We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Wallace Roy "Bud" MacKinnon (Ret'd) on 27 September 2003 at the age of 74 years.
Bud was born in Sackville, NB. He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers is 1952 and served his first tour with 2 Field Squadron in Germany in 1953 - 55, returning to that unit as Squadron Sergeant Major in Gagetown 1976 - 78. He served in Tanzania Africa 1965 - 66 and also with 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. His last assignment was at CFB Chilliwack with Base Operations. After retiring in 1980, Bud sold real estate in the Chilliwack area for many years.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday 3 Oct at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn' Mt Cheam Funeral Home on 45865 Hocking Avenue in Chilliwack. There will be a gathering for friends and family in the Lodge Banquet room of the Masonic Hall immediately after the service. Masonic Brethren attending are asked to bring their regalia and assemble at the Lodge Building by 1 :00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.