Sgt Mike O’Connor, CD (Ret’d)

    • Sgt Mike O’Connor, CD (Ret’d)
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    • Sgt Mike O’Connor, CD (Ret’d)

    We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Mike O’Connor, CD (Ret’d)  a resident of Valley Haven in Chilliwack on 20 April 2024 at the age of 77 years.

    Mike proudly followed in the footsteps of his father's career with the Canadian Military Engineers. He served the Canadian Military Engineers in both the Regular force and the Reserves. Mike's postings included 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa ON, 1 Combat Enginer Regiment in Chilliwack BC (late late 70s), 4 Combat Enginer Regiment in Lahr, Germany, Canadian Forces School of Military Enginering in Chilliwack and Range Control with Base Operations Chilliwack. Mike also served a tour in Egypt with UNEF II.

    Mike joined the Air Reserves after his release from the Regular  Force in 1998. He served with 192 Airfield Engineer Flight in Abbotsford BC as a driver/equipment operator until he retired from the Canadian Forces in 2006.

    Online condolences can be sent HERE.  

    Use this site to also check for detailsMike O'Connor's Poppy Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 295, { 5661 Vedder Rd, Chilliwack, BC} commencing at 12:30, Monday, 6 May 2024. Following the Legion Poppy Service, there will be a Celebration of Life.