CME Family Last Post

We regret to advise of the death of  Firefighter Sergeant  Arnold "Arnie" Kaland, CD (Ret'd) of Summerside PE,  peacefully at Prince County Hospital in Summerside on 28 November 2023 aged 83 years.

Arnie was born in Bergen, Norway. His Firefighting career with the Royal  Air Force included Canadian Forces Station Gypsumville, Canadian Forces Base Lahr, Germany and CFB Summerside.

Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home {245 Pope Rd., Summerside}. By personal request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private graveside service will  take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in Arnie’s memory can be made directly to Canadian Cancer Society. Online Condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter FR Charles "Ross" Doyle of Truro NS, peacefully on 20 October 2023 in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro at age 76.

Born in Truro, Ross dedicated much of his life to serving and protecting his community as a firefighter. He worked with the Department of National Defence at the Halifax Dockyard and volunteered as a member of the Truro Fire Brigade for 29 years, including a thirteen-year tenure as Chief. His commitment extended beyond the fire service, as he actively participated in numerous community clubs and associations, including the Truro Curling Club, Nova Scotia Firefighters Curling Association, and the Toney River Harbour Authority. 

A visitation to celebrate Ross's life was held on 24 October in the Colchester Community Funeral Home in Truro. A special service was held in Ross's honour on 25 October in First United Church, Truro, commencing with a Firefighter's Tribute to acknowledge his exceptional dedication to the fire service. Following the service, a reception was held in the Truro Fire Hall.

In Ross's memory, donations may be made to the Colchester East Hants Health Centre "We Care About Cancer" fund or the Colchester SPCA.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant  Donald Robert Monfette, CD (Ret’d) on 17 November at the Ottawa General Hospital at age 62.

Don joined the Canadian Forces in 1984 through the Youth Training and Employment Program (YTEP) and became a Structures Technician. His postings included Germany and Canadian Forces Bases at Halifax, Ottawa, Petawawa and Trenton. He also deployed to Bosnia, the Gulf war, and to Istanbul. Don retired from the Canadian Forces in 2005..

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to the burial ceremony at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 30 November 2023, at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood {280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, ON}. A reception will follow at Beechwood. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the charity of your choice are appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to Beechwood.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Allen Taylor Carty (Ret’d) of Salisbury NB on Saturday, 11 November 2023 at his residence in Moncton NB.

Allen enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces in 2011 and proudly served as a Combat Engineer in the Canadian Military Engineers for 11 years. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist, he trained throughout Canada and the United States. Allen served two tours to Afghanistan: June-September 2007 and September 2008 – May 2009 with the Expedient Route Opening Capability (EROC) crew from 4 Engineer Support Regiment from Gagetown NB.

Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home {3350 Route 106 (506)372-4800 } with visiting on Wednesday, 15 November from 5 pm to 6:30 pm followed by a service in the chapel at 7:00 pm. At the request of his children, Allen will be resting traditionally at his family home at 185 Bear Drive, Fredericton NB on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 1:00 pm through to Saturday, 18 November 2023. A service will take place at the Maqiyahtimok Center, 247 Maliseet Drive, beginning at 2:00 pm. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will take place at the family home. If desired, donations in memory of Allen to a Local Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can  be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal John Francis Ezechiel, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at home in Gander NL on 8 November at the age 64 years. John served in the Canadian Forces for 26 years in both the Regular and Reserve Force.

John enrolled in 1978 as an Infantryman and served in Baden, Germany with the 2^nd Battalion , The Royal Canadian Regiment. He completed the Basic Parachute  Course while stationed in Moose Jaw SK and subsequently remustered to Plumbing and Heating Technician in 1992.  John served in both the Regular Force and the Reserve Force in Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg MB, CFB North Bay ON and in Gander NL with 91 Construction Engineering Flight in his new trade. Since his retirement from the Canadian Forces in 2016, John enjoyed spending time at their old fishing cabin on Fogo Island, 

During his career, John also served on 11 deployments, including the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, the UN Disengagement Observation Force in 1974 in the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and Afghanistan. 

The family will be receiving friends at Stacey's Funeral Home on 11 November 2023 from 2- 4:00 pm and 7- 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will take place from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, 12 November 2023 at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA and the Support the Troops organization. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home. 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Wawrychuck, CD (Ret’d) on 1 November 2023 in Abbotsford  BC, at the age of 88 years.

Frank was born to his Ukrainian immigrant parents in Thorold ON and grew up in Thorold and Toronto. During his school years, he was active in Boy Scouts, army cadets, and several sports, including basketball, lacrosse, gymnastics, and softball. He maintained a keen interest in sports throughout his life.

The direction for Frank’s life was set during the summer of 1953 when he worked on the TransCanada Highway survey crew in the Rockies. By the end of the summer he had decided to become a civil engineer and he had developed a love of the mountains. Frank enrolled in the Canadian Army in 1954 to pursue his engineering degree, which started his 34-year career as a Military Engineer with a wide range of interesting assignments.

Frank was the first Commanding Officer of the Airborne Field Squadron when the Airborne Regiment was formed in 1968 and he became an experienced parachutist. He was next the Base Construction Engineering Officer at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton AB. Frank was appointed Commandant of the School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack from 1974 to 1976. After that tour, he was seconded to the Atomic Energy Control Board (1976-77) before becoming the Base Technical Services Officer in Kingston ON (1978-81). For his final posting, Frank was Deputy Chief of Staff for Technical Services at Training Systems Headquarters in Trenton ON (1982-85).

Frank and his wife Kate became members of the Alpine Club of Canada in 1970, and they made a major contribution to the club as hut custodians in the Rockies for many years. Frank developed his mountaineering skills and knowledge at annual climbing camps. He was eager to share his passion for the mountains with others, and he brought his expertise to the Chilliwack Outdoor Club starting in 1988. Frank and Kate organized and led climbing and sea kayaking trips for many years, introducing numerous club members to amazing adventures.

Frank’s Immediate family will gather to celebrate Frank’s life. A memorial gathering for other family and friends will be held at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to Movember Canada, Team Wawrychuk and Plan International Canada. Online Condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Henry Charles “Harry” Wilson, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 23 October 2023 at the age of 79 years at the Perth Hospital. Harry served 37 years both at home and abroad.

Born in New Waterford NS, Harry was a patriotic Cape Bretoner who did not forget his roots when he moved to the “mainland” after enlisting in the Canadian Forces in 1961 with the Armoured Corps. He was a Crewman with the 8^th Canadian Hussars in Petawawa ON in 1973 when he remustered to Map Reproduction Technician and joined the Canadian Military Engineers. Harry spent most of his career at Mapping and Charting Establishment at Ottawa ON but also served a tour with the Canadian Forces Photo Unit (1978-79) and with Graphic Arts at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown (1982-86). Harry retired from the Canadian Forces in 1998.

A family service in celebration of Harry’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Harry may be made to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Online Condolences can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Warrant Officer John Edward “Ed” Webster, CD (Ret'd) of Bushville, Miramichi NB, on 22 October 2023, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital at the age of 88 years.

Born in Ottawa ON, Ed was a proud veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he served with the Fire Services.  During his military career, Ed served in Claresholm AB, Penhold AB, Uplands  ON, Chatham NB, Summerside PEI and Greenwood, NS. He also deployed on United Nations Peacekeeping duties with UNEF in Ismailia Egypt. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Ed was employed as Deputy Fire Chief of the Airport Fire Services in Resolute Bay. This was followed by working with Irving Oil in Newcastle NB.

Ed’s son Gerry is also a proud retired member of our Military Fire Service.

A Celebration of Ed’s Life will be held on 13 November 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 750 Water St., Miramichi. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, followed by a light lunch in the church. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to New Brunswick Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online messages of condolence can be sent to the funeral home.

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Michael Ducey (Ret’d)  of Richmond BC on 17 October 2023.

A graduate of Camille J LeRouge Collegiate in Red Deer AB, Mike enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1987. After his basic Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, he was posted to 4 Combat Engineer Regiment in Lahr, Germany. While with 4 CER, he deployed to Croatia in 1992 as a Reconnaissance Driver. Upon the closing of Canadian Forces Base Lahr and the return of the Canadian Forces  personnel to Canada, Mike was posted to 6 Field Engineer Squadron in North Vancouver as a member of the Regular Support Staff.

Mike retired from the Canadian Forces in 1995 and then proceeded on a path that led to his successful second career as a project manager. He received a Civil and Structural Engineering diploma at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 1999 and then became General Manager with Western Tank & Lining Ltd in Richmond. After some 15 years, Mike moved on to become Division Manager, Corporate Projects and Facilities at Metro Vancouver in 2016.

A service for Mike will be held at 11:00 am on 4 November 4 at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road in Richmond.  All who knew Mike are welcome to attend.

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Raymond Philip Antle, CD (Ret’d) on October 16, 2023, at home  in Sydney NS at age 80.
Born in Sydney, Ray enlisted in Halifax in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1962 . After completing his basic training and trades training,  he was stationed in Sydney in 1963 as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician. 
Ray’s military career took them to many bases across Canada and Europe. He retired from the Canadian Forces In 1989 while based in Canadian Forces Base North Bay, but continued his service to Canada with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa. Ray fully retired and returned home to Sydney in 2002. 
In his retirement, Ray ‘Junior’ then served his community as a dedicated volunteer. He generously gave his time to many local charities including Meals on Wheels, Good Food Bus, Habitat for Humanity and many others. Ray also served as the President of the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club. 
Visitation will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home {Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd} on 23 October 2023 from 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on  24 October at 10:00 a.m.  in Holy Redeemer Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ray may be made to Holy Redeemer Building Fund, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.