CME Family Last Post by Name

As we receive news of the death of a member of the CME Family, we post an obituary along with details and family wishes.  Our current records go back to 2000 and may not be complete. If there are any errors or omissions please use the form here to notify us as soon as possible.

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We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Warrant Officer Stephen Drebit, CD (Ret’d), peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on 6 July 2024 at the age of 85 years. 

Deceased:
WO Stephen Drebit, CD (Ret’d)

We regret to advise of the death of Major William David Herd “Bill” Murphy, CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 13 July 2025 in Burlington ON, in his 84th year.

Deceased:
Maj William David Herd “Bill” Murphy, CD (Ret’d)

We regret to advise of the death of Firefighter Master Corporal William Elmer “Bill” Cole, CD (Ret’d), a resident of  Casa Loma in Comox BC on 16 July 2025 at age 80.

Deceased:
MCpl William Elmer “Bill” Cole, CD (Ret’d)

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Roy James Kuta Sr., CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 18 July 2025, in Orleans ON at the age of 85 years.

Deceased:
Capt Roy James Kuta Sr., CD (Ret’d)

We regret to advise of the death of Richard Allen of Red Deer AB, on 22 July 2025 at the age of 78 years. Richard served as a Combat Engineer with the Canadian Military Engineers.

Deceased:
Richard Allen