John Coupland

    • John Coupland
    • RCE Badge circa 1939-45

    We regret to advise of the death of John “Johnny” Coupland in Duncan BC on 4 September 2013 at the age of 92.

    Johnny was born in Merritt BC but moved to Duncan at a young age where he lived his entire life on the same property.  He was a WW II Veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Europe.  After demobilisation he worked at MacMillan Bloedel, Copper Canyon Division, near Duncan, for most of his working life.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 191 in Chemainus BC. 

    A celebration of life will be held at the H.W.Wallace Centre, 5285 Polkey Road in Duncan, on 14 September.  Donations may be made to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation466 Trans-Canada Hwy #4, Duncan, BC V9L 3R6. {gdJul2016kh}