We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Garrett Charles Joseph Powers, CD (Ret’d) on 16 May 2025 at Dartmouth General Hospital at age 42 after a long battle with cancer,
Born in Oakville ON, Garrett attended Queen Elizabeth Park High School. Pursuing further education at Humber College gave him the essential skills for a firefighting career.
Garrett enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 2002. He had a long and distinguished career of almost 23 years with the Canadian Military Engineers as a Firefighter in the Air Force and the Navy. His postings included Canadian Forces Bases Greenwood NS, Winnipeg MB, Cold Lake AB and 8 Wing Trenton ON. His last posting to Shearwater was to bring his family home to Nova Scotia.
A notable career highlight was his Garrett's contribution to the rescue of three people during Operation NANOOK in Resolute Bay NU in 2011. After a cancer diagnosis and subsequent arm amputation, Garrett used athletics as a positive focus during his rehabilitation. Garrett competed in both the Invictus and Warrior Games and earned several medals throughout his events. He was co-captain of the Warrior Games team.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sea King Club in Shearwater on Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valour Place Society - a military family and veteran support house in Edmonton AB that housed Garrett and his family through multiple surgeries and treatments. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.
