We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ronald Richard Gage-Cole (Ret'd) of Maple Ridge BC on 7 April 2010 with his family by his side. He was 94 years old. Ronald was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War.

Ronald was born in St Paul, Hemerdon, Devon, England. He was a Machinist when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Vancouver in November 1940. First assigned to the 4^th Fortress Company RCE, Ron then served with 6^th Field Company. His trades eventually included Pioneer, Engine Hand, and Driver.

A Celebration of Ronald's Life was held on 25 April 2010 at Hammond Community Centre in Maple Ridge.