We regret to advise of the death of Frank L. Acker who passed away suddenly on 7 January 2004, in Roseway Hospital in Shelburne, NS.

Frank was a member of the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years and was employed as a firefighter with the Department of National Defence for 23 years.

Family flowers only, please. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Roseway Hospital Foundation.

Memorial Service was held in Christ Church, Shelburne . Family committal service at a later date.

Frank is survived by his wife Kathryn.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Larry Anderson (Ret'd) on 22 September 2004 at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC.

Larry joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Sapper Apprentice in the 14th Intake in 1965 at Camp Chilliwack, BC. After serving a full career as a Field Engineer he retired from CFSME in 1986 as a Master Warrant Officer. Larry remained in Chilliwack and was employed by the Bank of Montreal where he became their Senior Field Services Officer for British Columbia.

There will be a graveside service for Larry, departing Hendersons Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 30 September. A memorial church service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, 30 September at Alliance Church, 8700 Young Rd., Chilliwack.

The address of Larry's wife Vivian is available on request.

We regret to advise that Arthur Herman Bent passed away peacefully at his home in Brenton, NS on 8 April 2004. Arthur was Second World War veteran, having enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1940. He served overseas as a Corporal in Belgium, England, Germany and Holland.

After demobilization, Arthur was a farmer and woodsman for quite a few years before he started Arthur H. Bent Construction in the early 1950s. He ran his company up until the late 1980s, when he finally decided to fully retire.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, with visitation 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Monday, 12 April and Legion service at 7:30 p.m. followed by memorial club service. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 13 April in Yarmouth Weslyn Church. Private family interment will be in Brenton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maple Grove Yarmouth High Memorial Club.

On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenys@ns.aliantzinc.ca

The address of Arthur' widow, Trudy, is available upon request.

We regret to advice of the death of Sergeant Walter George Gordon Chilvers, CD (Retired) on 1 March 2004. Gordon joined the Royal Engineers in1938 and fought with the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1940 and was part of the evacuation out of Cherbourg. Gordie then trained as an Airbrone Sapper and jumped with 3rd Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers into the British 6th Airborne Division's bridgehead near Ranville, France in the early morning of 6 June 1944. He served with the 6th Airborne Division throughout the Normandy Campaign.

After Normandy, Gordie was sent to the Far East with 3rd Para Sqn RE during the summer of 1945 as part of the 5th Parachute Brigade and trained for Operation ZIPPER, a proposed Airborne assault on the Singapore Causeway against the Japanese.

After the war, Gordie moved with his family to Canada and the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1954. He served in Germany with 1 Field Squadron from 1955 to 1957 and from 1957 until his retirement in 1970 at the rank of Sergeant he served in Chilliwack.

Cremation followed by visitation in memory. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, Friday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

In memoriam donations to the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre would be appreciated.

The address of Gordon's widow, Phylis, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Donald Clem in Kamloops, BC on 10 January 2004. Donald served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1950 - 56, primarily with 1 Airborne Troop.

A Celebration of Life was held in Kamloops on 14 January.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Box 1412, Kamloops, BC V2C 6L6 or the Altzheimer Society, Box 277, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6.

The address of Don's widow, Margaret, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Chief Warrant Officer Robert William (Bob) Cole CD, on 24 March 2004.

Bob joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in September 1950, becoming a Graphic Artist and joining the Army Survey Establishment in February 1951. After this tour, Bob was posted to various units from 1957 until 1971 as a Graphic Artist. When Graphic Artist trade was phased out in 1971, Bob remustered to the Map Reproduction trade and returned to Army Survey Establishment with the Programme Management Office and then with Directorate of Cartography in 1973 . During this period, Bob produced the maps for the book "More Fighting Newfoundlanders" and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977. Bob was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer in 1978.

Bob had a special passion for dogs. He raised both Basenjis and Bull Terriers, became a judge and executive with the Canadian Kennel Club, was a Life Member of the Ottawa Kennel Club and an International All-Breed judge. He wrote and illustrated "Functional Canine Anatomy," produced the "The Basenji Illustrated," a book on the bull terrier, produced "Colecraft" first day covers for stamp collectors, and taught art at Algonquin College. During his latter years, he wrote and illustrated a column in the magazine "Dogs in Canada."

Interment was on 26 March at Capital Memorial Gardens in Ottawa.

In Memoriam donations to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind would be appreciated.

The address of Bob's widow, Louise, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Major Martin William Donley (Retd) OMM, CD, B.Sc., PMP on Sunday 22 August. Martin served with the Canadian Military Engineers from 1974 to 2002 and will be remembered as an excellent innovator and promoter of project management. He will also be missed for his significant contribution to recreational activities in Orleans as well as on a national level.

Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, Thursday 26 August from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 27 August to Notre-Dame Basilica for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Humane Society would be appreciated.

The address of Martin's widow, Fran, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of CWO Howie Drummond (Ret'd) on 9 January 2004.

Howie was an Electrical Generating Systems Technician and, like many in his trade in the 1960s, he spent considerable time on the CADIN- Pinetree Radar stations like Canadian Forces Station Gypsumville and Penhold. Other postings included CFB Edmonton (Namao) and he was Power Plant Superintendent at CFB Penhold before being placed in charge of the Power Plant for the NORAD underground facility at CFB North Bay.

Upon retirement in 1985, Howie transferred his skills to work with the power plant at the RCMP headquarters in Ottawa.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Ronald Thomas (Tommy) Edwards (Retired) on 1 Oct 2004 at the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg.

Tommy enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in August 1943 and soon after re-badged to the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served a full career as a Water Supply and POL Technician and retired 1980. Tommy’s most memorable accomplishments were projects in the development of the Pine Tree radar sites following the Second World War. He spent a great many years at these numerous sites and as part of construction crews of 2 Construction and Maintenance Unit out of Calgary. He also had postings to Whitehorse NWT, Holdberg BC, Greenwood NS, Vancouver BC, Churchill MB, North Bay ON, 1 Construction Engineering Unit, Winnipeg and, finally, with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Construction Engineering at Air Command Headquarters.

After his retirement, Tommy continued to be involved in the military family as a mentor in the Prairie Region Army Cadets and a very active and valuable member of the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess in Winnipeg were he was elected as an Honourary Lifetime Member. He was also a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Number 4.

A graveside memorial service was held on 12 October 2004 at the Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg. There was a gathering of military family, friends and comrades at the St. James Branch #4 Royal Canadian Legion following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deer Lodge Centre in his honour.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Lcol Robert Fortin (Ret’d) on 11 May 2004

Robert Fortin graduated from Collège Militaire Royale in 1969 and was Station Construction Engineering Officer at Canadian Forces Station Senneterre 1970 -1974. This tour was followed by a Squadron Commander appointment at 5e Escadron du Génie de Campagne in Valcartier. He then served for three years as Commanding Officer of the Recruiting Center in Montréal. Bob then served as Base Construction Engineering Officer 1980-1986 in Valcartier and Bagotville in succession and followed by appointment as the Base Technical Services Officer in Trenton 1986-1989. Bob was then posted to Ottawa where, for the next nine years, he was Project Management Team Leader, responsible for delivering Major Construction Projects.

Retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1998, Bob was Project Director for Canadian Forces Support Program Agency 1998- 2001. In 2001 he became Special Advisor for the Cadet Summer Training Infrastructure Program and the New Healthcare Facility Recapitalization Project.

Funeral service will be held 1030 hrs Tuesday 18 May 2004 at the Ottawa Cathedral on Sussex Drive (opposite the Peacekeeping memorial and National Art Gallery). Reception in the Cathedral`s basement immediately following.

No viewing or wake is scheduled before the funeral but sympathy can be personally expressed to the family a half-hour before the funeral. For those in the Ottawa area, there is a Sympathy Card available for signature and an envelope for donations in Tracy Braun`s office (H006 9CBN). Donations will be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The address of Robert's Next of Kin is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the recent death of Master Warrant Officer Mike Gurgurewitz (Ret'd). Mike was a Field Engineer who served some 32 years in the Royal Canadian Engineers/Canadian Military Engineers and had retired in Valcartier, QC.

Mike's career included a tour in 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa in 1967 from where he was posted as one of the 'charter members' of the newly formed 5 Escadron du Génie de Canada. He spent the rest of his career in Quebec, including a tour with the Regular Support Staff of 3 Field Engineer Regiment and he joined the Base Valcartier Roads and Grounds staff after his retirement.

The family will receive condolences Monday, 22 November 2004 between 1300 and 1400 hrs in the Souvennance Complex.

The funeral service will follow on 22 November 2004 at 1430 hrs in the Chapel of Park Commemoratif la Souvenance at 301 Rang Ste-Anne (Corner Airport Road), Quartier Laurentien, Ste-Foy QC.

The address of Mike's widow, Murielle, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Peter Philip (Pete) Hannam (Retired) on 31 August 2004 at the Chilliwack General Hospital.

Pete joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in June 1960. He started out as a Field Engineer and later served as a Structures Technician and a Construction Maintenance Technician. His career included postings at Camp Gagetown, NB, 4 Field Squadron, Germany, CFB Shilo, Manitoba, CFS Churchill, Manitoba, Camp Vernon, British Columbia, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, and three postings to CFB Chilliwack, British Columbia. Pete retired from the Canadian Forces in 1992 and he and his wife Jo settled on a small acreage near Salmon Arm, BC for 10 years before moving back to Chilliwack.

Pete had a passion for animals and the breeding, raising and showing of dogs was the family hobby for more than 30 years. For the past 20 years he specialized on Dalghani Tibetan Terriers and won numerous Best in Show awards. Actively involved with many dog clubs for over 30 years and a Life Member of the Canadian Kennel Club, Pete gave generously of his time and effort to national and local clubs - often serving as president.

Pete also loved fishing and excelled in woodworking craftsmanship and spent many hours in his shop. Always ready to help, Pete will be remembered for his kindness and generosity.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Pete’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br.#280, Vedder Crossing on Tuesday, 14 September 2004 at 1:30 p.m.

The address of Pete's widow, Jo, is available upon request.

We regret to advice of the death of Walter Murray Hayward (Wally) on Sunday, 4 April 2004 in Chilliwack, BC.

Wally enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in February 1948. After Basic Training he was posted to 23rd Field Squadron where he qualified as a parachutist. He served two tours with the Field Squadrons in Germany, had an Instructional Staff assignment with the Army Reserves, was on exchange posting in England at the Royal School of Military Engineering, was posted to Tanzania as part of an international development project, taught at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering and was Squadron Sergeant Major at 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown, NB.

Wally retired at the rank of Master Warrant Officer in the Chilliwack area whereupon he worked in the penitentiary system for 11 years.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 13 April 2004 at 1:30 p.m. from the Mount Shannon United Church, 46875 Yale Road, Chilliwack. A private family interment will follow the service.

In lieu to flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be welcome.

The address of Wally's widow, Shirley, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Maurice (Moe) Joseph Leopold Heppell (Retired) on 24 October 2004 after a lengthy illness.

Maurice joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1939 and fought overseas during the Second World War. He subsequently saw action during the Korean Conflict as well as peacekeeping with the United Nations in Egypt and Cyprus before retiring in 1969.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Mary St. in Chilliwack on Wednesday, 27 October 2004 at 10:00 AM. A reception to follow at St. Mary’s Hall.

Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.

The address of Moe's daughter Suzanne is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Cpl Francis Archibald "Corkey" Jones (Retired) in Ottawa Hospital on 14 December 2004. Corkey joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1950 in Montreal and went to Korea with 23 Field Squadron. Tours included 4 Field Squadron, Germany and United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt, but Corkey spent most of his career with 1 Field Squadron in Petawawa - retiring there in 1973.

After retirement, Corkey was Manager of the Petawawa Civic Center for 20 years after it opened in 1975. He was also a Captain in the Village of Petawawa Volunteer Fire Department for more than 20 years and saved many lives and helped with the cleanup of the 1970s Petawawa Train Derailment. Corkey was a boundless contributor to many causes. He was a member of the Civitan Club for over 20 years and was awarded Civitan Of The Year. Corkey dedicated more than 20 years to raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and received the Extra Mile Award for his work. Corkey also received The 2000 Ontario Volunteer Service Award for his years of dedication as a volunteer.

A Korean Veterans Association and Royal Canadian Legion service was held on 17 December with a Chapel Service on 18 December.

The address of Corkey's widow, Denise, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Sgt John Joseph Kelly who passed away on 1 April 2004.

Sergeant Kelly joined the Canadian Forces in 1981 and served the Canadian Forces for 23 years as a Firefighter in a variety of units including: CFB Moose Jaw, CFB Shearwater, HMCS Preserver, CFB Greenwood and, most recently, CFB Halifax where he served as the Chief Fire Inspector at 12 Wing Shearwater.

A memorial service and burial will take place at St Anne Roman Catholic Church, Dunville, NL on Monday, 05 April 2004.

No flowers by request. Memorial donations may be made to the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, NS or the Canadian Cancer Society.

The address of John's widow, Cindy, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Wayne Kirk on 20 June 2004 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Wayne Kirk has been a Military Engineer, professor of civil engineering at RMC, department head, Dean of Canadian Force Military College and also Academic Services, hockey coach and initiater of the Military Engineering Research Group. He has been influential in many ways. Wayne Kirk was quite the leader and role model for most of his department at RMC.

The family will receive friends at Robert J. Reid & Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie Street) on Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at St James Anglican Church, 10 Union Street West on Friday 25 June at 1:00 PM.

For those wishing to make a Memorial donation please donate to the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, the St James Building Fund or charity of your choice.

The address of Wayne's widow, Diane, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant David Lance Lamont in Carleton Place, Ontario on 16 June 2004 at the age of 37 years after a valiant battle with cancer.

David was an Instructor at the School of Military Mapping. He started his career in the Infantry with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry where he was both a Ranger and Sniper qualified. He remustered to Geo Tech and joined Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1997. David was well respected as a tradesman and surveyor in MCE, participating in many survey jobs including Australia in 2001.

Funeral Mass will be held in St. Mary' Catholic Church, 28 Hawthorn Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday, 19 June at 10:00 a.m with interment at a later date. A reception celebrating David's life will be held at Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess, 4 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave. Carleton Place, phone 257-3113.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre or St. Mary's Church Building Fund would be appreciated.

The address of David's widow, Tania, is available upon request.

Sgt Joseph Rodrigue Guy LATOUR (Ret’d) passed away 22 July 2004 at the age of 77. He was born in Montreal and enlisted in November 1947. Guy came to Army Survey Establishment in June 1948 and was trained in photogrammetry. He took his release on in 1955 and re-enlisted & returned to the unit in March 1956. Remustered to the Cartographic Drafting trade, he was employed in drafting and the Contract Office until his retirement in 1976.

We regret to advise of the passing of Major (Ret'd), the Reverend Hugh Macdonald, CD, on 24 November 2004. Padre Macdonald, a Presbyterian minister, was the author of the Canadian Military Engineer Prayer and is fondly remembered by his regiment, 2 Field Engineer Regiment, Toronto.

Almighty God, we pray thee to bless the Canadian Military Engineers. May our bridges always stand, and our charges never fail, our members be ever loyal, and our officers worthy of their loyalty. May we work diligently in all our purposes and be skilled in our trades; steadfast for Queen and Country everywhere. Amen.

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A memorial service was held on 10 December at Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, Toronto (Kingston Rd and Woodglen, east of Victoria Park). Donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada in lieu of flowers is requested.

The address of Hugh's widow, Grace, is available upon request

We regret to advise of the death of James Taylor MacNeil in The Moncton City Hospital on 28 October 2004 following a brief illness.

Jim served in the Second World War throughout Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After returning home to Canada, he worked for the Federal Public Service for 33 years and remained in the Militia. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Funeral mass was held 30 October 2004 in St. Augustine's Church. Friends and family were invited to Jim's apartment after the graveside service to share stories and memories.

The address of Jim's daughter, Kate, is available upon request.

We regret to advise that Sapper Francis Martin of 2 CER and Sapper Sylvan Ross of 5 RGC were involved in a single vehicle accident on 15 Aug 2004 near Ste Anne de Prescott, ON. Spr Francis was pronounced dead at the scene while Spr Sylvan Ross was transferred to the Ottawa Civic Hospital with serious injuries. Sapper Ross is in stable condition and it is expected that he will be transferred to a Quebec hospital by the end of the week.

Sapper Martin was on his first posting after his CFSME basic Combat Engineer training and had just completed a tour of Bosnia with 23 Field Sqadron this spring.

The address of Sapper Martin's father is available upon Request.

CWO Donald Earl (Blitz) MCCULLOUGH (Ret’d) died in Ottawa on 2 July 2004. Born in Ottawa on 29 May 1920, Earl enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers (Non-Permanent Active Militia) in 1937 and, shortly thereafter, he accompanied a General Staff Geographical Section survey party to Georgian Bay as a student assistant. In May 1939 he participated in the 1st Field Survey Company’s demonstration at Owen Sound of the unit’s developing capabilities. Earl enlisted with 1 Corps Field Survey Company in September 1939. In January 1940, he went overseas and received advanced training at Altershot and as a Topographic Surveyor at the Royal Engineer School, Southampton (Ordnance Survey). He spent two months with the Royal Canadian Engineers on airfield construction projects in the United Kingdom, then as Royal Artillery surveyor on coastal batteries and radar sites. In April 1944 he was transferred to Air Survey Company and in August 1944 went to the continent where he saw service in France, Belgium, Germany, and Holland. In February 1945, Earl returned to Canada and the General Staff Geographical Section. He trained at Rockcliffe and in 1948 transferred from survey to photogrammetry. Earl served as Regimental Sergeant Major, Army Survey Establishment in 1965-66 and 1970-71.

We regret to advise of the death of Paul A. Metivier, a First World War veteran who died peacefully, on 22 December 2004, in his 105th year.

Paul Metivier was born on 6 July 1900 in Montreal. In March 1917 he enlisted in the Canadian Army at the age of 16. Trained as a Gunner, he went overseas and served in Belgium and France with the 4th Division Ammunition Column from July 1917 to May 1918. When his true age was discovered, he was sent back to England where he served in the Young Soldiers' Unit until he was repatriated in October 1918. He was awarded the British War Medal, the Victory Medal (1921) and the Class A Badge (1918).

Mr. Metivier joined the Public Service of Canada in 1920 and worked for the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys [now known as Natural Resources Canada]. While with the Public Service, Paul enlisted in the 1st Corps Field Survey Company, RCE (Ottawa) and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. When that unit was activated in September 1939, Paul was very disappointed that he was considered to be too old to remain with the unit. Paul started with the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys as an apprentice metal printer, became Assistant to the Chief, Photo-Mechanical Section in 1948 and in 1961, was appointed Chief of Reproduction Services Division. Paul retired in 1965.

As a knowledgeable voice of the Great War, Mr. Métivier participated in several foreign documentaries on the Great War, both for film and television. Mr. Métivier provided the producers with an oral account of his personal experience on the Western Front during the First World War.

In 1998, Mr. Métivier, together with several other Veterans, was presented with the Legion of Honour at the French Embassy in Ottawa, by His Excellency the Ambassador, Denis Bauchard. A certificate of appreciation for his selfless contribution to the war effort, signed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, was also presented to him on this occasion, by the Minister of Veterans Affairs.

In addition to faithfully attending the annual November 11th ceremony at the National War Memorial, Mr. Métivier accepted annual invitations from the Canadian War Museum to attend their ceremony on Remembrance Day and to meet the visiting public and respond to questions from Canadians about his role in the First World War.

One of a very small number of First World War veterans, Mr. Metivier joined in two pilgrimages to Europe as part of a Canadian delegation on commemorative tours to famous battlefields. During the repatriation of the remains of the Unknown Soldier of Canada, Mr. Metivier participated in the services at the Vimy Memorial in France and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa. Paul, represented the WW I combatants, and Smokey Smith, VC, representing the WW II combatants, read the Prayers of Remembrance at both services. Paul was also the first recipient of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, an award to those who have contributed in an exemplary manner to the remembrance of veterans. Paul was an Honourary Member of the Military Engineers' Association of Canada and participated in major functions with Mapping and Charting Establishment.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, 5 January 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church, .

In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The address of Paul’s daughter, Monique, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Walter Archie Moir on 10 October 2004 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB. Archie was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Fredericton Branch #4.

Funeral Service was at the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church on Main Street, Fredericton, on 16 October 2004. Honourary pallbearers were Irving Grant, Fraser Grant, Allan Gilks and Terry O'Brien. A reception followed in the Church Hall. The interment was held at the Field of Honour, Forest Hill Cemetery.

For those who wish, remembrance to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

The address of Walter's widow, Peggy, is available upon request

We regret to advise of the death of David Francis ''Frank'' Morton at Parkwood Hospital, London, ON on 29 June 2004.

Frank graduated from Engineering at Queen's University in 1940 and served overseas during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Following the war, he enjoyed a long career with Canadian Johns-Manville.

Funeral service was held at the James A. Harris Funeral Home on 2 July 2004. Cremation with interment later in Muskoka.

Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged.

The address of Frank’s son, Victor, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Francis C. Murphy at home in Richmond Hill, ON on 23 September 2004. Frank was Second World War Royal Canadian Engineer veteran who participated in the D-Day Invasion of Europe.

Funeral service was held in the Chapel of Marshall Funeral Home on 26 September 2004 with interment at Elgin Mills Cemetery.

The address of Francis’ widow, Beula, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Combat Engineer Master Warrant Officer D.J.G. (Drew ) Nelligan at Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn on 5 February 2004.

Drew joined the Canadian Forces in May 1974 and undertook his first Field Engineer training in Chilliwack at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME) later that year. After training, he was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa 1974-77, followed by 22 Field Squadron, Gagetown 1977- 79. Drew returned to 22 Field Squadron 1983-87 after a four year tour with 4 Combat Enginer Regiment in Lahr, Germany 1979-83.

Drew spent most of the rest of his career stationed in British Columbia - first as an Instructor at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering 1987-91 and then followed by I Combat Engineer Regiment. During this latter tour, Drew participated in the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission in 1991 and with the Canadian Battalion Group in Vukovar, Yugoslavia in 1993

Drew was with the Officer Candidate School in Chilliwack in Summer 1996 before returning to CFSME 1996-97. This was followed by a Regular Support Staff tour with 6 Field Engineer Squadron, Vancouver 1997-2000 after which he returned to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment 2000-01 and was then posted to his last assignment with CFB Winnipeg, Detachment Dundurn.

Funeral services were held on 11 Feb in Saskatoon and subsequently at the Pinegrove Memorial Garden Cemetery in Carrot River, SK. A Military Guard and Firing Party from Canadian Forces Detachment Dundurn participated in the Interment.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to:

Woodlawn Cemetery - Military Project
Woodlawn Cemetery
1502 2nd Ave North
Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7K 2G1

Condolences may be sent to Drew’s widow, Shannon as follows:

Mrs Shannon Nelligan
c/o Saskatoon Funeral Home
338 Fourth Avenue North
Saskatoon Saskatchewan, S7K 2L7
mailto:mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com
(306-244-5577)
Fax 306-244-8873

We regret to advise of the death of Lewis Noble, a Second World War Royal Canadian Engineer veteran, peacefully at Huronia District Hospital, Midland, on 27 October 2004.

Lewis was a 62-year member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 521, and a Royal Canadian Legion service was held under the auspices of Orville Hand Branch No. 521, Bradford on 29 October 2004.

Funeral service was held in the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home Chapel on 30 October 2004 with interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford, ON.

Donations to the Huronia District Hospital would be appreciated.

The address of Lewis’ widow, Joan, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant G.F. (Frank) Percy MM, MiD at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto on 20 December 2004.

A pioneer in northern Ontario, Frank was a Second World War veteran Royal Canadian Engineers who served in Belgium, Holland, and at Dieppe. With the 7th Field Company he was Mentioned in Despatches and awarded the Military Medal for outstanding ability and remarkable coolness under fire.

An expert in Bailey bridge construction after the war and a long-time supervisor at Ontario Hydro, he was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a Boy Scout leader.

Funeral Service was held in the Windermere Chapel of Turner & Porter York on 23 December 2004

Donations in Frank's memory can be made to a charity of your choice.

The address of Frank’s widow, Christine, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Mr James Ryan who died peacefully on 23 April 2004 after a lengthy illness.

A Stationary Engineer, James was formerly of St. Martin, MB. His career included many of the RCAF Radar Stations and some of his postings over his 26-years with DND included CFS Gypsumville, CFB Penhold, CFB Shilo. James will be remembered for his active involement in community activities - especially curling and volunteering his time during winter carnival. His constant willingness to help other people, especially the military, was greatly appreciated.

A memorial service was held on 1 May 2004 at St. James Anglican Church, 195 Collegiate St. at Portage Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in James' memory to The Lions Cavalcade for Diabetes: P.O. Box 69001; 110-2025 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2G9.

The address of James' widow, Jeanette, is available upon request.

We regret to anounce the death of Chief Warrant Officer Albert John Salkus (Ret'd) on 14 October 2004 in Nanaimo Hospital.

Al joined the 1st Field Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1937 and served two tours of duty in Europe during the Second World War. Pursuing an army career after the war, Al was an electronics instructor at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Camp Chilliwack, BC throughout the 1950s. During the 1960s, he was the military electrical engineer overseeing construction of the first two Emergency Government Headquarters - the 'Diefenbunker' at Carp, ON and the provincial facility at Nanaimo, BC. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1967.

Al was an outstanding athlete known as "Butch" to his teammates. Prior to the Second World War, he played baseball and hockey for the Halifax Maroons. He was still catching for elite Armed Forces softball teams during his forties. Subsequently he coached numerous youth baseball teams at Vedder Crossing, BC.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Ascension, 837 Wembley Rd., Parksville BC, on Thursday, 21 October at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations to B.C. Cancer Foundation are suggested.

The address of Al's widow, Gladys, is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of David Llewellyn Seymour B.Sc., M.Sc., P.Eng on 11 July 2004, at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton, Ontario.

David was Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers in WWII, a graduate of Queen's University, and a long-time employee with the Department of National Defence in the area of Construction Engineering. An active member of the Military Engineer's Association of Canada, he was National Treasurer.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave, 10:00 a.m. on 18 September 2004.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.

The address of Robert's widow, Avonne Marilyn is available upon request.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Steven B. Tamlyn who passed away suddenly on 7 March 2003, at his home in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

Steven was a member of the 14 Wing Air Reserve Flight and was employed in the Wing Construction Engineering Squadron as a Construction Technician. New to the Canadian Forces, Steven was preparing to transfer to the Regular Force and pursue his journeyman training and full time Service.

Family and friends, including a strong attendance of fellow Military Engineers, paid their final respects to Steven at a quiet memorial service held on 11 March 2004 at St Marks Chapel at 14 Wing.

We regret to advise of the death of Lt Col Alan Webster MBE, MiD, CD (Retd) at age 96 on 5 January 2004.

Alan graduated in engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1933 and joined 6 Field Engineer Squadron as an Officer Cadet in 1935. Lieutenant Webster went overseas to the United Kingdom in 1940 and served with different units for the next three years. In 1944-45 he commanded 8th Field Park Company and 1st Mechanical Equipment Company in the rank of Major.

On return to the Vancouver area after the war he worked with the Federal Government until retirement in 1972. Serving with the Militia, he first commanded 22 Field Squadron RCE in New Westminster. In 1949 he was promoted L ieutenant Colonel to command the 7th Field Engineer Regiment that included the 6th and 22nd Field Squadrons and 54 Field Park Squadron.

Alan was very active in the Military Engineers Association of Canada and was National President 1952-53.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice

A celebration of Alan's life will be held at Queen's Ave United Church in New Westminster on Monday 12 January at 11:00 a.m. The address of Alan's daughter, Barbara, is available upon request.