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We regret to advise of the death of Andreas “Andy” Ernest Pedersen at the Sherbrooke Centre Veterans’ Village, Saskatoon, SK on 5 November 2007 at the age of 92.

Born on the family farm near Leross, SK, Andy worked on the farm until enlisting in the Royal Canadian Engineers at Dundurn, SK in June 1940. He saw action in Sicily, Italy and the Netherlands. On demobilization, he remained in England with his English war bride and baby daughter, returning to Saskatoon in late 1949.

Andy enjoyed a long career with the Circulation Department of the Saskatoon Star Phoenix newspaper until his retirement in 1980. In retirement both Andy and his wife volunteered their time to the community with their musical talents by entertaining nursing homes, various Legion Branches in the Saskatoon area, as well as Veterans’ Homes. Andy and his wife maintained their strong veterans’ association and while attending the 55th Anniversary Liberation of Holland Celebrations, his wife Mary passed away on VE Day, May 8, 2000.

A funeral service will be held 10 November in the Chapel of the Sherbrooke Community Centre, followed by interment in the Field of Honour, Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ^{{gdSep2015kh}[zsp]}

We regret to advise of the deathof Major Gordon William Dunbar (Ret'd) of Victoria, BC on 3 November 2007 at age 78. Gordon served a full career in the Canadian Military Engineers and retired in 1984. After retirement, Gordon worked for some 10 years as a civilian with the Esquimalt Construction Engineering Section.

A Mass was held on 7 November at Our Lady Queen of Peace church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Richard Ivan “Dick” Woods at home in Chilliwack, BC on 30 October 2007 at the age of 80 years.

Dick was born in Snow Road, ON.  He was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the Canadian Army for 27 years including two tours of duty in Korea with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry before transferring to the Royal Canadian Engineers.

There will be no service by request.  Donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency. ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zpi, zsd, zcc,zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of William R. Cooley on 29 October 2007 in Stratford, ON at the age of 89 years.

David was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8 in Stratford. ^{{gdSep2018dc} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper James “Jim” Gilmour Bate (Ret’d) peacefully at the Belleville, ON General Hospital on 27 October 2007 in his 82^nd year.

Jim was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he was employed by Ontario Hydro in their Mapping and Charting division. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 in Belleville.

Visitation will take place on 1 November at the Bridge Street United Church in Belleville at 3:30 to 4:30 PM followed immediately by a church service. ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zpp,zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Mack Arthur Freeman (Ret’d) in Simcoe, ON at the age of 91 years on 27 October 2007.

Mack was born in St. Thomas, ON with his twin brother John. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Varnavair Branch #153 in Tillsonburg. Mack  is buried in St. Thomas.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal WIlliam L. "Bill" Murray (Ret'd) in Chilliwack General Hospital  on 22 October 2007 at the age of 74 years.

Bill was born in Brockville, ON and   joined The Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957. He earned his wings as a paratrooper and celebrated his 70^th birthday with one last jump. In 1973, Bill began a second career as a Land Agent and Right of Way Negotiator, successfully attaining his Senior Designation with the International Right of Way Association.

Bill was an enthusiastic volunteer for several community organisations including; the Crafty Raft Races, The Cancer Society's Fresh Start Program and The Read To Me Program. He had a special rapport with children and could not pass one in the mall or grocery store without coaxing a smile or laugh from them. A lover of all sports, music, dance and theatre. Bill's favourite pastime was socialising and swapping stories with his "old buds". He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Vedder Crossing.

A memorial service will be held on 29 October at 1:00 PM at the Vedder Legion, Branch #280. ^{[zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise that George Raphael "Jerry" LeBlanc of Courtenay, BC passed away peacefully at home on 20 October 2007.

Jerry served for 25 years with the Canadian Forces at CFB London, CFB Edmonton, CFS Dana and CFB Chilliwack. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 275, Calgary and worked for 10 years as a Commissionaire at CFB Chilliwack, CFB Esquimalt and border crossings.

Funeral Services were conducted on 24 October from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Cremation followed Should friends wish, donations in Jerry's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Ronald Sidney Warren (Ret’d) in Edmonton, AB on 15 October 2007 at the age of 89 years. Ron was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

A Celebration of Ron's life will be held on Thursday 15 November 2007 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Kingsway Branch in Edmonton.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. ^{{jpMar17dc}[zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major John “Jack” Yeats CD, (Retd) peacefully at the Colonel Belcher Care Centre, Calgary AB on 14 October 2007 at the age of 91 years. 

Jack was born in Calgary where he received all his education. He attended the University of Alberta in 1939, studying Mining Engineering. He served in World War II as a Lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1946, landing on D-Day. After the war, Jack returned to the University of Alberta to graduate with a degree in Geology. He then went to work with Imperial Oil until his retirement in 1980.

Jack was involved with the Military Engineer Association of Canada, the Glendale Community, the Killarney Swim Club and Kiwanis Club, all in the Calgary area, volunteering in many capacities. He retired to Sorrento, BC before returned to Calgary in 2003 for his final retirement.

A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on 30 October with internment to follow in the Garden of Last Supper, Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Jack's name to the Colonel Belcher Care Centre, 1939 Veterans Way NW, Calgary, AB. ^{{gdNov2015kh}}

We regret to advise that Sergeant Gordon Eugene Cooper(Ret'd) died on 14 October 2007 in his 87^th year.

Sgt Cooper served with the 18^th Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers during WW II and was awarded the Certificate of Gallantry in 1944 from Field Marshall Montgomery. He was an excellent all-round athlete and a Vic West soccer star winning championship cups in 1939 and on his return from serving his country in 1945. Gordon was a successful business owner, a plumbing contractor who apprenticed many journeymen.

No service by request. ln lieu of flowers please donate to the Diabetes Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Thomas L. Engleson (Ret’d) on 14 October 2007 of Sarnia, ON at the age of 89 years. 

Thomas was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 62 in Sarnia. 

Major Lloyd Roger "Boots" Boutilier (Retd) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on 9 October 2007, in Taigh Na Mara (Department of Veterans Affairs), Glace Bay.

Born in Sydney, "Boots" attended Sydney Academy, Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Technical University, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). He spent almost all of his working life in the employ of DOSCO/SYSCO, in various positions within the Engineering Department, until his retirement in 1974.

"Boots" was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Signal Corps of the RCAF from 1942-1945. After his wartime service, he joined the Canadian Army Reserves in 1951, retiring as the Commanding Officer of 45^th Field Engineer Squadron Royal Canadian Engineers in 1974. He was a proud and active member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, the Engineering Institute of Canada, the Military Engineers Association of Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Sydney.

Visitation was held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Welton Street, and funeral service was held on 12 October in St. Andrew's United Church, Bentinck Street, Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veteran's Comfort Fund, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Carl Cammidge suddenly on 7 October 2007 in Wiarton, ON in his 89^th year.

Carl was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Wiarton Branch #208.

As requested by Carl, there will be no visitation or service.  A private family interment will be held on 10 October at Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.  ^{{dcMar2017gd} [zpi, zsd, zcc, zsp]}

Master Warrant Officer Ray Souliere (Retd) passed away on 4 October 2007.

A former electrician, Ray worked in the CE Section after his retirement from the Canadian Forces.

A memorial service in remembrance of Ray was held at the Morinville United Church on 11 October.

We regret to advise of the death of Charles Joseph Dorricott, of Fenelon Falls, ON  on 4 October 2007 at the age of 88 years.

Charles was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Tweed ON Branch #428.   ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp, zsd, zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise that Edward William Dorosz passed away on 27 September 2007 in Santa Clara, California.

Born in Regina in 1915, he served with the Canadian Army Engineers during WW II as an Instructor. After the war, he participated in general construction with Dorosz Brothers Construction and Pioneer Builders, throughout western Canada and southern California. He was a member of the American Association of Engineers.

Chapel service was held on 2 October 2007 in Santa Clara, California.

We regret to advise of the death of Squadron Sergeant Major Jack E. Kent, CD (Ret’d) in Ottawa, ON on 26 September 2007 in his 97^th year. 

Jack was born at Godalming, Surrey, England and immigrated to Canada in 1927.  He went to work for Earle E. Hooker, Upper Concession, Ormstown, QC for ten years before moving to the Ottawa-based Doran Construction Group for a period of some 57 years in various capacities, including owner.  Jack was a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) and a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors since 1960.  He was a former Squadron Sergeant Major of 3^rd Field Squadron (Militia), Royal Canadian Engineers, in Ottawa. He was a recipient of the Coronation Medal 1953 and Centennial Medal in 1967. 

Jack was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Montgomery Branch #351 in Ottawa and was awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf.  He was past president and life member of the Ottawa District Garrison Sergeants Association.

Visitation will be held at Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset Street West on 30 September from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 9 p.m., with a Legion Service at 7 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on 1October in the Chapel at 11 a.m.  Donations may be made to the CanWest Raise a Reader campaign to reflect Jack's life-long love of books and commitment to education.^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lance Sergeant Jack “A.J.” Knight at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre in Ottawa ON on 23 September 2007 in his 86^th year.

Jack was a veteran of the Second World War serving in the Royal Canadian Engineers and a retired Federal Civil Servant.

Visitation will be held at the West Chapel of HulsePlayfair&McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa on 28 September with funeral service at St. Barnabas Apostle and Martyr AnglicanChurch at the corner of Kent and James Streets the following day.  Donations may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. ^{{gdMar2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Jack Thomas Bryant (Ret'd) at the Worthington Extended Care Centre in Abbotsford, BC on 19 September 2007 at the age of 95 years.

Jack was a veteran of the Second World War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #15 in Abbotsford.

A graveside service will be held on 25 September at 10:00 AM Hazelwood Cemetery, Abbotsford. ^{{dcMar2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Jameson Crawford on 18 September 2007 in All Saints’ Hospital, Springhill NS at the age of 89 years.

Harold was born in Springhill.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war he worked in the coal mines and later became a corrections officer with the Federal Penitentiary Service. Harold was active in community activities including being a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #17, Springhill, and the Cumberland Lodge No. 5, Knights of Pythias.

Visitation will be held 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM on 22 September in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, where the funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM. on 23 September.  Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zpp]}

Warrant Officer Albert Donald "Don" Marsden, CD (Retd) passed away at home on 14 September 2007.

Don was born in Windsor, ON and started his 34 year military career with the Black Watch 1960. He served with the Regiment in Germany and CFB Gagetown until it was disbanded in 1970 and became the 2^nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment. Don remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers in 1971, initially serving with the Base Construction Engineering Section and 3 Service Battalion at CFB Gagetown. In 1975 he was posted to Chilliwack as an instructor with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME). In 1980 he was transferred to CFB Esquimalt (Nanaimo) as part of the CE Contracting Section. After three years, Don was posted to CFB Shilo and then, in 1988, Don returned to CFSME where he served until his retirement in December 1994.

A funeral service was held on 23 September 2007 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home in Chilliwack. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise that Colonel Reay ​Melbourne "Joe" Black, MBE, MID, CD, BSc (Civil), BSc (Mil), (Ret'd) of Cambridge-Narrows, NB died at home on 16 August 2007.

Born in Sussex, NB, in 1919, Colonel Black graduated from Mount Allison Academy, Mount Allison University ('38), Royal Military College ('40), University of New Brunswick ('49), and the London School of Economics ('50 - Beaverbrook Scholar).

Colonel Black was a veteran of the Second World War and received a Mention in Dispatches for his performance. He served in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe. He commanded the 30^th Field Company as well as the 2/3 Field Park Company in the Canadian Army Occupation Force.  .

On return to Canada after the war, he served on the Northwest Highway System.  He then served during the Korean War in the HQ of the Commonwealth Division in Korea. He was made a Member of the British Empire for his service.  The citation reads:

For a year Major Black worked as the First Staff Officer Grade Two in the Engineer Headquarters of 1 Commonwealth Division. To make a success of this job required extremely hard work, constant tact, technical skill of a high order, and unremitting attention to detail. These qualities this officer has displayed to a very marked degree and, combined with his cheerful humour under all circumstances and in the face of all difficulties, have been largely responsible for making this first experimental engineer organization in the commonwealth division the success that it is. His initiative and drive at all times has achieved results which few could have equalled and has greatly eased the task of his superiors. His good handling of his staff has created a happy and efficient unit, whilst his willing work in the background has contributed very materially to many of the successful operations carried out by the divisional engineers against the enemy.

Colonel Black had a full career in the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers and the Canadian Military Engineers. In September 1968 he became the first Base Commander of CFB Chilliwack after Unification of the Canadian Forces. He then went on the be Command Construction Engineer at Mobile Command HQ in St-Hubert QC. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1974 and worked as the Town Engineer for the Town of Sussex until 1981. He was an avid sailor on the waters of the Atlantic coast, and enjoyed skiing the Alps and Rockies.

There will be no visitation by request. Following cremation, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. 

We regret to advise of the death of Mrs Carol M. Isfeld, MSM who died suddenly on 15 August 2007 in St Joseph’s Hospital, Comox BC. Carol was born in Winnipeg, MB in 1939.

Carol’s son, Master Corporal Mark Isfeld, a Military Engineer, was killed in Croatia in 1994 while carrying out UN peacekeeping duties on Operation HARMONY. Before her son’s death, Carol would knit woollen dolls for her son to distribute to destitute children in the former Yugoslavia. Until her death, Carol and her husband Brian continued to craft, ship and promote the delivery of the nicknamed ‘Izzy’ dolls (http://cmea-agmc.ca/izzy-dolls-update) to deployed Canadian soldiers who in turn gave them to orphaned and vulnerable children in war-torn regions around the world.

The phenomenon of the Izzy Doll not only provided solace to children in war-torn areas but spread across the country. It became a source of immense satisfaction among many Canadians, mostly the elderly, by providing them with a sense of accomplishment and of “making a difference” by their participation in the production or distribution of these dolls.

For their dedication both Carol and her husband Brian were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) in 2006. Carol was also the recipient of the Memorial Cross and was the National Silver Cross Mother of the year in 2000.

Carol's life and contribution to Canada and the children of the world will be celebrated near her home in the Comox Valley, BC at a memorial gathering on 8 September 2007 at the Mark R Isfeld Secondary School that was named after her son. Everyone is welcomed. ^{{gdSep2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ralph Curtis Hamilton, CD (Ret’d) peacefully at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB on 14 August 2007 at the age of 76 years.

Ralph was born in Fredericton.  He served a 33-year career with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Ralph was a Korean War veteran, served in United Nations missions and was a qualified paratrooper. He was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 1977.

Following his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Ralph worked in management in the construction industry.  He was active in his community and served many years in the Lawn Bowling Association of Fredericton as a coach and president.  He also served as president of the New Brunswick Lawn Bowling Association.

Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton on 16 August from 2:00 -- 4:00 and 7:00 -- 9:00 PM.  A funeral service will be held on 17 August at 11:00 AM at St Anthony's Catholic Church, 603 Union St., Fredericton. There will also be a graveside tribute service presented by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.  Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com.  ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise that Captain Philip Morrison Campbell (Ret'd) died in Vancouver on 12 August 2007.

Born in Glace Bay, NS in 1912 into a coal mining family, he was a United Mine Worker 1929-39 and briefly a rugby player, boxer and bouncer. During his career, he served in Sydney NS, Toronto, Chilliwack, Germany and Montreal before retiring in 1968. Philip enrolled in 1932 in the Non-Permanent Active Militia as a Sapper in The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers. He joined the Regular Army in 1939 and was promoted Staff Sergeant in July 1939, Quartermaster Sergeant (Warrant Officer Class 2) in July 1940 and volunteered for the Pacific Theatre in May 1945.

At the end of the war, Philip was accepted into the Interim Force in March 1946 and transferred on enrolment to the Canadian Army Active Force in the rank of Sergeant in October 1946. Quickly promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1947 and Warrant Officer Class 2 in1948, he was promoted Warrant Officer Class 1 in January 1960 when he was appointed Regimental Sergeant-Major for Camp Chilliwack 1960-1964. Upon completion of this RSM appointment, Philip was granted a Classified Commission and promoted to the rank of Captain. Philip served as an officer with the Royal Canadian Engineers with Quebec Command Headquarters/Instructional Staff (Militia) and Canadian Forces Headquarters from which he was Honourably Released effective April 1969. After retirement, he worked in security at UBC for 10 years.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Alzheimer Society of BC, The Parkinson's Society of BC, Salvation Army or charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, 7 September 2007 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, BC.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Bernie Pershing Bale (Ret’d) at the Medicine Hat, AB Hospital on 12 August 2007 at the age of 90 years.

Bernie was born in Oyen, AB.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilization, he and his family settled on his family’s homestead in Oyen, AB later moving to a farm just south of Medicine Hat.  Bernie was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch #17 in Medicine Hat.

Bernie is buried with his wife in the Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat.  ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zpp, zsd, zdb]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George N. Friesen (Ret’d) of Vernon, BC on 27 July 2007.

George served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of 1 Airborne Troop, Royal Canadian Engineers in Calgary, AB during the early 1950s. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25 in Vernon. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Bernard “Bernie” George Frankum suddenly on 24 July 2007 at the age of 76. 

Bernie joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1948 at the age of 17 and after four years transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force.  After leaving the military he spent many years building roads throughout British Columbia for the logging industry.  He was dedicated to supporting the Chilliwack Jazz Festival, BC Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Red Cross.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4 in Chilliwack. 

Bernie will be cremated and a celebration of life will follow at later date. ^{{gdMar2016kh}} 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Kenney “Jack” Couillard (Ret'd) on 9 July 2007 at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital, Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON at age 87 years.

Jack was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers for the duration of the war. After demobilization he was employed as Town Clerk of Niagara-on-the-Lake before moving on to executive positions with the Canadian Wine Institute and the Ontario Liquor Board.  After retiring from the Liquor Board he started his own business, Couillard Consulting Service.  Jack was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion General Nelles Branch #124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 

Jack had a wide variety of interests from the recreational (Minor Baseball in Don Mills, ON) to service with Dixon Hall, a downtown Toronto inner-city community centre, and was a Charter Governor of the Shaw Festival as well as a member of the board of the North York Symphony.   After retiring to Niagara-on-the- Lake, Jack was active in the Ulyssean Society for older adult learning and the Niagara Foundation for preserving Niagara-on-the-lake heritage.   He also served on the boards of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake as well as St. Marks Presbyterian Church in Don Mills.

Friends are invited to join in celebrating his life on 14 June from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the family home following a private family service. Jack had a special concern for disadvantaged children. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Sleeping Children Around the World, or to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake.^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Richard William “Bill” Constable, CD (Ret’d) at home on 2 July 2007 in Stittsville, ON in his 65^th year.

Bill was born in Fredericton, NB and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1963. He served as a cartographer in the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa.  Bill was seconded to the National Defence Directorate of History for several years before returning to the Reproduction Division.  He retired from the military in 1977 but continued to work for Mapping and Charting as a civilian cartographer.   Retiring in the mid-90s, he started his own cartography business where he worked with many prominent military authors to complete maps for their manuscripts.  These include books by Major General Louis McKenzie, Pierre Burton, Sean Maloney, J.L. Granatstein and as well as articles published in the Canadian Geographic Magazine.  He was known for the detail included in the maps that he drew by hand.

Bill was awarded with the Queen's Jubilee Medal for his community service in the Ottawa area.  He served in Kinsmen’s Club in Ottawa for over three decades as President, District Executive, and was District 6 Governor in 1989.  Bill received his Life Membership in Kin Canada in 1986.  One of Bill's greatest achievements was creating a close association between Kin Canada and the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during the 1980's while serving as the Foundation's National Vice-President.  Bill was instrumental in raising money for the research that eventually led to the discovery of the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis.

Bill later joined Operation Go Home and spent two years as its President.  During that time, he raised public awareness of the Ottawa organization and was successful in promoting its five pillars: Drop-in, Education, Employment, Outreach and Reunite.  Bill gave more to his community than his time having made more than 100 blood donations to the Canadian Blood Services.

Bill's funeral will be held at Tubman’s Funeral Home in Ottawa on 5 May with internment in the Fredericton Rural Cemetery on 10 May. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Operation Go Home.  ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Rex Atwood Bruhm (Ret’d) in Newburne, NS on 1 July 2007 at the age of 89 years.

Rex was born in West Northfield, NS.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24 in Bridgewater, NS.

A public graveside service will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, West Northfield on 6 July at 10:00 AM.  There will be no visitation.  Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.  ^{{gdMar2017**} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Donald “Don” Patrick Mackenzie Bissett (Ret’d) on 1 July 2007 in Windsor ON at the age of 88 years. Don was a long-time resident of Welland ON before retiring in Windsor. He was born in Whitstable, England and came to Canada with his family at the age of 12 years.  He entered the University of Alberta Engineering Program when he was only 16 and graduated second in his class in 1939.

Don was a veteran of the Second World War.  After graduation, he immediately joined the Canadian Army as a Royal Canadian Engineer officer. He was initially assigned to to the 4^th Field Company in England and later served in the Italian Campaign with the 14^th Field Company and 1^st Canadian Infantry Division Engineer HQ.  Don re-joined the 4^th Field Company when they were moved to Northwest Europe in early 1945. 

After the end of the war and demobilization, Don held positions with Volta and Whiting Manufacturing and later joined the Atlas Steel Company in 1958. Don was a long-time resident of Welland ON before settling in Windsor after he retired at age 65.

Cremation Services have been held. ^{{dcSep19gd} {zbd, zsp]}

We regret to advise that CWO JB (Bud) McGillivray MMM, CD (Retd) died on 27 June 2007.

Bud was born in North Sydney, NS in 1930 and worked as a Shipwright until joining the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers in l951. After completing his RCE Corps training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME) at Camp Chilliwack, Bud was posted to 23^rd Field Squadron at Vedder Crossing. He relocated with 1^st Airborne Troop, RCE to Currie Barracks, Calgary and remained with the unit until 1955. Bud then became a Parachutist Instructor at the Parachute School, Canadian Joint Air Training Centre at RCAF Station Rivers, MB until 1956.

Completion of the tour in Rivers saw Sergeant McGillivray posted to 4 Field Squadron as Troop Sergeant from 1956 to 1960, first in Camp Chilliwack and then in Werl, West Germany. Returning to Camp Chilliwack, Bud was an instructor in Mine Warfare and Demolitions Troop at RCSME in 1961 before moving to London, ON to serve with Western Ontario Area Instructional Staff 1961-1966. Bud returned to a field unit in 1968 and served two years as Troop Sergeant in 1 Field Squadron at Camp Petawawa, ON before being posted to 1 Airborne Field Squadron, Canadian Airborne Regiment at Greisbach Barracks, CFB Edmonton, AB. He served in a succession of appointments from Troop Sergeant to Squadron Sergeant Major until 1976.

Bud returned to Chilliwack for a year with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering as Bridging Troop Chief Warrant Officer in 1976. He was then appointed as Regimental Sergeant Major, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment 1977-1979. After this tour of 1 CER, he then served as Camp Commandant, Primrose Lake Evaluation Range at CFB Cold Lake, AB 1979-1985. He then returned to Edmonton as Regular Support Staff Officer with 8 Field Engineer Regiment 1985-1986.

Retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in July 1986, Bud worked as a civilian as Roads and Grounds Foreman with CFB Edmonton Construction Engineer Section until 1991. CWO JG (Bud) McGillivray received special recognition for a career full of outstanding contributions as he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Military Merit in 1975 and received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 1977.

Funeral Service on Tuesday, 3 July 2007 at 3:30PM at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709-111Avenue. Cremation will follow in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.

Phillip Sidney Herring, passed away peacefully June 8, 2007, at Burnaby Hospital at the age of 87.

Born in Castor, AB his early life was typical of prairie hardships - traveling across open flatlands by horse to attend the one-room Netherby School during the harsh and dusty depression. At age 17 he graduated from Hanna High School and moved to the west coast to attend UBC. At the train platform, he asked his father what he should study, and the reply was simply, "engineering". World War II interrupted Phillip's engineering studies. He enlisted in 1939, serving as Lieutenant with 6^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, in North Africa and Italy. As a Reconnaissance Officer he was one of the first Canadians to enter the town of Ortona, Italy in December 1943.

After the war Phillip graduated from UBC in Civil Engineering (1947). His career in municipal engineering began in Ocean Falls, BC. In 1952 he moved to Kamloops to become their City Engineer. Five years later, he moved to Burnaby where he settled down to raise his growing family. He retired in 1984, after 28 years as Assistant City Engineer for Vancouver.

A celebration of Phillip's life was held at West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby BC, on 15 June. Donations can be made to the Last Post Fund BC Branch, Surrey, BC (604) 572-3242.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Ewen Dickson, MiD, CD, RCE (Ret'd) on 7 June 2007, in Halifax at age 94. Henry was a decorated WW II Royal Canadian Engineer veteran who continued to serve his country after the war in the Militia.

A young boy who ran the open fields of Myra Gut in Cape Breton NS, Henry grew into the man who worked the coal mines to pay his way through university and to graduate with highest honours from Nova Scotia Tech in Engineering. Henry served his country and the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas during WW II and it was believed that at one time he was the youngest commanding officer among the armies of the British Empire during WW II.

Lieutenant [Acting Major] Dickson was Commanding Officer of the 3^rd Fortress Company (Electrical and Mechanical) in Halifax, NS at the start of the war where he recruited for both his own company and the 9^th Searchlight Company Royal Canadian Artillery. He was involved in the reconnaissance and planning of the coastal defences for Newfoundland in 1940. In June 1942 he formed 2^nd Corps Troops Field Park Company (formerly 7 Field Park Company) in Halifax. Among his other appointments Maj Dickson was Commanding Officer of 1 Chemical Warfare Mortar Company but saw most of his action on the Continent as Commanding Officer of 29^th Field Company throughout Northwest Europe. Wounded earlier and fresh out of hospital, Henry's company built the first bridge in the Canadian Corps sector over the Seine, just south of Rouen.

An honoured veteran of the Second World War, Henry’s ingenuity, skill and courage on the front lines resulted in his being Mentioned in Dispatches and reported in the national media. After the war, Henry commanded the Reserve Force 1 Field Company in Saint John, NB (1946-48) and commanded 5^th Field Engineer Regiment Halifax (1955-57).

Henry owned and operated Eastern Equipment Ltd. that operated in Nova Scotia and the Eastern Seaboard of the US throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Following retirement, Henry remained active with his business interests and investments until his 95^th year of life.

Visitation is on 11 June in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of choice. ^{khNov2016}

We regret to advise the death of Corporal Randy George Ward Jackson (Ret'd) suddenly in hospital in Pembroke, ON on 26 May 2007 at the age of 46 years.

Randy was a retired Canadian Military Engineer whose last posting was with 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa.

Visitations will be at the Malcolm, Deavitt and Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew Street, Pembroke on 28 May from 7 to 9 PM, 29 May from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Service witl be in the Mount Zion United Church on 30 May with interment in the Mount Zion United Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Renfrew, ON Victoria Hospital Dialysis Unit. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gaston de Montigny (Ret’d) at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa ON on 26 May 2007 at the age of 92.

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

Visitation will take place at Paroisse St.-Remi, Dumaurier Avenue in Ottawa before the 11 a.m. Mass on 4 June.   Donations may be made to the Montfort Hospital Foundation, 713 Montreal Road, Ottawa.  ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of George Franklin Chase in Princeton BC on 25 May 2007 at the age of 100. 

George was born in Chase BC, a direct descendant of the founder of the town for whom it was named.  He worked in the sawmill industry and later in the mining industry at Copper Mountain in Princeton.  He joined the Canadian Army and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas during WWII.  After demobilization George returned to the employment of Copper Mountain until 1954 at which time he moved to New Westminster and later Burnaby working as a machinery salesman for Copco Canada until his retirement in 1971.  In 1991 George moved back to Princeton.  Frank remained sharp and could recite a lengthy Robert Service poem at his 100th birthday party.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 56 in Princeton on 2 June.  Donations may be made to the Princeton Child and Youth Committee Box 670, c/o Town of Princeton, Princeton BC, V0X 1W0. The donations will support Child and Youth recreation programs.  George is buried in the Princeton Cemetery, Princeton BC. ^{{gdMar2016kh} [zsd, zpp]}

Robert W. Belaire, a member of the 1^st Sapper Apprentice Soldier Class of 1952 and retired Canada Post employee, died suddenly at home on 23 May 2007 at the age of 71.

A Memorial Mass was held on 29 May at Saint-Joseph Church, 2757 Saint-Joseph Blvd, Orleans. In Robert's memory, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

We regret to advise that Lieutenant Colonel Peter Arthur Camp, Royal Engineers died peacefully on 21 May 2007 at Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital, Ottawa.

Peter was a professional soldier for 32 years, having been commissioned to the Royal Engineers in 1944 from Cambridge University. During his service he saw action in Burma, Malaya and Korea and was in Berlin during the time of the blockade. Subsequently, he was an instructor at the Royal School of Military Engineering and the Royal Military College of Science, and finally, a Military Attaché with the British High Commission in Ottawa.

Peter retired in 1974, in Canada, then became Vice President of Canadian Operations of an engineering consulting firm from which he retired in 1992. Many in the Ottawa area will recall Peter where he was very active with the Military Engineers Association of Canada.

Mass of Christian Funeral will be held on 25 May 2007 at St Brigid's Church, 2015 River Road South, Manotick followed by interment St Brigid's Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to The Burma Star Association, c/o J Horne, 24 Grand Harbour Court, Stittsville, Ontario K2S 1H2.

We regret to advise that Derrol (Darrell) Eugene Perry passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care, Lethbridge AB on 18 May 2007 at the age of 66 years following a lengthy illness.

Derrol was born in Havelock, NB and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961. In addition to being stationed throughout Canada during his 23 years of service, he served with NATO in Europe and the United Nations in Egypt, Israel and Syria. He retired from the military at Cold Lake, AB in 1985. Derrol's training took him from the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering to the Military Engineering School at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and Air Assault training with the 101^st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. After retiring from the military, he was employed with the Department of the Environment (Parks) at Waterton Lakes, AB, retiring from Parks Canada in 1997.

In keeping with Derrol's wishes, there was no public visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Derrol's favourite charities in his memory, The Salvation Army, #822, 420 - 9^th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0R7, 1-888-321-3433, www.ab.salvationarmy.ca and STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.

We regret to advise that Clarence Wilfred MacIntosh of Riverton, Pictou Co., NS died peacefully on 11 May 2007 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, in his 89^th year.

Born in Fox Brook, Pictou Co., Clarence was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War who served in France, the Netherlands and Germany from 1943-1946. After the war Clarence worked for the CNR for 38 years, retiring in 1978. He was former Clerk of Session and a member of the St. Columba United Church, Hopewell. He was a long-time member of the Riverton Community Club, serving in various administrative capacities over the past 60 years. He received his 55 year Veteran Jewel from the IOOF Caledonia Lodge No. 28, Hopewell, in 2006. He was a founding member of the Village Choir, Hopewell, and also a member of the St. Columba United Church Choir.

Visitation was at H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton on 13 May and funeral service was held in St. Columba United Church on 14 May. Donations in memory of Clarence may be made to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society or St. Columba United Church.

Master Corporal Allison "Al" King , Field Engineer and veteran of several United Nations and Peacekeeping and NATO missions, passed away peacefully on 11 May 2007 at the age of 45 at Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Veterans' Hospital, Montreal.

Beloved husband of Jackie. Friends gathered for a Celebration of Life Ceremony on 14 May in McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion). For those who desire, a donation to the St. Anne Hospital Foundation, 305 boul. des Anciens-Combattants Blvd., Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 1Y9 would be appreciated.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Jean Donat "Johnny" Laloge, MM, MiD of Pouce Coupé BC on 11 May 2007 in Vancouver BC at the age of 92 years.

Born to French immigrant parents in Edmonton, AB, Jean joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in Dawson Creek in July 1940. After basic training in Calgary, Lethbridge, and Petawawa he was posted overseas to England with the 10^th Field Squadron. He arrived in Aldershot in November 1941 and, after two years of training in England, Johnny's unit was committed to the Italian Campaign.

Johnny arrived in Naples on 8 November 1943 with 4^th Armoured Division. He was involved in many of the major battles in Italy and was finally wounded in the Battle of the Liri River Valley. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field during this action. On the morning of 26 May 1944, Cpl Laloge was in command of a party of Engineers advancing towards Ceprano when a road crater was encountered that the tanks were unable to negotiate. There was no way around due to the extensive mines and the difficult nature of the ground. Johnny immediately went ahead and, with his two sappers, laid charges against the steep banks of the obstacle to create a diversion route. His initiative and prompt action was of material assistance to the forward drive of the Irish Regiment of Canada at this stage of the battle.

On 20 January 1945, Cpl Laloge was awarded a Mention in Despatches for an act of bravery at Orsogna when he helped several of the wounded after a shell hit a tree and killed five soldiers and wounded six others.

At the end of the Italian Campaign, 10^th Field Squadron moved to Northwest Europe and advanced through France and Belgium and finally entered Holland, where he stayed until the war ended.

When Johnny returned to Canada he joined the Permanent Force and was sent to Whitehorse to work on the highway construction and maintenance of the Northwest Highway System. When he left the army he remained in the Pouce Coupé area for many years. He worked as a bridgeman and worked all over the province on many large bridge projects before moving south for retirement.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 17 May 2007 at 2:00 pm at St. Jude's Catholic Parish, 3078 Renfrew Street, Vancouver. Burial to take place in Pouce Coupe, BC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Doctors without Borders would be appreciated by the family. ^{dcMay16kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Pinder peacefully on 9 May 2007 at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 87 years.

Harold was born in Winnipeg.  He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War attached to the Number Five General Hospital Unit serving in England and Italy from 1939 until the end of the war. After  the war Harold was employed as a supervisor at the Canadian Pacific Railway Weston Shops in Winnipeg and retired after 44 years’ service.  He was past president of the Victoria Curling Club.  Following retirement, Harold enjoyed travelling overseas, winters in Arizona and summers in Gimli, MB.

In compliance with Harold's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held and a gathering to celebrate his life will be held on 12 May between 1:00 and 3:00 PM at The Boulton River Heights Retirement Community, 45 Boulton Bay, Winnipeg.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. ^{{gdJul2019dc}  [zsp]}

We regret to advise that  Barclay Buoy Bishop passed away on 8 May 2007 in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS at the age of 85.

Born in South Williamston, Buoy served overseas with the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for 20 years and also operated his own plumbing business. He retired from the CE section, CFB Greenwood in 1981.

There was no visitation by request. A graveside memorial service was held on 11 May in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. A reception followed the service in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. No flowers by request. Donations in memory may be made to Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation.

We regret to advise that Lieutenant Colonel Anton "Tony" Aspeslet (Ret'd) of Lethbridge passed away on 5 May 2007 at the age of 88 years surrounded by his family.

Born in Shalford Surrey, England he came to Canada with his parents in 1919 and settled in Bruderheim, AB. Tony joined the King`s Own Calgary Regiment and went overseas during WW II. When he returned to Canada after the war in December 1945 he joined the Northern Alberta Dairy Pool where he worked until 1951. He then joined the Alberta Government Agriculture Department as a Dairy Inspector retiring after 32 years. He continued his military involvement, as Commanding Officer of 33 Field Park Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and then Commanding Officer of the 18^th Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He was an active member of St. Augustine's Church and very active in the Masonic Order, Past Grand Master of Alberta 1976-1977, 1^st Grand Principal of Royal Arch, and involvements in many other areas of the order.

A Memorial Service was held on 14 May at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, 411 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB. Flowers are gratefully declined but memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Lance-Corporal George Green (Ret'd) of Cannington ON, on 4 May 2007 at the age of 89 years.

George was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Lloyd G. Parliament Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Cannington.

George is buried in the Cedar Vale Cemetery in Cannington. ^{{dcFeb20, wrd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

Sapper Bryan Roger Jones (Retd) died peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Plummer Site on 3 May 2007 at the age of 71.

Bryan was a member of the 1^st Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program in 1952 at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering. After completing his Sapper Apprentice training, Bryan was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Camp Chilliwack and then served in Germany 1955 - 1957. After his five years of service, Bryan joined the Ontario Provincial Police in Marathon Ontario. He then worked with the Hamilton Police Force and the Ancaster Regional police until 1970 when he started work with Algoma Steel in Wawa, ON. Bryan worked with Algoma Steel briefly and then started a business with Shell Oil. He later worked for Imperial Oil at Wawa, Sault Ste Marie and Sarnia, ON. He returned to Sault Ste. Marie upon retirement.

Friends called at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on 8 May. At Bryan's request there will be no funeral service. Memorial donations to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Fund would be appreciated by the family.