We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Terrance "Terry" Scott Cash, CD of the Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre in Ottawa, on 20 July 2026 at age 54. Terry served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over thirty years.
Born in Sydney NS, Terry started his military career in 1990 in the Reserve Force with The Cape Breton Highlanders. Service with 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (1991-99) and The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) (2006-13) followed. Terry remustered to Geomatics Technician when he joined Mapping and Charting Establishment in 2013. In 2019, Terry's subsequent postings included the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command Headquarters and then the Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre in 2023.
While with CFJIC, Terry was part of a small and specialized cadre of Targeting Materials Production analysts. He also managed the unit kit shop for three years.
During his career, Terry deployed on Operation HARMONY, Croatia (1994-95), Operation PALLADIUM, Bosnia-Herzegovina (1998), Operation ATHENA, Afghanistan (2008-09), and Operation IMPACT, Kuwait (2017).
Terry was an amateur historian who maintained a strong interest in history. He was also a handyman/inventor who was interested in blacksmithing and forging. He started his own business, “Cluaran Forge” that specialized in creating handmade forged treasures and unique metalwork products.
Cremation has taken place. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. A Funeral Service will be held on 4 August 2026 at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Johnstown, Cape Breton. Interment will take place in Johnstown Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to: Support Our Troops, Wounded Warriors of Canada, or the Canadian Cancer Society.