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We regret to advise of the death of Kenneth “John” Upton, peacefully, at Caressant Care Nursing Home, in Lindsay, ON on 9 October 2013 at the age of 92.  

John was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Europe from 1941- 1945.  He landed on Juno Beach and saw action in France and Holland.

Visitation will be held at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West on 26 October from 1:00 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.^{{gdDec2016kh} [zcc, zsp]}

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We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert Wayne Pennell, CD (Ret`d) on 7 October 2013 at Cascade Hospice in Chilliwack at the age of 66 years. Robert was a Sapper Apprentice from the 12^th Intake of Sept 1963.

Robert's first posting was with 1 Field Squadron Petawawa during which tour he deployed to Egypt in 1967 on UNEF peacekeeping mission. Upon return to Petawawa in 1968 he took his release but rejoined in 1970 and was posted to 3 Field Squadron Chilliwack. Robert deployed on his second UN tour in 1973 to Cyprus following which he was posted to 4 Field Squadron in Germany for a three-year tour and then returned to Canada to 3 Field Squadron.

While in 3 Field Squadron Robert remustered to Carpenter. During the Construction Engineering phase of his career he was first posted to the Construction Engineering Section at Wainwright, AB in 1978 followed two years later by Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, During this posting he participated in his third UN tour – this time to the Golan Heights. During the period 1982-89, Rob was at CFB Chilliwack - first with the Base Construction Engineering Office and then with the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. Following this, he was posted 1 Construction Engineering Unit in Winnipeg for three years and then back to CFB Chilliwack as the Construction Engineering Detachment Commander in Jericho Beach (Vancouver). In 1996 Rob retired as a Warrant Officer with over 31 years’ service.

Memorial services will be held for Robert at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 280, Vedder Crossing on 21 October 2013 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hospice Society^.{khMar2016}

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We regret to advise of the death of Frederick Albert McLeod at Victoria Hospice in Victoria BC on 5 October 2013 at the age 95 years. Fred was an RCAF veteran of the Second World War. He continued to serve with the RCAF as a Construction Engineering officer after the war.

Fred was born in Trail BC and grew up in Vancouver BC. During the Second World War, he flew with the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force in Canada and overseas as a Signals Officer and Squadron Signals Leader with the Husky Squadron No. 437. His last official flying operation was with the Russian Air Force out of Berlin immediately following the end of the war. 

After the war, Fred worked and studied as an architect who specialized in hospital design. He re-joined the RCAF in 1953 as a Construction Engineering officer and served in the Directorate of Construction Engineering Design at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. One of his principal responsibilities was Project Officer for the design of the National Defence Medical Centre in Ottawa. He was appointed Senior Engineering Officer in 1960 and accepted the hospital on behalf of the commanding officer the next year.

After his retirement from the RCAF, Fred returned to his former architectural firm of Thompson, Berwick and Pratt and worked on the planning of the University of British Columbia Health Sciences Centre. Fred and his family next moved to Victoria where he joined the University of Victoria Campus Planning Department and remained with them for 17 years. 

Fred enjoyed boating, fishing and traveling for many years. He also loved to play golf with many friends at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Fred was an active computer buff and Amateur Radio Operator (VE7FBW) who belonged to the Victoria New Horizons Amateur Radio Club, The Short Wave Club, the Western Amateur Radio Association, and the Royal Air Force Amateur Radio Society. Fred was also a member of the British Columbia Maritime Museum and the British Columbia Aviation Museum as well as the Vancouver Island Air Crew Association. Another hobby of Fred's was woodworking in his well-equipped workshop. 

By Fred's request there will be no funeral service. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

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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.

Cliff was born in Edmonton AB.  He, along with three brothers and a sister, joined the Canadian Army and served overseas during the Second World War.  Cliff served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and Northwest Europe.  After the war he worked for a long time in Hinton, AB.  Cliff was a founding member and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #249 in Hinton.

Those wishing to pay their respects by viewing may do so in the Schoening Funeral Chapel in Kamloops on 20 September from 12:30 to 1:30 PM.  A Celebration of Clifford’s life will follow in the chapel at 2:00 PM and interment will take place in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery.  A reception will follow at the Army, Navy, Air Force Veteran’s Club, #9 – 177 Tranquille Road in Kamloops.  Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{dcMay2018gd} [zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Nat Beaton (Ret’d) of Point Aconi, NS on 12 September 2013 in his late 80s.

Nat was born in Glace Bay, NS.  During the Second World War he served overseas with the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, Italy and Northwest Europe.  Upon his return home, he worked in the coal mines and fished until he was 83 years old.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on 16 September at St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or.  Donations may be made to the St. Joseph Church “Raise the Roof Fund” or a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{dcApr17gd}[zsd, zsp, zri]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Hermas Augustin "Joe" Berry (Ret’d) on 8 September 2013 at St. Joseph Manor in Elliot Lake, ON at the age of 91 years.

Joe was born in St. Charles, ON. He was a veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. He enlisted in September 1942 and trained for over a year in Terrace, BC before being assigned to the 23^rd Field Company. He went to England in July of 1943 and served until July 1946 when he was discharged.  After the war, he worked for Rio Algoma Mining Limited in Elliot Lake.  He was a 67-year Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Elliot Lake Branch #561.

A funeral mass will be held at Paroisse Sainte Marie Church in Elliot Lake.  Donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Legion Poppy Fund.  ^{{dcFeb2017gd}}

We regret to advise of the death of John “Johnny” Coupland in Duncan BC on 4 September 2013 at the age of 92.

Johnny was born in Merritt BC but moved to Duncan at a young age where he lived his entire life on the same property.  He was a WW II Veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in Europe.  After demobilisation he worked at MacMillan Bloedel, Copper Canyon Division, near Duncan, for most of his working life.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 191 in Chemainus BC. 

A celebration of life will be held at the H.W.Wallace Centre, 5285 Polkey Road in Duncan, on 14 September.  Donations may be made to the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation466 Trans-Canada Hwy #4, Duncan, BC V9L 3R6. ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leonard “Len” Bedford Hovind (Ret’d) in Qualicum Beach, BC on 3 September 2013 at the age of 81 years.

Len was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  On returning to Canada, Len left the Army in 1954 and returned to Regina. He worked in the Saskatchewan oil patch before moving to Vancouver in 1955 where he worked in the lumber industry until he retired.  Len was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 29 years.

A private family gathering will be held at Leonard’s gravesite on 6 September 2013 to say goodbye. ^{{dcNov2017gd}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander “Alex” Neil Manson, CD (Ret’d) at the Garry J. Armstrong Retirement Home in Ottawa ON on 30 August 2013 at age 91.

Alex was born in Stratford ON and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto in the class of 1944.  After graduation, Alex joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served oversea during WW II.  After the war, he made his career in the Canadian Pacific group of companies, extensively at CP Telecommunications in Montreal and Toronto. In the 1960s, he was the supervising engineer responsible for the building of much of Canada`s first transcontinental system of microwave communications towers. He held several executive positions at Canadian Pacific and culminated his career as Secretary to the Board of CNCP Telecommunications.

Alex also served in the Militia with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.  In the 1964 reorganisation of the Reserves, it was decided to establish Militia Service Battalions in Canada’s larger cities and No 2 Montreal Service Battalion was formed.  Alex became that unit's first commanding officer.

At Alex`s request, there will be no funeral. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdApr2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Frederick Garry Mills Jr, CD (Ret'd) on 30 August 2013 at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC.

Born in 1936 in Islay, AB, Fred`s family moved to Cowichan Station, BC in 1937 where his parents called home for the rest of their life. Fred started his career with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1952 as one of the youngest Sapper Apprentices with the First Intake (1953-55). Upon completion of his Sapper Apprentice training he was posted to 1 Field Squadron, Chilliwack and shortly thereafter he deployed to Germany with his unit - returning to Canada with the Squadron in 1957. After this tour he was posted to the Works Company in Petawawa. Fred served in various locations throughout Canada and had several deployments to Europe and the Middle East (Golan Heights and Gaza Strip) and an instructional tour at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. He was recognized on several occasions throughout his career for his professionalism and dedication.

In 1985, Fred retired from the Canadian Armed Forces as a Captain and moved to Duncan, BC. He was a strong supporter of the Sapper Apprentice Reunion and chaired and organized the very first Reunion in 1976. He was a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 53) and preformed the duties as the Sergeant at Arms for numerous Remembrance Day parades. He also belonged to the First Order of the Eagles, the Masonic Lodge, and St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.

At Fred’s request, there will be no funeral service and he requested donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. For those who wish to gather for a moment in remembrance, please join us at the Eagles Hall, 2965 Boys Road, Duncan, on 18 September 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. ^{dcApr2014}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Charles Justin “Charlie” Jolley (Ret’d) at home in Glace Bay, NS on 28 August 2013 at the age of 88 years.

Charlie was born and raised in Glace Bay. He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in 9^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.  After demobilisation, he was employed as a mechanic with the Sydney & Louisbourg Railway and, later, the Devco Railway until his retirement.  Charlie was very interested in protecting the environment having been a member of several environmental groups throughout his life.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, John Bernard Croak VC, Branch #3, in Glace Bay.

Visitation will be held on 29 August from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay.  A funeral mass will be celebrated 30 August at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Church in Glace Bay with interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.  ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zpp]}

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We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Lally Robert “Jim” Finsten (Ret’d) at University Hospital on 27 August 2013 in London, ON in his 92^nd year.

Jim was a veteran of the Second World War and had a long career in the Canadian Armed Forces afterwards.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Militia in 1939 and served until 1940 when he was old enough to join the Active force.  He trained in Petawawa, ON and was sent overseas in 1941. In England, Jim served in an artisan company as a driver and clerk. When the war ended, he remained in England as part of the effort that was turning Canadian facilities over to the British.  After the war Jim joined the Permanent Force and served in the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers until his retirement in the 1970s.  During his service, he completed a UNEF tour in Egypt.  Jim was a Life Member of the Victory Branch #317 of the Royal Canadian Legion in London, ON.

A public memorial service will be held on 20 October at the Victory Branch at 1:00 PM. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens will be private.  Donations may be made to The Royal Canadian Victory Branch #317 Legion, the London Humane Society or the London Health Sciences Foundation - Cardiac Care. ^{{dcOct17gd} [zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Robert Melvin “Bobby” Hoff of St. Walburg SK on 16 August 2013 at the age of 87 years.

Bobby was born in St. Walburg. He was a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran who served in the in Italy and Northwest Europe during the Second World War. After the war, he was a carpenter and operated a sawmill with his father at Twin Creeks (Big Bush) between Loon Lake and St. Walburg.

A memorial service will be held on 21 August in the Makwa Sahgaiehcan School Gymnasium in Loon Lake SK. Bobby will be buried in the Makwa Sahgaiehcan Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Gordon Robert “Gordie” Taylor of Grace Bay NS at the Glace Bay General Hospital on 14 August 2013.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, Gordon joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served with the 59th Independent Field Squadron in Korea. After three years of service, he returned to Glace Bay. Throughout his working years, he was employed with Cape Breton Development Corporation (Devco) for 46 years, starting out as a draftsman and land surveyor and retiring as Property Manager in 1989.
Gordie enjoyed being a very active member of his community, volunteering his time for numerous organizations throughout the years. He was an active member of Knox United Church, enjoyed singing in the church choir, was a life member of Knox Session and served on many other committees as well as helping out wherever needed. He was an active member of the John Bernard Croak Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and served on the executive committee. He was also a member of the I.O.O.F Aberdeen Lodge #68, serving as secretary-treasurer and was a past Noble Grand.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2pm in Knox United Church with interment to follow in Forest Haven Memorial Garden. Family flowers only please. Memorial donations may be made in Gordie’s name to the Knox Memorial Fund or a charity of choice. On-line condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.pattenfuneral.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Daniel “Dan” Dettwiler at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on 14 August 2013 at the age of 93.

Born in Basel, Switzerland, Dan immigrated to Canada with his mother, settling in Vancouver BC.  He was a WW II veteran serving with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he worked as an electrical contractor throughout the province until 1973.  He then joined the British Columbia Government as an electrical inspector, serving the Nanaimo area until his retirement in 1985.   Dan was a member of the Nanaimo Fish and Game Club, Nanaimo Yacht Club, Canadian Power Squadron, a Mason and a Shriner.

Dan will be laid to rest with a family-only grave side service at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens.  Donations may be made directly to the Salvation Army or the Shriners Physically Challenged Children's Fund.  ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer James Howe CD (Ret'd) at Peterborough Regional Health Centre Palliative Care on 11 August 2013 in his 64^th year.

Jim served a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers from 1967 – 1994, first as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician and then into the Mechanical Systems Technician Master Trade. His postings included: CFB North Bay (SAGE), CFB Ottawa, CFSME, CFS Goose Bay, CFB North Bay (ROCC & Utilities Officer) and then a string of Utilities Officer appointments in CFB Comox, CFB Chatham, and CFB Goose Bay before retiring in Havelock ON.

Resting at the Brett Funeral Chapel, Havelock on Wednesday, 14 August 2013 from 1:00 pm until time of Service at 2:00 pm, beginning with a Legion Service. Interment at a later date at Belleville Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer David Appleby, CD (Ret'd) of Gagetown, NB on Sunday, 11 August 2013 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.

Born in Woodstock, NB, David was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Korean War. Among his tours he served with 23^rd Field Squadron and was an instructor with Apprentice Training Squadron at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering. David retired as a Sergeant Major in the rank of Warrant Officer. Following his military service, David became a businessman when he and his wife owned and operated Appleby`s Bindery Ltd. in Upper Gagetown for over 30 years. David was very proud of his military service and continued to be involved as a volunteer and organizer at the Canadian Military Engineering Museum at CFB Gagetown, was Past President of the Atlantic Retired Sappers, was Past President of the Korean Veterans Association, and was heavily involved in getting the “Hands Across the Border Memorial Monument” created in Madison, Maine. In September 2013, David will be awarded the Korean Ambassador's Medal posthumously.

Visitation will be held at the Oromocto Funeral Home, 108 Winnebago Street on 12 August from 7-9 pm and on 13 August from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held in the Oromocto Funeral Home Chapel on 14 August 2013 at 11:00. Interment will take place in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Memorial tributes in David’s memory may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Erin Appleby Breast Health Fund.^{khMar2016}

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer George A McKiel (Ret’d) on 8 August 2013 at the Toronto East General Hospital, Toronto ON at the age of 84 years.  

George joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1949 and served in Chilliwack, Germany and Gagetown. He completed a one-year UNEF posting in 1962-63. Then, after 16 years, George left Regular Force and moved to Toronto, where he found employment as a truck driver. Later, he listed his occupation as factory worker. While living in Toronto, George joined 2 Field Engineer Regiment, Royal Canadian Engineers and rose to the position of Regimental Sergeant Major.

George was also a Life Member of the Todmorden Branch #10 of the Royal Canadian Legion in East York, Toronto. Before that, while still in the Regular Army, George had been a member of the Legion in Branch #4 Chilliwack, and Branch #4, Fredericton. He served for a long time as President of Branch #10’s Veterans Club. He arranged numerous outings to entertain Veterans. He and his late wife, Claire, spent many hours distributing poppies at the Eaton Centre and visited Sunnybrook Hospital and other health care facilities regularly. As a member of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, George appeared in many features in support of military and Veterans issues. Mr. McKiel is a recipient of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in 2011, as well as the Royal Canadian Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal.

Cremation has occurred and a funeral will take place at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in East York 14 August at 11:00 AM. There will be a Legion service at the Todmorden Branch at 6:00 PM the same day.  Both services are open to all friends, Legion members, police, fire, EMS and military personnel. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Samuel Edward “Sam” Cole, (Ret’d) on 29 July 2013 peacefully at home on the family farm in Edam, SK.

Sam was born in 1919 in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA but his family soon moved to Edam, SK, a place where he spent most of his 93 years. After leaving school, Sam headed west in 1941 to Vancouver, eventually enlisting when conscription was introduced. He reported for military training at Camp Vernon, BC and was sent to Camp Chilliwack, BC where he learned carpentry. He was then posted to the Services and Works Company in Currie Barracks, Calgary AB. At age 23 he volunteered for active service and was assigned to the 20^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers, arriving in England in April 1944.

After landing at Normandy, Sam’s unit achieved some considerable recognition with their construction of the famous ‘Monty’ Bailey Bridge at Caen. After supporting the Allied advance through France and Belgium, the 20^th Field Company was part of an Allied combined engineer effort of thousands of sappers to support a final drive into Germany. With their bridging, rafting and boat equipment they supported the attacking forces by bridging and rafting of the three rivers that barred the way to Arnhem in The Netherlands. Sam's company involved in Op BERLIN, one of two Canadian Engineer companies (the other being the 23^th Field Company), participating in the rescue of trapped Airborne Troops from the Arnhem bridgehead on the nights of 25-27 Sep 44. Later in the war, his company made a heroic assault crossing of the Ems River near Leek, The Netherlands.

After the war, Sam returned to the farm in Edam. He was an active musician playing with the Sam Cole Orchestra at dances, weddings and New Year's Eve Balls. He put his carpentry skills learned in the army to good use by building the original arena in Edem as well as many area homes. One of his proudest moments was the writing and publishing of the book “Bridging Troubled Waters” about his WW II experiences.

A funeral will be held at the United Church in Edam with participation from the Royal Canadian Legion Edam Branch #106. Donations may be made to The Lady Minto Health Care Centre in Edam or to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. ^{{dc/gdJan2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Burnley (“Rocky”) Jones of Halifax on 29 July 2013 in Halifax at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at the age of 71.

Born on the Marsh in Truro NS, Rocky joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1958 with the 7^th Intake Sapper Apprentices. After completing his training and obligatory service, he pursued a career as a lawyer. He was an outspoken member of Nova Scotia’s black community and a civil rights pioneer in Nova Scotia who worked for decades worked to defeat racism.

Rocky was a champion of civil rights beginning with his involvement with the Students Union for Peace Action in 1965 while a student at the University of Toronto. He was also active with the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee, the Student Christian Leadership Conference, Upon his return from Toronto to Nova Scotia in 1965 Rocky became heavily involved in working on the rights for people of African descent. He was a founding member of The Black United Front of Nova Scotia, National Black Coalition of Canada, Dalhousie University Transition Year Program (where he taught for 10 years), Dalhousie Law School Indigenous Blacks and Mi`kmaq Program, African Canadian Liberation Movement, African Canadian Caucus of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Project to name a few. Along with his wife, he also formed Kwacha House - Eastern Canada`s first inner-city self-help program for the culturally diverse, lower socio-economic population. He also created the Black Historical and Educational Research Organization project, a pioneering oral history project on Black culture. Rocky received his law degree from Dalhousie University in 1992 and spent several years working with Dalhousie University Legal Aid.

Rocky practised law for over 20 years with his own firm of B.A. `Rocky` Jones and Associates. A strong advocate of prisoners’ rights, Rocky was involved in the establishment of the Black Inmates Association and the Native Brotherhood of Dorchester Penitentiary and Springhill Institution. He developed programs for women in the Kingston Prison for Women, Halifax County Correctional Centre and in the community. Rocky also developed a wilderness experience program for ex-inmates and oversaw two production companies also staffed by ex-inmates. He was the Executive Director of Real Opportunities for Prisoner Employment - a self-help organization for ex-inmates. Among the awards that he received in recognition of his work were: The Order of Nova Scotia in 2010, an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Guelph University, the Apex Community Award from the Town of Truro and he is included on Wall of Honour at the Nova Scotia Black Cultural Centre. In addition, he received the following awards: Meritorious Award of Excellence from The Black United Front of Nova Scotia, the Distinguished Service Award from The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, the Community Involvement Award from The National Black Coalition of Canada, and the Race Relations Committee Award from The Nova Scotia Barristers Society.

A visitation will be held at Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax on Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:00-9 pm. The wake will be held at Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro on Wednesday 7 August from 7-9 pm, where the funeral service will take place on Thursday 8 August at 1 pm. Reception to follow.

Cremation and a planned memorial service will be held in Halifax at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the establishment of the B. A. `Rocky` Jones Memorial Education Fund at Royal Bank of Canada.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Donald Gordon Fulmer, CD (Ret'd) on 28 July 2013 in his 82^nd year.

After a long career with the RCAF as a Fire Fighter, Don spent ten years with Alberta Provincial Fire Prevention before retiring.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fort Saskatchewan Legion, 9964 - 93 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stollery Children`s Hospital Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Larry Cheret CD, (Ret’d) in Chilliwack, BC at the age of 70 on 27 July 2013.

Larry joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the 9^th Intake Sapper Apprentice in 1960. After serving a full career as a Field Engineer he retired in 1984 and started a second career working for the Chilliwack School District. He retired from that job 20 years later as the Transportation Foreman. He then engaged on a third career working for Mertin’s General Motors in Chilliwack and was still active with them at the time of his death.

There will be no service at Larry's request. Memorial donations may be made in Larry's name to Honour House, 509 St. George St., New Westminster BC V3L1L1 or at www.honourhouse.ca. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca^{.{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Jean-François Audrain as a result of an automobile accident near Petersville NB on 26 July 2013 at the age of 31.

Jean-François was born in Montreal QC.  He was a member of the Field Troop of 37 Combat Engineer Regiment Detachment in Fredericton NB who had served 10 years as a member of the Reserves. He was attached to the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown NB as an instructor for the summer training period.

Visitation will take place at the Great Hall of Urgel Bourgie Funeral Home, 8145 Chemin Chambly, Saint-Hubert QC, followed by a funeral service.  A military burial ceremony will take place in the funeral home's private cemetery following the service.^{{gdApr2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper David Gordon Bonnett (Ret'd) at the London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital London, ON on 19 July 2013 at the age of 85 years.

David was born in Killam, AB and was a former resident of Rondeau and Chatham, ON.  He joined the Canadian Army Technical Training Corps as a Boy Soldier in 1944 and at the age of 18 transferred to the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was assigned to the 6^th Division of the Canadian Army Pacific Force just prior to V.J. Day.  He was discharged in October of 1945.

David was a member the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28 in Chatham ON; of the Church of the Advent; of the Men’s Club; and of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.  He had a 36-year career with Navistar retiring in 1982.  David then worked as a Court Services Officer for 15 years.

Visitation will be held at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street E., Ridgetown, ON on 23 July from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM.   A funeral service will be held at the Church of the Advent, Ridgetown at 11:00 AM on 24 July. Interment to follow at Trinity Anglican Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Church of the Advent, Grace Church, Ridgewood or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.  

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Hugh Arnold Atwell (Ret'd) on 17 July 2013 in Regina at the Veterans Ward of Wascana Rehabilitation Centre.

Born in 1928 in Newtonville, NS, Hugh started his military career as a Sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in the Korean War with 23^rd Field Squadron (1952-53). After Korea he continued his military career in Chilliwack and Esquimalt, BC; Camp Borden, ON; Whitehorse, YT; Regina and Moose Jaw, SK; and Shearwater, NS; as well as in Cyprus with the UN Peacekeeping Force. During his career, he made a Trade change into the Foreman of Works field and, during this phase, he achieved his journeyman carpentry certificate and Engineering Technologist qualification.

Upon his retirement, he went to work for the Saskatchewan Department of Health where he travelled extensively throughout Saskatchewan dealing with the design and upgrading of hospitals.

There will be a private family service in Regina followed by an interment in Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Veterans Ward, 2180 – 23^rd Ave., Regina, SK S4S 0A5, or to the Alzheimer Society, 301 – 2550 12th Ave., Regina, SK S4P 3X1.

We regret to announce the death of Gordon MacKenzie Bayes on 11 July 2013 at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Dunnville ON in his 91^st year.

Gordon was born in Canborough ON.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in Europe from October 1942 until the fall of 1946 with both the Royal Canadian Engineers and Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. He was a long-time member of Bethany United Church in Attercliffe Station ON.  Gordon was also a member of Dufferin Masonic Lodge #338 in Wellandport ON and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter # 117 in Binbrook ON. 

Friends are invited to visit at Ballard Minor Funeral Home in Dunnville on 16 July from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 PM and a Legion Service at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service and Order of the Eastern Star Service will be held at Bethany United Church in Attercliffe Station on 17 July at 11:00 AM.  Burial to follow at Melick Cemetery, Canborough.  If desired, memorial donations may be made to Bethany United Church or Haldimand War Memorial Hospital Foundation – CT Scan.  ^{[dcSep19gd} [zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Harry Hole on 3 July 2013 in Edmonton at the age of 91.

Harry attended school at McCauley, AB and studied Engineering at the University of Alberta. A World War II veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers, he completed officer training late in WW II but the war ended before his deployment to the Pacific arena. He served as the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (1993-1997) and Honorary Colonel (1997-2003) of 15 (Edmonton) Service Battalion.

Harry enjoyed a successful career in construction with Lockerbie & Hole. He was recognized for his leadership and contributions to the engineering profession, charitable organizations, and innumerable volunteer commitments. Highlights included an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the U of A, a Fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Alberta Order of Excellence.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, 8 July 2013 at 2:00 PM at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 - 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Charles “Chuck” Edward Johnstone CD, (Ret’d) in Chilliwack BC on 1 July2013 at the age of 90.

Chuck was born in Toronto ON.  He enlisted in the Canadian Army at the age of 18 and was assigned to1^st Chemical Warfare Company, Royal Canadian Engineers and a year later he sailed to England.  He was involved in the 1942 Dieppe Raid.  Later in the war, he fought in the liberation of Holland and into Germany until the end of the war.  He then returned to Canada and became a Drill Sergeant at Camp Borden ON until he was demobilized. 

In 1947, he re-enlisted with the Royal Canadian Engineers and was posted to the Yukon where he worked on the construction and maintenance of the Northwest Highway System.  After this posting, he was posted to Chilliwack BC where he was greatly involved in the Sapper Apprentice program, not only as an instructor but also as a mentor to the young men who had enlisted in the Army as apprentices.  During his career, Chuck also served in Germany, North Bay ON, Calgary AB, Lethbridge, AB and Petawawa ON.  After 29 years he retired and went to work as a civilian with Base Supply at Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack.

Chuck was an active and life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280 in Vedder Crossing BC where he served as 1st Vice President, 2^nd Vice Presidency and Secretary / Treasurer.  He was proud of having organized a band that performed for Princess Margaret’s 1958 Chilliwack visit. ^{{gdMay2016kh}} 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Ronald Patrick Clark, CD (Ret`d) on 30 June 2013 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.

Born in England in 1944, Ronald joined the Canadian Armed Forces in January 1964 and served 27 years with the Regular Force - his first 12 years with The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps and then 15 years with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Ron retired as a Warrant Officer and then went on to serve an additional 8 years as a Reservist with 1^st Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (Carleton and York). He was an active member of the Burton Lion`s Club and dedicated to volunteering as a dog walker with the Oromocto SPCA.

There will be no service by request and friends are invited to a casual get-together at the Burton Lions Club on Thursday, 4 July at 1:00 pm to share memories. For those who wish, donations made to the Alzheimer`s Society or to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Robert “Bob” Brown (Ret’d) in Lethbridge, AB on 24 June 2013 at the age of 82 years.

Bob was born in Coalhurst, AB. After graduating from Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, Bob worked as a tinsmith for Charlton & Hill until the outbreak of the Korean War. He joined the Canadian Army on 18 August 1950 and served in the 57^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in Korea. As a Sapper, Bob helped in the construction of several Bailey and Pontoon Bridges.

After his discharge in August 1952, Bob became a letter carrier with the Lethbridge Post Office, a position he held until his retirement. He is a Life Member of General Stewart Legion Branch 4, serving over 30 years, as well as being a member of the Miners' Library Club of Lethbridge.

There will be no public service. A family event will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to The Good Samaritan Society or Parkinson’s Society of Alberta. 

We regret to advise of the death of Wellington “Wallie” Dermott in St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, SK on 23 June 2013 at the age of 87 years.

Wallie was born in Nipawin, SK and grew up on a farm and attended a country school near Tuffnell, SK.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.

After the war, Wallie returned to Saskatchewan and returned to work with the Canadian Pacific Railway.  He was initially a crane operator and later aas a Bridge and Building Master until he retired.  Wallie was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Saskatoon Branch #63, the Army and Navy Club, Ducks Unlimited and was a lifetime member of Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.

A funeral service will be held on 28 June at 11:00 AM at Park Funeral Chapel in Saskatoon with interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Wallie may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To send online condolences, visit parkfuneral.ca. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to announce the passing of John Angus MacLeod on 25 June 2013 at University Hospital London, ON, in his 90^th year.

Born in Glace Bay NS, John proudly served with the Cape Breton Highlanders and Royal Canadian Engineers for 37 years during which he served in both WWII and Korea.  He worked for the Department of Defence as a military building inspector before retiring. 

Visitation will be held on Friday 28 June 2013 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Needham Funeral Service (520 Dundas St. London) where the funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm. Cremation to follow. Internment to take place at a later date in Cape Breton Island. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada are greatly appreciated. ^[zsd]

We regret to advise of the death of William (Bill) Johnston Hardy on 21 June 2013 at the Perley and Rideau Veterans` Health Centre in Ottawa.

Born in 1922 in Birtle, MB, Jim grew up on the prairies during the Depression. He served his country by enlisting with the 2^nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers and served overseas from the beginning of WW II. After the war, Bill returned to Manitoba and then business saw him move to Nova Scotia, then back to Winnipeg and finally to Ottawa where he raised his family. Bill ran as a candidate for the New Democratic Party in Manitoba in 1962 and in Ontario in 1967. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and later as President of the foundation (1964 -1966), Bill worked tirelessly urging the government to assist the families of those suffering from Cystic Fibrosis.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, 30 June from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O`Connor) Ottawa. Friends are invited to share their favourite memories and stories of Bill at the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perley Rideau Foundation or the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Paul Baryla, CD (Ret’d) on 15 June 2013 in Winnipeg, MB. • Paul was born in 1930 in Eden MB.

He enlisted in the Canadian Forces in January 1949 and served 37 years attaining the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He spent much time conducting field surveys throughout Canada including the Arctic, North West Territories and the Yukon as part of a joint Department of National Defence/Department of Mines and Technical Surveys program to map Canada. In the early days of horse-transported survey parties Paul worked extensively thoughout British Columbia and the northern territories.

Paul was involved in the Military Town Plans of Toronto and Hamilton. He served as Quality Control Officer for the Mapping and Charting Establishment while serving simultaneously as the Regimental Sergeant Major from 1976 to 1978. He subsequently served as Chief Instructor in the School of Military Mapping. Paul retired in September 1985 and settled in Winnipeg.

A funeral will be held at Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Avenue in Winnipeg on 20 June. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made to The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. ^{{gdOct2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Stanley Phillip Chippior on 14 June 2013 in Barry’s Bay ON at the age of 90 years.

Stanley was born in Wilno ON. His family had emigrated from Poland and Polish was his mother tongue. He was a Second World War veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers. He joined the Canadian Army in 1941 and served in France, Belgium and the Netherlands in the 11^th Field Park Company. He was discharged in 1945 and returned home. His younger brother Florian served with the Highland Light Infantry of Canada and was killed during the actions to clear the Channel ports on 17 September 1944.

After the war, Stanley worked in Wilno and Renfrew ON for many years before moving to Barry’s Bay in 1995. He was a fifty-year Royal Canadian Legion member of Barry’s Bay Branch 406. 

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Valley Manor and St. Hedwigs Church Restoration Fund would be greatly appreciated. Visitation was held at the O'Reilly Funeral Home. Interment at St Hedwigs Church, Barry's Bay on 17 June 2013.

We regret to advise that Captain Patrick Andrew Cooper Rushowick tragically passed on 11 June 2013, in Kingston, ON at the age of 28. Pat was a native of Yorkton, SK, and a graduate of RMC, Class of 2008. A member of CFB Kingston Engineering Support Squadron, Captain Rushowick served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 10 years, including deployments to Haiti and Afghanistan.

A Memorial Service will be held in Kingston on Sunday, 23 June at 2:30 pm at the Kingston Gospel Temple (2295 Princess St., Kingston), Military dress will be 1A with medals. A Memorial Service to celebrate Patrick's life will also be held in Yorkton on Friday, 28 June at 2:30 p.m. from St. Andrew's United Church, 29 Smith Street East, Yorkton, SK. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Pat's memory to "Soldier On", or to the charity of your choice.^[7Vp]

We regret to advise of the death of Paul Thomas Sterling of Sutton by the Lake, ON at the Southlake Hospital in Newmarket ON, on 7 June 2013 at the age of 89 years.

Paul was a veteran of the Second World War.  He was originally trained as a Field Engineer but, as the invasion of Normandy approached, he was transferred to The Queen’s Own Rifles as an Infantryman. Paul landed on Juno Beach on D-Day and continued the war with that regiment.

The family will celebrate Paul's life on 15 June at 2:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 426 in Newmarket. Donations may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre.  ^{{dcJan2018gd} [zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise the death of Corporal Keith Watson (Ret’d) on 6 June 2013 at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON at the age of 88.

Keith was born and raised in Fort Frances.  After graduating from school, he found work herding farm animals.  This was followed by work in the shipyards at Collingwood, ON as a welder and blacksmith and then as a Bridgeman and metal worker for the Canadian National Railway.  He enlisted in June 1942 with the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in WW II in England, France, Holland and Germany.  He was discharged in January 1945 with the rank of corporal.

After the war Keith worked for various companies as a blacksmith, a truck driver and as a welder building boats. With his extensive experience as a welder he found employment at the Fort Frances Pulp and Paper Mill, a job he held from 1947 until his retirement in 1975.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29, 250 Church Street, on 14 June.  Donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice, c/o Green Funeral Home, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8.Online condolences may be made through www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com. ^{{gdDec2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper George LeRoy Carroll (Ret’d) at the Moncton NB Hospital on 5 June 2013 at the age of 89 years.

George was born in Sunny Brae, a neighbourhood of Moncton. He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54, Sunny Brae.

Visitation will be at Tuttle Brothers Funeral Home, 171 Lutz Street, Moncton on 9 June from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with the Royal Canadian Legion prayer service being held at 3:45 PM.  A funeral service will be held at Tuttle Brothers Memorial Chapel on 10 June.  Donations may be made to the Veterans Health Centre or to the charity of one’s choice.  ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of William “Bill” J. Crerar of Comox, BC on 1 June 2013 at the age of 92 years.

Bill was born at Gallivan, SK.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in England with the 8th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Virden, BC Branch #8. 

In respecting Bill's wishes there will be no funeral service. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. ^{[dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the sudden death of Captain Mike Andrew Moore (Ret’d) in Calgary on 25 May 2013 at the age of 60.

Born in Gillingham, England, Mike spent the majority of his youth on the family farm in Grenfell, SK. After high school, he moved to Victoria, BC to attend the Royal Roads Military College and then went on to RMC in Kingston, ON where he obtained a degree in Engineering.

Mike served as a Military Engineer from 1970 to 1981, serving at Petawawa in 1 Field Squadron /2 Combat Engineer Regiment and later in Base Construction Engineering at CFB Greenwood. While a member of 2 CER he also served for a year in 1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment as a Rifle Platoon Commander, assisting them in a “get well campaign” by contributing quality leadership talent to the Canadian Infantry. Mike comes from a family of Military Engineer tradition, being the son of Major Bill Moore (Ret’d) who enlisted during WW II and served in the RCE from 1940 to 1960, and the brother of Colonel Bill Moore (Ret’d) who served from 1976 to 2012.

After his departure from the Canadian Forces, Mike earned a MBA from Queen’s University in Kingston in 1983 and then moved to Alberta in 1987 and worked primarily as a Calgary-based management consultant for the Albertan Oil and Gas Industry.

Mike’s funeral service will be held at the chapel in the Calgary Crematorium (Queens Park Cemetery) - 3219 4 Street NW, Calgary AB, on Tuesday 4 June 2013 at 2:00 pm. Mike’s many friends are most welcome to attend and share in the plentiful great memories of Mike.

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Fernand “Stony” Bourque, CD (Ret'd), on 25 May 2013 at the age of 68 at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, ON.

Stony joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1960. After completing his basic Air Force and Firefighter courses he was posted to Royal Canadian Air Force Station Uplands, Ottawa, ON. In the late 1960s, Stony was posted to Canadian Forces Base Lahr, Germany where he served for four years. This was followed by a posting to Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, QC, where he was Commissioned from the Ranks.

Upon completion of his Military Engineering Officer Qualification training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering, Chilliwack, BC in the Fall of 1976, he was appointed as Fire Chief at Canadian Forces Base Chatham, NB. In 1980 Stony took his release from the Canadian Forces to become Deputy Fire Marshal at Mobile Command Headquarters in St. Hubert, QC, a position he served in until 1985, at which point he became the Command Fire Marshal until his retirement in 1995. Following his retirement from that position, he moved to Ottawa, ON where he remained an active member of the retired Military Fire Service Officers.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Marie-Médiatrice Church in Vanier, ON on Saturday, 8 June 2013. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Messages of sympathy may be left at site www.racinerobertgauthier.com. ^{gdAug2015}

We regret to advise of the death of Gordon Miles Bradley on 22 May 2013 in Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital, Arnprior ON at the age of 69.

Gordon served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 174 in Arnprior.

Visitation will take place at the Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, 138 Daniel Street North Arnprior on 25 May followed by a memorial service.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Kidney Foundation or the Arnprior Hospital.  ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp, zpi]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Stephen Manser, CD (Ret'd) on 16 May 2013, at the age of 54. Steve served for over 29 years as a Construction Engineering Officer with tours including Cornwallis, Kingston, Borden, Comox, Chilliwack, North Bay and Ottawa. Deployments included Port au Prince, Khartoum, and Kabul. Steve retired in Jun 2011) and join the Public Service as a Quality Assurance Manager in ADM(IE)/ DCPD. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Kanata Chapel, 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Service in Memory of Stephen will be held Wednesday, 22 May 2013 in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Arbor Lounge. In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Humane Society or Wounded Warriors Canada are appreciated.