Lieutenant Colonel Anton "Tony" Aspeslet (Retd) of Lethbridge passed away on 5 May 2007 at the age of 88 years surrounded by his family. Born in Shalford Surrey, England he came to Canada with his parents in 1919 and settled in Bruderheim, AB.

Tony joined the King`s Own Calgary Regiment and went overseas during WW II. When he returned to Canada after the war in December 1945 he joined the Northern Alberta Dairy Pool where he worked until 1951. He then joined the Alberta Government Agriculture Department as a Dairy Inspector retiring after 32 years. He continued his military involvement, as Commanding Officer of 33 Field Park Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and then Commanding Officer of the 18th Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He was an active member of St. Augustine’s Church and very active in the Masonic Order, Past Grand Master of Alberta 1976-1977, 1st Grand Principal of Royal Arch, and involvements in many other areas of the order.

A Memorial Service was held on 14 May at St. Augustine's Anglican Church, 411 - 11 Street South, Lethbridge, AB. Flowers are gratefully declined but memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Robert W. Belaire, a member of the first Sapper Apprentice Soldier Class of 1952 and retired Canada Post employee, died suddenly at home on 23 May 2007 at the age of 71. A Memorial Mass was held on 29 May at Saint-Joseph Church, 2757 Saint-Joseph Blvd, Orleans.

In Robert’s memory, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

John Thomas Bennett passed away on 15 April 2007 at the age of 89, after a tenacious battle. John was born in Medicine Hat and farmed in the dryland area near Retlaw, AB and was admired for his excellent horsemanship. He was a veteran of WW II and served overseas for almost five years as a surveyor with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

In 1955 John moved his family to Edmonton where he ran several successful businesses before joining the Department of Manpower with the Federal Government. He retired at the age of 63. John belonged to the Royal Canadian Legion for 60 Years.

A Funeral Service was held at Retlaw Church on 20 April. Interment followed at the Taber Memorial Gardens

Barclay "Buoy" Bishop of passed away on 8 May 2007 in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS at the age of 85. Born in South Williamston, Buoy served overseas with the Canadian Army during the Second World War. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for 20 years and also operated his own plumbing business. He retired from the CE section, CFB Greenwood in 1981.

There was no visitation by request. A graveside memorial service was held on 11 May in Fairview Cemetery, Lawrencetown. A reception followed the service in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. No flowers by request. Donations in memory may be made to Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Colonel Reay (Joe) Melbourne Black, MBE, MID, CD, BSc (Civil), BSc (Mil), (Retired) of Cambridge-Narrows, NB died at home on 16 August 2007. Born in Sussex, NB, in 1919, Colonel Black was a Professional Engineer and a graduate of Mount Allison Academy , Mount Allison University ('38), Royal Military College ('40), UNB ('49), London School of Economics ('50 - Beaverbrook Scholar). Col Black had a full career in the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers and the Canadian Military Engineers. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, in September 1968 he became the first Base Commander of CFB Chilliwack after Unification of the Canadian Forces. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1974, and was Town Engineer for the town of Sussex until 1981. He was an avid sailor on the waters of the Atlantic coast, and enjoyed skiing the Alps and Rockies.

There will be no visitation by request. Following cremation, a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Major Lloyd Roger "Boots"Boutilier (Retd) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on 9 October 2007, in Taigh Na Mara (Department of Veterans Affairs), Glace Bay. Born in Sydney, "Boots" attended Sydney Academy, Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Technical University, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical). He spent almost all of his working life in the employ of DOSCO/SYSCO, in various positions within the Engineering Department, until his retirement in 1974. "Boots" was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Signal Corps of the RCAF from 1942-1945. After his wartime service, he joined the Canadian Army Reserves in 1951, retiring as the Commanding Officer of 45th Field Engineer Squadron Royal Canadian Engineers in 1974. He was a proud and active member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia, the Engineering Institute of Canada, the Military Engineers Association of Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12, Sydney.

Visitation was held in Sydney Memorial Chapel, Welton Street, and funeral service was held on 12 October in St. Andrew's United Church, Bentinck Street, Sydney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veteran's Comfort Fund, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

Wilfred Bruce Bowden of Bedford, NS (formerly of Toronto) passed away peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial Building, QEII, on 15 March 2007 at the age of 82. He served during the WW II with the 7th RECCE 3rd Division 17th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars-Montreal, Royal Canadian Engineers and Canadian Armored Corps. Wilfred was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Sackville, Branch 162

Cremation has taken place and service was held on 23 March, in Sackville Legion with burial following in Oakridge Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Major Gerald Byerlay (Retd) passed away suddenly on 1 March 2007. Born in 1928 in Englehart, ON, Gerry's career spanned some 31 years with the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Engineers including service in the Korean War .

A Memorial Service was held at Henderson's Funeral home, Chilliwack on 10 March 2007. Should family and friends so desire, donations in his memory would be appreciated to be made to Canuck Place.

We regret to advise that Lieutenant Colonel Peter Arthur Camp, Royal Engineers died peacefully on 21 May 2007 at Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital, Ottawa.

Peter was a professional soldier for 32 years, having been commissioned to the Royal Engineers in 1944 from Cambridge University. During his service he saw action in Burma, Malaya and Korea and was in Berlin during the time of the blockade. Subsequently, he was an instructor at the Royal School of Military Engineering and the Royal Military College of Science, and finally, a Military Attache with the British High Commission in Ottawa.

Peter retired in 1974, in Canada, then became Vice President of Canadian Operations of an engineering consulting firm from which he retired in 1992. Many in the Ottawa area will recall Peter where he was very active with the Military Engineers Association of Canada.

Funeral was held on Friday, 25 May 2007 at St Brigid's Church, 2015 River Road South, Manotick for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11.00 am. Interment will follow at St Brigid's Parish Cemetery. A reception celebrating Peter's life will be held at the Camp family home afterwards. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be made to The Burma Star Association, c/o J Horne, 24 Grand Harbour Court, Stittsville, Ontario K2S 1H2.

Captain Philip Morrison Campbell (Retd) died in Vancouver on 12 August 2007. Born in Glace Bay, NS in 1912 into a coal mining family, he was a United Mine Worker 1929-39 and briefly a rugby player, boxer and bouncer. During his career he served in Sydney NS, Toronto, Chilliwack, Germany and Montreal before retiring in 1968.

Philip enrolled in 1932 in the Non-Permanent Active Militia as a Sapper in The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers. He joined the Regular Army in 1939 and was promoted Staff Sergeant in July 1939, Quartermaster Sergeant (Warrant Officer Class 2) in July 1940 and volunteered for the Pacific Theatre in May 1945.

At the end of the war Philip was accepted into the Interim Force in March 1946 and transferred on enrolment to the Canadian Army Active Force in the rank of Sergeant in October 1946. Quickly promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1947 and Warrant Officer Class 2 in1948, he was promoted Warrant Officer Class 1 in January 1960 when he was appointed Regimental Sergeant-Major for Camp Chilliwack 1960-1964.

Upon completion of this RSM appointment, Philip was granted a Classified Commission and promoted to the rank of Captain. Philip served as an officer with the Royal Canadian Engineers with Quebec Command Headquarters/Instructional Staff (Militia) and Canadian Forces Headquarters from which he was Honourably Released effective April 1969. After retirement he worked in security at UBC for 10 years.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Alzheimer Society of BC, The Parkinson's Society of BC, Salvation Army or charity of your choice.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm, 7 September, 2007 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, BC.

George Franklin Chase died 25 May 2007. Born in Chase, BC in 1906, Frank worked in the sawmill industry, later in the mining industry at Copper Mountain. Frank served with the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas during WWII and returned to Copper Mountain following the War. In 1954 he moved to New Westminster and later Burnaby working as a machinery salesman for Copco Canada (Vancouver and Vancouver Island) until his retirement in 1971. Frank moved to Princeton in 1991.

During his retirement Frank loved to hunt and fish. His love of photography and poetry was always evident as he took great pleasure taking pictures of wild life and reciting the poems of Robert Service. Frank was able to recite a lengthy Robert Service poem at his 100th birthday party.

A Celebration of Life was held at the Branch 56 Legion Hall in Princeton on 2 June. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Princeton Child and Youth Committee Box 670 c/o Town of Princeton, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0. The donations will support Child and Youth recreation program.

Henry James Cook of Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS, passed away at home on 15 February 2007 at the age of 85. Born in Halifax, Henry served in the Second World War with the 2nd Field Survey Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war he helped build the Peggy's Cove Highway and then worked for R.S. Allen. He also worked on the waterfront as a Freight Handler. Henry owned and operated his own backhoe for many years and retired from work with the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation at the age of 70. As an active member of the Tantallon Centennial Athletic Club, Henry played ball until his early 70s and umpired many games at the Tantallon Field. He enjoyed hockey and drove the bus to transport the Tantallon boy's team to Chester. Henry was a member of the Canadian Legion Branch No. 116.

The family received visitors on 17 February and the funeral service was held on 18 February. Committal service to be held at a later date.

Gordon Eugene Cooper died on 14 October 2007 in his 87th year. Sergeant Cooper served with 18 Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers during WW II and was awarded the Certificate of Gallantry in 1944 from Field Marshall Montgomery. He was an excellent all-round athlete and a Vic West soccer star winning championship cups in 1939 and on his return from serving his country in 1945. Gordon was a successful business owner, a plumbing contractor who apprenticed many journeymen.

No service by request. ln lieu of flowers please donate to the Diabetes Society.

We regret to advise that LCol Paul Corcoran (Retd) died on 6 November 2007. Born in Valleyfield Quebec in 1928, he received his primary and secondary education and initial work experience in Valleyfield and Ottawa. Paul started his 37-year military career when he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) in Montreal, as a Sapper, in 1947.

Paul was initially posted to 23rd Field Company RCE at Camp Chilliwack in for his basic training. Having some experience operating civilian heavy equipment, he passed a trade test that qualified him for an Assistant Instructor position and was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in early 1948 where he taught Operation & Maintenance of heavy equipment.

Paul was then posted to Fort Churchill in 1949 as an Operator, Special Engineer Equipment. Completion of this tour saw a posting to Victoria BC 1950 - 1956 during which time he changed his trade from Equipment Operator to Foreman of Works and was promoted to Sergeant. He was posted to Fredericton NB in 1956 - 1962 for employment at Camp Gagetown. The new camp was in an advanced state of construction but none of the living quarters were completed. Paul was initially employed as a Sergeant inspecting buildings for takeover from the contractors and later as a Staff Sergeant in the Works Company. In 1962 he was posted to Camp Wainwright and promoted to Warrant Officer Class II (Master Warrant Officer). Paul was the Senior Foreman of Works in the Engineer Detachment until 1965 when he was posted to Egypt.

On his return from Egypt in 1966 he was commissioned as a Specialist Officer (Lieutenant) in the RCE and posted to RCSME as the Administrative Officer. In 1967 he spent six months with the Armed Forces Centennial Tattoo as director of Light & Sound. Paul returned to RCSME, was promoted to Captain and employed as team leader writing the new trade specification for the revised "unified" Canadian Military Engineer Trades.

In 1971, shortly after completing the Junior Staff Course in Toronto, Captain Corcoran was posted to NDHQ in Ottawa for three years. Promoted to Major in 1974, he was posted to CFSME to command Trades Training Squadron.

Paul commanded Trades Training Squadron /Construction Engineering Training Squadron for four years and in 1978 was appointed United Nations Force Engineer in Cyprus, a position he held for two years. He returned to Canada in 1980 to become Base Construction Engineer Officer in CFB Edmonton. Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1981, Paul was posted to Ottawa as Deputy Director of Military Occupational Structures. Paul retired from the Regular Force in 1983 and moved to Clearbrook, BC.

In 1986 Paul was Called-Out to serve as the Commanding Officer of the Regional Direction Centre (RDC) in Vancouver that provided liaison between DND and the Expo Corporation throughout that EXPO year. In 1995 he enrolled in a degree course at the local college. In June 2000 at seventy-two years of age, he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Adult Education at the University College of the Fraser Valley. Paul was a member of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) of Vancouver; a life member of the CFB Chilliwack Historical Society and a member of Branch #280 The Royal Canadian Legion and a strong supporter of the Military Engineer Association.

George Byron Crawford P. Eng. (Former President and Chairman of the Board of Gore & Storrie Limited) died on 22 January 2007.

Born in Bowmanville, ON, he graduated from the University of Toronto in Civil Engineering in 1944. After service with the Royal Canadian Engineers, he joined Gore & Storrie Consulting Engineers in 1945 and rose to become President in 1975. He worked across Canada throughout his career and especially on the development of the Main Toronto sewage treatment plant at Ashbridges Bay. He received many awards and honours, was inducted into the University of Toronto Engineering Alumni Hall of Distinction, and was only the second Canadian to be made an Honourary Member of the Water Environment Federation. George was a member of several associations and clubs, including the ''Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovellers'' and the Canadian Association of Mayflower Descendents. He was a founder of the Leaside Curling Club, and a long-time volunteer and supporter of Northlea United Church.

The family received friends at The Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue on 25 January. Service in Northlea United Church, 125 Brentcliffe Road on 26 January. Donations to The Owl Foundation in Vineland Station, or to The Arthritis and Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation would be appreciated.

Edgar "Allan" Critchlow, MMM CD passed away peacefully on 6 February 2007, at age 69 in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Sydney, Allan retired from the military after 28 years service during which time he was awarded the Order of Military Merit in 1974. After retirement, Allan was employed at Sears Canada, Shearwater (Willow Park) and with Construction Engineering in the Department of National Defence.

A Memorial Celebration of Life was held on 10 February. Family flowers only. Donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or Canadian Diabetes Association.

Sergeant Gaston De Montigny (Retired), a WW II Royal Canadian Engineer veteran , died on 26 May 2007 at age 92. Friends visited at Paroisse St.-Remi, Dumaurier Ave. 4 June. Donations may be made to the Montfort Foundation in Ottawa.

We regret to advise of the death of Major Henry Ewen Dickson, RCE (Retd) on 7 June 2007, in Halifax.

A young boy who ran the open fields of Myra Gut, Cape Breton, Henry grew into the man who worked the coal mines to pay his way through university and to graduate with highest honours from Nova Scotia Tech in Engineering. He served his country and the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas during WW II where he was the youngest commanding officer in the armies of the British Empire to serve in the Second World War.

Lt [Acting Major] Dickson was Commanding officer of the 3rd Fortress Company (Electrical and Mechanical) in Halifax at the start of the war where he recruited for both his own company and the 9th Searchlight Company Royal Canadian Artillery. He was involved in the reconnaissance and planning of the coastal defences for Newfoundland in 1940. In June 1942 he formed 2nd Corps Troops Field Park Company (formerly 7 Field Park Company) in Halifax.

Overseas Maj Dickson was Commanding Officer of 1 Chemical Warfare Mortar Company but then saw most of his action on the Continent as Commanding Officer 29th Field Company. An honoured veteran of the Second World War, his ingenuity, skill and courage on the front lines was noted in dispatches and reported in the national media.

After the war, in June 1946 Maj Dickson assumed command of the Reserve Force 1 Field Company, Saint John. Henry owned and operated Eastern Equipment Ltd. which operated in Nova Scotia and the Eastern Seaboard of the US throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Following retirement, Henry remained active with his business interests and investments until his 95th year of life.

Visitation was on 11 June in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax.. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice.

Arthur W. Dillon passed away peacefully on 16 January 2007. Born in Saskatchewan in 1919, Art worked in a gold mine in Geraldton, ON and proudly served his country with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1943 to 1945. After the war, he moved to Langley, BC where he operated a poultry farm. He retired early and spent many years travelling the world. He became quite an accomplished woodworker and donated many of his creations to various charity organizations.

Private family service arrangements. For those desiring, donations made in Art's memory to the BC and Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be most appreciated.

Edward William Dorosz passed on 27 September 2007 in Santa Clara, California. Born in Regina in 1915, he served with the Canadian Army Engineers during WW II as an Instructor. After the war he participated in general construction with Dorosz Brothers Construction and Pioneer Builders, throughout western Canada and southern California. He was a member of the American Association of Engineers.

Chapel service was held on 2 October 2007 in Santa Clara, California.

Major Gordon William Dunbar (Retd) of Victoria, BC died on 3 November 2007 at age 78. Gordon had a full career in the Canadian Military Engineers and retired in 1984. After retirement, Gordon worked for some 10 years as a civilian with the Esquimalt Construction Engineering Section.

A Mass was held on 7 November at Our Lady Queen of Peace church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated

Captain Ralph Ellenwood Eyre (Retd) died on 8 November 2007, at his home in Quispamsis, NB at the age of 90. Born in Red Deer, AB, he was raised on a farm in Yarmouth, NS and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1937. He served in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The highlight of his military career was the three years he spent in the Yukon managing engineering transportation on the Alaska Highway. Ralph retired in 1964 as Captain, commanding 3 Engineer Stores Depot in Petawawa, ON.

Upon retirement he returned to Central Chebogue and resumed the farm life.

He firmly re-established his rural Nova Scotian roots, at various times serving as municipal fence viewer, municipal sheep evaluator and the sheriff of Central Chebogue. He also served on the board of the th'YARC theatre, the CNIB and the Western Nova Scotia Exhibition.

He is perhaps best-known for his whimsical; and charming folk art - the hundreds of polished sculpted bird shapes mounted on natural driftwood bases that he produced yearly and which he was making up to the time of his death.

A memorial service was held in Sweeny's Funeral Home, Yarmouth, on 14 November. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

There will be a private family interment at a later date.

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Fiddler died suddenly in Yuma, AZ on 28 November 2007 at age 66. Bob served a full career in the Canadian Military Engineers and worked with Syncrude Canada Ltd. in Fort McMurray, AB after retirement. A Mass of Christian Burial was held in Sylvan Lake, AB on 7 December with interment at the Sylvan Lake Cemetery

Donald Mayhew Fisher passed away 4 March 2007 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS at age 83. Born in Bass River, NS he was a veteran of the Second World War where he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Debert, Halifax and Shelburne. Donald was a rancher in British Columbia, an Acadian Lines bus driver and a school bus driver. He had an interest in horses and livestock and in his later years he built horse-drawn carriages and wagons.

A private family funeral service was held on 8 March in the Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Spring interment in Economy Cemetery.

Donations in Donald’s memory may be made to Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation.

Richard Allen Gaudet, Tideview Terrace, Digby, formerly of Weymouth North, died 2 April 2007, in the home at the age of 89. Born in Weymouth North, he served overseas in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers, and then he trained as a carpenter and worked at CFB Cornwallis. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 67, Weymouth.

Funeral service was on 4 April in St. Peter's St. Thomas Anglican Church, Weymouth. Interment in Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to St. Peter's St. Thomas Anglican Church or a charity of one's choice.

Chief Warrant Officer Ralph Curtis Hamilton (Ret'd) died on 14 August 2007 in Fredericton, NB at the age of 76. The funeral was held on 17 August. CWO Hamilton served as a Military Engineer in the Canadian Forces for 33 years. Donations in his memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada

Thomas Exton Harding was born in Vancouver, BC in 1919 and died on 14 March 2007 in Abbotsford, BC. Tom worked for Alex Gair & Sons in Vancouver from the age of 16 until he retired. During WW II Tom served with the Royal Canadian Engineers helping to build the army camp at Chilliwack and later went overseas to England.

A Celebration of Tom's life was held on 24 March at Abbotsford Baptist Church, 33651 Busby Street, Abbotsford, BC. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in Tom's name, would be appreciated.

Phillip Sidney Herring, passed away peacefully June 8, 2007, at Burnaby Hospital at the age of 87. Born in Castor, AB his early life was typical of prairie hardships - traveling across open flatlands by horse to attend the one-room Netherby School during the harsh and dusty depression. At age 17 he graduated from Hanna High School and moved to the west coast to attend UBC. At the train platform, he asked his father what he should study, and the reply was simply, "engineering".

World War II interrupted Phillip's engineering studies. He enlisted in 1939, serving as Lieutenant with 6th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, in North Africa and Italy. As a Reconnaissance Officer he was one of the first Canadians to enter the town of Ortona, Italy in December 1943.

After the war Phillip graduated from UBC in Civil Engineering (1947). His career in municipal engineering began in Ocean Falls, BC. In 1952 he moved to Kamloops to become their City Engineer. Five years later, he moved to Burnaby where he settled down to raise his growing family. He retired in 1984, after 28 years as Assistant City Engineer for Vancouver.

A celebration of Phillip's life was held at West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby BC, on 15 June.

Donations can be made to the Last Post Fund BC Branch, Surrey, BC (604) 572-3242.

Wilfred William Hubert passed away on 8 April 2007 at the age of 78. Born in Ashern, MB, his early years were spent in Ashern, Roche Percee and Estevan. A heavy equipment operator, he worked at Roche Percee Mines for five years. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during which time he spent three years with 1 Field Squadron when it was stationed in Germany.

On his release from the Canadian Forces he moved to Calgary to pursue a career in motor mechanics, completing his course with the Apprenticeship Board with proficiency and spending two years in rental and leasing. He was appointed Fleet Manager with Scott National in Calgary with responsibility for the fleet from the Kootenays to North Western, Ontario. He was a member of the Alberta Fleet Maintenance Supervisors Association and the National Association of Fleet Administrators. He retired in 1992 after a career of thirty-five years.

As Wilfred requested, private Graveside Services took place at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens on 11 April. Burial took place at the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery.

Nick Edwin Hurd passed away suddenly on 11 January 2007 in Calgary, AB at the age of 62.

Nick (Sniper) started his military career with the Queens Own Rifles and earned his nickname "Sniper" with the Canadian Airborne Regiment. His career saw him on postings across the country, in Germany and in Egypt with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force. He remustered to Water, Fuel and Environmental Technician and was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. After retirement from the Canadian Forces he worked for the City of Lethbridge as a water treatment engineer.

A Prayer Service was held at St. Martha's Catholic Church, 355 Columbia Blvd West, Lethbridge on 15 January. A Funeral Mass was celebrated 16 January and interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made in Nick's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 210D - 12 "A" Street North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2J1 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 - 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.

Major William A. (Bill) Jones (Retd) of Chilliwack, passed away suddenly on 2 December 2007 at his home at the age of 79. Born in Harris, SK, he lived in La Rivere and Winnipeg, MB, and Indian Head, SK. He worked at the Manitoba Telephone System, Canadian Wheat Board, Winnipeg Grain Exchange, the Coca-Cola Co., farming in Indian Head, and a sawmill in Galloway, BC. He couldn’t find the right niche in life until he joined the Army in March 1948.

Bill spent 32 years serving his country at home and abroad, having postings in Camp Borden, ON; Werl, Germany; Chilliwack, BC; Moose Jaw, SK; Shilo, MB; and serving with the United Nations Emergency Force in Cairo, Egypt. He served his country and the Royal Canadian Engineers in many different facets and places throughout his career and his achievements could be summed up when he was awarded the Canadian Order of Military Merit in June 1978 - for outstanding merit, achievement and service to the Canadian Armed Forces.

Bill retired from the military in 1979 at the rank of Major. After the military, he began his civilian career in Prince Rupert, BC at the Prince Rupert Fisherman’s Co-Op where he worked for seven years in labour relations and founding one of the first commercial salmon farms on the west coast. He returned to Chilliwack in 1987 and began a business venture in commercial rainbow trout farming at a location in Bridal Falls, BC, near Chilliwack.

At his request, there will be no funeral or formal service. The family requests no flowers or donations to any organization on his behalf. There was a celebration of his life on 10 December at the Royal Canadian Legion #280 in Vedder Crossing.

Sapper Bryan Roger Jones (Retd) died peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital Plummer Site on 3 May 2007 at the age of 71. Bryan was a member of the 1st Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Program in 1952 at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering. After completing his Sapper Apprentice training, Bryan was posted to 1 Field Squadron in Camp Chilliwack and then served in Germany 1955 - 1957. After his five years of service, Bryan joined the Ontario Provincial Police in Marathon Ontario. He then worked with the Hamilton Police Force and the Ancaster Regional police until 1970 when he started work with Algoma Steel in Wawa, ON. Bryan worked with Algoma Steel briefly and then started a business with Shell Oil. He later worked for Imperial Oil at Wawa, Sault Ste Marie and Sarnia, ON. He returned to Sault Ste. Marie upon retirement.

Friends called at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on 8 May. At Bryan's request there will be no funeral service. Memorial donations to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Care Fund would be appreciated by the family.

Master Corporal Allison "Al" King , Field Engineer and veteran of several United Nations and Peacekeeping/NATO missions, passed away peacefully on 11 May 2007 at the age of 45 at Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Veterans' Hospital, Montreal. Beloved husband of Jackie.

Friends gathered for a Celebration of Life Ceremony on 14 May in McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion). For those who desire, a donation to the St. Anne Hospital Foundation, 305 boul. des Anciens-Combattants Blvd., Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, H9X 1Y9 would be appreciated.

Jack (A.J.) Knight, a WWII Royal Canadian Engineers veteran and Retired Federal Civil Servant died in Ottawa, at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre on 23 September 2007 in his 86th year.

Visitation was at the West Chapel of Hulse Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue on 28 Sep. Funeral Service were held at St. Barnabas, A & M, at the corner of Kent and James Streets, on 29 Sep.

As expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Don Floyd Kurtz passed suddenly in Vancouver. Born in Vancouver in 1923, Don served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during WWII. He was a pioneer in aerial surveying and, together with other ex-servicemen, he formed Pacific Survey Corporation, the first private aerial survey company in British Columbia. He finished his career with that company as President and General Manager.

Cremation by family request. A Celebration of Don's life was held for friends and family on 4 March at his family's home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory may be made in to a charity of your choice.

George Raphael "Jerry" LeBlanc of Courtenay, BC passed away peacefully at home on 20 October 2007. Jerry served for 25 years with the Canadian Forces at CFB London, CFB Edmonton, CFS Dana and CFB Chilliwack. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 275, Calgary and worked for 10 years as a Commissionaire at CFB Chilliwack, CFB Esquimalt and border crossings.

Funeral Services were conducted on 24 October from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Cremation followed

Should friends wish, donations in Jerry's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

George Delmar LeBlanc passed away on 27 January 2007 at age 93 in Veterans' Place in Yarmouth, NS. George was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Belgium, England, Germany and Holland.

Coming home, he worked on the Halifax waterfront and later worked as a lobster fisherman, as a deckhand on the Bluenose, and as a tuna fishing captain and guide in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He was a member of the Wedgeport Legion Branch 155.

Visitation was in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, Wedgeport, with a Legion service following. The funeral was in Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Wedgeport, on 30 January. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice or Saint Michael's Parish Cemetery Fund.

John Alexander Lunn of Porters Lake, NS passed on 2 May 2007 at the age of 74 in Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Falmouth, John served with 1st Airborne Troop, Royal Canadian Engineers from 1953-1957. He was employed as a welder-fitter by trade and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Calais Branch 162, Lower Sackville.

Private family interment took place in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville. Family and friends celebrated John's life on 4 May. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory to Canadian Cancer Society, 1-5826 South St., Halifax, NS B3H 1S6, or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, 5161 George St., Floor 7, Halifax, NS B3J 1M7, are welcomed.

Ronald Fraser Lynn, of Pembroke, passed away on 20 March 2007 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville at the age of 88. Born in Inglisville, Annapolis Co., Ron served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He participated in the Dieppe Raid where he was wounded and held prisoner of war for the following three years.

Clarence Wilfred MacIntosh of Riverton, Pictou Co., NS died peacefully on 11 May 2007 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, in his 89th year. Born in Fox Brook, Pictou Co., Clarence was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War who served in France, the Netherlands and Germany from 1943-1946.

After the war Clarence worked for the CNR for 38 years, retiring in 1978. He was former Clerk of Session and a member of the St. Columba United Church, Hopewell. He was a long-time member of the Riverton Community Club, serving in various administrative capacities over the past 60 years. He received his 55 year Veteran Jewel from the IOOF Caledonia Lodge No. 28, Hopewell, in 2006. He was a founding member of the Village Choir, Hopewell, and also a member of the St. Columba United Church Choir.

Visitation was at H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton on 13 May and funeral service was held in St. Columba United Church on 14 May. Donations in memory of Clarence may be made to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Society or St. Columba United Church.

Warrant Officer Albert Donald "Don" Marsden, CD (Retd) passed away at home on 14 September 2007.

Don was born in Windsor, ON and started his 34 year military career with the Black Watch 1960. He served with the Regiment in Germany and CFB Gagetown until it was disbanded in 1970 and became the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment. Don remustered to the Canadian Military Engineers in 1971, initially serving with the Base Construction Engineering Section and 3 Service Battalion at CFB Gagetown. In 1975 he was posted to Chilliwack as an instructor with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME). In 1980 he was transferred to CFB Esquimalt (Nanaimo) as part of the CE Contracting Section. After three years, Don was posted to CFB Shilo and then, in 1988, Don returned to CFSME where he served until his retirement in December 1994.

A funeral service was held on 23 September 2007 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home in Chilliwack. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Sergeant John Vincent McDonald, CD (Retd) died on 22 December 2007 at the age of 45 in Enfield, NS. His funeral service was held in Shubenacadie, NS on 27 December.

Master Warrant Officer Terry McEntee, CD passed away on 6 February 2007 after a brief illness.

A member of 14 AES, Master Warrant Officer Terry McEntee CD2 served 33 years in the Canadian Military Engineers. His Regular Force service included postings to Chilliwack, Wainwright, Winnipeg, North Bay, Petawawa, and Greenwood NS. He also served on peacekeeping duties in the Sinai Desert, the Golan Heights, Cyprus and Bosnia. In 1999, MWO McEntee transferred to the Reserve Force with 14 Airfield Engineering Squadron in Lunenburg County NS. At the time of his death MWO McEntee was Acting/ Flight Warrant Officer in charge of operations and training for 143 Airfield Engineering Flight and was also the Senior Reserve Trade Advisor for all 600-series occupations.

A military funeral service will be held Friday, 9 February 13:00 PM at the corner of York St and Phoenix St, Bridgewater. A reception will follow at the Bridgewater Legion. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Liver Foundation, the QEII Health Sciences Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences can be sent to 14 AES c/o WO MacQueen, 143 AEF.

We regret to advise that CWO JB (Bud) McGillivray MMM, CD (Retd) died on 27 June 2007. Bud was born in North Sydney, NS in 1930 and worked as a Shipwright until joining the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers in l951.

After completing his RCE Corps training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering (RCSME) at Camp Chilliwack, Bud was posted to 23rd Field Squadron at Vedder Crossing. He relocated with 1 Airborne Troop, RCE to Currie Barracks, Calgary and remained with the unit until 1955. Bud then became a Parachutist Instructor at the Parachute School, Canadian Joint Air Training Centre at RCAF Station Rivers, MB until 1956.

Completion of the tour in Rivers saw Sergeant McGillivray posted to 4 Field Squadron as Troop Sergeant from 1956 to 1960, first in Camp Chilliwack and then in Werl, West Germany. Returning to Camp Chilliwack, Bud was an instructor in Mine Warfare and Demolitions Troop at RCSME in 1961 before moving to London, ON to serve with Western Ontario Area Instructional Staff 1961-1966.

Bud returned to a field unit in 1968 and served two years as Troop Sergeant in 1 Field Squadron at Camp Petawawa, ON before being posted to 1 Airborne Field Squadron, Canadian Airborne Regiment at Greisbach Barracks, CFB Edmonton, AB. He served in a succession of appointments from Troop Sergeant to Squadron Sergeant Major until 1976.

Bud returned to Chilliwack for a year with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering as Bridging Troop Chief Warrant Officer in 1976. He was then appointed as Regimental Sergeant Major, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment 1977-1979. After this tour of 1 CER, he then served as Camp Commandant, Primrose Lake Evaluation Range at CFB Cold Lake, AB 1979-1985. He then returned to Edmonton as Regular Support Staff Officer with 8 Field Engineer Regiment 1985-1986.

Retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in July 1986, Bud worked as a civilian as Roads and Grounds Foreman with CFB Edmonton Construction Engineer Section until 1991.

CWO JG (Bud) McGillivray received special recognition for a career full of outstanding contributions as he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Military Merit in 1975 and received the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 1977.

Funeral Service on Tuesday, 3 July 2007 at 3:30PM at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709-111Avenue. Cremation will follow in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.

Bill Murray, born in Brockville, Ontario August 26, 1933 died in Chilliwack General Hospital October 22, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol and son Bret. He is also survived by two brothers, a nephew and two nieces all of Ontario.

Bill joined The Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957 and formed many close lifelong friendships. He earned his wings as a paratrooper and celebrated his 70th birthday with one last jump.

In 1973 Bill began a second career as a Land Agent and Right of Way Negotiator, successfully attaining his Senior Designation, with the International Right of Way Association. Bill was an enthusiastic volunteer for several community organizations including; the Crafty Raft Races, The Cancer Society's Fresh Start Program and The Read To Me Program. He had a Special Rapport with children and could not pass one in the mall or grocery store without coaxing a smile or laugh from them. A lover of all sports, music, dance and theatre. Bill’s favorite pastime was socializing and swapping stories with his "old buds".

Julius "Nick" Nicklom died on 13 January 2007. Nick was born in 1921 in Big Valley, AB of a pioneering farm family that had imigrated from Estonia. He attended a local one room schoolhouse until the age of 13 when he went to live in a dormitory in town and attend high school. After completing high school, in 1937 he traveled with his brother Henry to BC to find work. In Ocean Falls, he found employment in a pulp mill, working on the railway and working as a mechanic. He joined the Canadian Army in 1941 and served overseas in Britain, France and Germany as a member of the 4th Armoured Division and as a dispatch rider. He participated in the D-Day landings and in the liberation of Holland in 1945. Upon his discharge, he returned to Vancouver and they worked hard to allow him to pursue his education, earning an Engineering Degree from UBC. After graduation in 1951 he returned to the military, joining the Royal Canadian Engineers in Chilliwack.

Nick enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the Engineers, including an eighteen month Peacekeeping tour in the Middle East in 1960 as part of the United Nations. He also built NORAD bases in the Arctic and worked for three years in Whitehorse in charge of maintaining the Northwest Highway. Retiring in 1968, he went to work as a consulting civil engineer in London, Ontario. He finished his engineering career in Calgary, working on the Olympic Park in Calgary and the Olympic Ski Facilities in Kananaskis, including the Kananaskis Highway. After his retirement, he sold real estate in Calgary, owned and operated a Mexican restaurant and performed volunteer work, helping seniors prepare their tax returns.

A Memorial service was held on 4 February at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, Chilliwack, BC. Following the service, a remembrance of Nick’s life took place at the Best Western Rainbow Country Inn, Chilliwack. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Nick's name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Jack J. Ouellette passed peacefully on 31 December 2007 at 84 years of age. Jack was a Royal Canadian Engineer Veteran of WW II, serving during 1942-1946 in Canada, United Kingdom and North West Europe. He also served in the Militia 1955-1960 with the Windsor Regiment (Royal Canadian Armour Corps). Jack retired from the Windsor - Detroit Tunnel Corporation in 1987 after 22 1/2 years. Jack was a member of Branch 143 Royal Canadian Legion.

A Veterans Memorial Service will be held under the auspices of Royal Canadian Legion Br # 143 at 7:30pm 4 January. Visitation 4 January 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral Service on 5 January at 11:30 am at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.

Andreas Ernest Pedersen passed on 5 November at age 92 at the Sherbrooke Centre Veterans' Village. Born on the family farm near Leross, Saskatchewan, Andy worked on the farm until enlisting in the Royal Canadian Engineers at Dundurn SK in June 1940. Andy saw action in Sicily, Italy and the Netherlands. Following the war Andy remained in England for several years with his English war bride and baby daughter, returning to Saskatoon in late 1949. Andy enjoyed a long career with the Circulation Department at the Saskatoon Star Phoenix until his retirement in 1980.

The Funeral Service was held on 10 November in the Chapel at Sherbrooke Community Centre, followed by interment in the Field of Honour, Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Derrol (Darrell) Eugene Perry passed away at the St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care on 18 May 2007 at the age of 66 years following a lengthy illness. Derrol was born in Havelock, NB and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1961. In addition to being stationed throughout Canada during his 23 years of service, he served with NATO in Europe and the United Nations in Egypt, Israel and Syria. He retired from the military at Cold Lake, AB in 1985.

Derrol’s training took him from the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering to the Military Engineering School at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and Air Assault training with the 101st Airborne Regiment at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. After retiring from the military, he was employed with the Department of the Environment (Parks) at Waterton Lakes, AB, retiring from Parks Canada in 1997.

In keeping with Derrol’s wishes, there was no public visitation or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Derrol’s favourite charities in his memory, The Salvation Army, #822, 420 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0R7, 1-888-321-3433, www.ab.salvationarmy.ca and STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.

We regret to advise of the passing of Captain Alfred Lawrence Ricketts (Retired) on 12 November 2007 in his 90th year. Alfie Ricketts was born and raised in Victoria. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as a sapper in 1935 and retired as a captain in 1968.

A celebration of Alfie's life will be held in the chapel of Sunset Lodge (952 Arm St.), Victoria on Monday, 25 November at 2 p.m.

Alfred "Mickey" Romhild passed peacefully in hospital in Ottawa on 24 December 2007 at the age of 88 years. He was a WWII Royal Canadian Engineers veteran with Maps and Survey.

Funeral Service was held in the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry on 29 December.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

George Henry Ross passed peacefully on 16 November 2007 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary in his 99th year. Henry was born on the family farm near Enid, Saskatchewan. He attended Normal School in Regina then began teaching in the one-room schools of the area. He continued teaching until 1941 when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army. He retired from the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1960 in Calgary. After retirement from the Canadian Army, Henry worked as a clerk at the Calgary Court House for several more years.

In lieu of flowers Henry would appreciate donations to the Hospice Calgary Society (Suite 900, 833 - 4 Avenue S.W., Calgary T2P 3T5), directed to Rosedale Hospice.

A Memorial Service was held at Living Spirit United Church (629 - 49 Avenue S.W.) on Wednesday, 21 November 2007 to celebrate his life and mark the occasion of his ninety-ninth birthday.

Master Warrant Officer Ray Souliere (Retd) passed away on 4 October 2007. A former electrician, Ray worked as an electrician in the CE Section after his retirement from the Canadian Forces.

A memorial service in remembrance of Ray was held at the Morinville United Church on 11 October

H. Bruce Stoecker died peacefully at the age of 85 on 2 April 2007. A WW II veteran, he served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers. Trained as a commercial artist, he studied and painted watercolour in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Europe. A landscape designer of both private and commercial properties, he designed many gardens in the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships, Montreal, Toronto, New Brunswick and Vermont.

Major George David Suzuki (Retd) former Royal Canadian Engineer, Public Relations Officer of Warriors' Day Parade - Lifetime Member, Instructor of Photography and Photojournalism at Seneca College of Don Mills died peacefully at his residence on 28 March 2007 at the age of 85 years.

Friends were received at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. on 30-31 March with Funeral Service in the chapel on 1 April. Cremation.

James Currie (Sam) Taylor, born in Ravenswood, ON in 1911, passed peacefully on 13 February 2007 in Collingwood, ON at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home. Born on a farm near Ipperwash Beach, he trained as a machinist in Sarnia before the depression redirected him to the mines of northern Ontario. Serving with the 1st Canadian Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers, he campaigned through North Africa and Europe from 1939 though 1945 finishing the war as a Regimental Sergeant Major with the 1st Canadian Infantry Division. Returning to Canada, he worked geodetic surveys in Labrador, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories before settling in Toronto and working in the construction industry for 25 years.

Reception and service were held on 9 February 2007 at the Fawcett Funeral Home, Collingwood Chapel, 82 Pine St., Collingwood. Donations to the Ontario Red Cross in lieu of flowers.

Arthur Dalton Titus passed away 27 February 2007 in Digby General Hospital at age 82. Born in Central Grove, Digby Co., he was a labour worker by trade. Arthur also served his country during the Second World War with the West Novies. He answered a second call to duty during the Korean War and served with 57th Independent Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby.

Funeral service was held on 1 March at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby and burial followed in Woodlawn Baptist Cemetery, Digby.

Donations may be made to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 20, Digby

Colin Trimmer passed away on 2 February 2007 at the age of 88 years. Colin served in WWII with the 9th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers and was active with the unit Veterans’ Association. He was a member of the Natural History Society.

A Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301, 2550 12 Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1.

We regret to advise that Orville William Watt of Edmonton died on 20 November 2007. Orville was born in November 1919, in Ashmont, Alberta. A fiercely proud Albertan and Canadian, Orville served his country with the Sixth Field Squadron of the Royal Canadian Engineers during WW II. After the war he came back home to Alberta. Re-enlisting in 1954, he enjoyed a 15-year career in the Canadian Army. After he retired from the Forces, Orville spent 15 years working for Peacock Bros. in Edmonton before retiring a second time at the age of 65.

A Celebration of Orville's life was held on 24 November at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ray Olsen officiating. Interment followed the service at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Donations in memory of Orville may be made to the CHOICE Program, Good Samaritan Place, 8425 83 Street, Edmonton, T6C 2Z2.

Albert Carl Wauters died on 29 January 2007 at the age of 77 in Saskatoon. Born on a farm near Viscount, SK, Al lived all his life in Saskatchewan, leaving only for training in the Armed Forces and service with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Germany. A solid provider and adept at many things, Al farmed, worked in construction, as a mechanic and as an automotive partsman. For twelve years before his retirement, Al was back in uniform as a Commissionaire. Al volunteered regularly with Habitat for Humanity and the Food Bank as well as visiting at care homes. He was a longtime member of the Legion and actively supported his church.

The Memorial Service was held 2 February. Memorials can be made to the Lutheran Hour, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Kidney Fund.

Robert Thomas Wilson of Jefferson City, TN, passed away on 4 February 2007 at age 89. Born in Vancouver, he was a Mining Engineer, graduating from the University of Toronto. He worked with the Mine Accident Prevention Association prior to World War II and served in the war with the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. Robert was a 30-year retiree of U.S. Steel, retiring in 1980 as General Superintendent of the Zinc Mine Works of Jefferson City.

The family received friends on 10 February in the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. Interment followed in Lynnhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association East Tennessee Region, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909 or the charity of your choice..

Colonel William C Wilton, CD (Ret) died on 29 January 2007 at the age of 86 at the Health Sciences Centre in St John's NL. Born in Port Saunders, NL Colonel Wilton was a Second World War veteran who enlisted in the 59th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery in 1940. He commanded the unit and served in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe until the cessation of hostilities in 1945.

After the war, "Colonel Bill" commanded 56 Field Engineer Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers on three occasions: he was the first commanding officer 1955-1958, and returned to command during 1960-1964, and 1966-1968. He was later Commander Newfoundland Militia District and retired from the military in 1975. After retirement he served as Honorary Colonel of 56 Field Engineer Squadron from 1976 to 1996.

In addition to his military appointments over the years, Bill served as past president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Army Cadet League of Canada, Bill was an Honorary Life Member of the Army Cadet League of Canada and served on many of its committees and Army Cadet League projects over the years.

Captain James Wolfe RCE CD (Ret'd) passed away suddenly at Royal Jubilee Hospital Emergency on 31 March 2007 at the age of 91. Born in Edmonton, AB, Jim was a retired Captain in the Royal Canadian Engineers of which he was most proud to serve from 1939 to 1971. Upon retiring he and his wife took up residence in Victoria and became an avid gardener and a polished pianist.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the B.C. Cancer Society. Memorial Services were held at McCalls Funeral Chapel, Vancouver and Johnson St. on 11April.

We regret to announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Woods on 30 October 2007 at home in his 80th year. Richard was born in Snow Road, ON and was the last member of a family of 16 children.

Richard served his country and the Canadian Armed Forces for 27 years. He started his military career in the Infantry with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry - including two tours to Korea. He then transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers where he served a full career.

No service by request. Donations to the BC Cancer Agency please.

Major John (Jack) Yeats CD, (Retd) passed away peacefully at the Colonel Belcher Care Centre on 14 October 2007 at the age of 91 years. Jack was born in Calgary where he received all his education. He attended the University of Alberta in 1939, studying Mining Engineering. He served in World War II as Lieutenant with Royal Canadian Engineers from 1941 to 1946, landing on D-Day.

After the war, Jack returned to U of A to graduate with a degree in Geology. He then went to work with Imperial Oil until his retirement in 1980. Jack was involved with the Military Engineer Association, Glendale Community, Killarney Swimming Club and Kiwanis Club - volunteering in many capacities. He retired to Sorrento, BC. and then returned to Calgary in 2003.

A Celebration of Jack's Life was held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on 30 October. Inturnment followed in the Garden of Last Supper, Mountain View Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made in Jack's name directly to the Colonel Belcher Care Centre (1939 Veterans Way N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3B 5Y8).