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We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John William Fraser (Ret’d) at the Shiretown Nursing Home in Pictou, NS on 2 February 2010 at the age of 97 years.

John was born in Lower Mount Thom, NS and lived there and in Stellerton, NS for most of his life.  He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War who served in both the Italian and Northwest European theatres. After the war, John worked as a farmer, road foreman and Corp of Commissionaires until retirement. He was a member of St. Luke Presbyterian Church in Salt Springs NS, of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #16, Pictou and of the Eighth Army Veterans Association of Canada.

A public graveside service will be held at a later date in Gladstone Cemetery, Four Mile Brook.  Donations in his memory may be made to the Shiretown Nursing Home, or a charity of your choice. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Edward McDonald Graham, peacefully at home in Trenton on 29 January 2010 in his 74^th year.

Ed was a 2^nd Intake Sapper Apprentice. He started his career as a Field Engineer, remustered to Draughtsman and then progressed to a Construction and Maintenance Technician. After retirement from the Canadian Forces he returned as a draftsman in the Construction Engineering drafting office at CFB Trenton.

A Memorial Service wil be held at the Rushnell Funeral Centre, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Saturday, 6 February. Reception following at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 Trenton. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Hospice Quinte or Paramed Home Health Care would be appreciated by the family.^{{khFeb2018}[zsp}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Anthony “Tony” Calvert (Ret’d) suddenly on 22 January 2010 at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, ON in his 66th year.

Tony was born in 1944 in Southampton, United Kingdom, immigrated to Canada in his youth and became a Canadian citizen in October 1960. He enlisted in the Canadian Forces as a Field Engineer in Toronto, ON in October 1963 and after completing his basic Sapper training was posted to 3 Field Squadron, in Chilliwack, BC.

In 1969 Tony remustered to a Map Reproduction Technician and was posted to the Mapping and Charting Establishment in Ottawa. In August 1980 he was posted to the Director General Intelligence where he spent the next 13 years in the Joint Photo Intelligence Centre until his retirement on 30 September 1993 as a Sergeant. Tony was an enthusiastic Ham radio operator and for many years ran a successful photography business in his spare time.

Visitations will be at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON on 2 and 3 February. A Service will follow the 3 February visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation of Canada. {gdSep2015kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Herman R. Archibald in Windsor NS on 15 January 2010 at the age of 79.

Herman was born in Ellershouse NS.  He was a Korean War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Windsor, Hants County NS Branch #009 for 26 years. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Robert “Bob” Sampson Ellis on 20 January 2010 at the age of 88 years in Calgary, AB.

Bob was born and raised in Coronation, AB and served overseas in WWII with the Royal Canadian Engineers as a sapper. After demobilization, Bob returned to Coronation and started his long career with Canada Post as a Postmaster - retiring in 1981. During his career he served as the Secretary Treasurer of the Canadian Postmasters Association as well as a Justice of the Peace, Town Counsellor and on the Chamber of Commerce. He was always active in community and church activities no matter where he lived. He was a life-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Heritage Club.

Funeral services will be held at St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Crescent NW, Calgary on 27 January 2010. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society. In living memory of Robert Ellis, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 Bannister Road SE., Calgary^{.{dcSep2015] [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Percy Eldon “Hank” Clements (Ret’d) at the Queen Elizabeth II Healthcare Complex in Halifax NS on 4 January 2010 at the age of 92.

Hank was born in Port Morien NS and lived there most his life. He served for a brief time in the Merchant Marine as a fireman aboard the SS Corabelle in 1939 sailing between Halifax and Newfoundland. In 1942 he enlisted in the Canadian Army and served as a Sapper in the Royal Canadian Engineers in England and the Virgin Islands. He was discharged in 1945 and worked both in construction and, being a fisherman by trade, fished out of Port Morien for over 60 years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 in Glace Bay NS.

In honouring Hank’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will take place on 8 January at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Morien, with interment in St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery in Black Brook NS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Port Morien. Online condolences maybe made through vjmcgillivray.ca. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise that Lt Adam Edward "Dutch " Vrooman (Retd) passed away on 1 January 2010 in Victoria at the age of 83 years.

Born in Ontario and a graduate of the University of Toronto, Dutch was a WW II Royal Canadian Engineer veteran. After the war he spent 18 years with ALCAN in Kitimat BC and then worked in engineering capacities at the municipal level - particularly as a Building Inspector in Ladysmith, BC. He was an active member of theCanadian Military Engineer Association.

A Memorial Service will be held in First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, on Tuesday, 12 January at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant George Rudolf Miok at age 28 in Afghanistan on 30 December 2009.

Sergeant Miok was a Reservist serving in 41 Combat Engineer Regiment. He taught at St. Cecilia's Junior High School in Edmonton. George joined the military at 17 in his Grade 12 year and served as a Reservist while earning his teaching degree at the University of Alberta. He had served in Bosnia in 2002 and in Afghanistan for the first time in 2006. He was on his second tour in Afghanistan and was serving as an Infantry Section Commander with the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team at the time of his death.

The family and friends of Sgt George Moik have endowed a scholarship to the University of Alberta Faculty of Education in his name. This scholarship is awarded to students with superior academic achievement entering the third or fourth year of study in the Faculty of Education. Selection is based on academic standing. Preference will be given to students who are serving or have served in the Canadian Armed Forces - Regular or Reserve components.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 09 January 2010 at 1330 hrs at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parrish (http://www.caedm.ca/parishes/sherwood-park), 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1Y7 ^{khFeb2018}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant James Howard Alexander, MC (Ret’d) on 26 December 2009 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania at the age of 86 years.

James was born in Toronto, ON and attended the University of Toronto. He graduated in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was assigned to the 6^th Field Company in March 1944, landing in Normandy on D-Day and served with the unit until February 1946.  James was awarded the Military Cross for actions as a bridge commander at Retranchement the Netherlands.  His citation reads:

“At Retranchement in on the morning of 30 October 1944, Lieutenant Alexander was detailed as bridge commander to construct a Class 40 Bailey bridge over the canal. The orders given were that the early completion of the bridge was vital to the final collapse of the South Scheldt Estuary pocket. This officer arrived at the bridge site at 1045 hours with his reconnaissance party and discovered that although the infantry held the village of Retranchement, no bridgehead was at yet established on the far side of the canal. At 1200 hours, this officer decided to attempt to make a cross section of the gap and he accordingly crossed to the far side but was immediately subjected to intense small arms fire. In spite of this, he eventually succeeded in securing enough information to make preliminary plans for his bridge and thus accomplished one-third of his task many hours ahead of schedule. Throughout the construction of the bridge, this officer was a source of constant inspiration to his men. Without regard to his personal safety, he stood on the most exposed part of the bridge, constantly exhorting his men to greater efforts. By his courage and determination, the bridge was completed much sooner than otherwise would have been possible and his gallant action allowed the leading brigade to bring up quickly the required fighting vehicles, ammunition and supplies which caused the ultimate defeat of the enemy at Knocke and Heist on 2 November 1944.”

The 6^th Field Company lost two soldiers that day and named the after Sgt J.L.Hickman. The original Bailey Bridge has been replaced but still bears the name 'Hickman Brug'.  Beside it stands a section of Bailey Bridge on a brick plinth, together with a bronze plaque with an inscription in English, French and Dutch.

Following the war, James joined Shawinigan Chemicals in Quebec and, then, in 1964 joined Bayer Corporation and worked with them as President of Verona-Pharma Chemical Corp. in New Jersey and later as Senior Executive Vice President of Mobay in Pittsburgh.  After retirement, he became President of Valley Care Association and the Pittsburgh Blind Association.

Visitation will take place on 29 December from 1:00 until 2:00 PM in the R.D.Copeland Ltd-Irvine Chapel in Sewickley with a service at 2:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Blind & Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh. ^{{dcApr2017gd}[zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Melvin “Mel” Arthur Crawford at Southwood Hospice in Calgary AB on 25 December 2009.

Mel was born in Hanna AB in 1919 but moved to Calgary in 1924 where he attended Connaught Public School and Western Canada High School. He studied auto mechanics and woodworking. He began his thirty-eight year career with the Canadian National Railway in 1940 with the Bridge and Building department. In 1941 he joined the Canadian Army as a sapper in the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 2^nd Division, serving in Britain and Europe until September 1945.

After leaving the army he resumed his career with the CNR in Calgary and from 1971 to 1978 worked as an Engineering Coordinator for the Regional Engineering/Bridges and Structures department in the head office in Edmonton. In 1978 he retired but remained active with the CNR Veterans, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #285, the Calgary Sappers Club, and the Calgary Kerby Centre for older adults activity centre.

A memorial gathering will be held at McInnis & Holloway Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary on 29 December. A family graveside service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. In living memory of Mel Crawford, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. ^{{gdFeb2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the accidental death of Corporal Jonathan P. Manuel of Mapping and Charting Establishment on 23 December 2009 while on vacation.

Cpl Manuel was 23 years old and had recently arrived at MCE to undergo training as a Geomatics Technician. He joined the Canadian Forces in 2002 as a reservist Artilleryman and two years later transferred to the Regular Force in the Artillery. In Nov 2005, upon completion of basic training, he was posted to 5e Régiment d'Artillerie Légére du Canada, Valcartier, QC and deployed to Afghanistan July 2007 to March 2008. After a short period of return to civilian life, Cpl Manuel rejoined in September 2009 as a Geomatics Technician where he was awaiting training.

The interment ceremony will be held at Beechwood National Military Cemetery at 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Friday 8 January at 1400hrs. A private funeral service will be held for the family and the official mourning party prior to the interment. There will be no reception following the interment.

We regret to advise of the death of Louis Carl “Lou” Timm on 20 December 2009 in Encinitas, CA.

Lou was born in New Dundee, ON.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. After demobilization Lou moved to Henrietta, NY.  He retired from Delco Products in Rochester, NY in 1986 after a long career as a tool and die maker.  He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Union Star Lodge No 320 for fifty years.

A memorial service will be held at the Faith United Methodist Church, 174 Pinnacle Road in Rochester on 20 February at 3:00 PM.  Donations may be made to the Elizabeth Hospice in Encinitas. ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zpi, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Urbain Gerard Doucet (Ret’d) of Weymouth, NS in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Middleton, NS on 17 December 2009 at the age of 84 years.

Urbain was born in New Edinburgh, NS.  He was a Second World War veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Weymouth Branch #67.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM with prayers at 8:00 PM on 21 December in Jayne's Funeral Home, Weymouth North.  A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM 22 December in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Weymouth.  Interment will be in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery. ^{{dcJan17gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Robert “Bob” Shattuck of Kitscoty, AB in his sleep on 12 December 2009 at the age of 89 years.

Bob was born in the Wildwood District of Alberta and grew up farming with his family.  In 1942, Bob joined the Canadian Army and went overseas with the 23^rd Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.  In England, he was transferred to No. 1 Canadian Drilling Company and worked through Italy, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.   Bob met up with his brother, Wilfred, in Italy and it was the last time the brothers ever saw each other.  Wilfred was killed in action on April 29, 1945 fighting with the Perth Regiment in Holland.

In July 1945, Bob returned home to Alberta. He had signed up to go to Japan but the war ended before he was deployed.  He was discharged in February 1946. 

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. ^{{dcApr2018gd} [zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Walter Ernest Clarke (Ret’d) on 29 November 2009 in Victoria, BC.

Walter was born in Hamilton, ON in 1916 and graduated from Queen’s University, Hamilton in 1939 with a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree.  He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in WW II from 1942-1945.  After the war he had a fulfilling career in the mining industry with Buffalo Ankerite ON; United Keno Hill Mines YT; Geco Mines ON; Rayrock Mines NWT; and as a consultant.  He was a member of Professional Engineers of Ontario; the Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia; and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.  He was a long time member of the Oak Bay United Church, Oak Bay, BC, serving it in a variety of roles. 

A memorial service will be held at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, Victoria on 12 December.  The family requests no flowers.^{{gdJan2016kh}}  

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Patrick McGuire (Ret'd) on 22 November 2009 at the age of 42 years. Capt McGuire joined the Canadian Forces in 1984 and was a member of the 9^th Engineer Squadron in Rouyn-Noranda, QC at the time of his release in June 2009.

Viewings will be Friday 27 November from 1400 hrs to 1700hrs and 1900hrs to 2200hrs at the Complexe funéraire Sainte-Bernadette , 515, Avenue Chénier à Rouyn-Noranda. Funeral will be held on Saturday 28 Nov at 1400hrs at the St-Joseph Church in Rouyn-Noranda, QC. Ashes will be deposited at the Columbarium Funeral Complex St. Bernadette. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Diabetes Foundation.

We regret to advise of the death of Douglas “Doug” Gow at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus ON on 21 November 2009.

Doug was a veteran of the Second World War with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Member of the Sunnylea Masonic Lodge No 664 in Etobicoke ON.

Visitation will take place at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home, 114 Main Street, Milton ON from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on 24 November.  A funeral service will be held on 25 November at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Donations may be made to The Epilepsy Foundation.  Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca. ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Karl Weldon Childs (Retd) on 20 November 2009 at his residence in Beaverdam, NB.

Born in Corner Brook NL in 1959, Karl was raised in Lark Harbour, NL. He served for 29 years with the Canadian Forces as a soldier with the Prince Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and as a carpenter with the Canadian Military Engineers. After retirement he took his carpenter skills to the Construction Engineer Section at CFB Gagetown, NB

Visitation will take place on Monday, 23 November at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in New Maryland from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, 24 November at 11:00 am at the same location. Interment to follow in the Beaverdam Cemetery. Donations on Karl's behalf can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation

We regret to advise that RCAF Warrant Officer First Class, Foreman of Works James McNab Chrystal, CD (Ret'd) passed away in Chilliwack on 19 November 2009 at age 93.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Jim was a WW II veteran and had a long post-war Construction Engineering career in the RCAF. He served with distinction in the Construction Engineering section on a number of RCAF bases. After retirement from the Canadian Forces Jim had a ten-year career as Building Manager of the Marine Building, Vancouver's landmark high rise office building.

Moving to Chilliwack, he joined 879 (Earl MacLeod) RCAF Wing (Chilliwack) of the Air Force Association of Canada and was a faithful Wing member right up to the time of his demise. Jim was a generous man who gave freely to community service organizations and was active in other areas such as a Freemason, Legion, and Elks member and a community volunteer.

One of Jim's achievements in Chilliwack was the installation of the Piper Richardson Memorial statue that resides in Veteran's Memorial Park grounds beside the Chilliwack Museum building. Jim was also involved with the "Blue Hydrangea Living Memorial Garden" on the grounds of the Chilliwack Middle School [formerly the Chilliwack High School on Yale Road East]. This memorial was originated in 1942 to honour former students and teachers who had joined the RCAF and had lost their lives in combat during WW II. As each casualty was made known, an additional Blue Hydrangea bush was planted and there were 48 bushes by the end of the war. Throughout the ensuing years, the Garden fell into neglect and Jim lead the way to revive and rededicate the Memorial. Failing health did not allow him the energy to finish the project but colleagues completed his work. On 6 May 2009 the memorial was rededicated and now includes a special plaque that commemorates the rededication beside the photograph display of those 48 airmen. A similar ceremony will be held on the school grounds each year to remind younger generations of Canadians of the sacrifices made.

A Celebration of Life will be held on 12 December at 11:00 am. At St. Thomas Anglican Church, 46048 Gore Ave., Chilliwack, BC. Reception will follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a homeless shelter or an animal shelter of your choice in Jim's name.

We regret to advise of the death of Major William .J. “Bill” Hipson, CD (Ret’d) peacefully in Calgary, AB on 17 November 2009 at the age of 88 years.

Bill was a veteran of the Second World War. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1939 to 1945 in the Pacific Theatre and Canada.  After the war, he remained in the Army and had a 35-year career, retiring in 1974 as the Base Construction Engineering Officer of Canadian Forces Base Calgary.  He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #284 in Calgary.

A Funeral Service will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary on 23 November at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery.  Donations may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Giovanni D'Arcangelo of 4 Wing Construction Engineers at CFB Gagetown on 16 November 2009.

Sergeant D'Arcangelo was a Water, Fuel and Environmental Technician who, among the normal career postings in Canada, had completed a tour in Sri Lanka, two tours in Bosnia and three successive tours in Afghanistan.

A private funeral service will be held at the 17 Wing, Winnipeg chapel on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 at 10:30 am. Attendance is limited. Please contact MWO D. Aubertin, WCE 4 Wing Cold Lake, for co-ordination. Burial will be at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, 3990 Portage Ave, Winnipeg. Details of a memorial service to be held at 4 Wing Cold Lake will be advised.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Donald “Willie” Wilson (Ret’d) in Calgary, AB on 16 November 2009 at the age of 81.

Willie was a Firefighter who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Funeral services will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch # 285, 9202 Horton Road S.W. on 23 November at 2:00 p.m.   Donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #285.  A memorial tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary.  ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Roy George Bowman in Saskatoon, SK on 10 November 2009 at the age of 89. 

Roy was born in Humboldt, SK in 1920.   In 1941 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was posted to 9 Field Squadron with whom he served overseas in Northwest Europe until the summer of 1945.  After his return to Canada and demobilization Roy worked on farms or driving trucks until he retired in 1980. 

A memorial service will be held on 14 November 2009 at Park Funeral Chapel, Saskatoon, with interment in the Garden of Christus Court at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Ward of St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon. 
 

We regret to advise that Major Victor Swanberg, CD (Retd) passed away on 4 November 2009 at the age of 87 years.

Victor was born in Calgary and was a veteran of WW II as both aircrew and as a Military Engineer. After the war, he served for sixteen years with the University of Calgary. Major Swanberg was the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 33^rd Field Engineer Squadron from 1995 to 1999.

At Victor's request, there will be no funeral or memorial services. A private graveside service was held. Memorial tributes may be made directly to the Salvation Army or to the Calgary Humane Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Emile E. Dufour on 1 November 2009 at the Veteran's Village, Sherbrooke Community Center in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 88 years.

Emile was born in Ottawa, ON.  He was a Second World War veteran who joined the Army at the age of 19 and served overseas as a member of the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war, he re-joined the Army and served in Valcartier QC, Wainwright AB. and Ottawa. After he retired from the Army in Ottawa in 1969 he worked as an insurance salesman for Knights of Columbus Insurance before making a final move to Saskatoon where he worked with the Red Program, finding employment for less fortunate individuals.  Emile fully retired in 1981.  

Emile was always involved with the Catholic Church and especially with the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight.. He was instrumental in helping to start counsels in numerous parishes across the country. Emile was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Netanya Branch #362 in Saskatoon.

There will be prayers with family and friends on 5 November at 7:00 PM at St. Augustine Parish, 602 Boychuk Dr in Saskatoon.  A Celebration Mass of Emile's life will be conducted on 6 November at 10:30 AM at St. Augustine.  Cremation to follow with interment in the family plot in Notre Dame Cemetery in Ottawa. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  Email condolences can be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com. ^{{gdOct2019dc} [zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Steven Marshall on 30 October 2009 while on foot patrol in Panjwai district in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

Aged 24 and a native of Calgary, Steven joined the army in 2007 and completed his Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Camp Gagetown, NB. Sapper Marshall was a member of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment from Edmonton, AB and had just recently started his deployment in Afghanistan.

Sapper Marshall's funeral will be held on Tuesday, 10 November at 1:00 p.m. at Centre Street Church (Main Campus), 3900 2nd St NE, Calgary, AB [403-293-3900]. Interment will follow at approximately 3:00 p.m. at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens, 17 Ave SW & Lower Springbank Rd, Calgary [403-217-3700 or David King at 403- 619-7691]. Reception at Mewata Armouries, 801 - 11th Street SW, Calgary.

We regret to advise the death of Lieutenant Stanley “Stan” Daniel Cameron (Ret'd) on 29 October 2009 at the age of 89 at the North York General Hospital in Toronto.

Born in Edmonton, AB, Stan was a graduate of the University of Alberta where he was captain of the Alberta Golden Bears basketball team. During the Second World War he served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in 2^nd Canadian Division CRE. On 3 October 1944, he was seriously wounded by a sniper's bullet conducting a recce of a proposed bridge site at Merxem in Belgium.  

After the war, he worked as a psychologist with the Alberta Tuberculosis Association for several years before joining the Public Service Commission of Canada in 1954. His career with the government of Canada took Stan to Ottawa, Vancouver and back to Ottawa. Stan moved from personnel administration into a variety of management positions in the government, retiring in 1979 as the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Transport.

A service to celebrate his life will be held in the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel”, 1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto 3 November 2009. If desired, donations can be made to the National Gallery of Canada or to a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Marcel Dextraze of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu QC on 24 October 2009 at the age of 96 years.

Marcel was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. ^{{dcFeb18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant William Bennett “Bill” McKay Clarke (Ret’d) on 22 October 2009 at Chateau Gardens in Aylmer ON in his 99^th year.

Bill was born in Sussex NB and moved with his parents to Stockton, CA where they lived until he was fifteen years old. His father's ill health brought the family back to Sussex where Bill completed high school and later received a degree in Forestry from the University of New Brunswick.

Bill was a veteran of the Second World War.  After graduation, he worked for a few years with the Dominion Forest Services, but later left his job and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers and served in England and Holland. On his return from Europe, Bill worked with the Department of Lands and Forests in Toronto ON North Bay ON and later in Aylmer. He retired from the position of District Forester in Aylmer in 1974. Bill was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, the Aylmer Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Rotary Club of Aylmer.

At Bill's request, a private interment service was held at the Aylmer Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy will be appreciated. ^{{dcDec19wd} {zsd, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Robin Andrew Hill, CD (Ret'd) at home in Hilden, NS, from illness, on 15 October 2009 at the age of 51 years.

Born in Hamilton, ON, Robin joined the Canadian Military Engineers as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician and had a 24-year career. During his career, he served on Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships Saguenay and Ottawa.  He also served at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, ON where he was a member of the Mobile Repair Team.  Robin also deployed on United Nations peacekeeping missions, his last mission being in 1994 - 1995 in Bosnia. In civilian life, Robin taught electrical apprenticeship at the Nova Scotia Community College, Institute of Technology, Halifax Campus.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #147 in Upper Musquodoboit, NS.

There will be no visitation by request. A celebration of life will be held on 20 October at 2:00 PM in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro, NS.  Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Halifax.  ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zsp]}

We regret to advise the death of Ronald Elwood Gallant of Kamloops BC on 10 October 2009 at the age of 69 years.

Ron was born in Morden MB. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1957 but transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1962. He served on HMCS New Waterford, HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Athabaskan and HMCS Kootenay before retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1967. Ron was a member of the Thompson Legion for four years and was with the Mackenzie BC Legion Branch #273 for thirty-two years where he served on the Executive as Vice-President and Treasurer. He received the BC-Yukon Command Provincial Volunteer of the Year Award. ^{{dcJan20wd} [zcc, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain John W. S. Lowes (Ret’d) peacefully at home in Newmarket, ON on 4 October 2009 at the age of 73.

John served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After leaving the Army he worked for Ontario Hydro. 

A memorial service will be held on 9 October at 1 PM at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Water and Main Street, Newmarket.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation.  ^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Blase Miller on 29 September 2009 in Surrey BC at the age of 82.

Blase was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in England and Europe.

Prayers will be offered 2 October at 8:30 pm followed by Mass of Christian Burial  on 3 October both held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 8842 - 119 Street, Delta, BC. ^{{gdJun2016**}}

We regret to advise of the death of MWO John Edward Hagerman, age 66, at Chilliwack General Hospital on 25 September 2009 after a very short but courageous struggle with cancer.

John was born in Kingston, ON and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the 9^th Intake of Sapper Apprentices in 1960 at the age of 16. He served 32 years as Canadian Military Engineer in our field units at CFB Chilliwack, CFB Petawawa, and CFB Lahr, Germany. John retired in 1992 as Sergeant Major with Base Operations, CFB Chilliwack.

The Funeral Service was held on 2 October 2009 at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery, Watson Road, Chilliwack. Reception followed at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 280. In lieu of flowers, donations in John Hagerman's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Alvin Dubois (Ret’d) on 24 September 2009 at the Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew, ON at the age of 84 years.

Alvin was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch #148. 

Visitation will be at the Goulet Funeral Home in Renfrew between 2:00 and 4:00 PM and between 7:00 and 9:00 PM on 27 September. There will be a Legion Service of Tribute at 7:30 PM that same evening.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Mount St. Patrick, ON the following day at 10:00 AM.  Interment will be at the Holy Well Cemetery in Mount St. Patrick.  Donations may be made to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation or Renfrew Senior Home Support. 

We regret to advise of the death of Padre, the Reverend, George Dawson Beaver in Westlock, AB on 20 September 2009 at the age of 82 years.

George was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #97 in Westlock.

A Memorial Service will be held on 24 September at 2:00 PM at the Westlock Memorial Hall. A private family inurnment will follow at a later time. Donations may be made to Saint Philip's Anglican Memorial Fund or the Westlock Royal Canadian Legion Branch #97. ^{{gdFeb2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of our Colonel Commandant, Colonel Roger Kenwood St. John, OMM, CD (Ret'd) on 15 September 2009 in Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC in his 65^th year.

Colonel St. John had been the Canadian Military Engineer Branch Colonel Commandant since January 2008. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1944. In 1959 he joined the Royal Westminster Regiment and subsequently enrolled in the Regular Officer Training Programme in 1966 while attending the University of British Columbia. He graduated with distinction in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science, Forestry. After graduation, he undertook training at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy and his first appointment was as the Fire/Crash Rescue Chief at CFB Montreal. He went on to serve his country with true Engineering spirit during tours across Canada and Europe as well as on several United Nations missions in Cyprus, Pakistan, and Bosnia.

In 1972 he was assigned to 1 Airborne Field Squadron in Edmonton, AB. This posting included a peacekeeping tour in Cyprus in 1974. In 1975 he was promoted to Major and posted to CFB Gagetown as the Commanding Officer of 22 Field Squadron. This was followed by his assignment to NATO's Central Army Group Headquarters in Heidelberg, West Germany in 1977.

In 1980, Colonel St. John returned to Canada to attend Staff College in Toronto. This was followed by his assignment to Headquarters, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in Calgary, AB as G4. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1982 and returned to the Staff College as a member of the Directing Staff. In 1985 he was appointed as the Base Administration Officer of CFB Calgary where he was involved in a number of major projects including the "Museum of the Regiments" and assisting in the provision of military support to the Calgary Winter Olympics. In recognition of the instrumental role he played in creating the Calgary Centennial Arena and the Calgary Military Museum he was awarded an Honorary "Citizen of the Year" from the City of Calgary in 1987. His citation notes that he had "emerged as a model of good citizenship, forging a relationship between the citizens of Calgary and the members of CFB Calgary."

In 1988 he was promoted to Colonel and posted to National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa as the Director of Construction Engineering Control. In 1989 he was assigned as the Chief of Staff of a United Nations humanitarian mine awareness and clearance training mission in Pakistan for Afghan refugees. In 1991 Colonel St. John was posted to CFB Montreal as the Chief Engineer of Mobile Command. He was subsequently selected to attend the National Defence College in Kingston, ON in 1993 and was then appointed as Base Commander of CFB Chilliwack. At Chilliwack, he oversaw the base from 1994 until its closure in 1998. During the closure period, he was assigned as the Deputy Engineer/Corps Engineer Brigade Commander of NATO's Implementation Force in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.

In 1998 Colonel St. John retired from the Canadian Forces and formed his own consulting company that specialised in emergency management and business continuation planning. He also undertook several mine action contracts for the Department Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Canadian International Development Agency in the Balkans and Africa.

After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Roger enthusiastically involved himself in the community of Chilliwack - giving his time, energy and passion to many great organisations including; Rotary, Community Services, Chilliwack Hospice Society, BC Children's Hospital and Big Brothers. Colonel St. John was a past President of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack and had been extensively involved in community service projects. He was a member of numerous associations and had served on the Board of the British Columbia Corps of Commissionaires, Chilliwack Big Brothers, the Fraser Valley Regional District Planning Committee, and the Chilliwack Hospice Society Gala Committee. His enormous efforts were recognised in his being named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.

Colonel St. John was appointed Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers on 16 January 2008. He was passionate about the Engineers and took his duties very seriously. He thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with a new generation of Engineers and spoke often of his pride in their accomplishments.

A memorial service for Col Roger K. St. John will take place on Monday 28 September 2009 at the First Avenue Christian Assembly Church, 46510 First Avenue, Chilliwack, BC. Guests are asked to arrive by 1:30 PM for the start of the service at 1:30 PM. Dress for Serving Members is Service Dress 1A (with medals). Retired Members are encouraged to wear blazer/gray flannels (with medals). Guests are advised to bring a jacket and comfortable footwear for the open-air reception immediately following the service at approximately 4:00 PM at Case de Librico, 44843 South Sumas Rd, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wheelchair Foundation Canada (www.wheelchairfoundation.org) or the Military Families Fund (www.militaryfamiliesfund.ca).

We regret to advise of the passing of Master Warrant Officer Alan Mark Pernitzky, CD in Moose Jaw, SK on 8 September 2009 at the age of 46 as a result of an automobile accident. He was stationed at 15 Wing Moose Jaw as a Construction Engineering Supervisor.

Alan was born in Vancouver, BC but at a young age moved first to Dawson Creek, BC and then to Innsfail, AB where he attended High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Canadian Forces joining the Military Engineering family providing Construction Engineering support to a number of bases including Cold Lake, Moose Jaw and Dundurn.

A Memorial Service will be held on 14 September at the Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Beechwood National Cemetery, Ottawa, ON. In lieu of flowers donations in Alan's name may be made to the Salvation Army, 175 1st Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 0Y9. ^{{gdOct2015kh}}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Jean-François Drouin le 6 septembre 2009, mort au combat à l’âge de 31 ans, dans le district de Dand au sud-ouest de la ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan.

Jean-François était un sapeur affecté au 5e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Valcartier, QC. Au moment de sa mort, il servait avec le groupement tactique du 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment.

Jean-François est né à Québec, QC et s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2006. Après sa formation en génie de campagne à l’École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à la BFC Gagetown, NB il a été muté au 5e Régiment du génie de combat. Jean-François effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel en Afghanistan lorsque son véhicule a heurté un engin explosif improvisé (IED).

Une cérémonie de rapatriement s’est déroulée le 9 septembre à la Base des Forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites seront possibles à l’église St-Louis de Courville, 2315 avenue Royale, Beauport QC, le 19 septembre de 9h à 10h30, suivies des funérailles. L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu au cimetière paroissial à une date ultérieure. ^{{rtMar2017gd} [zcc]}

Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer le décès du major Yannick François Stéphane Pépin, MSM*, DC qui a été tué au combat le 6 septembre 2009 dans le district de Dand, au sud-ouest de la ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, à l'âge de 36 ans. Yannik était génie militaire en service avec le 5e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes Valcartier, QC. 

Yannick est né à Arthabaska, QC. Il a étudié le génie civil à Trois-Rivières et a travaillé pour une firme d'ingénieurs là-bas et à Louisville. Il s'est joint à la Réserve en 1991 comme artilleur au 62e Régiment d'artillerie de campagne, ARC à Shawinigan. Yannik a été muté à la Force régulière en 1999 et a reçu sa commission après avoir terminé sa formation à l'École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à Gagetown, au Nouveau-Brunswick. Il rejoint ensuite le 5e Régiment du génie de combat. 

Yannik s'est déployé pour la première fois en Afghanistan dans le cadre de l'opération ATHENA en janvier 2004 avec le quartier général de la Brigade internationale à Kaboul. Sa deuxième mission en Afghanistan était avec le groupement tactique du 2e Bataillon, Royal 22e Régiment et a débuté en avril 2009. Au moment de sa mort, Yannik commandait le 51e Escadron du génie de combat en appui du groupement tactique lorsqu'il a été tué par un engin explosif improvisé (EEI). 

Une cérémonie de rapatriement a eu lieu à la BFC Trenton le 9 septembre. Les visites auront lieu le 15 septembre de 19h à 22h et le 16 septembre de 9h à 11h au Complexe Funéraires Sylvio Marceau, 1460 rue Notre-Dame, Ancienne-Lorette, QC. Les funérailles auront lieu le 16 septembre à 11h30 en la chapelle Ste-Jeanne D'Arc sur la BFC Valcartier. Il sera inhumé au Parc commémoratif de la Souvenance à Québec. 

Remarques: 

* Le major Pépin a reçu à titre posthume la Médaille du service méritoire le 2 février 2011. La citation se lit comme suit : 

« Le major Pépin s'est déployé en Afghanistan en avril 2009 à titre de commandant d'un escadron de génie de combat appuyant le groupement tactique du Royal 22e Régiment. Son leadership et son expertise technique ont permis à ceux qui étaient sous son commandement de dégager avec succès des routes vitales au mouvement des Canadiens, des Afghans et des Il a été tragiquement tué au combat par un engin explosif improvisé alors qu'il commandait une patrouille en véhicule le 6 septembre 2009. Le dévouement indéfectible du major Pépin à la mission du Canada en Afghanistan a sauvé des vies et fait grand honneur au Canada. 

La ville natale du major Pépin, Warwick QC, a consacré un parc en son honneur le 12 novembre 2011. 

We regret to advise that Master Warrant Officer R.G. (Dick) Belgrove (Retd) passed away in Chilliwack on 5 September after a lengthy illness.

Dick began his long Military Engineer career as a 6^th Intake Sapper Apprentice.

A reception to honour Dick's life will be held at the Cultus Lake Hall at 11:30 Friday 11 September.

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Harry Ruskin (Ret’d) on 30 August 2009 at the Misericordia Health Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 94 years.

Harry was born in Rorketon, MB.  At the age of 17, he moved to Kenora, ON and worked in a pulp and paper mill until 1939.  He joined the Canadian Army in 1940. He was assigned to the Royal Canadian Engineers and trained in Portage la Prairie, MB; Dundurn, SK; Winnipeg, MB and Chilliwack, BC.  Harry went overseas in 1941 and served as a Sapper with the 13^th Field Company in the 1^st Canadian Corps Engineers and saw action in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Holland.  He was discharged in 1946 and moved to Winnipeg where he worked for Canada Packers for seven years and then at the Canadian National Railways Workshops as a Carman for 33 years until he retired in 1980.

A funeral service will be held on 3 September at the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. ^{{dcNov2017gd}} 

We regret to advise that CWO Frank Froese (Ret'd), died in Prince George, BC on 28 August 2009.

Born in 1925 in Winkler, MB, Frank passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. A WW II veteran, he served a full career as a Field Engineer and whose appointments included CFB Chilliwack Base Chief Warrant Officer as well as Squadron Sergeant Major of 2 Field Squadron and 4 Field Squadron.

No funeral by request and no flowers or donations please. Burial will be at Royal Canadian Legion Wall Cemetery in Chilliwack, BC. Frank's ashes will be placed in Royal Canadian Legion Wall Cemetery in Chilliwack on 19 September. No service but all are invited to meet the family to pay your respects at 2:00 pm at Branch #4 Royal Canadian Legion, Mary St., Chilliwack. Dress is casual.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Harold V. Chisamore on 14 August 2009.

Harold was born in Port Arthur, ON, in 1923. When he enlisted In 1941 he wanted to build Canadian hospitals and camps in England. After his Sapper Training he was sent overseas and joined 1^st Canadian Construction Company. Harold worked on the construction of camps and hospitals for the increasing number of Canadan troops in England and also worked on construction of the Canadian Army prison at Headley Downs. In 1942 he and his two partners designed and built the first concrete Nissan hut.

In 1944 Harold was transferred to the Canadian Engineering Training Depot at Cove, England, where he learned to build Bailey Bridges and roads in preparation for the Invasion of Europe. He then joined a Field Engineering Company in Belgium and built roads from Holland into Germany and worked on the Floating Bailey Bridge near Cleve. At war's end and back in England he demolished air raid shelters in Aldershot while waiting repatriation to Canada.

Harold was discharged in November 1945 and was subsequently a Legion member for 62 years.

We regret to advise of the peaceful death of Joseph “Josie” Iaci in Vancouver, BC on 9 August 2009. He was born in Vancouver in 1915.

Josie served in WW II after joining the 6^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers in North Vancouver in June 1940 shortly before the unit left for Debert, NS. A Pioneer and a carpenter by trade, he assisted the unit with the construction of Camp Debert before deploying to England. He landed on Juno Beach in one of the later waves on D-Day. Josie served continuously with the 6^th in Normandy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany until the end of the war. Josie was a loyal member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 291 Richmond, BC.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on 14 August2009 at Holy Name Catholic Parish, 4925 Cambie Street, Vancouver, with entombment to follow at Ocean View Cemetery, South Mausoleum, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Children's Hospital or the Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital Foundation both of Vancouver. ^{{gdNov2015kh}}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Christian Bobbitt le 1^er août 2009, mort au combat, dans le district de Zhari, à l’ouest de la Ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, à l’âge de 23 ans.

Christian était un sapeur affecté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Valcartier, QC. Au moment de sa mort, il servait avec le groupement tactique du 2^e Bataillon, Royal 22^e Régiment.

Christian est né à Sept-Iles, QC, mais a passé une grande partie de sa vie dans le village de La Romaine, QC. Il s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2006, et après sa formation en génie de campagne à l’École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à la BFC Gagetown, NB, il a été muté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat. Christian effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel en Afghanistan lorsque son convoi de ravitaillement a été frappé par deux engins explosifs improvisés (IED) dans le district de Zhari.

Une cérémonie de rapatriement a eu lieu le 4 août à la Base des forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites auront lieu au Salon funéraire Sylvio Marceau, 1460 rue Notre-Dame, Ancienne-Lorette, QC, le 10 août de 19h à 22h, suivis des funérailles militaires à la Chapelle Ste-Jeanne d’Arc, BFC Valcartier. L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu à une date ultérieure. ^{{rtJan2017gd} [zcc]}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du sapeur Joseph Pierre Gilbert Matthieu Allard le 1^er août 2009, mort au combat à l’âge de 20 ans, dans le district de Zhari à l’ouest de la ville de Kandahar en Afghanistan.

Matthieu était un sapeur affecté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Valcartier, QC.  Au moment de sa mort, il servait avec le groupement tactique du 2^e Bataillon, Royal 22^e Régiment.

Matthieu est né à Val-d’Or, QC et s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2007. Après sa formation en génie de campagne à l’École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à la BFC Gagetown NB, il a été muté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat. Matthieu effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel en Afghanistan lorsque son convoi de ravitaillement a été frappé par deux engins explosifs improvisés (IED) dans le district de Zhari.

Une cérémonie de rapatriement s’est déroulée le 4 août à la Base des forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites seront possibles au Salon funéraire Blais, 582 avenue Centrale, Val-d’Or, le 12 août de 13h à 15h. Les funérailles auront lieu à l’église Saint-Edmond-de-Vassan, Vassan, QC le 13 août à 11h, suivies de l’inhumation au cimetière de Saint-Edmond-de-Vassan. ^{{rtMar2017gd}}

We regret to advise that Robert Stephen Butler passed away on 27 July 2009 in Sidney, BC, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in 1934 in St. John's, NFL, Robert earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (1958) from Nova Scotia Technical College and a Masters of Engineering (1972) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Robert was Commanding Officer of 56 Field Squadron 1964-66 Robert was a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland, Alberta, and British Columbia. He built and ran his own engineering consulting firm in St. John's and Corner Brook for many years before joining Stanley Associates in Calgary and became Vice President Engineering before retiring. Robert's career achievements include such significant projects as the Alpac Pulp and Paper Mill, the Calgary Light Rail Transit System, the Old Man River Dam, and involvement in the early stages of the Confederation Bridge to PEI.

Robert was laid to rest in a private service held at Hatley Memorial Gardens in Victoria, BC.

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Joseph Robert Dubé, mort au combat, le 14 juin 2009 dans le district Panjwai, au sud-ouest de la Ville de Kandahar, en Afghanistan, à l’âge de 35 ans.

Martin était un sapeur affecté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Valcartier, QC et membre de la Force opérationnelle interarmées. Martin est né à Québec, QC. Il s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2003, et après sa formation en génie de campagne à l’École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à la BFC Gagetown, NB, il a été muté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat. Il a été tué lorsqu’il a répondu à un appel pour neutraliser deux engins explosifs improvisés (IED), dont l’un a explosé. Il effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel.

Une cérémonie de rapatriement a eu lieu le 17 juin à la Base des forces canadiennes Trenton, ON. Les visites auront lieu au Salon funéraire Claude Charest, 21 rue Jolicoeur, Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, le 23 juin de 9h à 11h suivie des funérailles militaires à la Chapelle Ste-Jeanne d’Arc, BFC Valcartier. L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu à une date ultérieure. ^{{rtJan2017gd} [zcc, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Richard Watkinson (Ret’d) on 12 July 2009 at the age of 90 years.

Richard was born in Central Butte, SK and was a veteran of the Second World War.  He served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Rossland, BC Branch #14 for 65 years.  ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}