J. Bernard Amiro passed away 18 November 2006 in Tidal View Manor, Yarmouth, NS at the age of 93. Bernard was a Second World War veteran and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

After the war, Bernard worked for CNR Express for many years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 94, Argyle and Pubnico, where he was a past president. He was also a member of the Pubnico Lion's Club.

A Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 61 service was held on 20 November in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel with a funeral service held on 21 November in Sweeny's Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Family flowers only by request. Donations may be made to the A-Wing of Tidal View Manor or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

We regret to advise of the death on 26 September 2006 of Captain Lyle Raymond Anderson, CD (Retd). Born in 1940 in Chapple Township, Rainy River District of Ontario, Andy enrolled in the Royal Canadian Navy in January 1958. He trained as Ordinary Seaman Engineer Mechanic and served on five different ships - rising to the rank of Leading Seaman Group III Hull Technician.

Andy remustered from Hull Technician to Water Sanitation Petroleum Oils & Lubricants (WSPOL) Technician in 1970 and began his second military career with the Canadian Military Engineers. This career saw him in posted to Base Construction Engineering sections in locations such as CFBs Cold Lake, Chilliwack, Petawawa and Gagetown. In Gagetown he was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in June 1981 and appointed Utilities Officer. On completion of this tour, Andy was commissioned to Captain in February 1982. After training, he returned to the CFB Gagetown Base Construction Engineers where he was Administration Officer 1982 - 83. Andy was then posted to Chilliwack where he served with the Base Construction Engineers (1983 - 85) before transferring to Base Technical Services (1985 - 86). Andy then transferred to Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering where he was Construction Engineer Standards Officer (1986 - 89).

Andy’s last military posting was to National Defence Headquarters with the Director of Base Maintenance (DBM) where he served a year before retirement. He then launched into a third career with Public Service of Canada with five years in DBM and a final year with the NDHQ Engineering Re-organization Committee. Andy retired to New Westminster, BC in Mar 1996 where he continued to be a strong supporter of the CME Family and Retired Sappers.

Memorial Service to be held at Columbia Bowell Funeral Home 219 6th St. New Westminster, B.C. 11am Friday, 29 September. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Andy's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Breast Cancer Research

Thomas Warde "Bill" Bailey passed away on 24 February 2006 at the age of 86 years. Bill was born in Magrath, AB and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada from 1941 to 1944. After the war he worked at various jobs including the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration and the Town of Vauxhall. From 1968 to 1982 Bill worked for the Taber School Division.

A Memorial Service was held at the Vauxhall Legion Hall on 4 March 2006. Private family burial followed in the Vauxhall Cemetery.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bill's name may be made to the charity of one's choosing.

Condolences may be forwarded through www.southlandfuneral.com.

Sergeant Michel John (Mike) Boucher (Retired) died suddenly on 22 June 2006 in his 50th year while canoeing in the Nahanni National Park.

Sapper Mike Boucher arrived at Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1978 on the Topographic Surveyor Course and served the remainder of his career with MCE - deploying to the Arctic on several survey tasks. Mike retired from the Canadian Forces as a sergeant in 1987 but continued his career with MCE as a civilian where he worked for many years in the classified mapping section, then in charge of the Resource Centre, and finally as an Operations Planner.

A memorial service to celebrate Mike's life was held on 5 July 2006 at the Hellenic Center in Ottawa.

Protection and preservation of Canada's natural wildlife was very important to Mike and as such, donations to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's Nahanni National Park Expansion Project would be appreciated. Donations can be made in Mike's name at www.cpaws.org or by calling 1-800-333-WILD.

We regret to advise that Chief Warrant Officer Cameron Arnold Bradford, CD passed away on 19 June 2006 at the age of 52 after a long illness. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Christian Children's Fund of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

Warrant Officer First Class Carl Matthew Britten (Ret’d) died peacefully at Chilliwack Hospital in the company of family members on 11 November 2006.

Carl Matthew Britten was born in Poirierville, Cape Breton, NS, in 1918. A career soldier, Carl joined the army in May 1939 and trained at Valcartier, Quebec. He departed from Halifax on 23 December 1939 with the Royal Canadian Regiment on the first Canadian troop ship. He served in six theatres of war including Sicily, Italy, France and Germany and was wounded twice. In Italy, he suffered a head wound, recovered in France and was sent back to Italy where he continued to serve in a leadership role.

A sergeant in Britain at war’s end, he campaigned vigorously to get his men back to Canada in a timely fashion and. in the end, he was one of the longest serving Canadians overseas in the Second World War. Carl stayed in the service and after postings to Halifax and St. John was sent to fight the Fraser Valley flood in 1949.

Carl was then transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers at Camp Chilliwack where, except for a year in Hanover, Germany in 1953, he served until 1961. During his tenure he was promoted to Senior Instructor, a role he relished. A master at skills-based training, his innovative methods were passed on to military instructors and members of his family.

After postings to Vancouver and Lethbridge, Carl was honourably released at the rank of Warrant Officer Class I and the family moved to Abbotsford where he became a gentleman farmer.

A Celebration of Carl’s life was held on 18 November 2006 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Covenant House or a charity of your choice.

J. Morton "Mort" Brohman died on 21 April 2006 in Brockville, ON. Born in 1916, Mort joined the Second World War first as a flight engineer in the Royal Canadian Air Force and later with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he spent 37 years with Canadian National Railways, culminating his employment as a Conductor on the Montreal to Toronto run. He retired in 1978.

Robert Duncan Buchan died peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on 3 January 2006, at age 82. A Second World War 424 Tiger Squadron veteran, after the war, Bob was 32-year employee with Chief of Construction and Properties Branch of the Department of National Defence

There will be no visitation. A service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at Carleton Memorial United Church, Melfa Crescent, 14 January at 2:00 PM, reception to follow in the Church Hall.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution would be appreciated to Carleton Memorial United Church, Sanctuary Repair Fund or the Alzheimer's Society of Ottawa at (613) 523-4004.

James "Ingram" Burhoe died on 22 April 2006 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS at the age of 95.

Ingram was a veteran of the 1st Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, who served overseas during the Second World War in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Upon returning from the war, he worked as a carpenter. In April 1950, he made a career change and became one of the original six mail carriers providing door-to-door delivery service in the town of Kentville.

Ingram was a member of the Kentville New Horizons Seniors Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 006, Kentville and Hiawatha Lodge, Kentville.

Funeral Service was held on 25 April in Alton Baptist Church, North Alton. Private family burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill.

Donations in memory may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses, Annapolis Valley Branch, Alton Baptist Church, North Alton or a charity of your choice.

Stanley Morrell Carnigan passed away quietly on 27 March 2006 in Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, NB at the age of 97. Born in Shanghai, China , he served in Italy with the Canadian Forestry Corps during the Second World War.

Stanley immigrated to Canada in 1928. He operated a Trading Post for the Hudson's Bay Company in Upper Hay River, AB. Later he became co-owner of a successful oil exploration company in Turner Valley, AB. When the Alberta oil industry was nationalized, he traveled to Vancouver and later Toronto, where he was employed in the general insurance industry. He subsequently relocated to Saint John NB and was hired as the first Superintendent of Irving Oil Limited. Stanley was prominent in the Saint John general insurance industry, having founded Carnaghan Insurance Ltd. He also operated a number of insurance and real estate enterprises in Halifax.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be held in Halifax at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Leonard (Curley) Casey died on 27 May 2006 after a short illness following surgery. "Bert", as he was known to his Ottawa family, was born in Ottawa, ON in 1920, the youngest of twelve children.

Curley was a sergeant with the Canadian Army Medical Corps who was first associated with 5th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, in 1942 when he accompanied them on the train enroute to their training at Terrace, BC. Afterwards, he returned to Ottawa, got a discharge, and returned to Terrace to join 5th Field Company. He did not proceed overseas with the Company for medical reasons.

After the war, Curley worked for many years for the City of Terrace as Works Foreman. He was an active member of the Volunteer Fire Department, becoming chief and Terrace’s first paid fire chief. He later led the fire prevention program with Twin River Timber (Canadian Cellulose).

Curley was active in the community with amateur sport, the Kinsmen Club (of which he was a charter member), the Happy Gang Centre and the Royal Canadian Branch 13. He was a strong supporter of many community fund raisers and charitable programs.

A memorial service was held on 5 June 2006. Interment was at the Terrace Municipal Cemetery.

Master Corporal Richard Chisholm (Ret’d) passed away suddenly on 25 April 2006 in Trenton ON at the age of 48.

Rick joined the Navy in 1980 but found his way the Canadian Military Engineers in 1984 when he became an Electrical Generating Systems Technician in Trenton. Rick completed tours of Alert and the Golan Heights before his posting to Greenwood, NS in 1991. While in Greenwood, he deployed again to the Golan Heights. Rick was soon posted back to Trenton with the Mobile Repair Team and, later, with 8 Aircraft Communications and Control Squadron. During this time Rick completed another tour of Alert. Rick retired in July 2003.

The funeral was held on 1 May 2006 at the Weaver Funeral Home. Donations to the Diabetes Association thru the Weaver Funeral Home will be gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers.

Dr. David Clarke passed away peacefully at the Westside Care Centre, February 18, 2006 at the age of 85.

Dave was born in Toronto in and graduated B.Sc. Honors in Chemistry and Physics from McMaster University in 1943. The following two years he served as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He then entered Medicine at the University of Western Ontario graduating in 1950 and then interned at Vancouver General Hospital. He earned his Masters of Public Health at Harvard University in 1952. In 1983 he was granted his fellowship (F.R.C.P.(C)) by the Royal Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons.

A celebration of David’s life was held on 25 February at the First United Church, 721 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Foundation, designated toward the Dr. David Clarke Bursary Fund. #217-1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1V 5V5 www.centralokanaganfoundation.org

CWO Gerry Collins, former Regimental Sergeant Major of 4 ESR and former School Chief Warrant Officer of CFSME died on 5 November 2006 of complications from a stem cell transplant at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax.

Chief Warrant Officer Collins, a native of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, enrolled in the Canadian Forces in June 1976 in Sydney. He completed recruit training at Canadian Forces Recruit School Cornwallis in September 1976. Following completion of his QL 3 training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Gerry served in a variety of combat engineering and instructional positions including positions with 2 Field Squadron, Gagetown; 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Lahr, Germany; 22 Field Squadron, Gagetown; the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Chilliwack; and 2 Combat Engineer Regiment, Petawawa.

In September 1994, Chief Warrant Officer Collins was posted to 4 Airfield Engineer Squadron in Cold Lake, Alberta. As Operations Warrant Officer and Support Flight Commander, he was responsible for Airfield Engineering Flight/Air National Guard exchange projects as well as the training of Airfield Engineer Flights in crater repair procedures.

Promoted to the rank of Master Warrant Officer in July 1995, he was appointed 45 Support Squadron Sergeant Major. During this period, Gerry deployed to Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina as the project officer with 1 Construction Engineering Unit Works and Design Company.

In July 1998, Chief Warrant Officer Collins was posted to the German Army Training Establishment at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba. As Range Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering Services Company Sergeant Major, he was responsible for the provision of range construction, maintenance and fire fighting services.

In January 2001, Gerry returned to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. As the Heavy Equipment Troop Commander, he was responsible for the training of all heavy equipment operators for the Canadian Forces. In June 2003, after completing a ten-month continuous French language course, he was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major of 4 Engineer Support Regiment.

Chief Warrant Officer Collins assumed the appointment of School Chief Warrant Officer, Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in July 2005 and held that appointment until September 6 when he stood-down for medical reasons.

Visitations took place on 8 November 2006 at the Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago, Oromocto, NB. A military funeral took place at St. Luke's Chapel, Canadian Forces Base Gagetown on 9 November 2006. A reception followed at the Mitchell Building in the Commandant's Assembly Area.

For those who prefer an In Memoriam donation in lieu of flowers, the family recommends a gift to the Transition House for Abused Women and Children in Fredericton, NB.

Robert Lewis "Bob" Conway of Halifax and Stellarton, NS passed away 20 November2006 in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII at the age of 91.

Bob served overseas during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers, landing with the Normandy invasion forces in June 1944 and fighting throughout the Northwest Europe Campaign.

On return to Canada Bob was supervisor of Naval Cost Accounting at the Halifax Dockyard. Later he was appointed Atlantic Regional Financial Services Officer, Manpower and Immigration, until retirement in 1971. Bob was a 55-year member of Scotia Branch 25 Royal Canadian Legion in Halifax.

Cremation has taken place. A public memorial service was held in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton with burial in Riverview Cemetery, Merigomish.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.

Cecil Benedict Cooper died on 8 January 2006 in Saskatoon. Cecil was born in St. John's Nfld, in 1915. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree he worked as a surveyor in Grand Falls. He went overseas in 1943 during the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was trained by the British Military Intelligence. Cecil was assigned to Africa, Italy and Holland and was critically injured in Holland two days after VE Day.

Cecil was able to return to University following rehabilitation and received his Bachelor of Engineering at McGill University. He was Design Engineer for the City of Saskatoon from 1959 to 1970 and received his Masters of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan shortly before he retired.

Vigil of prayer was held on 10 January 2006 and Mass of Christian Burial was held on 11 January 2006 in the chapel of St. Ann's Seniors Citizens Village.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Ann's Senior Citizens Village Corp., 2910 Louise St., Saskatoon, SK, S7J 3L8.

Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Devitt, CD (Retd) passed away peacefully on 16 August 2006 in Victoria after suffering from a stroke earlier in the month. Hugh was born in 1921 in Ottawa and grew up in Ottawa. He graduated with Honours from Glebe Collegiate Institute in 1939 and entered RMC that autumn where he distinguished himself in canoeing, rugby and marksmanship all while excelling academically.

Hugh graduated from RMC in 1941 and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served in Camp Petawawa, Camp Debert, Vernon, Terrace and Prince Rupert before proceeding overseas in July 1943 with the 1st Canadian Railway Operating Group (CROG), RCE. From 1943 to 1945, Hugh served as Administrative Officer for 1st CROG in UK, France, Holland and Germany and later as Second-in-Command of 2/3 Canadian Field Park Company, RCE.

From 1946 to 1953 he served in Army Headquarters, in Camp Chilliwack and on exchange with Royal Engineers in Chatham, England. That was followed by two years as General Staff Officer II (Tech) in the Office of The Chief Engineer. He attended Army Staff College in 1957 and was subsequently appointed Senior Highway Superintendent of the Northwest (Alaska) Highway Maintenance Establishment in Whitehorse in 1958. "Devitt's Folly" is known, amongst Sappers, as the section of the highway washed out by beavers that had dammed a stream that crossed the highway. Promotion to Lcol in 1961 saw him appointed as Head of the Engineering Development Group, Army Equipment Engineering Establishment.

Hugh resigned in 1962 to join the Civil Aviation Branch in Ottawa. Then followed periods as: Coordinator, Mirabel Airport; Regional Manager Airports Ontario; and he was General Manager at Pearson Airport, Toronto 1972-76. In 1976-81 he was Project Manager, Stage III Terminal 2 and Cargo Terminal Expansion at Pearson International Airport. That assignment was followed by three years as Director of Operations for the Ontario Pavilion Expo '86.

In retirement, Hugh lived in Victoria and traveled extensively to China, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Canary Islands. He was a steadfast member of the RMC Club and the Military Engineer Association.

Warrant Officer Robert William Desmond Falls (Ret’d) died on 16 June 2006 at the Ottawa Hospital at the age of 75. Des was born in Ottawa and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1952. Initially trained and qualified as a Field Engineer, he joined the Army Survey Establishment in 1953 and became a "Mapper."

Des’ on-job-training included such locales as Thessalon, Humboldt and Dundurn. In 1958 he took part in the Tellurometer traverse of the Hudson Bay Railway and in 1960 was assigned to survey antenna sites for the Royal Canadian Signals Corps detachment with the United Nations in the Congo. His last major field task was "Arctic ’71".

After leaving the field, Des worked primarily in production control and stereo-compilation. He retired from the military in 1973 as a Warrant Officer and took a position as a Cartographic Technician. He retired from Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1991 after 40 years combined military and civilian service.

A Memorial Mass was held at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church 194 Fourth Avenue on 21 June 2006. He was laid to rest in the National Military Cemetery in Beechwood Cemetery.

In his memory, those wishing may make a donation to the Canadian Lung Association.

David Gourley died on 13 April 2006 in The Moncton Hospital at the age of 84. Born near Portage La Prairie, MB, in 1943 he shipped overseas with Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers. He served in England, Holland, France, Belgium and Germany. After the war, David returned home to work on the family farm.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, 18 April in Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Rd., Moncton (506-852-3530). Interment will be in Portage La Prairie.

We regret to advise that Chief Warrant Officer Phillip Joseph Andrew Hebert, MMM, CD (Ret’d) passed away peacefully on 24 December 2006.

Born in Wilkie SK in 1943, Phillip joined the military in 1960 at the age of 16. Starting as a Sapper Apprentice, he went on to enjoy a long and successful career with the Canadian Military Engineers that spanned 35 years. Postings included Calgary, Germany (twice), Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Chilliwack. Phil retired in 1995 in Chilliwack but remained active with the Engineer Family and served as president of the Retired Sapper’s Reunion Committee for three years and was an integral part of the Apprentice Reunion Committee.

A Celebration of Life Service for Phillip was held at the Masonic Hall, 45905 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack, at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, 3 January 2007.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phillip’s name to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation’s Neurosciences Program; 6th Floor, 260 Sherbrooke St., New Westminster, BC V3L 3M2.

Harold Hicks died on 23 February 2006. Born in Montreal in 1917, Harold worked for RCA Victor Company before joining the Army in September 1939. He served during the Second World War with 4th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, from 1939 to 1947. Harold saw service in England and the Mediterranean Theatre and was then attached to the Corps of Military Staff Clerks, with the rank of Sergeant at Headquarters in Montreal. Harold then rejoined RCA Victor Company.

Following Cremation at Roselawn Crematorium in Brockville, ON, a service in honour of Harold's life was held on 2 March 2006 at the Irvine Funeral Chapel. Interment took place privately on 29 May 2006.

Norman Vaughn Hoeg passed away at age 83 on 9 December 2006, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS. Born in Sackville NB, he was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division Royal Canadian Engineers in Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Norman was a bandsman for many years, and played in bands in Amherst, Joggins, Moncton and Truro. He was a past president of the Truro Concert Band and helped start the Legion Lyrics and Musical Vets. He was an Honorary Member of the Truro Fire Brigade, having served as Ward 3 Lieutenant. Norman was a member of Fellowship Lodge No. 112, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. He was a past president and past secretary of Colchester Branch No. 26, Royal Canadian Legion, of which he was a life member. He was also awarded the Legion Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf. He moved to Truro in 1950 where he established a branch of Nelson's Dry Cleaners and purchased it in 1952.

Visitation was held in Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, where a Legion tribute service was held on 12 December followed by funeral service. Burial will be held at a later date in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Truro, or Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26, Truro.

Captain Derrick Humphreys passed away on 6 August 2006 at the age of 92. Born in Croydon, England, Derrick emigrated to Australia as a young man. After graduating from the West Australia School of Mines in Kalgoorlie, he worked as a mining engineer, a mining company manager, and the Inspector of Mines at Broken Hill, New South Wales. During the Second World War he served in the Australian Army in New Guinea and the South Pacific. After the war he managed a De Beers industrial diamond plant in South Africa before moving to Edmonton in 1950 to run an oilfield equipment company. Subsequently, he joined Trans-Mountain Oil Pipeline Company and then Fabco Manufacturing in Vancouver. Thereafter, he consulted on projects that ranged from peat moss processing in the Queen Charlotte Islands, mining in Brazil, to rebuilding the town of Churchill. He was a Life Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.

Between 1956 and 1986 Derrick held elected office on the North Shore of Vancouver serving as Alderman in North Vancouver and then West Vancouver. In 1978 Derrick was elected Mayor of West Vancouver and served until 1986. He represented West Vancouver as a director of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.. The Provincial government appointed Derrick as Chairman of BC Transit where he oversaw the planning and initial building of the Skytrain system. In recognition of his many contributions to the community, he was made a Freeman of West Vancouver in 1995.

Derrick founded the Royal Canadian Engineer Cadet Corps in North Vancouver, was a founding Director of Junior Achievement of B.C., and worked to create the West Vancouver Foundation. At various times, he was president of the West Vancouver Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, chairman of the West Vancouver Masonic Hall Society, president of the West Vancouver Kiwanis Club, president of the West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, a Life Member of the Royal Society of St. George, a Life Member of the Terminal City Club, a National Director of the Progressive Conservative Party, a member of the National Parole Board, and a member of the B.C. Gaming Commission.

A Memorial Service was held on 23 August at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd Street, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to the West Vancouver Foundation are encouraged.

CWO Thorleif "Thor" Sigurd Kittilsen, MMM, CD (Ret'd ) passed on 30 December 2006 at home in Melvern Square, NS, at the age of 62 after a lengthy illness.

Thor enjoyed 25 very successful and rewarding years as a Canadian Military Engineer. Early in his military career, he began running to maintain physical fitness and soon ran away with the sport, training and competing in road races, marathons and ultra-marathons. He collaborated with other running buddies and initiated and participated in three 100-mile runs on the track at CFB Chilliwack that raised thousands of dollars for the Military Police Blind Children's Fund. He completed his most serious running challenge, a 100 miler from CFB Shearwater to CFB Greenwood. Thor was also proud of his first place finish in the 110km Rum Runners race from Halifax to Lunenburg in 1989.

Thor was also passionate about music and was a volunteer member of base bands in St. Hubert, Chilliwack and Greenwood. He particularly loved his early morning practices on the parade square in Chilliwack with the mountains as a backdrop. He was the drummer in numerous bands formed on radar bases and enjoyed playing big band sounds in Vancouver and jazz at Acadia. He particularly enjoyed his most recent band that allowed him to escape from his illness and express his emotions through music and friendship.

No visitation by request, with family flowers only. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Thor's life was held on 4 January 2007 in St. Mark's Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood. Donations may be made to the Military Police Fund for Blind Children or Port George Baptist Church.

William Kenneth Laidlaw passed away peacefully on 18 June 2006 in his 89th year. Born in West Wawanosh Township, ON, Ken was a Second World War veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers. He had a distinguished career in construction in London and other parts of Ontario after the war and retired in 1974. Ken was a member of the Lucknow Legion Branch 309.

Visitation was held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow on 20 June 2006 with a Legion Branch service on 20 June. Funeral service was from the chapel on 21 June 2006 with interment at Wingham Cemetery.

Sapper Adolphus Otto (Al) Larocque (Ret’d) passed away peacefully in the Nanaimo General Hospital on 15 February 2006 after a battle with cancer. Born in Chapple, Ontario in 1921, Al rode the rails during the depression then got work in a sawmill in Ontario at the beginning of the Second World War. He enlisted in February 1941 in the Canadian Army (Active Force) and served in Canada with the Royal Canadian Artillery before transferring to the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Al served with 11 Field Park Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, in Northern France, the Netherlands and Germany as a low bed tractor driver for a bulldozer and worked on numerous bridging projects, many under enemy fire, including the crossing of the Rhine River at Emmerich.

Al remained in the Army after the war, transferring to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. He served on Canadian Army bases in the Yukon, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario. As well, he served with the first United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt, Israel, Syria and Lebanon in 1956-57. Al left the Canadian Army in the late 1960s and worked in the Security Department of the University of British Columbia until the 1980s.

Al travelled to Ottawa and the Netherlands in May 2005 as an official representative of the Royal Canadian Engineers celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.

A memorial service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC at 2:00 P.M., Saturday 25 February 2006.

Condolences may be directed to the family at valarocque@shaw.ca or to #804 - 1 Chapel Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H1.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Lieutenant General Ledford George Lilley (Ret'd) DSO, CD died on 26 March, 2006 at the age of 92. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 1935 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was an Honourary Life Member of the Military Engineers Association of Canada.

Lt.-Gen Lilley served in the Militia in the1930s and was commissioned in 1939 in the 3rd Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, a unit he later commanded in action in Sicily and Italy. In 1940 he went overseas with elements of 1st Canadian Division and later served with headquarters, Royal Canadian Engineers, of this Division.

In 1944 he commanded a Canadian Engineer Reinforcement Unit and later that year became Commander, RCE, 2nd Canadian Division and Staff Officer RCE at Headquarters First Canadian Army.

At war’s end Lt.-Gen Lilley became Assistance Quartermaster-General at Army Headquarters and, in 1947, was appointed Commandant of the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering at Camp Chilliwack, BC. After this tour, he attended the Canadian Army Staff College, Kingston in 1949 and then became Command Engineer at Headquarters Western Command.

From 1950 until 1958 Lt.-Gen Lilley held senior engineer appointments at Army Headquarters and, in 1958, attended the Imperial Defence College in England. In 1959 he was appointed Commander Central Ontario Area. In 1960, he became Commander and Chief Engineer on the Northwest Highway System and two years later was appointed Comptroller General of the Canadian Army.

Lt.-Gen Lilley became the Canadian Forces’ Deputy Chief of Logistics (Engineering and Development) in 1964 and was appointed Deputy Chief of Engineering the following year. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed Chief of Technical Services in Ottawa in May 1966.

After retiring from the Armed Forces in 1968, Lt.-Gen Lilley was Managing Director of the Canadian Standards Association for five years.

Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave. at Richmond Rd, Ottawa on Thursday, 30 Mar 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, 31 March 2006 at 10:00 AM. Private cremation.

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Colonel Ywe Looper CD (Ret’d) passed away on 25 September 2006 in Calgary. Born in Leek, the Netherlands, in 1940, he immigrated to Canada in 1950 and was raised on a farm near Chatham, ON. Ywe enrolled in the Canadian Army in 1959 and graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1963 with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree. He served his country for 35 years in the Middle East, Europe, and North America, finishing his career as the Base Commander of CFB Chilliwack in British Columbia.

As a young sapper officer in the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers, Ywe served as Troop Commander, 3 Field Squadron, Vedder Crossing, BC; Detachment Commander, Engineer Detachment, Gaza, Palestine; Training Officer, Trades Training Squadron, The Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering, Vedder Crossing, BC and Project Officer Savannah District, US Army Corps of Engineers.

Following a year at the Army Staff College, Kingston, ON, Ywe assumed command of the Airborne Engineer Squadron, The Canadian Airborne Regiment, Edmonton, AB in 1970. This appointment was followed by staff positions in the Headquarters of Maritime and Mobile Commands including Senior Staff Officer Quartering, Works, Field Engineers and Individual Training.

In 1983, LCol Looper was appointed Base Ground Operations and Technical Services Officer, CFB Baden-Soellingen, Canada's main air base in West Germany. Three years later he was promoted to Colonel and served for four years in National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, first as Director Construction Engineering Control and then as Director Construction Engineering Requirements. Following these headquarters appointments, Colonel Looper was Base Commander CFB Chilliwack from 1990 to 1994.

Following his career in the military, Ywe continued his profession with BED Engineering and had leadership roles on the Chilliwack School Board, Rotary, and Cancer Campaign. His courage and tenacity throughout his battle with pulmonary fibrosis and subsequent lung transplant will remain an inspiration to all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym, Parksville, BC, at 2:00pm on 6 October 2006.

Ywe's hope for the future was to improve organ donation throughout Canada. To honour his wishes, please consider becoming an organ donor. Charitable donations may be made to the BC Lung Association.

Lewis Otto Ludtke passed away on 25 March 2006 at the age of 86 years. Lewis served in the Royal Canadian Engineers for five years during the Second World War and was stationed in various bases from Chilliwack, BC to Halifax, NS. At the end of the war he returned to the Douglaston district near Alameda SK and farmed there until his retirement in 1984.

The funeral services were held on 29 March 2006 at Wordsworth Lutheran Church, Alameda.

We regret to advise of the untimely death of Sergeant Alan Mackrell of 1 Engineer Support Unit ) on 7 February 2006.

Sergeant MacKrell joined the Canadian Forces in 1981 and completed his basic Infantry training with the 3rd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment Battle School in Petawawa. On completion of his training he was posted to Baden Soellingen, Germany. His subsequent postings while with the RCR were Winnipeg, 3rd Airborne Commando, Petawawa and Borden. In 1988 Al remustered and joined the Canadian Military Engineers as a Plumbing and Heating Technician. His postings with the CME were in Trenton and Moncton. In addition to his postings, Al had two tours of duty in Cyprus, three in the Golan Heights, at CFS Alert and in Afghanistan.

The family will receive friends at the Accettone Funeral Home 384 Finley Ave, Ajax (905-428-9090) on Wednesday, 15 February from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, 16 February at 11:00 AM at St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic Church, 21 Bayly Street East (Bayly and Harwood).

In lieu of flowers, donation made in Alan's memory to ALS Society of Ontario would be appreciated by his family.

Peter A. MacLean died on 15 July 2006 at the age of 82. Born in Glace Bay NS, he was a veteran of the Second World War and served overseas with the Royal Regiment of Canada and later with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a carpenter by trade.

The funeral was held 18 July 2006 in St. Joseph's Church. Burial was in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Wilfred Eugene Mangum of Hartland passed away on 27 May 2006 at the Carleton Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, NB in his 85th year.

Wilf was a member of 5th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. He went overseas in July 1943 and was a D-Day veteran.

The funeral service was held on 30 May 2006 from the Lorne Britton Memorial Chapel in Hartland. Interment was in the Carlisle Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Donald Crane Mansell passed away peacefully in Richmond, BC on 7 May 2006 at Richmond Hospital at the age of 86. Don served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. After the war he worked for 55 years in the printing industry.

A memorial service was held at St. Stephen's United Church, 7025 Granville Street on 16 May 2006.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Gateway Society for Autistic Persons, 4807 Georgia Street, Delta BC V4K 2T1 would be greatly appreciated.

Cyril Joseph "Cy" Martin passed away on 7 August 2006 at home in Kentville, NS at the age of 99. Born in Halifax, Cyril was a survivor of the Halifax Explosion as well as a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.

He was a life member and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings Branch No. 6, Kentville. He was a life member of the New Minas Seniors Club and the Apple Valley Seniors Club and was an honorary life member of the Federation of Senior Citizens and Pensioners of Nova Scotia.

The funeral service was held on 9 August in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Burial took place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County on 10 August, the day marking Cyril's 100th birthday.

Donations in memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion or St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.

Egnotz "Ike" Martin Mastel died in Medicine Hat on 25 July 2006 at the age of 85 years. Born in Granlea AB, Ike was raised and educated there and farmed in the area. In 1941 he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War and served as Sapper for four years.

After the war, Ike returned to farming in the Granlea area until 1975, then moved to Redcliff and later relocated to Medicine Hat. He was a member of the Knights to Columbus and the Conquerville Lions Club.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated on 28 July 2006. The officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Redcliff Branch #6 conducted a Poppy Service for their departed comrade. Interment followed in the Roman Catholic Section at Hillside Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy those wishing to remember Mr. Ike Mastel may do so with a gift to Medicine Hat Cancer Clinic, 666 - 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4H6.

Sergeant Nicol McIntosh (Retd) passed away peacefully on 21 November 2006 at the Chinook Hospice at the age of 96 years. Born at Cotton of Brighty in Scotland, he came to Canada in 1919 with his parents and settled in Medicine Hat, AB.

In 1925 Nicol joined the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Medicine Hat. His career took him to postings across Alberta plus Yellowknife. Nicol enlisted in the Canadian Army in June 1940 as a sapper with the 2nd Canadian Pioneer Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers. He served overseas during the Second World War, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He was discharged in Calgary in October1945.After the war, Nicol returned to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and retired in 1972.

Funeral Services were held at Mcinnis & Holloway's Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on 25 November 2006.Graveside Service followed at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. In living memory of Nicol McIntosh, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Charles Frederick "Bud" Medhurst , P. Eng, died in Vancouver, BC on 18 in his 86th year. Born in Foremost, AB, Bud graduated in Engineering from the University of Alberta in 1940. That same year, he began a four-year service overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. Returning home, Bud worked on a variety of engineering projects that included tunnel construction projects in Burnaby, BC, and the as a Senior Engineer with Stewart-EBA Consulting on the Shaughnessey tunnel for the CP Rail Rogers Pass project.

No service by request.

Jack Merchant died on 21 June 2006. Born in 1919 in Sydney, NS, he received his B.A. and B.Sc. from St. Francis Xavier University and his engineering degree from Nova Scotia Technical College. Jack entered the military in 1943 as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

In his career as a professional engineer, Jack worked as registrar for the Association of Professional Engineers for many years before joining Swan Wooster Engineeering Co. where he worked until retirement.

Jack served as President of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada, President of Point Grey Golf and Country Club, President of the Engineers Club of Vancouver and was honoured to be named a Paul Harris fellow by the Rotary Foundation.

Flowers are gratefully declined. A memorial service was held at the Point Grey Golf and Country Club, on 22 June 2006.

Robert George Robert Monilaws passed away peacefully at the Agape Hospice on 19 November 2006 at the age of 86 years. Robert served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War in England and Europe from 1942 to 1945.

Robert was a member of the Calgary Police Service from 1949 to 1977 as well as a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 284 Chaplehow.

A Funeral Service was held at Foster's Garden Chapel, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary on 23 November 2006 with Interment at Queen's Park Cemetery

William (Bill) O'Hara passed away suddenly on 21 May 2006 in his 91st year after a brief illness. Bill had served overseas as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. After the war he owned and operated O'Hara Machine and Tool in Stratford for many years.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8 held a memorial service at the Heinbuck Funeral Home, Stratford on 25 May. A memorial service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on 26 May 2006 with interment following in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or charity of one's choice through the funeral home.

Milne (Pat) Patriquin passed away 27 December 2006 peacefully at his home in Victoria. Born in 1918 in Moncton, NB, Pat had more than 35 years of a long and distinguished career with the Canadian military. He served in WWII from 1939 to 1945. As Sergeant Patriquin, he took out a nest of German tanks during the War and received the Military Medal of Bravery from the King at Buckingham Palace. He went on to receive ten other medals during his military career.

In 1952 Pat was a Warrant Officer II at Camp Chilliwack and supervised the rebuilding of a bridge across the Chilliwack River. In 1960 he was Senior Foreman of Works at the Royal Canadian Engineer Works Company at the military base at Barriefield (Kingston, ON). Prior to his retirement Pat worked for an Engineering firm in Victoria. Pat has been a long standing member of the Canadian Legion and an avid golfer and gardener.

A celebration of Pat's life was held on 4 January 2007 at Fairfield United Church, Victoria, BC. Donations are most appreciated to a charity of choice

Herbert Pook died peacefully in his sleep on 13 April 2006, just prior to his 94th birthday. Born in New Westminster, BC, he was a resident there for over 90 years.

Herb served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Second World War. He was a psychiatric nurse with the BC Government for over 40 years. He built the family home in the late 1940s and resided there until 2004. For over 60 years, he was a Legionnaire and Freemason.

A Memorial Service is planned for Herb at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 20 April 2006 at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave, New Westminster.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to do so should make donations in Herb's name to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the BC Cancer Society.

Douglas L Raincock died on 2 October 2006 at the age of 98 years. Doug was born in Summerland, BC and moved with his family to Penticton in 1911 where he served with 1st Canadian Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War.

By request there will be no service. Donations in Douglas’ name may be made to a charity of your choice.

William Charles (Bill) Rendell passed away at home in Whitehorse on 7 March 2006 after a courageous battle. A life-long Yukoner, Bill spent his childhood and school years in Dawson City. He enlisted in the Army and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. Returning to the Yukon after his release, he settled in Whitehorse. Bill was employed at the New Imperial mine before taking up a career with the Department of Corrections in 1967, where he remained until his retirement in 1990.

We regret to advise of the death of John Robson of Alliston, ON on 4 October 2006. John was born in 1915 on family farm in Essa Township in Ontario. While working on the construction of Camp Borden, he enlisted in September 1941 in 2 Field Company as a heavy equipment operator. He worked on the construction of the Meaford Tank Range in 1942 and was transferred to 23 Field Company in April 1943. Basic training took place in Sussex, NB and he proceeded to England in July of that year. In England he was transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineer Mechanical Equipment Company where he served as a training instructor on heavy equipment and helped make equipment waterproof for the planned landing in France.

John landed in France in July 1944 where he worked in Caen through Falaise to Belgium and Holland building roads and airfields and helping to clear the tunnel in Antwerp and deep water canal and lock gates. Repatriated to Canada on compassionate grounds in February 1945, he returned to Camp Meaford to work on the ranges.. Discharged in June 1945, John was then hired to manage the Camp Borden coal yard from 1946 to 1957. In 1954 he worked many long hours in the Holland Marsh area, clearing and rebuilding roads destroyed by Hurricane Hazel.

John Robson served on the local legion executive for 30 years and was Branch President in 1967, receiving a variety of awards such as the Meritorious Service Medal and a Life Membership. John was a Boy Scout Cub leader during the 1950s and was also a strong supporter of the local senior’s group and the Knox Presbyterian Church.

John Rudak died peacefully on 14 April 2006 at 85 years of age. John was a veteran of the Second World War - serving with 11th Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Prisoner of War following the Dieppe Raid.

John retired from Ford Motor Company after 32 years of service. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #594, he was active in sports, an avid golfer and longtime member of Roseland and Dominion Golf Clubs.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.

Visitation on Monday, 17 April 2006, 3:00-5:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM. Legion services on Monday at 7:00 PM.

Funeral on Tuesday, 18 April at 12:30 PM at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre, (969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave, Windsor, ON.

Alvin Milton Scott passed away in the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB on 6 July 2006 at the age of 84. Born in Bloomfield Ridge NB, he was a member of the Canadian Forestry Corps and the Royal Canadian Engineers. Alvin was a Second World War veteran who served in England, Scotland, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. After the war he served in Korea and with the United Nations in Egypt. Alvin retired from the Canadian Forces after serving his country for 25 years and worked for 15 years with the Physical Plant at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.

A memorial service was held on 8 July 2006. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Ralph Hilary Shillam of Calgary passed away at home on 5 February 2006 at the age of 87 years. Ralph proudly served his country in the Second World War World War with the Canadian Forestry Corps and the Royal Canadian Engineers. Upon discharge in Calgary, Ralph was self-employed until his retirement in 1986.

Funeral Services were held at Mcinnis & Holloway's Chapel of the Bells on 10 February 2006.

In living memory of Ralph Shillam, a tree will be planted at Fletcher Park. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2

Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com .

Lyle Alfred Starkey, a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran of the Second World War, died peacefully in hospital on 4 February 2006 at the age of 82.

Funeral Service was held in the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry on 8 February 2006. Interment was in Pinecrest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

N.A. (Norman) Tastad died peacefully on 12 November at his home in Saskatoon at the age of 86. Norman was a Second World War veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers. After training in England, Norman waded ashore at Juno Beach a few days after D-Day and participated in the Canadian Army's advance through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Upon his safe return to Canada November 1945 and demobilization, Norman lived in Elbow and, later, Strongfield, where he established Tastad Motors. The family moved to Watrous in 1950 and Saskatoon in 1964, as Norman pursued a 32-year career as Territory Manager with Minneapolis-Moline and, later, White Farm Equipment.

The family suggests memorial donations to Augustana Lutheran Church, 1201 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon S7H 2A4, or to a charity of one's choice.

The funeral service was held at Augustana Lutheran Church on 18 November 2006. Interment followed at Skudesnes Lutheran Church near Loreburn.

Master Warrant Officer Floyd Lindsay "Bob" Taylor (Ret’d) passed away in Medicine Hat on 24 February 2006 at the age of 75 years.

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Bob joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1950 and joined 1 Airborne Troop, RCE in Calgary in Calgary in 1954 as an Instructor where he completed 24 jumps. He served on United Nations peacekeeping operations in Egypt in 1957 and in Cyprus in 1967. Bob was promoted to Master Warrant Officer in 1968 and was stationed in Calgary until he retired in 1975.

Bob moved to Medicine Hat after retirement from the Canadian Forces and worked as a Contract Administrator for the Canadian Military Engineers in Suffield. After his second retirement in 1991, Bob kept a good contact with many of his military associates. He was a member of the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club, the Masonic Lodge, the Royal Canadian Legion FSA, the Society of Engineering Technologists, and the Military Engineers’ Association of Canada.

Funeral Service will be held in Victory Lutheran Church, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Wednesday, 1 March 2006, at 1:00 PM. Interment will take place at a later date in the Field of Honor at Mountain View Cemetery in Calgary.

As an expression of sympathy, those wishing to remember Bob Taylor may do so with a gift to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital - 5 East, 666 - 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4H6.

Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telusplanet.net, subject-heading Bob Taylor.

"Harry" Henry Edward Broughton Thomson died peacefully on 7 November 2006 at Mount Tolmie Hospital at the age of 94.

Harry spent his early years working for Victoria Wood & Coal and then mining and prospecting throughout BC. A Second World War veteran, Harry went overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers spending three years in France, Holland, and Germany. He returned to work at Oak Bay Municipality for 30 years as a foreman in the waterworks.

A memorial service and reception were held on 10 November 2006 in the Chapel at Queenswood House, 2494 Arbutus Drive.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Sergeant Garry Patrick Waite (Retd) on 28 September 2006. Born in Regina, SK in 1940, Garry started his military career with the Militia in Victoria, BC. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the Sapper Apprentice Program Sixth Intake in 1957 and graduated in 1959 as a Field Engineer. After a proud military career that ended in retirement in 1977, Gary did a short stint with the British Columbia Corrections Service and then served for 22 years as a Federal Correctional Officer with Corrections Canada. Garry opened his sports card shop in 1997 in Oromocto, NB.

Gary was a former member of the Chilliwack Lions Club and a proud member of the Retired Sappers Association, the Retired Sappers Apprentice Association, and was proud to be a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Visitation was held at Oromocto Select Community Funeral Home on 30 September 2006 and 1 October. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Monday, 2 October 2006.

No flowers by request, memorial tributes made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Military Engineers Museum would be appreciated by the family.

Frederick Aubrey Warner died on 6 June 2006. Born in 1921 in Red Deer AB, Aubrey worked for Fraser Lumber Mills until he enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1941. Aubrey went overseas with the 10th Field Engineer Company and served in Italy, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. Returning home in August 1945, he re-enlisted for a short term with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry and then worked for the Department of National Defence at Currie Barracks for thirty-five years.

Aubrey was a dedicated member of the Sapper's Club and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 264.

A Memorial Service was held at South Calgary Funeral Centre, 12700 Macleod Trail South 9 June 2006.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 201, 222 - 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3.

Walter Fulton Webster passed away peacefully on 14 February 2006 at home in Chaswood, NB. Born in Chaswood, he served overseas in the Second World War in the Canadian Forestry Corps as a truck driver in Scotland and England. On his first attempt overseas, the ship "Watuka" was torpedoed outside of Halifax. Returned to Halifax to port, the soldiers were soon on their way again. After the war he was engaged in farming and trucking with Walter's Driving School.

There was no visitation or funeral by request. A Spring interment with graveside service will be held in Pioneer Cemetery.

Donations in memory may be made to Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital or a charity of choice. E-mail condolences to: ettinger@alderwoods.com

James David "Jim" Woodworth passed away on 18 June 2006 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS, at the age of 87. Born in Berwick, he served overseas in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Jim was a fine finish carpenter who built many homes in the Berwick area. He was active in the Berwick Town Council, Home and School and Scouts Canada. Jim was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ortona Branch, No. 69, Berwick, being the longest serving member of 59 years. He was also past president and past Zone Commander for Zone Eight for many years. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf.

Royal Canadian Legion service and funeral services was held on 20 June 2006 with burial in Berwick Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Chase Unit of Grand View Manor, 110 Commercial St., Berwick, NS B0P 1E0.