Tri-County Branch, Parkinson Society Canada or IWK Health Centre Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of August Joseph Degenstein peacefully at Vulcan Extendicare Centre, Vulcan, AB on 8 May 2008 at the age of 94.

August was born at Berwick, North Dakota USA but moved at a young age to Turin, AB where his family settled before later moving to Lomond AB. August was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1942 to 1945 where he saw action on the Continent.  After demobilisation, he moved to Warner, AB and worked at farming before settling in 1948 in the Champion, AB area where he purchased and worked his own farm.

A Funeral Mass will be held on 12 May at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Champion with interment in the Champion Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Champion Cemetery Maintenance Association, Box 99, Champion, T0L 0R0 or Vulcan Extendicare Auxiliary, Box 810, Vulcan, T0L 2B0. ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the passing of James William Leach on 5 May 2008 at the age of 73.

Jim joined the Army as a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers then transferred to the Army Physical Training Cadre in 1955. He progressed rapidly through the ranks and retired as a major. Among other locations he served in Chilliwack and National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa.

No visitation or burial as per Jim's wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local Humane Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal George Harry Forrister (Ret’d) of Kelvington, SK on 5 May 2008 at the Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre at the age of 95 years.

George was born in Rugeley, in the County of Staffordshire in England, one of eight children. In June of 1924, he came to Canada with his family, settling in the Paswegin area of Saskatchewan. George was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the 9^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.  On returning home, he farmed and made his home in Kelvington until 1999 when he and his wife moved into Saskatoon.  George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 19 in Kelvington.

A Memorial Service will be held at Park Funeral Chapel in Saskatoon, SK at 3:00 PM on 9 May followed by Interment in Kelvington Cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan or to a charity of the donor's choice.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Francis Patrick "Frank" Martin, formerly of Ketch Harbour, NS, in Halifax on 3 May, 2008 at the age of 83.

Educated at College Street School, St. Mary's College and Nova Scotia Technical College, he received his degree in electrical engineering. A former employee of Maritime Tel and Tel, Frank retired as Supervisor Engineer. He served 15 years in the Militia with 30^th Field Squadron RCE.

Visitation will be held in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax, on Wednesday, May 7, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica on Thursday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. Internment will take place in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ketch Harbour. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Palliative Care, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax NS B3H 2Y9, or a charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon F. Pascoe on 23 April 2008 at the age of 92 years.

Gordon was born in Fleming, SK. In 1932 his family moved to Elkhorn, MB where he completed school. Gordon began working for the Beaver Lumber Company in Elkhorn but was transferred to St. Catharines, ON in 1939. He joined the Canadian Army in 1942 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After serving in Canada and England, Gordon saw action in France, Belgium and Holland. He was discharged in 1946.

On returning to Canada, Gordon returned to Beaver Lumber and later worked for Canadian Tire in St. Catharines.

In accordance with Gordon's wishes, cremation has taken place. Gordon's family will receive visitors at the George Darte Funeral Chapel in St. Catharines on 27 April from 12 pm to 1 pm. A funeral service to celebrate Gordon's life will follow in the chapel at 1 pm. A private family interment will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations can be made to Habitat For Humanity or The Salvation Army. ^{{dcNov17gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the passing of Lieutenant-Colonel David Veitch, CD (Ret'd) at the Ottawa General Hospital on 23 April 2008 at the age of 85 years.

Dave's military service began in January 1938 as a sapper with the 7^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers [Non-Permanent Active Militia] in London. He attended the Royal Military College in Kingston from 1940-1943 and went overseas in 1943 as an engineer reinforcement officer. Landing in Normandy on D-Day plus 3, he joined the 31^st Field Company near Boulogne, France in September 1944 and was with them until VE Day. Serving with the International Commission for Supervision and Control in South Vietnam in 1965-66, LCol Veitch was seconded to Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to supervise the construction of Rehabilitation Centres at Quan Ngai. He retired in 1988, after 48 years of service. He was a strong supporter of the Military Engineer Association of Canada.

There will be a private family service. Memorial tributes/donations may be made to the RMC Club of Canada Foundation, Kingston, Ontario K7K 5L0.

We regret to advise the death of Lance Corporal William Thomas “Bill” Erwin (Ret’d) on 22 April 2008 at the Brockville General Hospital, Brockville ON, at the age of 82 years.

Bill was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #96 in Brockville.

Visitation will take place at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on 25 April from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on 26 April at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at the Athens, ON Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.  ^{{dcOct17gd} [zsd, zsp, zcc]}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du Caporal Albert Simard, CD (retiré) à l’Hôpital Chauveau, le 20 avril 2008 à l’âge de 63 ans.

Albert était un sapeur qui a servi la grande majorité de sa carrière à Valcartier avec le 5 Régiment du génie de combat.

La famille recevra les condoléances au Complexe Funéraire du Parc Commémoratif La Souvenance, 301, rang Ste-Anne, Quartier Laurentien, Ste-Foy le 24 avril 2008 de 13h30 à 14h30.  Une liturgie de la parole suivra à 14h30 en la chapelle du Parc Commémoratif La Souvenance.

Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à la Fondation des maladies du Cœur du Québec, 4715, avenue des Replats, bur. 261, Québec (Québec) G2J 1B8. ^{{gdMar2018} [zcc, zsd, zsp, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Hubert Emmerson LeDrew on 10 April 2008 in Sydney, NS. Hubert was born in Conception Bay, NFL, in 1918. A WW II D-Day Veteran, he enlisted in the Army in October 1939 and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. Hubert was stationed in Fredericton, NB, and then went to Petawawa, ON to complete his training. He trained as a Chemical Warfare Specialist. Overseas, Hubert served in France, Holland and Germany.

After the war Hubert settled in Sydney and worked in the steel plant as a rigger.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12.