CME Family Last Post by Name

When we receive news of the death of a member of the CME Family, we post an obituary along with details and family wishes.  Our current records go back to 2000 and may not be complete. If there are any errors or omissions please use the form here to notify us as soon as possible.

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Spr John Francis O’Keefe (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Francis O’Keefe (Ret’d) in the Glace Bay Hospital, Glace Bay, NS on 15 June 2011 at the age of 87 years.

WO Francis J. O'Leary, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Francis J.  O'Leary, CD (Ret’d) on 10 October 2017 in Ottawa, ON.

Warrant Officer Francis J. O'Leary, CD (Ret'd)

WO Roy Gerard O'Meara, CD (Ret`d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Roy Gerard O'Meara (Ret`d) on 25 September 2013 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 58 years.

WO Roy Gerard O'Meara, CD (Ret`d)

Sergeant J. Gerald "Gerry" O'Neil

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant J. Gerard "Gerry' O'Neil at the age of 83 in Dartmouth, NS on Saturday 13 July 2002.

RCE GVIR Badge

John "Jack" O’Neil (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the sudden death of John (Jack) O’Neil in his 71st year at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on 16 March 2012.

John "Jack" O’Neil (Ret’d)

Cpl Christopher David O'Neill (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Aaron Christopher David O'Neill (Ret’d) on 5 November at age 40. Aaron was a former member of 2 Combat Engineer Regiment in Petawawa ON.

Cpl Christopher David O'Neill (Ret’d)

Cpl Dermot O'Toole, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Dermot O'Toole, CD (Ret’d) on 15 January 2021 in Renews NL after battling a long and complicated illness.

Corporal Dermot O'Toole, CD (Ret’d)

Cpl Josephine Joanna Jacoba Ogaick (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Corporal Josephine Joanna Jacoba Ogaick (Ret’d), suddenly in London ON on 8 December 2024 at the age of 71 years. 

Cpl Josephine Joanna Jacoba Ogaick (Ret’d)

Stan Olafson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Stan Olafson peacefully on 26 April 2020 in the Kipling Integrated Health Centre in Kipling SK just six months shy of his 100th birthday.

Stan Olafson

Capt Gary Oliver, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Captain Gary Oliver, CD (Ret’d) on 15 July 2022. Gary’s career in the Reserve and the Regular Force as an Infantryman and Firefighter spanned 36 years. 

Capt Gary Oliver, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Leah Oliver

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leah Jennine Oliver in a vehicle accident in Rogers Pass near Revelstoke BC on 15 December 2002 at the age of 21.  Her friend and companion Sapper Stephen Alexander Oliver (not related) was

Spr Leah Oliver

Spr Stephen Oliver

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Stephen Alexander Oliver in a vehicle accident while travelling through Rogers Pass near Revelstoke BC on 15 December 2002 at the age of 21.  His friend and companion Sapper Leah Jennine Ol

Spr Stephen Oliver

Cpl Ray B. Orr (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Ray B. Orr, (Ret'd) an RCAF Firefighter and Korean War veteran in October 2012 in Victoria BC at age 89 years.

CME Badge

LCol Cyril Osborne, C.E., D.I.S. (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Lieutenant Colonel Cyril Osborne, C.E., D.I.S. (Ret'd) died on 12 July2005 at home in Goderich, Ontario.

LCol Cyril Osborne, C.E., D.I.S. (Ret'd)

Spr Jack J. Ouellette (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Sapper Jack J. Ouellette (Ret'd) passed peacefully on 31 December 2007 at 84 years of age.

Jack J. Ouellette

Spr David Anthony William Ovans (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Spr David Anthony William Ovans (Ret'd), suddenly on 13 December 2020 in Chilliwack BC at age 80.

Spr David Anthony William Ovans (Ret'd),

Cpl Robert Overby (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Robert Overby (Ret’d) peacefully on 29 December 2003 in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, Thunder Bay ON at the age of 92 years.

RCE GVIR Badge

WO Kevin Patrick O'Keefe, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Kevin Patrick O`Keefe, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, at his home in Mt.Pearl, NL on 4 March 2019 at 72 years old.

WO Kevin Patrick O`Keefe, CD (Ret’d)

Sgt Daniel Charles Page, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Daniel Charles Page, CD (Ret'd) on 11 August 2024 in Kingston ON at the age of 64 years

Sgt Daniel Charles Page, CD (Ret'd)

MWO Thomas “Tom” David Corrance Pakenham, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Thomas “Tom” David Corrance Pakenham CD, (Ret’d) in the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa ON on 8 June 2008 at the age of 79.

Thomas “Tom” David Corrance Pakenham, CD

WO Henry Leo Palindat, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Henry Leo Palindat, CD (Ret’d) on 26 May 2024 in Edmonton AB at the age of 93 years. 

WO  Henry Leo Palindat, CD (Ret’d)

Sgt Neil Paquette, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Sergeant Neil Paquette, CD as the result of a motor vehicle accident on 20 June 2014. Sgt Paquette was a serving member of Mapping and Charting Establishment.

Sgt Neil Paquette, CD

Cpl CGE “Eric” Paradis, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Corporal C.G.E. “Eric” Paradis, CD (Ret’d) in Shannon, QC on 16 May 2018 in his 45th year.

Cpl CGE “Eric” Paradis, CD (Ret’d)

Cpl CGE “Eric” Paradis, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

Nous regrettons de vous informer de la mort inattendue du caporal (ret) C.G.E. "Eric" Paradis, CD, à Shannon, QC, le 23 mai 2018, à l’âge de 45 ans.

Cpl CGE “Eric” Paradis, CD (Ret’d)

Maj Bob "Boomer" Parent, RCE (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Major Bob "Boomer" Parent RCE (Ret'd) passed away suddenly in Kingston, ON at home on 23 September 2008 after a lengthy illness .

Maj Bob "Boomer" Parent, RCE (Ret'd)

Sgt Félix Parent, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Félix Parent, CD (Ret’d) of Gatineau, QC on May 10, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Sgt Félix Parent, CD (Ret’d)

Lt-Col Ronald “Ron” Cecil Paris CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Ronald “Ron” Cecil Paris CD (Ret’d) peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, ON on 7 December 2003 at the age of 89.

Headstone at Beechwood Cemetery Lt-Col Ronald “Ron” Cecil Paris CD (Ret’d)

Sgt Conrad Parisé, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of  Sergeant Conrad Parisé, CD (Ret’d) of Quebec QC at the Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, on 1 October  2021 at the age of 69.

Sgt Conrad Parisé, CD (Ret’d)

Stanley Bennett Park

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Stanley Bennett Park on 7 January 2004 in hospital in Ottawa, ON at the age of 72 years.

Stanley Bennett Park's Gravemarker Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa

MCpl Mark Parker, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Mark Parker, CD (Ret’d) in Revelstoke BC on 25 October at age 65 years.

MCpl Mark Parker, CD (Ret’d)

WO John Edward "Jack" Parks, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer John Edward “Jack” Parks, CD (Ret’d) on 7 March 2018 in Chilliwack, BC at age 81. Jack served a full career as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

WO John Edward "Jack" Parks, CD (Ret'd)

Maj Reginald Horace Parmenter (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Reginald Horace Parmenter (Ret'd), peacefully, in his sleep on 1 August 2001 at his residence in Chilliwack,BC at the age of 89.

Maj Reginald Horace Parmenter (Ret'd)

Cpl Ronald N. Parr, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Corporal Ronald N. Parr, CD (Ret’d) on 13 March 2022 in Edmonton AB at age 60. 

Cpl Ronald N. Parr, CD (Ret’d)

Gordon F. Pascoe

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon F. Pascoe on 23 April 2008 at the age of 92 years.

Gordon F. Pascoe

Steve Passmen

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Steve Passmen on 19 November 2016 at the Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, BC. Formerly a resident of RJ Kent Residences in Port Coquitlam, BC Steve was a WW II veteran.

Steve Passmen

Capt James Wolfe Passmore, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain James Wolfe Passmore, CD (Ret’d) suddenly at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria BC on 31 March 2007 at the age of 91.

CME Badge

LCol Reginald J “Reg” Paterson, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald J “Reg” Paterson, CD (Ret’d) on 16 November 2014 at his home in Thornhill ON at the age of 81 years.

LCol Reginald J “Reg” Paterson, CD (Ret’d)

WO William Harold “Bill” Patey, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Warrant Officer William Harold “Bill” Patey, CD (Ret’d) on Thursday, 3 November 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, at age 75 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Warrant Officer William Harold “Bill” Patey, CD (Ret’d)

WOI Milne Humbert "Pat" Patriquin, MM, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer First Class Milne Humbert “Pat” Patriquin, MM, CD (Ret’d) on 27 December 2006 at his home in Victoria, BC at the age of 88 years. Pat was born in Moncton, NB, was a Royal Canadian

WOI Milne "Pat" Patriquin, MM, CD

CWO James Thomas "Jim" Patterson, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer James Thomas “Jim” Patterson, CD (Ret’d), peacefully in hospital on 1 June 2018 in Ottawa, ON at age 78.  Jim served 22 Years with Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottaw

CWO  James Thomas “Jim” Patterson, CD (Ret’d)

John Moffat “Jack” Patterson

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John Moffat “Jack” Patterson at home in Parry Sound ON at the age of 90 years on 13 March 2013.

John Moffat “Jack” Patterson

FR Brian Everatt Pattison

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Brian Everatt Pattison in Medicine Hat AB on 15 November 2021 at age 73.

FR Brian Everatt Pattison

John Paul Mousseau

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John Paul Mousseau peacefully at the Thessalon Hospital on 25 February 2010 in his 86th year.

John Paul Mousseau

Cpl William “Bill” Roy Paul

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal William “Bill” Roy Paul of Vogar, MB at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on 22 May 2009 at the age of 70 years.

Corporal William “Bill” Roy Paul

Capt Albert "Joe" Pawlitza, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Albert “Joe” Pawlitza in the Chilliwack Hospital on 16 September 2012 at the age of 96 years.

Capt Albert "Joe" Pawlitza

CWO Douglas Leonard Payne, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Douglas Leonard Payne, CD, peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre in St John's NL on 13 July 2024 at the age of 57 years.

CWO Douglas Leonard Payne, CD

Sgt Ken W. Peagam (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the passing of Sergeant Ken W. Peagam, Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask. On 2 October 2012. Ken was born in Wolseley, SK in 1945 and was raised in Rosewood near Lemberg, SK.

Sgt Ken W. Peagam (Ret’d)