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We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant William “Willy” Patrick Williams, CD  (Ret’d) peacefully on 8 July 2016 at the age of 82 years.

Bill was a Korean War veteran who joined the Canadian Army in 1951 and served with the Royal Canadian Regiment in Korea. He had received his jump wings prior to his release in 1957. Bill then re-enlisted in 1961 but this time with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He served with the Field Squadrons in Chilliwack BC, Camp Gagetown NB and in Fort Victoria Germany (1966). He returned to Canada for a second tour in Gagetown before returning to Chilliwack where he retired in 1976.

A memorial service will be held on 19 July 2016 at 2:00 pm at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 157 Wade Ave, Penticton, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Freemason Volunteer Drive Program, 2251 Abbott Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1E2. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com .^{khJul2016}

We regret to advise of the unexpected death of Lieutenant-Colonel R.F. “Rod” Keller, CD (Ret'd) in Guelph on 2 July 2016 at the age of 49. Rod served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers from 1985 – 2011.

Rod was was born in Kitchener, ON but moved to Guelph at a young age. He attended Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute and joined the Canadian Forces under the Regular Officer Training Program after graduating in 1985. Rod graduated in 1989 from the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, ON with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil). He then completed his young officer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC. 

Rod's first posting was to 22 Field Squadron ( 1990-1992 ) in Gagetown, NB as the Assistant Operations Officer and then field troop commander during which time he qualified as a unit Diving Officer and also conducted an operational minefield reconnaissance in Cyprus. He next served with the Royal Engineers in 22 (Close Support) Engineer Regiment in Perham Down, England as the Operations Officer of 8 (Armoured) Engineer Squadron.  Following this assignment he returned to Canada in 1994 for a tour with 8^th Field Engineering Regiment (Militia) Edmonton, AB as their Operations Officer and, later, the Deputy Commanding Officer.

Staying in Edmonton, Rod was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER) in 1997 to join 12 Field Squadron as the Squadron Second-in-Command on NATO operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Upon returning to Canada he became the 1 CER Regimental Operations Officer and then attended both the Canadian Forces Land Staff course and the Canadian Forces Land Command and Staff course.

Promoted to Major in 2000,  Rod then undertook French Language training  before assuming command of 12 Field Squadron in 2001 and, later, 18 Administration Squadron. During this tour with 1 CER, Rod commanded an Engineer Squadron on Operation APOLLO in Afghanistan as part of the 3 PPCLI Battle Group.

Rod was the Army Engineer Career Manager from 2004-2006 before attending the Joint Command and Staff Programme 33 at Canadian Forces College Toronto, ON from 2006 - 2007 where he completed a Masters degree in Defence Studies. Upon promotion he was appointed as the Area Engineer of Land Forces Western Area following which he served his last tour as Base Commander, Canadian Forces Base Suffield from 2009-2011.

Upon retiring from the Canadian Forces in 2011, Rod proceeded onto a second career. He returned to his hometown and joined the City of Guelph as the General Manager of Operations.  

Friends will be received at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon Street, Guelph, on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at St. George's Anglican Church 99 Woolwich St., Guelph at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. George's Anglican Church Building fund or to Soldier On would be appreciated by the family. Donation cards are available at the funeral home 519-821-5077 or send condolences at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com

* The Rod Keller Memorial Golf Tournament was started in 2017 to raise money for a memorial scholarship to be awarded to a cadet from the Wellington Rifles Army Cadet Corps unit in Guelph, ON. This is the unit that LCol Keller belonged to when he was a young cadet. The recipient will be a young man or woman who has exemplified character, leadership and commitment to their community. The Guelph Community Foundation is managing this scholarship.

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Captain Bradley Ashcroft, a Construction Engineer, in a private plane crash east of Winnipeg, MB on 1 July 2016. Bradley was a member of 1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region headquarters in Winnipeg and had served the Canadian Military Engineers for nine years.

Bradley was a graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, KIngston, and had a strong interest in flying from the day he was in the Air Cadets as a youth in his hometown, Shoal Lake, MB. He was a member of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) that both have local chapters based at Lyncrest [MB]Airport. Both COPA and EAA have strong youth aviation education programs that provide free flights for youth. Brad flew in both COPA and EAA Flight for Youth events, especially EAA Young Eagles.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 12 July 2016  at 1300hrs at the Shoal Lake Community Hall, 315 The Drive,  in Bradley's home town,  Shoal Lake, MB (3 hours drive from Winnipeg). In memory of Bradley, donations may be made to:

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 63 Young Eagles
In Memory of Brad Ashcroft
Lyncrest Airport (CJL5)
57119 Murdock Road
P.O. Box 55 Group 612 SS6
Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z3

or

Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA)
In Memory of Brad Ashcroft
Lyncrest Airport (CJL5)
57119 Murdock Road
P.O. Box 55 Group 612 SS6
Winnipeg, MB R2C 2Z3

Condolences may be sent to Raes Funeral Home at: raesfs@mymts.net .

We regret to advise of the death of an Airborne Sapper and Combat Diver, Corporal Terry Albert Lockhart on 25 June 2016 at the age of 67 in Gibsons, BC. 

Terry joined the Canadian Forces in 1967 and undertook his Recruit Training at the Queens Own Depot in Calgary AB. After completing his Basic Sapper training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC he started his career with a tour in 2 Field Squadron in Gagetown NB. He soon qualified as a Parachutist and  was posted to 1 Airborne Field Squadron in Edmonton, AB in 1968. During this tour, he qualified as a Combat Diver in 1970 and also deployed to Cyprus on a United Nations Peacekeeping tour. Terry retired from the Canadian Forces in 1974 and initially worked for Water Survey Chartering in Fort Smith, NT.

Private service arrangements have been made. A Celebration of Life will take place on 31July 2016 at 1300hrs at Royal Canadian Legion Vedder Golden Branch 280, 5661 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC. 

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Captain Walter Slipchenko (Ret’d) at his home in Iroquois, ON on 23 June 2016 at the age of 82.

Walter was born in Winnipeg, MB in 1934 and grew up in that city. After completing High School he joined the Canadian Army under the Regular Officer Training Plan. He attended the Canadian Military College at Royal Roads at Victoria, BC and graduated from the Royal Military College at Kingston, ON in the Class of 1958. His first posting was with 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa.  Upon leaving the military after a short career as an officer in the Royal Canadian Engineers, Walter sought a civilian career. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Masters in Arts in 1966 and then joined the federal public service in Ottawa.

Walter had a distinguished career in the public service focused on Aboriginal Affairs and Canada's circumpolar relations. His primary professional focus for thirty-five years was the Soviet/Russian North. Walter was instrumental in developing Canada's cooperation initiatives with other Circumpolar States and nurturing agreements with Russia on the Arctic. From 1966 to 1988 he was employed with the Northern Science Research Group of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, the Northern Coordination Research Centre and, lastly, as Chief of the Circumpolar Affairs Division.

Walter also served as advisor/secretary/coordinator of the Working Group of the Advisory Committee for Northern Development. He became involved with the initiation of Arctic scientific exchanges with the USSR, the result of which was the signing of the Arctic Science Exchange Program in 1984. During 1988-1992 he was the Director of Circumpolar Affairs of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

As a consultant from 1992 to 2000, Walter was directly involved with federal, territorial and non-government agencies in the establishment of the Arctic Council, the Northern Management Project by GNWT for the Government of Sakha (Yakutia) and the Institution Building for Northern Russian Indigenous Peoples' Project. He was Executive Director of the international Arctic Council Secretariat (1997-1998) and Chair of the Advisory Committee on the Humanitarian Assistance Project to Northern Russia,  (1998 - 1999).

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or any research dealing with Neuropathy will be greatly acknowledged by the family.

Condolences may be made at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=walter-slipchenko&pid=180665603&fhid=30875#sthash.6k8T03NP.dpuf ^{khJul2016} 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Clarence Wilfred Croft, CD (Ret’d), in Halifax NS on 18 June 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Clarence was born in St. Mary’s River, NS.  At the age of 16, he enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in Canada.  At the end of the Second World War, he was released with the rank of Sapper and joined the Militia serving with the Princess Louise Fusiliers in Halifax. He retired after 13 years with the rank of Warrant Officer. 

Clarence worked for 31 years in Halifax with Swift Canadian Company as Warehouse Superintendent and Sales Representative.  After retiring from Swift’s, he moved to Sherbrooke, NS where he served as Manager of Maple Manor Seniors Complex for four years as well as being the Fundraising Chairman for the Canadian Cancer Society, District of St. Mary’s.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56, Sherbrooke where he served as Secretary, Treasurer and President.  He was a former member and past President of St. Mary’s District Lion’s Club.  After several years of retirement in Sherbrooke, he moved back to Halifax and continued his service as Elder and Session Clerk of Knox Presbyterian Church. 

 A Funeral service will be held at noon on 23 June from the J. Albert Walker Funeral Home Chapel, 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax.  Burial will take place in St. John’s Columbarium, Halifax.  Memorial donations may be made to Calvin Presbyterian Church, Halifax, the Palliative Care Unit, St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital, Sherbrooke or the Northwood Foundation.   ^{{gdFeb2018dc}}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Michael Ernest Garrison (Ret'd) of Halifax, NS on 18 June 2016 at age 82 in the Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building in Halifax. Michael was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the  Korean War and a retired Stationary Engineer at Canadian Forces Base Halifax.

Michael was born in Halifax in 1934. Orphaned as a young child, he started to work on a farm in McArras Brook, Antigonish County at age 12. As a teenager, he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served overseas during the Korean War. After the war, he sought a civilian career and was employed as a Stationary Engineer at Canadian Forces Base Halifax until his retirement in 1973.

Michael was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Somme Branch #31, in Dartmouth.

There will be a graveside service at 11:00 am on 24 June 2016 in Fairview Lawn Cemetery Halifax, NS. Donations in Michael's memory may be made to Camp Hill Veterans Memorial, or any Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Condolences may be sent to  www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com . ^{{khOct2016}[zpp,kpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter FR Robert “Nick” Patrick Nicholson of Fredericton NB on 7 June 2016 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital at the age of 76 years.

Born in Lakeside NS, Nick was a volunteer at Lakeside Fire Department and Barker’s Point Fire Department before joining the National Defence Fire Service for a career at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB. 

Funeral arrangements were private. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

Donations made to Friends of The Moncton Hospital Palliative Care Unit or a memorial of the donor’s choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca  ^{khJun2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Robert “Bob” J. McClure (Ret’d) on 28 May 2016 peacefully at home in Lindsay, ON at the age of 94 years.

Bob was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member the Royal Canadian Legion Little Britain, ON Branch #56. 

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Reception will be held at the Mackey Funeral Home in Lindsay on 4 June from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.  Words of Remembrance to be shared at 7:30 PM.  A private family interment will take place later at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.   Online condolences may be made at www.mackeys.ca. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold Anbinder (Ret’d) on 27 May 2016 of New Market, ON at the age of 82 years.

Harold served in the Militia with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Milton Wesley Branch #426 in Newcastle, ON.

Relatives and friends will be received from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on 2 June at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home in Newmarket.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Harold. ^{{dcDec19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Edgar Lionel Welling Colpitts of Glenvale NB on Thursday 5 May 2016 at the age of 98 years. 

Born in Petitcodiac NB, Lionel was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.  He served in the 23^rd Field Company in Northwest Europe. On returning to Canada, Lionel made an occupation in forestry and farming.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at Maplewood Cemetery in Petitcodiac NB. Donations to the Greater Moncton Hospice Building Fund in Lionel’s memory would be appreciated by the family. ^{dcDec19wd}
 

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Private Tyrell Brett Vail in Greenwood, NS on 17 May 2016 at age 25.

Tyrell enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in his home town of Saint-John, NB in 2009 as an Electrical Generation System technician with the Canadian Military Engineers. He was posted to 14 Wing Greenwood following the completion of his Qualification Level 3 course at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, NB.

Visitation will be held at Nerepis Baptist Church, 17 Poplar Road, Nerepis, NB on Friday, 20 May 2016 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM and will be immediately followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM with a reception to follow. A celebration of Tyrell Vail’s life will be held in the coming weeks at the Annapolis Mess (Building, 210 Ad Astra Way, 14 Wing Greenwood).

At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations made to the trust fund for his three children: “ Support of the Vail Children” c/o the Bank of Nova Scotia would be appreciated by the family. Donations can be made at the following website under “MAKE A DONATION.” Condolences may be expressed on-line at: http://www.brenansfh.com/obituaries/107053  ^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth Joseph Beaudry of Chilliwack BC on 8 May 2016 at the age of 82 years.

Ken was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and Canadian Military Engineers for 24 years.  After leaving the Canadian Forces he joined Corrections Canada where he served for a further 23 years. 

We regret to advise of the death of George W. Young of Nipawin, SK on 4 May 2016 at the age of 99 years.

George was born near Moosimin, SK and was a veteran of the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Nipawin. 

After the war, George returned to farming and carpentry and retired at the age of 96 years.

A graveside service will be held at the Mabel Hill Cemetery in Nipawin on 14  May 2016. Memorial donations may be made to the Pineview Lodge Recreation Fund. ^{{jpMar17dc}[zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Wilfred Conway (Ret’d) in Palm Springs, CA on 04 May 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Wilf joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as a Field Engineer in the 1950s. Among his skills, Wilf was a crack shot, competing with the 1957 Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering team that won the Major General Letson Trophy that is awarded to the  Regular Force 12-competitor rifle team with the highest aggregate score in the Canadian Army Small Arms Competition. An Airborne Sapper, an injury on course resulted in his release for medical reasons

Upon his release, Wilf moved to Vancouver for work. A demo tape of his singing Country and Western tunes resulted in his being picked up by Jim Reeves and signed to a record label. He entertained in Las Vegas under his new stage name of Johnny Cross but ran into hard times. Straightening things out, he lived near Palm Springs CA entertaining for all kinds of events and making a living.

Johnny very much valued the support that the Sapper and Airborne Families had given him and was generous in his donations to the Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack Historical Society ^{khJul2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Ovila Joseph Melanson, CD (Ret'd) peacefully, at the age of 75 on Wednesday, 4 May 2016, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Amherst, NS.

Born in Cap Pele, NB, Ovila served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 20 years. He was a Combat Engineer with both Heavy Equipment and Airborne specialties and was among the charter members of 5^e Escadron du génie du Canada in Valcartier, QC when it formed in 1968.

Visiting hours will take place on Friday, 6 May 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St, Amherst, NS on Saturday, 7 May 2016 at 2:00 pm. Burial will take place in the River Hebert Cemetery. A reception immediately following the committal will be held in the Joggins Fire Hall.

Those wishing to make a donation in Ovila's memory may do so to the Kidney Foundation, or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family through the online memorial at www.furlongjones.ca or through https://www.facebook.com/FurlongJonesFuneralHome, the Funeral Home Facebook Page.  ^{khMay2016}

It was Harold's request that there be no formal service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Westlawn Funeral Home, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB. On-line condolences at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/edmontonjournal/obituary.aspx?pid=179914215 ^{khMAy2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Henry “Hank” Bjorn Gudnason on Monday, 2 May 2016, at the age of 84 years, after a brief hospital stay. In his youth, while working in Flin Flon, MB Hank served in the Militia with 21^st Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.

Hank was born on the family homestead near Kandahar, SK and attended Big Quill and Bertdale country schools and Wynyard High School. After graduating in 1950 he found work at Flin Flon, MB; first with Hjalmarson & Einarson contractors, then at Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting working in the smelter. He obtained his 1^st Class Power Engineer certificate to work with high-pressure boilers.

In 1957 after attending the University of Saskatchewan, Hank moved to Brandon, MB where he started a long career with Manitoba Hydro. He worked at the Brandon Steam Generating Station then, in 1959 was transferred to Selkirk to help get their new plant up and running. He started at Hydro’s Winnipeg head office in 1967 and became an Engineering Technologist with Engineering and Construction and retired in 1991.

Hank was always was quick to give a helping hand to others especially using his talents for building and fixing things. Hank also enjoyed volunteering and sharing his knowledge at the Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre. He had a natural ability for carpentry and attention to detail - building his own house in Creighton, SK while working full time. He cut down the trees himself and hauled them to a sawmill on a trailer behind his Model A car. He built his second home for his family in Selkirk, MB. In compliance with Hank`s wishes, no Funeral Service will be held. Interment will be held at a later date in the Kandahar Cemetery, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hank’s memory to the Red Cross - Fort McMurray Fire Relief or the charity of choice. Online Condolences at: www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com ^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Earl Milton Doucette of Lethbridge, AB on 1 May 2016 at the age of 95 years.

Earl was born in New Aberdeen Glace Bay, NS. After a short stint of working in a coalmine, Earl enlisted and joined the 13^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and served in Italy and Holland. He loved the people he met and returned to Holland in 1995 and made a special visit to the town of Balkbrug, where his company repaired a bridge in the closing days of the war.

During an end-of- war celebration, Earl was discovered as a singer and was soon labeled as a "dramatic tenor". Upon returning home, he attended The Julliard School in New York City and studied music. On graduating and returning to Nova Scotia, Earl performed in the Nova Scotia Opera Company, where he sang in operas such as Madam Butterfly, Marriage of Figaro, Lohengrin, and Countess Marissa.

In 1953, Earl and his wife were offered teaching jobs on the Blood Reserve in southern Alberta. They worked there for 12 years writing wrote operettas and set up concerts for their students to perform. They later moved to Lethbridge where they lived and taught school.

At Earl's request a private family service was held. 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer First Class John Webster Clarkson, peacefully, on Friday, 22 April 2016 at the age of 92.

Born in Kettleby, ON , John was a veteran of the Second World War. He took his advanced Engineer training in Petawawa, ON where he learned rifle, Bren gun, bridge-building including pontoon and cantilever bridging, as well as gaining some familiarity with the effects of poison gas.  In January 1943, he took a course in architectural drafting course in St. John, NB.  However, as this skill was not needed, he was sent on a three-month survey and mapping course in Halifax, NS. On arriving in England via Greenock Scotland in August 1943, his sapper training continued with more bridging, demolitions and weapons training. In March 1944, he was assigned to the 4^th Field (Air) Survey Company in August 1944 at their location in Wakehurst.  His unit produced maps for the invasion and then in August 1944, moved to France to do keep the advancing forces supplied with updated and accurate maps and overlays.

During the war, John developed expertise on the stereo plotters which led to his staying in the Army when the war ended. John joined the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa, ON as a Photogrammetrist and, over his career, became the unit expert on stereo comparators. As early as 1948 he demonstrated the latest Multiplex stereographic plotters to the public at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

In 1950 John was placed in charge of “A5 Section” (that used the Wild Heerbrugg A5 stereoplotters) until 1961 and during which time he was promoted to Warrant Officer First Class. In 1961 he took charge of “A7 Section” (that used the Wild A7 instrument - a highly specialized photogrammetric instrument used to pass survey control points onto photography) - a position he held until his retirement in 1964.

Friends may pay respects at the Somerset Chapel of Kelly Funeral Home at 585 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, on Friday, 29 April after 11:00 a.m. words of Remembrance are welcome between 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. Interment at Capital Memorial Gardens. In memoriam donations to the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre would be appreciated. ^{gdJan18dc} 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Ralph Whitfield Hebb (Ret'd) of Hebbs Cross, NS at the age of 97 at the Veterans’ Unit of the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, NS on 24 April 2016.

In his early years, Ralph lived and worked on the farm and in the woods until he joined the Canadian Army in 1941. He served in the 3^rd Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Platoon, Royal Canadian Engineers and landed in Normandy only five days after D-Day. Ralph saw action in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and often worked with 10^th Field Park Company as they helped maintain the momentum of the Allied forces in their advance across Northwest Europe with bridge building and road construction.

In September 1944 Ralph took part in Operation BERLIN, the rescue of some 2500 encircled Allied airborne troops after the failure of Op MARKET GARDEN. He helped to keep the vital outboard motors in operation throughout the rescue during the night 25/26 September 1944. Ralph also recalled his work on the repair of a confiscated printing press in Caen that enabled the printing of the first edition of the Maple Leaf newspaper in Europe on 27 July 1944.

Returning to Canada in 1946, Ralph worked at carpentry jobs for Acadia Construction until 1960 when he became the head ful- time janitor at Hebbville Consolidated High School. He was always an active and committed member of the community whether it was his church, the volunteer Fire Department, the Willing Workers Club, the Home and School Association, boys baseball, or Bluenose Golden K Club.  In his post-retirement days he was much in demand at public events for his recitations.

In recent years Ralph’s war service was recognized by two foreign governments. In 2010 as a Canadian Veteran, he received the “Thank You Medal” from the government of the Netherlands. In 2014, as well as participating in the Government of Canada sponsored pilgrimage to Normandy, later in that year he was the recipient of the French Republic’s Legion of Honor for his role in the Battle of France.

The family will receive friends at the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, from 7:00-9:00 pm Wednesday, 27 April with a public Legion Tribute Service at 6:30 pm. The Anglican Burial Office will be said at St. James Anglican Church, Conquerall Mills, at 2:00 pm Thursday, 28 April. Committal will immediately follow the service in the Parish Cemetery. A reception for Family and Friends will be held at the Hebb's Cross Fire Department following the service. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. James Anglican Church, Conquerall Mills, Hebb’s Cross Fire Department or the Charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Sergeant Elliott Orson Paul Aube, CD (Ret'd) in Edmonton, AB on 21 April 2016.

Elliott was a veteran with 22 years of service in the Canadian Forces. He joined the CF in 1988 as an Infantryman with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry but joined the Canadian Military Engineers when he re-mustered to Plumbing and Heating Technician in 1999. Elliott was posted to Cold Lake following the completion of his Qualification Level 3 course at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown. Following Cold Lake, he was posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment during which posting he deployed on several operational tours to Afghanistan.

Elliott retired from the Canadian Forces in 2010 and moved on to continue his career in facility maintenance with SNC Lavalin for the next six years.

A celebration of his life for Elliott will be held on Saturday, 30 April 2016 in the Elkhorn Room at the Edmonton Garrison Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess (210 Ortona Road, Lancaster Park).

In lieu of gifts or flowers, donations to the PTSD Association of Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Terry Smart, CD (Ret'd), peacefully, on Tuesday 19 April 2016, aged 77 years.

As a student, Terry worked summers staking mining claims. He enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1958 and served the first part of his career with of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada.  He then took his release but re-enlisted in 1962 with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Field Engineer. He served with 1 Field Squadron, Petawawa before remustering to Map Reproduction Technician and transferring to the Army Survey Establishment in Ottawa where he spent the remainder of his career. Among his accomplishments was his being a member of the team that developed the field deployable Mobile Print Unit [later Field Print].

Family and friends are invited to visit the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville, on Monday, 25 April 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Terry's Life will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. Condolences/Tributes/Donations may be made through Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Vernon George Giberson, CD, (Ret’d) at the Strathroy, ON General Hospital on 17 April 2016 in his 90^th year.

Vernon was born in Arthurette, NB and enlisted in the Army in 1943.  He was a Second World War veteran who served in the 56^th Battery, 6^th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, He took part in battles for Caen, Falaise Gap, Battle of the Bulge, Dieppe, and Germany as well as the Liberation of Holland.  After demobilization in 1946, he returned home to farm in New Brunswick. 

In 1954, Vernon re-enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served until his retirement in May 1976 when he moved to Middlesex County, ON to farm.  Among his postings was 1 Field Squadron in Germany.  Vernon was a member and past-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Melbourne, ON Branch #510.  For seventeen years Vernon shared his military service experience in Remembrance Day Celebration at Parkview Public School in Komoka, ON.

Visitation will be held at Denning Funeral Home in Strathroy on 21 April from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 7:00 – 9:00 PM with a Royal Canadian Legion Service at 6:30 PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 22 April at All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Strathroy at 11:00 AM.

We regret to advise of the death of Charles “Barrie” Dean Brundage in Qualicum Beach, BC on 15 April 2016 at the age of 82 years.

Barrie was born in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC. He was a veteran of the Korean War who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After his military service he spent most of his working career as a statistician for Westcoast Energy Transmission, now known as Spectra Energy. Taking early retirement from Westcoast, he spent four years in the Sheriff’s Department of the Provincial Supreme Court in the jury area. In November 1995 he retired to Qualicum Beach. Barrie was quite active in the COPS community policing organisation for several years and was a member of the PROBUS Club in Qualicum Beach. Barrie was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76 in Qualicum Beach.

There will be no service. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 

We regret to advise of the death of Malcolm Mills McLean on 13 April 2014 in his 95^th year.

Malcolm was a WW II veteran of 16^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers – one of the four Field Companies of the Royal Canadian Engineers that participated in the Normandy invasion at H-Hour on D-Day.

The family will receive condolences at Urgel Bourgie, 1559 Montarville, St. Bruno, QC on 19 April from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and 20 April at 1:00 p.m. Funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences at: www.urgelbourgie.com .^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel J. Philip “Phil” Vaughan, peacefully at his home in Halifax, NS on 8 April 2016 at the age of 92. Phil was a President of the Military Engineers Association of Canada 1963-64.

A fourth-generation Haligonian, Phil was born and grew up in north end Halifax in a house his father rebuilt after the Halifax Explosion. He attended Alexander MacKay School, Saint Mary's College High School, and Saint Mary's University. He excelled academically, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and numerous academic awards for excellence. Phil went on to the Nova Scotia Technical College and graduated during the war years with multiple honours and a degree in Civil Engineering.

Phil had interrupted his university studies in 1944 during WWII to enlist in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He completed his officer training that year at A-5 Canadian Engineer Training Center in Petawawa, ON and was commissioned as a 2^nd Lieutenant. He then re-entered Nova Scotia Technical College as a Military Engineer officer and completed his Civil Engineering Degree in 1945. Returning to Camp Petawawa, he volunteered for Pacific service and was transferred to Camp Vernon, BC. In late December 1945, with the war over, Phil took his discharge and returned to Nova Scotia.

Continuing his military career, In early 1947 Phil joined Headquarters, Royal Canadian Engineers, 5 Division in Halifax, as a young lieutenant. He continued with this unit when it was reorganized as 5^th Field Engineer Regiment, RCE (Militia), and served in various appointments such as HQ Liaison Officer, Adjutant, Commanding Officer, 30 Field Squadron, and Second-in-Command of the Regiment. In 1957 Phil was promoted to lieutenant colonel and appointed Commanding Officer of 5th Field Engineer Regiment, serving in this command until 1961 when he retired.

In his civilian career, Phil joined the Nova Scotia Department of Highways and Public Works after the war and became Chief Bridge Engineer for the Province while still in his early thirties. The Liverpool Bridge, which still stands today, was the first bridge he designed. In 1958 started the consulting firm of J. Philip Vaughan and Associates Limited. When he eventually retired "Vaughan Engineering" had close to 40 employees and held contracts, locally, nationally and internationally. Phil's engineering expertise is part of many locally known projects including the Canso Causeway, the Scotia Bank Centre, and the Dalhousie Student Union Building to name a few. Among his proudest professional achievements is the design of the Halifax Dockyard Synchrolift that, at the time of its construction, was the largest device in the world for lifting ships from the water for refit/repair.

As a volunteer in his professional life, Phil was President of the Association of Professional Engineers of NS, President of the National Design Council of Canada, a member of the Construction Industry Design Council of Canada, and head of the Canadian delegation to the International Congress of Societies of Industrial Design in Helsinki, Finland. He was Chairman of the Admissions Standards Committee of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and Vice Chair of the Consulting Engineers of Nova Scotia. He was a "Warden" of Camp 7 of the Corporation of the Seven Wardens - the group that awards newly minted engineers their iron rings. Phil willingly gave his time to the church as well. He was a Lector and Minister of the Eucharist. He participated on several Parish committees and served as Chairman of the Diocesan Council of the Archdiocese of Halifax. He was the Chairman of the first Parish Council for the Saint Thomas Aquinas Church.

Phil exemplified community service. He served on the Board of the Halifax Infirmary and also on the Board of Governors of Saint Mary's University, Nova Scotia Technical College, Mount St. Vincent University, The Halifax Board of Trade, and the Halifax Board of School Commissioners. He was Chairman of the Halifax Library Board and President of the Oxford Home and School Association, Chairman of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society, and on the National Board of the Royal Commonwealth Society. He served as President of the Alumni Associations of both Saint Mary's University and The Technical University of Nova Scotia. In retirement, Phil volunteered with Meals on Wheels until he was 91. Phil also served for many years on the Board of Genesis House, a group home for at risk youth, jointly operated by churches of several denominations. Phil volunteered for the Liberal Party actively from the age of 15 until he was 91 - working as a poll captain, scrutineer, canvasser, fundraiser, and riding executive member. He was recognized by the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia in 2005 for more than 60 years of continuous volunteerism.

Phil has received Honorary Doctorates from both Saint Mary's University and the Technical University of Nova Scotia. He was chosen from all of the Engineers in Nova Scotia in 1987 as one of only ten engineers honoured across the country to mark the 100th anniversary of the Engineering Profession in Canada. He has also been awarded Fellowships by Engineers Canada, The Engineering Institute of Canada and the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering. In 2001, Phil was awarded the "Gold Medal", the highest award from the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia. He was an Honorary Life Member of Engineers Nova Scotia, and of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering. He was honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Engineers Nova Scotia Citizenship Award, the Saint Mary's University Alumni Association Distinguished Community Service Award, the Alumni Achievement Award of the Technical University of Nova Scotia, and the Charitable Irish Society Community Service Award.

Visitation will take place at J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, on Thursday, 14 April from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm and on Friday, 15 April from 2:00-6:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, 16 April at 11:00am at Canadian Martyrs Church, Inglis Street, Halifax. For those who wish to honour Phil's lifetime legacy of community service, donations or voluntary service can be made to Halifax Meals on Wheels, 6670 Bayers Road, Halifax NS, B3L 2B5 . Gifts may also be made in Philip's memory by contacting Dalhousie University indicating they want to make a gift to the Dr. J. Philip Vaughan Engineering Scholarship.

We regret to advise of the death of  Chief Warrant Officer Richard Stephen “Rick”  Goldsworthy, CD (Ret’d) on 7 April 2016 in Calgary, AB at the age of 73 years.

Born in St. John, NB, Rick had a long and proud service career with the Canadian Military Engineers in Construction Engineering. He served for thirty-three and a half years and reached the rank of Chief Warrant Officer before he retired in 1996. Rick then went on to serve with the Calgary Commissionaires for twenty years before retiring in 2015.

In living memory of Richard Goldsworthy, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.^{{khMay2016}[zsp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth Vaux Seymour of Fleming Island, FL on 7 April 2016 in his 95^th year. Ken served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in WWII as a plumber/steamfitter.

Kenneth moved to Florida in 1990 from Toronto, ON. He was a master expert in the restoration of classic cars, especially old English cars and was a member of the Ontario MGT Register that preserved and maintained pre-1956 MGs, and MGAs. Ken was a Mason.

Ken was laid to rest at York Cemetery alongside his family. In his memory, donations may be made to Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto, or to a children's or animal charity of your choice. ^{{khMay2016} [zpp,kpp,zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Pierre Dufour, CD (Ret’d)  on 6 April 2016 at the age of 57 years.  

Pierre was born in Bistroff, France but spent much of his life in British Columbia. After high school he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and served with the Canadian Military Engineers as a construction engineer for 18 years, reaching the rank of Warrant Officer before taking his release in 1994.  For his second career, Pierre spent the first six years working throughout Canada's north with the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. In 2000, he returned to British Columbia to work with Fortis BC, most recently as the manager of the company's Project Management Office. 

A memorial service will be held on 14 April 2016 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Should family and friends so desire, a memorial donation may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 202 - 1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H5. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.^{khMay2016} 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Anthony ”Tony”  Philip Lee, CD (Ret’d) on 12 April 2016 at the age of 63 after a lengthy illness. Tony was born in Surrey (Red Hill), England and arrived in Canada in 1953 at the age of fourteen months.

While he spent most of his career as a Canadian Military Engineer, Tony enlisted with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse as a Crewman in 1974. He transferred to the Topographic Surveyor trade two years later while stationed in Calgary and became a long-time member of Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1982 and qualified to Trade Level 6B in 1987 based on his field experiences. He also completed a Cartographic Technologist course at Algonquin College.

Among his accomplishments, in 1987 Tony and his small survey crew were responsible for surveying the most northern point in Canada at Cape Columbia on Ellesmere Island. In 1989 he transferred from Compilation Division to  terrain analysis. His many trips to the field and work with terrain analysis qualified Tony as sort of a trouble-shooter in the survey end of the business. Tony retired from the Canadian Forces in 1995 and returned to MCE on a contract for a while shortly after he left. 

A celebration of Tony's life will be held on Saturday, 23  April 2016 from 10:00 am to 2:30pm at the NDHQ Warrant Officers,'  Sergeants' and Petty Officers' Mess, 4 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew, Parkinson Canada, or the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation.

Condolences to: Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca

We regret to advise that Corporal Christopher Stacey, a firefighter at 19 Wing Comox, died on 26 March 2016 at the age of 29 as the result of an automobile accident.

Christopher enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in his home town of Prince George BC in 2008 as an infantryman. He served with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in Afghanistan from October 2009 to April 2010. In March 2013, he transferred to the Fire Fighter trade, and was posted to 19 Wing Comox that Fall. In recognition of his character and performance, Christopher was hand picked to represent all of 19 Wing at the Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Vancouver this past year,

A memorial was held at the CFB Comox air base Sunday, 27 March, 2016. The funeral will be held in Comox on 1 April 2016.

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Eric Rae Stanfield (Ret’d), peacefully at Hastings Manor, Belleville ON on Wednesday 23 March 2016.

Born in Northern Ireland, Robert served there with the Queens University Officers' Engineer Corps before joining the Royal Engineers in 1944. He worked with 512 Survey Squadron in the United Kingdom and the Middle East until 1947. Moving to Canada in 1954, Robert joined the Department of Public Works and the 23^rd Medium Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery. Transferred to Ottawa, he joined 3^rd Field Squadron in 1958. Robert became the Squadron Training Officer, then Second-in-Command in 1963 and Commanding Officer in 1968 - 1971. He was appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel in the early-80s  Robert was a strong supporter of the work of the Kanata Branch 638 Royal Canadian Legion and is also remembered in the unit by the Major Stanfield Trophy that is awarded to the Most Improved Player on the Unit Hockey Team. 

At the family's request there will be no visitation. Robert will be laid to rest at the Niche Wall, Belleville Cemetery on Friday, 1 April 2016 at 11:00 a.m. For condolences, please visit www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

We regret to advise of the death of Everett Victor Fraser of Greenwood, NS (formerly of Inglisville), on 20 March 2016 in the Veteran’s Unit at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, NS at age 94.

Born in Steam Mill NS, Everett was raised in Scot’s Bay. He joined the Canadian Army in 1939 and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war Everett worked in Ontario before retiring to Nova Scotia.  

At Everett’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 2:00PM 24 March 2016 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. A reception for family and friends will follow the service.  Interment will be in the Pereaux Cemetery.  Donations in memory may be made to the Inglisville Baptist Church.  Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com.^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Charles Russell "Bud" Hall, CD (Ret’d) on Saturday, 19 March 2016 at the age of 86 in Ottawa, ON.

Bud served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 30 years, primarily as a combat engineer and then a construction engineer after he was commissioned as an officer. He was active in the Forces Ottawa Ski Club, became a ski instructor at Calabogie Peaks, then Ski School Director for six years. He was also Commodore of the Canadian Forces Base Petawawa Yacht club and joined the Lac Deschenes Sailing Club.

A memorial service will be held on 7 April 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Tubman Funeral Home Garden Chapel, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice. For Condolences see: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/ottawacitizen/charles-russell-hall-bud-condolences/179492659

We regret to advise of the death of Major Donald Ross Cleveland, MBA, BSc Mil, (Ret’d) on 18 March 2016 at age 93 in Dartmouth General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Montreal, Don attended Westmount High School and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers as a boy in 1938. He later attended the Royal Military College and graduated in 1942. On leaving RMC, he embarked for England where he served for six months before arriving in 1 Canadian Corps Troops Headquarters in Italy in October 1944, during the Gothic Line actions. He also served in 9^th Field Park Company during the Italian Campaign and returned to 1 Canadian Corps Troops Headquarters as they joined the battle in Northwest Europe.  Upon returning to Canada in 1945, Don transferred to the Militia - retiring in 1954 as a Major.

After the war, Don obtained an MBA from Harvard University in 1947 and then launched his business and entrepreneurial careers. He first worked as executive assistant to the Presidents of Domtar (1947-50) and Ford Canada (1950-52). He was then president or managing director of Fleet Aircraft (1952-55), Greenbelt Development (1955-57), Atlantic Veneers (1958-60), Richardson Construction (1954-60), Marine Service & Contracting (1954-60), Newfoundland Transportation & Transit (1954-58), Great West Saddlery (1960-70) and Bouygues Offshore Canada (1986-88). Don worked for investors as a Turnaround Consultant (1988 -2012) to rescue companies in trouble.  He was president of his own consulting firms Professional Directors Inc (1968-2007) and Don Cleveland Associates (2007-2016).  His latest, and unfinished project, was a venture with the Province of Nova Scotia to set up a volunteer mentorship program to help new businesses succeed.

Keenly supportive of education, Don lectured on business administration at universities and colleges in Ontario and Nova Scotia.. He was a governor at the University College of Cape Breton 2001–06.

Don was a long-time member of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, and he particularly enjoyed his membership in the Halifax Club.

At Don's request, he has been cremated and there will be no funeral service. Don's ashes will be buried at sea. Donations can be made in Don's memory to Autism Canada. Online condolences may be viewed or sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com. ^{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant George Arthur Amm (Ret'd) on 16 March 2016 in Chilliwack, BC after a long and valiant battle with cancer at the age of 85 years.

Born in 1931 in New Liskeard, ON, George left home at the young age of 17 to join the Army. His first steps started when he arrived at Camp Chilliwack in February 1949 to begin his Sapper training with the Royal Canadian Engineers at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering.

George was a Korean War veteran and later served with 1 Airborne Field Troop. Postings included such locations as   Wainwright, AB,  Whitehorse, YT  Chilliwack, BC and Kingston, ON. George took his release from the Canadian Forces in 1965. After a brief stint at the Underwriters, he joined the Vancouver School Board in 1966 as a Contract Inspector and worked with them until his retirement in 1990.

George was a 50-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was a member of the Korea Veterans Association of Canada. He was a "Worshipful Master" of Trinity Lodge #98 in Vancouver in the late 1970's and more recently a member of Mt. Zion Lodge #120 in Chilliwack and the Gizeh Shrine of BC and the Yukon. He did a lot of volunteering… selling poppies for Remembrance Day…or selling tickets for the Shrine Club… or anything anyone else needed.

A Celebration of Life will be held in honour of George at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 at the Royal Canadian Legion Vedder Golden Branch 280, 5661 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC. Donations in lieu of flowers are welcomed by the Shriners of BC and Yukon, Gizeh Shrine Centre, Burnaby, BC or Canadian Cancer Agency.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Alvin K. Amrud, CD (Ret’d) of Saskatoon at the age of 88 on 15 March 2016 after a lengthy illness.

Alvin was born in the Strongfield, SK area and grew up on the family farm until 18 years of age when he chose to pursue a career in the Canadian Army. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and his first posting after completing his basic training at Camp Chilliwack, BC was to Whitehorse, YT on the Northwest Highway System. From there he saw a variety of postings on military bases throughout Western Canada and Ontario. His career included a peacekeeping tour of duty with the United Nation Emergency Force in the Gaza Strip and two tours of duty in Canadian Forces Station Alert, NWT. He served for a total of 32 years and retired as a Master Warrant Officer.

Upon retirement from the army, Alvin took the job as caretaker to Camp Easter Seal at Manitou Beach near Watrous, SK for thirteen years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 35 years. Alvin was also a member of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping. He was often a requested speaker for Remembrance Day at various Saskatoon schools. Alvin was a Mason for 55 years and achieved Right Worshipful Brother of the Dundurn/Hanley Lodge (#117).

The funeral service will be held at Skudesnes Lutheran Church, Loreburn, on 31 March 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in the family plot, Skudesnes Cemetery, Loreburn, SK.^{khMay2016}
 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Alexander John Forsyth, MBE (Ret’d), on 10 March 2016, peacefully, in Manotick, ON in his 96^th year.

Born in Russell, ON, Alexander graduated from Ottawa Technical High School and began work with Northern Electric in 1939. He served during WW II with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941 to 1945. He worked in Britain, India and Burma installing mobile radar stations and he was awarded the Member of the British Empire for his service. Following the war, he graduated in Civil Engineering from Queen's University and then served a 35-year career with Defence Construction Limited /Defence Construction Canada.

Family and friends are invited to visit from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, 17 March 2016 at Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3700 Prince Of Wales Drive in Ottawa. The Celebration of Alex's Life will take place on Friday, 18 March at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel, followed by a Reception. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society. Online condolences may be shared at www.arbormemorial.ca/en/capital. ^{khMar2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Ronald Gerald Delwo, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on 6 March 2016 at the age of 53 years. 

Raised in Dartmouth, NS, Ron enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1982. Upon completion of recruit training, he travelled to Shilo, MB for his Basic Artillery training. Ron’s army career took him to Lahr, Germany and Gagetown, NB. In 1990 Ron remustered to Fire Fighter and joined the Canadian Military Engineer family. Following training at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy, he was posted to Moose Jaw SK. Ron was subsequently posted to HMCS Vancouver in July 1996 as a West Coast “Fair Day” sailor. His final posting brought him back home to Nova Scotia in 1999 where he was employed on Brown Platoon until his retirement in June 2002.

Visitation at the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior on Thursday 10 March 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 12 noon in the Boyce Chapel. Reception following the Service in the Boyce Chapel. Cremation to follow. Condolences may be sent to: http://boycefuneralhome.ca/7/Home.html.  In memoriams to the Community Army Cadet Corps, Arnprior or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by his family.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Paul J. Tomelin, BEM, CD (Ret'd) on 5 March 2016 at age 90 years.

Paul served a varied 29-year career in the Canadian Forces in different Corps but photography was a common thread and his specialization. He will be remembered for his Korean War iconic photograph, “ The Face of War” and his poem "A Veteran's Prayer" that is recited annually at the Retired Sappers' Reunion service at the All Sappers Memorial Park in Vedder Crossing, BC.  Paul served Canada during the Second World War, during the Korean War, with NATO in Germany and was also a proud peacekeeper.

Paul enlisted when the Second World War broke out in Europe and volunteered to serve overseas. He trained in the Infantry but transferred to serve as a stretcher-bearer in Northwest Europe. Here he also gained some early expertise in photography. After the war, Paul was stationed in Dawson Creek, BC for a couple of years and continued to develop his photography skills. When the Dawson Creek installation was closed down, he was posted to Edmonton as a switchboard operator.

When the Korean war broke out, Paul volunteered and was assigned to the 25 Public Relations Unit of 25^th Canadian Infantry Brigade.  He deployed overseas following the first contingent of troops, as a Public Relations Photographer, and spent 18 months in Korea as a Sergeant cameraman. Some of Paul's photographs from the Korean War continue to be printed to this day in newspapers and magazines across Canada and around  the world. One of his most famous shots, titled “The Face of War,” depicts the young and bloodied face of Private Heath Mathews of C Company, the Royal Canadian Regiment.

Upon his return to Canada in 1953, the Army announced that Sergeant Tomelin had been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for distinguished service in Korea. Soon after, he was posted to the Prairie Command Public Relations as a photographer. Later that year Paul was selected as one of only two photographers to be sent to England to photograph Canadian activities during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Paul was commissioned and Captain Tomelin served as Transportation Officer with the Canadian Contingent of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) in the Middle East.

Paul retired after 29 years in the service but continued in his public life taking photographs. He was a member of the Central Okanagan Photographic Society in Kelowna, BC for many years.

A Veterans Party will be held at the Legion in Kelowna, BC and a get-together of  family and close friends will be held on Friday, 11 March 2016^.{khMay2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer George Dowling, CD (Ret’d) on 1 March 2016 at the Southwood Hospice in Calgary the age of 75.

George was born in Halifax and grew up in Middleton, NS.  He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Airforce at the age of 17 and he spent the next 38 years serving his country. George was a Mechanical Systems Technician in the Canadian Military Engineers and served a full career at locations across Canada, in Germany and on United Nations missions.

At George’s request there will be no funeral, but the family will hold a small gathering in Cochrane, AB in the near future. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (www. cancer.ca) or to The Poppy Fund (www.legion.ca). Condolences may be sent to www.choicememorial.com.  ^{khMar2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Arthur Nelson Lang (Ret'd) on 27 February 2016 in his 101^st year.

Born in Sioux Lookout ON, the family moved to Winnipeg where Art attended high school and the University of Manitoba. After graduating in 1942 in civil engineering he enlisted in the Canadian Army and was assigned to the Royal Canadian Engineers. After 12 weeks of basic officer training at Gordon Head, Victoria, BC, he completed 12 more weeks of Engineer training at A6 CETC (Canadian Engineer Training Centre) at Camp Chilliwack. 

In July 1943, Art was posted to England and continued his training as a reinforcement in preparation for the invasion of Europe. Just prior to the invasion, he was assigned to the 6^th Field Company as a supernumerary officer. After the Breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead, Art took a platoon from the 2^nd Battalion, RCE and joined the 6^th Field Company at Carpiquet. He led the platoon through the rest of the war through France, Belgium, and Holland supporting the 3^rd Canadian Division.  Art returned home to Canada in October 1945, meeting his two-year-old son for the first time.

On his return home Art joined the Canadian National Railway and lived and worked across the Prairies in a variety of cities and towns. In 1963 he moved his family to Vancouver where he pursued a new career in sales. Art was interested in literature and the arts. A volunteer at the Vancouver and Burnaby Art Galleries, he also sang with the 411 Choir and joined Brock House and Great Books group.

 A memorial service will be held on 23 April 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at First Memorial, 602 Kingsway, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (http://www.cw4wafghan.ca/ ) or The Longhouse Council of Native Ministry, 2595 Franklin St, Vancouver. ^{{khMay16dc} [zpi ]}

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Dennis Joseph Bonnenfant (Ret’d) at the Villa Acadienne in Meteghan, NS on 22 February 2016 at the age of 90 years.

Dennis was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and saw active service in support of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders.   

Cremation has taken place.  A funeral mass will be held 29 February at 11:00 AM in St. Bernard Church in Clare, NS with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. ^{{dcNov17gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Hugh LeRoy Hughson (Ret’d) of Fredericton NB on 21 February 2016 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital at the age of 89 years.

Hugh was born in Upper Keswick NB and served in the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway retiring in 1986 after 43 years of service. He had been a member of the Fredericton Branch #4 of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1946.

There will be no service by request and interment will take place in Douglas Rural Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com. 

We regret to advise of the death of Clayton Everett Moss on 24 February 2016 at the Veteran Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, in his 96^th year.

Clayton was born in Tracadie, NS. He completed his Grade IX at the Truro school and, in his younger years, worked for the Canadian National Railway as a redcap at the Truro Railway Station. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in New Brunswick in 1940 and served in England and fought through Northwest Europe. After returning home after the war in 1945 Clayton moved to Toronto and started to work for Samuel Steel as crane operator.

Clayton was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 344. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26 Truro, will conduct a Legion Tribute Service at 5:45 p.m., Friday, 11 March 2016. Following this, Clayton’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the Mattatal-Varner Funeral Home (55 Young St, Truro) where the funeral service will also be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, 12 March 2016.. Reception will follow. The interment will take place at Robie Street Cemetery.

Donations in Clayton’s memory to Zion United Baptist Church are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com. ^[khMar2016}

We have reprinted an article from the Truro Daily News: Former Truro Solider Continues to Serve His Country

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Ronald Johnson Dowker, CD (Ret’d) on 16 February 2016 in his 78^th year.

Born in Dauphin, MB, Ron joined the Canadian Forces under the Regular Officer Training Plan in 1957 and started his studies in Civil Engineering. Plans changed after a year, however, and he transferred to the Underwater Weapons Technician trade where he rose to the rank of Petty Officer Second Class by 1966. After serving almost 11 years with the Navy, Ron transferred to the Mapping and Charting Establishment in 1967 as a Sergeant, Topographic Surveyor. He had taken correspondence courses in survey and mapping and was soon qualified to Group 4 by the end of 1968. Field work included Bella Coola, BC in 1968 and the Arctic in 1973.

Ron was promoted to Warrant Officer in 1974 and Master Warrant Officer in 1982. He retired in 1983 - working part time after retirement at the Canadian Forces Map Depot and at Taxation Canada.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans, ON on Thursday, 25 February 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In memoriam donations to The University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to: www.kellyfh.ca  ^{khFeb2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Warren E. White (Ret'd) on 13 February 2016 at the age of 90 years.

Warren was born and raised in Victoria, BC. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war he worked for the Greater Victoria School Board until he retired in 1983. Warren  was a 70-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Britannia Branch #7 in Victoria. 

Honouring Warren's request, there will be no service. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain John Edgar Akerley (Ret’d)  P.Eng on 6 February 2016, suddenly, at his home near Princeton, BC.

Born in 1938 in St. Leonard, NB, John graduated in 1960 as a Chemical Engineer from the Royal Military College in Kingston, ON and Queen's University. His first posting was for two years at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack, BC, followed by a three-year posting as Second in Command of No. 5 Army Works Company in Quebec City. John then took his release from the Canadian Forces and embarked on a life-long career in project management.

John first worked in Montreal as a construction engineer for Imperial Oil before returning to Quebec for two years as a consultant. He relocated to Vancouver in 1970 but that was only his home base as he spent 20 years on various projects in Africa, including a copper mining complex in the Republic of Congo with two mines, five villages with 35,000 direct dependents, a 100-bed hospital, three primary schools. a secondary school, and a 1000-hectare farm.

John then returned to Vancouver in 1992 and worked on the Rogers Arena project in 1994/95.  Next was the Air Canada Centre in Toronto followed by several years in the Southern United States. In 2003 he 'retired' but that was short-lived as he soon became involved in the design and construction for the South Okanagan Event Centre. This was followed by a two year stint in Algeria for a one billion dollar trade and conference centre and a five-star Meridian Hotel. His latest project was as Project Manager and owner’s representative for "Centre Vidéotron" - the new Quebec City NHL-sized multi-purpose arena.

John was a dedicated and highly respected member of the Princeton community, serving as a volunteer in several organisations, including the Princeton Hospice and Palliative Care Society, the Princeton and District Skills Centre, the Princeton Committee of the South Okanagan Similkameen Community Foundation, and the Princeton Health Care Steering Committee. He was recently elected a Director on the Support Our Health Care Executive. ^{khMar2016}