MWO Yvon Cassivi, CD (Ret’d)

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

Yvon joined the Royal Canadian Engineers at the age of 15 in 1960 with the 9^th Intake of Sapper Apprentices. After successfully completing two years of academic and sapper training, Yvon was posted to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack. Yvon took a break from uniformed service after his initial commitment and worked for a brief time as a brakesman for CP Rail.

Yvon re-enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1967. His career postings included 3 Field Squadron, 4 Field Squadron in Germany, 5e Régiment du génie de combat in Valcartier QC, and the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack

Yvon retired from the Canadian Forces in 1981 and worked for a few years as a natural gas pipeline inspector in Quebec and the Maritimes. He then moved to Abbotsford in 1984 where he started the business MSA Building Maintenance. Yvon later started to offer locksmith services and that interest evolved into Abby Locksmith. Yvon retired from Abby Locksmith in 2021.

Funeral arrangements are private.