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Spr Robert Frederick Wood (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Robert Frederick Wood (Ret'd) peacefully on 22 September 2010 at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 79.

Robert Frederick Wood

Louis Woodfine

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Louis "Woody" Woodfine who passed peacefully away at the age of 55 at Carbonear General Hospital in Newfoundland on 31 October 2011.

Louis Woodfine

Sgt Protase "Woody" Woodford (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Protase 'Woody' D. Woodford (Ret’d) on 6 August 2012 peacefully at Kingston General Hospital, Kingston ON.

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Clifford Mansel “Cliff” Woodley

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Clifford Mansel “Cliff” Woodley on 14 September 2013 at the Kamloops Seniors’ Village at the age of 96 years.

Clifford Mansel “Cliff” Woodley

Capt Henry Maylor Woodrooffe (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Captain Henry Maylor Woodrooffe (Ret'd) passed away quietly at Stillwater Creek Residence in Bells Corners, Ottawa at the age of 97.

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Spr Edwin Victor Woods (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Edwin Victor Woods (Ret’d) peacefully on 15 May 2017 in Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC just short of his 97th birthday.

Sapper Edwin Victor Woods (Ret’d)

Richard Ivan “Dick” Woods

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Richard Ivan “Dick” Woods at home in Chilliwack, BC on 30 October 2007 at the age of 80 years.

Richard Ivan “Dick” Woods

James David "Jim" Woodworth

Deceased:

We regret to advise that James David "Jim" Woodworth passed away on 18 June 2006 in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS, at the age of 87.

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MWO David Thomas Wooley, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer David Thomas Wooley, CD, (Ret'd) on 30 April 2012 in the Chilliwack General Hospital.

MWO David Thomas Wooley, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Frederick “Fred” Woolley (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Frederick “Fred” Woolley (Ret’d) peacefully at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) Sault Ste. Marie, ON on 21 June 2014 in his 92nd year.

Spr Frederick “Fred” Wooley (Ret’d)

WO Byron Aubrey Worthylake, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Byron Aubrey Worthylake, CD (Ret'd) in Chilliwack, BC on 4 March 2018.

Byron Aubrey Worthylake

Cpl Bruce Arnold Wright, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Bruce Arnold Wright, CD (Ret'd) of Nackawic, NB on July 6, 2020 at Wauklehegan Manor at age 88.

Bruce Arnold Wright

Gordon Ellis Wright

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon Ellis Wright on 26 November 2017 at the Parkwood Institute in London ON at the age of 98 years.

Gordon Ellis Wright

Cpl Travis Douglas Wright (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Travis Douglas Wright (Ret’d) of Braeside, ON at the age of 36 years, tragically as the result of a car accident in North Bay on 28 November 2017.

Cpl Travis Douglas Wright (Ret’d)

James Wrong

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of James “Jim” S. Wrong at the Kemptville District Hospital, Kemptville ON, on 5 March 2014 at the age of 92. 

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WO II Stewart Gerald “Gerry” Wyatt, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer 2nd Class Stewart Gerald “Gerry” Wyatt, CD (Ret'd). a resident of Kipnes Care in Edmonton AB on 20 September 2025 at the age of 98 years.

Capt Dick Wyld, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain R.C. (Dick) Wyld CD (Ret'd) on 21 November 2002.

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Capt David Wylde, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Dave Wylde on 30 September 2013 at the Miramichi Hospital at the age of 57.

Capt David Wylde, CD

Edmond Yablonski

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Edmond Yablonski of Mayview Sk on 23 August 2002 at the age of 83 years. 

Edmond Yablonski

Sgt Albert Edward Yeates II, DCM (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Albert Edward Yeates II, DCM at the  Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg MB on 2 February 2008 at the age of 89 years.

Sergeant Albert Edward Yeates II DSC

Maj John "Jack" Yeats, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major John “Jack” Yeats CD, (Retd) peacefully at the Colonel Belcher Care Centre, Calgary AB on 14 October 2007 at the age of 91 years. 

Maj John "Jack" Yeats, CD (Ret'd)

Capt Tony Yee, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Tony Yee, CD (Ret'd) in Edmonton on 21 October 2012 at the age of 84.

Capt Tony Yee, CD (Ret'd)

Donald York

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Donald York at home in Petawawa on 2 February 2014 in his 71st year following a courageous battle with cancer.

Don was a retired Construction Maintenance Technician.

Donald York

Cpl Joseph Alexander York, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Joseph Alexander York, CD (Ret’d) of Kingston NS on 20 July 2022 at age 51 years. Joe’s career in the Regular Force as a Construction Technician spanned 13 years.

Cpl Joseph Alexander York, CD (Ret’d)

S/Sgt William Denzel Yorke (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant William Denzel Yorke on 25 April 2011 in Tideview Terrace, Digby NS. Born in Bear River, NS, Denzel served in the Royal Canadian Engineers during World War II.

S/Sgt Denzel Yorke (Ret'd)

MCpl Gordon Bruce Yorkston (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Gordon Bruce Yorkston (Ret’d) on 15 July 2015 in Leduc, AB.

Cpl Gordon Bruce Yorkston (Ret’d)

Capt Barry Young, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Barry Young, CD (Ret’d), a resident of the Timberstone Mews senior's retirement community in Red Deer AB on 26 February 2023 at age 87.

Capt Barry Young, CD (Ret’d)

Cpl Danny Young (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Danny Young (Ret'd) of Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, BC on 2 Jun 2021.

Danny Young

MWO Douglas Louis Young, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Douglas Louis Young, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 6 July 2020 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Halifax NS at age 89.

MWO Douglas Louis Young, CD (Ret’d)

L/Cpl George W. Young (Ret'd)

Deceased:

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

L/Cpl George W. Young (Ret'd)

Spr Gerald “Gerry” Young (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gerald “Gerry” Young on 14 July 2014 in Baie-Comeau QC at the age of 82 years.

Spr Gerald Young

CWO Pius Young, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Pius Young, CD (Ret’d) in Edmonton AB on 18 May 2021 after a brief illness.

CWO Pius Young, CD (Ret’d)

LCol Douglas Mackenzie “Digger” Youngson, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas Mackenzie “Digger” Youngson on 18 October 2018 in Kingston, ON at age 87. Digger served his country with the  Canadian Miltiary Engineers.

Douglas Mackenzie “Digger” Youngson

MWO Yvon Cassivi, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Yvon Cassivi, CD (Ret’d) in Abbotsford BC on 13  June 2023.

Master Warrant Officer Yvon Cassivi, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Marinus "Ring" Yzerman (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise on the death of Sapper Marinus "Ring" Yzerman (Ret'd) on 30 September 2003 at the age of 98 years.

Spr Marinus "Ring" Yzerman, (Ret'd) Headstone, Olds Cemetery

Spr Martin Zacher (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Martin Zacher (Ret’d) of Medicine Hat, AB on 29 April 2010.

Spr Martin Zacher, (Ret’d) Headstone, Medicine Hat, AB

Andrew Peter "Pete" Zajac

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Peter Andrew Zajac on 14 July 2017 in Winnipeg MB at 97 years of age. 

Andrew Peter "Pete" Zajac

WO Ray Zander, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Ray Zander, CD (Ret’d) of Saanichton, BC on 27 April 2019 at 74 years of age.

Warrant Officer Ray Zander, CD (Ret’d)

Sgt Donald William Henry “Donnie” Zehr, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Donald William Henry “Donnie” Zehr, CD  of 8 Wing Engineer Squadron, suddenly at his residence in Trenton ON on Friday, 28 August  2020 in his 47th year.

 Sgt Donald William Henry “Donnie” Zehr, CD

Maj Jason Edward Zelward, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Jason Edward Zelward, CD, peacefully, at Bobby’s Hospice in Saint John on 18 November 2018 at the age of 35 after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. 

 Maj Jason Edward Zelward, CD

Douglas Zeran

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas Zeran on 28 December 2008 in the Woodland Villa in Long Sault, ON at the age of 83 Years.

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Sgt Walter “Wally” Arthur Zillman, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Walter “Wally” Arthur Zillman, CD (Ret’d), on 26 January 2025 at age 95 at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home in Beausejour MB.

Sgt Walter “Wally” Arthur Zillman, CD (Ret’d)

Roland David "Rollie" Zinc

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Roland David "Rollie" Zinc who passed away peacefully in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, NB on 9 May 2008 at the age of 89.

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Maj Mark Zoledowski, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Mark Zoledowski, CD (Ret'd) on 17 May 2010 in Ottawa in his 56th year.

Maj Mark Zoledowski, CD