Canadian Military Engineers Association

We regret to advise of the death of  Corporal Kenneth John Leo Lumsden, CD (Ret’d) of Waasis NB  on 29 July 2026  at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton NB at age 76.

Born in Dieppe NB, Ken started his military career in 1967 as a Field Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers but later remustered to the Structures Technician trade.  His career included a deployment to Egypt in 1974 with the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF II). 

Ken’s final posting was with the Base Construction Engineering Section at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB. When he retired from the Canadian Forces, he stayed with the BCEO as a Public Servant. In 2005, Ken became a Commissionaire working as security at Government House in Fredericton (2005-2025)

In keeping with Ken’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Oromocto NB, on 5 August 5, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Terrance "Terry" Scott Cash, CD of the Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre in Ottawa, on 20 July 2026 at age 54. Terry served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over thirty years.
Born in Sydney NS, Terry started his military career in 1990 in the Reserve Force with The Cape Breton Highlanders. Service with 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (1991-99) and The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own) (2006-13) followed.  Terry remustered to Geomatics Technician when he joined Mapping and Charting Establishment in 2013. In 2019, Terry's subsequent postings included the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command Headquarters and then the Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre in 2023.

While with CFJIC, Terry was part of a small and specialized cadre of Targeting Materials Production analysts. He also managed the unit kit shop for three years.

During his career, Terry deployed on Operation HARMONY, Croatia (1994-95), Operation PALLADIUM, Bosnia-Herzegovina (1998), Operation ATHENA, Afghanistan (2008-09), and Operation IMPACT, Kuwait (2017).

Terry was an amateur historian who maintained a strong interest in history. He was also a handyman/inventor who was interested in blacksmithing and forging. He started his own business, “Cluaran Forge” that specialized in creating handmade forged treasures and unique metalwork products.

Cremation has taken place. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
A Funeral Service will be held on 4 August 2026 at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Johnstown, Cape Breton. Interment will take place in Johnstown Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to: Support Our Troops, Wounded Warriors of Canada, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
 

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal William George "Bill" Collett (Ret’d),  peacefully at home on 22 July 2026, at the age of 82.

Bill served for five years as a Firefighter with the Royal Canadian Air Force before beginning a 25-year career with the Niagara Falls Fire Department. He rose through the ranks, starting out as a “probie” to become a Captain.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. In memory of Bill, donations to the Niagara Falls Professional Firefighters Association Local 528 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by his family. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.