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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Capt John K. Pearce (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain John K. Pearce (Ret’d) on 29 January 2018 at the age of 101 in Ottawa at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre.

Capt John K. Pearce (Ret’d)

Sgt Gerry Pearson, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gerry Pearson, CD (Ret'd) on 7 September 2001.

Sgt Gerry Pearson, CD (Ret'd)

Lt George Wallingford Peck (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise the death of Lieutenant George Wallingford Peck (Ret’d) peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Thunder Bay, ON on 13 April 2010 at the age of 93.

Lt George Wallingford Peck (Ret’d)

Cpl Geoff Peddigrew (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Geoff Peddigrew (Ret’d) of Kanata, ON at the age of 47 on 14 November 2019.

Cpl Geoff Peddigrew (Ret’d)

Andreas Ernest Pedersen

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Andreas “Andy” Ernest Pedersen at the Sherbrooke Centre Veterans’ Village, Saskatoon, SK on 5 November 2007 at the age of 92.

Andreas Ernest Pedersen

Ralph Giffin Peitzsche

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Ralph Giffin Peitzsche on 27 October 2010 in White Rock, BC at the age of 96 years.

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WO R. Peter Pelley, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer R. Peter Pelley, CD (Ret’d) of Nobelford AB on 17 Jun 2017 after a battle with cancer.

WO R. Peter Pelley, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Winston Edward Pengelly (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Winston Edward Pengelly (Ret’d) of Regina on 6 March 2026 at the age of 84 years.

WO Robert Wayne Pennell, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert Wayne Pennell, CD (Ret`d) on 7 October 2013 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack at the age of 66 years.

WO Robert Wayne Pennell (Ret`d)

MGen // Mgén Keith G. Penney, CMM, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major-General Keith G. Penney, CMM (Ret’d) in Ottawa ON on 5 October 2022 at age 75 after complications from Parkinson's.

MGen Keith G. Penney, CMM, CD (Ret’d)

MGen // Mgén Keith G. Penney, CMM, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

Nous avons le regret d'annoncer le décès du major-général Keith Gregory. Penney, CMM, CD (Retraité) à Ottawa ON le 5 octobre 2022 à l'âge de 75 ans après une longue maladie.

MGen Keith G. Penney, CMM, CD (Ret’d)

Capt Jason “Jay” Henry Joseph Penney, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Jason “Jay” Henry Joseph Penny, CD (Ret’d) on 17 June 2022 in Moncton NB at the age of 45 due to complications following a heart transplant.

 Capt Jason “Jay” Henry Joseph Penney, CD (Ret’d)

Warren Penny

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warren Penny suddenly at home in Sydney, NS on 31 August 2004 at the age of 72 years.

RCE EIIR Badge

Maj Yannick Pépin, MSM, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Yannick Francois Stephane Pépin, MSM*, CD who was killed in action on 6 September 2009 in the Dand District, southwest of Kandahar City, Afghanistan at the age of 36.  Yannik was a Military

Maj Yannick Pépin, MSM CD

Maj Yannick Pépin, MSM, CD

Deceased:

Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer le décès du major Yannick François Stéphane Pépin, MSM*, DC qui a été tué au combat le 6 septembre 2009 dans le district de Dand, au sud-ouest de la ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, à l'âge de 36 a

Maj Yannick Pépin, MSM CD

Sgt Kenneth James Perigo, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Kenneth James Perigo, CD (Ret’d) in Cold Lake AB on 12 January 2021 at age 47 after losing his battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Sgt Kenneth Perigo, CD (Ret'd)

FR Gordon Fredrick Perks

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Gordon Fredrick Perks on 22 July 2019 in Halifax, NS at age 88.  Gordon started his career in 1951 with the RCMP Marine Divis

Firefighter Gordon Fredrick Perks

MWO Alan Mark Pernitzky, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the passing of Master Warrant Officer Alan Mark Pernitzky, CD in Moose Jaw, SK on 8 September 2009 at the age of 46 as a result of an automobile accident.

MWO A.M. Pernitzky, CD

Clifford Perrun

Deceased:

We regret to advise the passing of Clifford Perrun on 29 January 2021 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 86 years.

Clifford Perrun

Derrol "Darrell" Eugene Perry

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Derrol (Darrell) Eugene Perry passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre, Palliative Care, Lethbridge AB on 18 May 2007 at the age of 66 years following a lengthy illness.

CME Badge

Ernest James “Butch” Perry

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Ernest James “Butch” Perry peacefully in St. Thomas, ON on 5 October 2012 at the age of 94.

RCE Badge circa 1937 - 1952

Capt Edwin Morton 'Bud' Peto, MiD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Edwin Morton 'Bud' Peto, MiD (Ret’d) on 8 January 2012 at the age of 90 at the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga ON.

Capt Edwin Morton 'Bud' Peto (Ret’d)

FR Albert Douglas Petrini

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Albert Douglas Petrini  on Tuesday, 21 May 2019 in Victoria, BC at age 84.

Albert Douglas Petrini

Charles “Charlie” Owen Pettifer

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Charles “Charlie” Owen Pettifer in Victoria BC on 13 May 2009 in his 80th year. 

Charles “Charlie” Owen Pettifer

Gary Hibbert Pettis

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Gary Hibbert Pettis of Debert, NS on 29 May 2015 at age 65.

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WO Allen Edward Pfeifer, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Allen Edward Pfeifer, CD (Ret'd) on 9 December 2001 at the age of 69.

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Spr Richard Pfeifle (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Sapper Richard Pfeifle (Ret'd) died peacefully in hospital in Ottawa 13 August 2005.

Spr Richard Pfeifle (Ret'd) Headsone at Beechwood National Military Cemetery, Ottawa

John Leon Phillipo

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of John Leon Phillipo on 13 August 2014.

Sgt Myron Elton Phillips, MID (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Myron Elton Phillips, MID, (Ret’d) in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor, NS on 23 October 2011 at the age of 95.

Sergeant Myron Elton Phillips, MID (Ret’d)

Sgt Robert “Bob” Phillips, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Robert “Bob” Phillips, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 27 May 2022, at Hospice Renfrew, Ontario in his 75th year, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Sgt Robert “Bob” Phillips, CD (Ret’d)

Lt Frederick Weight Philpot, MC (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Frederick Weight Philpot, MC (Ret’d) peacefully at the Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital, Scarborough, ON on 12 June 2009 in his 92nd year.

RCE Badge circa 1937 - 1952

MWO Guy Piche, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Guy Piche, CD (Ret’d) in Cambridge ON in his 74th year on 27 January 2023.

MWO Guy Piche, CD (Ret’d)

Lt John Gourley Pierce, MC (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant John Gourley Pierce, MC (Ret’d) on 10 May 2003 in Peterborough ON at the age of 85 years.

Lt John Gourley Pierce, MC (Ret’d)

Cpl Giorgio "George" Carmelo Pignataro (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Giorgio "George" Carmelo Pignataro (Ret'd) 10janof Toronto on 10 January 2025 at the age of 68 years.  George served with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Field Engineer and a Combat

Cpl Giorgio "George" Carmelo Pignataro (Ret'd)

Lt Charles Ronald Pike (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Charles Ronald Pike (Ret’d) on 27 July 2019 in Peterborough, ON at the age of 92

Lt Charles Ronald Pike (Ret’d)

CPO 2 Leonard Francis “Frank” Pike, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Chief Petty Officer Second Class Leonard Francis “Frank” Pike, CD (Ret’d) of Dartmouth NS on 11 April 2023 at the age of 93 years.

CPO 2 Leonard Francis “Frank” Pike, CD (Ret’d)

Wilfred Ernest Pike

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Wilfred Ernest Pike at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on 22 January 2011 in his 88th year.

Wilfred Ernest Pike

MWO Francis ‘Walter’ Pilon, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Francis ‘Walter’ Pilon, CD (Ret’d) on 16 December 2019 at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, NS.

MWO Francis ‘Walter’ Pilon, CD (Ret’d)

Harold Pinder

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Pinder peacefully on 9 May 2007 at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 87 years.

Harold Pinder

L/Cpl Warden James Pinnell (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lance-Corporal Warden James Pinnell (Ret’d) of Sault Ste-Marie, ON at the age of 81 years on 4 September 2002. 

L/Cpl Warden James Pinnell (Ret’d)

Ronald Robert Boyd Pinsent, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Military Firefighter Ronald Robert Boyd Pinsent, CD on 14 January 2025 at the age of 85 years.

Ronald Robert Boyd Pinsent

Spr Roy Thomas Pistell (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Roy Thomas Pistell (Ret'd) peacefully in Victoria, BC on 12 December 2010 at the age of 86.

RCE Badge circa 1937 - 1952

Sylvester Joseph “Syl” Pitts

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sylvester Joseph “Syl” Pitts at home in Hope, BC on 8 March 2003 at the age of 84 years.

RCE EIIR Badge

Harold Douglas Place

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Harold Douglas Place of Viking, AB on 19 August 2008 at the age of 93 years.

Harold Douglas Place

Sgt Frank Plank, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Frank Plank, CD (Ret'd) who passed away unexpectedly on 23 January 2002 in Kelowna, BC.

Sgt Frank Plank (Ret'd)

Maj David Platt, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major David Platt, CD (Ret’d) on 7 December 2017 at age 71 after a stay at Mt. Sinai Medical Centre in Toronto, ON.

Maj David Platt, CD (Ret’d)