Cpl Donald Edward Apt, CD (Ret'd)

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Donald Edward Apt, CD (Ret'd) of Annapolis Royal NS on 7 November 2020 in the Annapolis Community Health Centre at the age of 72. Don served with the Canadian Military Engineers for 26 years and was a faithful member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 21 for 27 years.

Don was born in Annapolis Royal and joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1964 with the 13^th Intake of the Sapper Apprentice program. After completing his basic Combat Engineering  training and qualifying as a Welder at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Don proceeded on a full career with the Canadian Military Engineers. He was employed primarily as a welder on postings that included 22 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB, 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack and 4 Field Squadron in Werl, Germany. Don deployed to Camp Shams Cairo, Egypt with the Canadian Contingent, United Nations Emergency Force Middle East (CCUNEFME), on UNEF II (1973-74).

A Legion service in Donald’s memory will be held at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to Canada Cancer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 21. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home.