CME Family Retirements

The CMEA posts a notice of the retirement of all members of the CME family as soon as we are notified. If there is a function marking the retirement, we will need the time, date, place, cost and the name and contact details for the organizer.  It is expected units will initiate appropriate steps to ensure all members of the CME family are duly recognised on completing their service.

You can search our list of retired members by year or by name. Our current records go back to 2006. If you find any errors or omissions in your retirement details or those of another Engineer, let us know and we will fix them.  If you retired before 2006 and want your retirement details posted, send the details to us.  We need the full name, rank, decorations, date of retirement and if possible, a biography of all retiring or retired members. 

Writing a good retirement narrative is an important task and should not be taken lightly.  We owe our departing comrades an appropriate good-bye, thank you and best wishes for the future when they leave.  A narrative reflecting their service, sacrifices and achievements should be recorded and made available to friends and family. Click here for a short guideline that should prove useful if you are the person who has been assigned the honoured task of writing a comrade's retirement narrative.

Retirement Certificates are distributed by the CME Adjutant.  Members requesting these certificates are to complete, save and email the downloadable form below to the CME Adjt  at CMEAdjtGMC@forces.gc.ca.

If there are errors in any retirement notice or if you do not want your retirement details published on our site please contact the Webmaster

MCpl/Cplc J. Pelletier, CD

After almost 19 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Jason Pelletier, CD, will retire on 15 March 2022. A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on 11 February 2022 in Comox, BC. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt E.A. Cabana at 

MCpl/Cplc J. Pelletier, CD

Sgt E.A.C. Spencer, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt Eugene Spencer, CD, will retire on 11 March 2022. At Eugene’s request, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his Depart with Dignity ceremony at 1300 hrs on 3 March 2022 at Minglers Restaurant in Oromcoto. Dress will be dress of the day or civilian casual. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl T.M. Gushie at

Sgt Eugene Spencer, CD

Cpl K.H.S. Wong

After more than 7 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Ken Wong will release on 07 March 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt E.A. Cabana at Elizabeth.Cabana@forces.gc.ca.


Ken grew up in Vancouver, BC, where he finished high…

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Capt D.S. Burgher, MMM, CD

After more than 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Capt Dean Burgher, MMM, CD, will retire on 04 March 2022. A private Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place at a campsite at a later date yet to be determined. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Maj A.J. Peddle at 

Capt D.S. Burgher, MMM, CD

Sgt M.M. Doherty

After 9 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, Sgt Mark Doherty released on 28 February 2022. A Depart with Dignity function will take place on the afternoon of Friday, 08 July 2022 at Picaroons Roundhouse in Fredericton, NB. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to MCpl I.A. Walcott at 

Biography with photo (250.24 KB)
Sgt M.M. Doherty

Cpl J.H. Goguen

After 7 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Justin Goguen will release on 25 February 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt M.A. MacDonald at Mathew.MacDonald@forces.gc.ca, Tel: 506-422-2000 ext 6186 or CSN: 506-432-6186.


Cpl…

Sgt J.S.G. Werenka, CD

After more than 24 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt James Werenka, CD, will retire on 21 February 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl D.J.S.C. Poulin at David.Poulin@forces.gc.ca.


James Werenka was born in Edmonton, AB, in Oct…

Bilingual biography (190.65 KB)

Cpl S.V. Last, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Stephen Last, CD, will retire on 15 February 2022. A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place on 11 February 2022 in Comox, BC. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt E.A. Cabana at Elizabeth.Cabana@forces…

Biography with photo (254.56 KB)
Cpl S.V. Last, CD

Sgt S.F. Ouellet, CD

After more than 33 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt Stéphane Ouellet, CD, will retire on 28 January 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt S.R. McNeely at Shawn.McNeely@forces.gc.ca.


Sgt Stéphane Ouellet joined the Primary Reserves…

Biography (184.96 KB)

Capt Z.J.E. Morrow, CD

After more than 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Capt Zachary Morrow, CD, will retire on 21 January 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MWO K.P. Comerford at Keith.Comerford@forces.gc.ca.

A virtual DWD will take place at 1300 hrs on 21 Jan 22 via MS Teams. All are welcome to…

Capt Z.J.E. Morrow, CD

Sgt W.E.D. Ford, CD

After more than 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt William Ford, CD, retired on 19 January 2022. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO M.C.S. Vance at Matthew.Vance@forces.gc.ca.


Sgt William Ford enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces on…

BGen/Bgén D.A. MacIsaac, CD

After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, BGen Dan MacIsaac, CD, will retire on 17 January 2022. A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place at the Rideau Canal Junior Ranks’ Mess in Ottawa on 14 December 2021 from 13:00 to 15:00 hours. Due to the ongoing complications of the COVID environment, a virtual option to view the formal presentations is being developed. Anecdotes, retirement…

BGen/Bgén D.A. MacIsaac, CD

WO/Adj J.S.F. Madore, CD

After more than 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Sylvan Madore, CD, retired on 07 January 2022. At this time, no formal retirement function can take place. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO B.L. Mundy at brianmp5t@gmail.com.


Warrant Officer Sylvan (Sly) Madore joined the Canadian…

Biography with photo (288.47 KB)

CWO/Adjuc J.P. Martin, CD

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, CWO John Martin, CD, will retire on 22 December 2021. At the member’s request, a small private luncheon will take place at a date to be determined. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Maj A. Baillie at Allan.Baillie2@forces.gc.ca.


Biography with photo (256.65 KB)
CWO/Adjuc J.P. Martin, CD

Capt Serge Longpré, CD

Capt Serge Longpré will retire from the Canadian Armed Forces on 14 December 2021, after 42 years of loyal and dedicated service to the CAF and Canadian Military Engineers. At the member’s request a small private luncheon will take place on 16 December 2021 . Congratulatory messages, anecdotes and best wishes can be sent to 3 Operation support squadron at 3 Wing Bagotville , MWO Daniel Rhéaume  …

Capt Serge Longpré, CD

MWO/Adjum M.J. Roncetti, CD

After more than 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers Branch, MWO Martin Roncetti, CD, retired on 15 November 2021. A Depart with Dignity ceremony for MWO Roncetti will be held on 03 June 2022 starting at 13 :00 hrs at Spearhead Brewery, 675 Development Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 4W6. Anecdotes and retirement wishes may be sent to MWO F.W. Cross at Francis.Cross@forces…

Biography with photo (301.22 KB)
MWO/Adjum M.J. Roncetti, CD

MWO/Adjum R.S. Lawrence, CD

After more than 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Rick Lawrence, CD, will retire on 01 November 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to J. Rose at Joann.Rose@forces.gc.ca.


Throughout his career, MWO Lawrence served at rank levels, from Pte to MWO. During the course of his career, MWO Lawrence…

MWO/Adjum R.S. Lawrence, CD

MWO/Adjum S.P. Proulx, CD

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Stéphane Proulx, CD, retired on 30 October 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MWO S.J.N. Blouin at Serge.Blouin@forces.gc.ca.


In 1985, MWO Stephane Proulx’s career in the…

MWO/Adjum S.P. Proulx, CD

MWO/Adjum J.T. Stacey, CD

After more than 25 years of loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Jason Stacey, CD will retire on 25 October 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl J.A. Scott at Adam.Scott2@forces.gc.ca.


After 25 years of service, MWO Jay Stacey will retire on 25 October 2021. MWO Stacey enrolled in the CAF on 18 Dec 1996 as an EGS…

MWO/Adjum J.T. Stacey, CD

WO/Adj C.V. Gillam, CD

After more than 21 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Curtis Gillam, CD, retired on 15 October 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to WO P.F. Rideout at Perry.Rideout@forces.gc.ca.


Warrant Officer Curtis Gillam was born in Port Aux Basque, Newfoundland, and enrolled into the Canadian Armed…

Biography with photo (220.24 KB)

MWO // Adjum D.W. Fraser, CD

After more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, MWO Don Fraser, CD, retired on 01 October 2021, during the pandemic. Anecdotes and well wishes may be sent to MWO D.R. Scott at Drew.Scott@forces.gc.ca.


MWO Don Fraser is from Stellarton…

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Cpl D.J. Wray

After more than 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch, Cpl Donald Wray will retire on 30 September 2021. A Depart with Dignity ceremony will take place at the Annapolis Mess, Greenwood, N.S., on 29 September 2021 at 14:00 hrs. Attendees are requested to advise the OPI of their planned attendance NLT 17 September 2021. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI…

WO/Adj T.L. VanTassell, CD

WO Troy VanTassell will be retiring from the CAF on the 30 September 2021 after more than 21 years of loyal and dedicated service to Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the Canadian Military Engineers. Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend his Depart with Dignity function which will take place on 27 August 2021 at 1400hrs at the Edmonton garrison WO/SGT Mess. Forward attendance to the OPI. Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to the OPI by e-mail. OPI:…

WO/Adj T.L. VanTassell, CD

Sgt A.E. Tremblay, CD

After 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Sgt Allan Tremblay, CD will retire on 24 September 2021. At his request, no formal retirement function will take place. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl A.L.K. Drouin at Annick.Drouin@forces.gc.ca.


Sgt Tremblay was born in Chicoutimi, QC, in 1977.…

Capt R.P. Trotter

After more than 9 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Military Engineers, Capt Rob Trotter will release from the CAF on 23 September 2021. Messages and best wishes can be sent to Capt C.K.B. Hunerfauth at Connor.Hunerfauth@forces.gc.ca.


Capt Trotter enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2012, as a Construction Engineering…

Cpl T.W. Young

After 7 years in the Canadian armed forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Todd Young will release on 19 September 2021. All congratulatory messages, anecdotes and best wishes can be sent to MCpl D.A. Smith at Dale.Smith2@forces.gc.ca.


Todd William Young was born in 1991 in Lahr, Germany, while his father was serving as a Traffic tech. Upon returning to Canada in 1993,…

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Cpl T.W. Young

MCpl/Cplc D.J. Hillier, CD

After more than 17 years of loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Darrell Hillier, CD will retire on 10 September 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl J.L. Reid at Jason.Reid3@forces.gc.ca.


After more than 17 years of loyal and dedicated service, MCpl Darrell Hillier, CD, will retire from the CAF on 10 September…

Biography with photo (263.86 KB)

MWO/Adjum W.G. Lynch, CD

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Bill Lynch, CD, will retire on 07 Sep 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a small informal DwD ceremony will be held on 25 June 2021 at CFSU(E) in Geilenkirchen, Germany. Anecdotes, congratulatory messages, and pictures can be sent to WO E.M.F. Cochelin at Elyse.…

MWO/Adjum W.G. Lynch, CD

Cpl D.B. Thomas, CD

After more than 13 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Dayne Thomas, CD, will release from the CAF on 06 September 2021. A DWD ceremony will be announced at a later date. Messages and best wishes can be sent to MWO G.T. Gombert at Ted.Gombert@forces.gc.ca.


Cpl Thomas joined the Canadian Armed Forces in October 2007 at the…

Cpl D.B. Thomas, CD

MWO/Adjum L.N. Brown, CD

After more than 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MWO Lisa Brown, CD, will retire on 06 Sep 2021. Due to the current situation, a Depart with Dignity ceremony will be planned once restrictions have been lifted. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes and best wishes can be sent to D.Y. Elliott at Donna.Elliott2@forces.gc.ca…

MWO/Adjum L.N. Brown, CD

CWO // Adjuc João "John" Pereira, MMM, CD

After more than 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, CWO João "John" Pereira, MMM, CD will retire on 1 Sep 2021. There will be a DWD ceremony on Friday, 20 August 2021. Unfortunately, given the current COVID-19 restrictions, attendance will be by invitation only.
Anecdotes or retirement wishes may be sent to CWO Donnie Matthews at Donald.…

CWO João "John" Pereira, MMM, CD

WO/Adj S.R.R. Pelletier, CD

After more than 37 years of loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Sylvain Pelletier, CD, will retire on 02 Sep 2021. A DWD will be held on 01 Sep 21 at 14:00 at the CFB Greenwood Annapolis Mess. Regrettably, due to COVID restrictions, attendance is by invitation only.  Anecdotes, congratulatory messages and pictures can be sent to Capt J. Gelowsky at John.…

WO/Adj S.R.R. Pelletier, CD

CWO/Adjuc D.W. Coxall, MMM, CD

After more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, CWO Dave Coxall, MMM, CD, will retire on 31 August 2021. At this time, no formal retirement function will take place. Congratulatory messages, anecdotes and best wishes can be sent to CWO J.C.L Aman at JeffAman@hotmail.com and 

CWO/Adjuc D.W. Coxall, MMM, CD

MCpl M.T. Daigle, CD

After 16 years of loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Matthew Daigle, CD will retire on 31 Aug 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MCpl J.A. Scott at ADAM.SCOTT2@forces.gc.ca.


After 16 years of service, MCpl Daigle will retire on 31 August 2021. Born in Vancouver, BC, MCpl Daigle enrolled in the CAF on 01 Sept 2005 as an…

MCpl M.T. Daigle, CD

MCpl/Cplc H.E. Smith, CD

After more than 17 ½ years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Master Corporal Howard Smith, CD, retired on 31 Aug 2021. A DWD was held at the Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill. Regrettably, due to COVID restrictions, attendance was by invitation only.  Anecdotes, congratulatory messages and pictures can be sent to Master Corporal A. Byrne at …

Cpl J.D. Krawczyk

After more than 12 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, Cpl Joseph Krawczyk will retire on 30 August 2021. At this time, no formal retirement function will take place. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt A.P.M. Lacharité at Alexandre.Lacharite@forces.gc.ca


Joseph was born on 16…

Bilingual biography (186.87 KB)

WO/Adj P.W. Leighton, CD

After more than 22 years of loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, WO Peter Leighton will retire on 27 Aug 2021. At the member’s request, no formal retirement function will take place. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to MWO R.K. MacNeil at Russell.MacNeil@forces.gc.ca.


In 1999, WO Peter Leighton joined the CAF Air Reserve as…

WO/Adj P.W. Leighton, CD

MCpl/Cplc A.J.M. Wright

After 8 years of loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Ayden Wright will release from the CAF on 20 August 2021. Congratulatory messages and best wishes can be sent to Sgt T.C. Ethier at Tristan.Ethier@forces.gc.ca.


After eight years of faithful service to Her Majesty the Queen and to Canada, MCpl Ayden Wright will release from the CAF on…

Maj F.M. Bird, MSM, CD

Maj Frank Bird, MSM, CD, will retire on 18 August 2021 after more than 36 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Military Engineer Branch. Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no DWD; however, in July 2021, Maj Bird will host an open house (if possible) where people can physically drop by or join virtually in celebration of opening a new chapter in his adventure. Details of the event will be sent in separate…

Biography with photo (160.98 KB) , Biographie avec photo (195.93 KB)
Maj Frank Bird, MSM, CD

MCpl/Cplc M.N. Bergeron

After nine years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Military Engineers, MCpl Michael Bergeron will release from the CAF on 16 August 2021. A DWD will take place in mid-September. Messages and best wishes can be sent to WO E.D. Ferdinands at Erik.Ferdinands@forces.gc.ca.


MCpl Michaël Nicolas Bergeron was born on 20 August 1989 in Saint-Flavien, in…

MCpl/Cplc M.N. Bergeron