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We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Robert H Nunn (Ret’d) on 10 September 2008 at the age of 88 years.

Robert was a veteran of the Second World War.  He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers as a sapper and was sent to England. He initially worked on camp construction tasks building Quonset Huts for hospitals.  In February 1943, he returned to Canada to attend officer training in Trois Rivieres, QC.  He was commissioned as an infantry officer and was posted back to England to serve in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. He was seriously wounded in July 1944 at the Falaise Gap battle and evacuated to Botley Park hospital in England.  Following his recovery, he was posted to the Canadian Military Headquarters in London until the end of the war.

After the war, Robert returned to Tillsonburg, ON where he lived the rest of his life. Robert is buried in Aylmer, ON. 
 

We regret to advise of the death of Raymond Nels Anderson of Wetaskiwin AB on 2 August 2008 at the age of 90 years.

Raymond was born and grew up in Wetaskiwin. He was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 86 in Wetaskiwin.

Raymond is buried in the Wetaskiwin Cemetery. ^{{dcNov19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Ralph Milton Kinghorn (Ret’d) of Waterville, QC on 2 August 2008 in his 88^th year.

Ralph was a veteran of the Second World War. He had been a farm boy when he joined the Royal Canadian Engineers. He completed his training at Camp Petawawa where he was trained as a machinist and reportedly a master in that trade.

Ralph served across Northwest Europe in the 10^th Field Park Company, 2^nd Canadian Corps Troops. Of particular note was his participation in Op BERLIN in September 1944 supporting the storm boat-mounted evacuation of British paratroopers from their shrinking bridgehead in Arnhem after Op MARKET GARDEN.  This was an extremely important task.  Throughout the operation, that was conducted under fire and observation, storm boat operators were often left with non-functioning motors swamped by the waves churned up on both the friendly and enemy sides of the river.  Ralph and his comrades worked hard to keep these motors running and their work was instrumental in the success of the operation.

After the war, Ralph worked as a machinist at the B.F. Goodrich plant in Waterville for 32 years.  He was also a renowned gunsmith and was well known for his expertise in all firearms old and new.

A small intimate service to celebrate the life of Ralph M. Kinghorn will be held at the Cass Funeral Home on 6 August with visitation from 3:30 until 4:30 PM. There will be a short service afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Megantic County Historical Society, Inverness, Quebec, G0S 1K0. ^{{dcMay19gd} [zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Donald John Gormley peacefully at the Maxville Manor, Maxville ON on 2 August 2008 at the age of 94.

Donald was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Visitation will be held at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 20 Main Street, Maxville, on 13 September at noon followed by a celebration of life ceremony at the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m.   Donations may be made to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.  A memorial tree will be planted in Memory Woods. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com. ^{{gdNov2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Harry AlgarTregaskes suddenly at Beechwood Court Retirement Residence in Mississauga ON on 31 July 2008 in his 97^th year. 

Harry graduated from Parkdale Collegiate in Toronto ON as well as the University of Toronto with an engineering degree.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he had a distinguished career with the Ontario Department of Highways before moving to the Toronto Transit Commission.

Visitation will take place at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto on 6 August from 2 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m.  Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of J. Tom Edward on 12 Jul 2008 in Creston, BC.

Tom was a Second World War veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 in Creston.  ^{{dcJun2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zbd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Arthur “Art” E. Wanlin in Airdrie, AB on 11 July 2008 at the age of 83 years.

Art was born in Mankota, SK. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Visitation will be at the McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home Chapel today 15 July 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Airdrie United Church on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.  with a graveside Service to follow at the Airdrie Cemetery. ^{{jpMar2017dc} [zsd, zcc, zsp]}

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Albert Desjarlais (Ret’d) of Elk Point AB on 8 July 2006 at the age of 87 years.

Albert was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Elk Point branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #151. ^{{dcJan18gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Donald Arthur Edward “Don” Caldwell (Ret’d) in Ponoka, AB on 7 July 2008 at the age of 90 years.

Don was born in Rainy River, ON and moved with his family to Manitoba as a child.  At the age of 17, during the depression, he moved to Alberta looking for work on the farms, on threshing crews and logging camps. In 1940, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers, 10^th Field Squadron and served five years, most of it overseas.  After the war, Don bought a farm in the Fertile Forest District of Ponoka and raised his family. He retired in the mid-seventies and moved into the town of Ponoka.  Don was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66 in Ponoca.

A family graveside service will precede a celebration of Don’s life at the Ponoka Funeral Home on 12 July at 2:00 PM.   Donations may be made to the Ponoka Jubilee Library or to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society. ^{{dcMar17gd}[zpi]}

We regret to advise the death of Myrle Miles Cropley in the Pleasantview Housing Society in Mission BC on 26 June 2008 in his 93^rd year.

Myrle served overseas in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. After the war, he settled his family in Stave Falls BC. He was active in community events, starting cubs and scouts in the village and participating in many fundraising activities. When his wife died, he moved to Mission BC, living with his daughter. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Mission City Branch #57. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society of B.C. ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Arnold Gesner Goodwin (Ret’d) of Dunnville ON on 22 June 2008 at the age of 85 years. Arnold was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of the Second World War.  

Arnold was born in Bair Verte NB. He enlisted  in 1941 and served overseas in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany with 2^nd Corps Troops, Royal Canadian Engineers. Arnold returned to Canada and was discharged in 1945.  He was a Life Member of the Army & Navy Club in Hamilton, the Royal Canadian Legion Dunnville Branch #142, a Mason, and belonged to other service clubs and organizations.

Friends will be received at Cresmount Funeral Home on 25 June from 2-4:00PM  and 7-9:00 PM. A Masonic Service will be held at the funeral home at 8:30 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday 26 June at 1:00 PM with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to make a donation in Arnold's memory are asked to consider the Juravinski Cancer Clinic or the War Amps. 

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Russell “Bill” Carter (Ret’d) of Sackville NB suddenly at home on 14 June 2008 at the age of 80 years.

Bill was born in Mount Whatley NB. He joined the Canadian Army and was a veteran of the Second World War. He served in the United Kingdom and Northwest Europe in the RCE. After the war, he was employed as a sheet metal worker and furnace repairman for over 40 years. He was a member of the Amherst Bridge Club and the Sackville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. 

In keeping with Bill's wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. Spr Bill Carter is buried Sackville Rural Cemetery.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas “Tom” James Domenie of Ketch Harbour, NS at the QEII Hospital in Halifax, NS on 12 June 2008 at the age of 63 years.

Tom was born in Halifax and attended Richmond School and Queen Elizabeth High School. He graduated from University of King's College and Dalhousie University.  In his early years, he was a member of the 5^th Field Engineer Regiment Band of the Royal Canadian Engineers.

Tom taught high school at J.L. Ilsley High for 30 years and retired as Head of the Social Studies Department. He was active with the schools' student's council, alumni reunion, gentlemen's hockey, and numerous fundraisers.  After retirement he was Chair of the Board of Management of St. James United Church in Sambro, NS and sang in the fishermen’s choir as well as being Co-Chair of the Ketch Harbour Area Residents Association.

Visitation will be held on 15 June from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and from 7:00 until 9:00 PM in the J.A. Snow Funeral Home in Halifax. Funeral service will be held on 16 June at 2:00 PM at St. James United Church, Sambro. Cremation to follow with burial at a later date in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Ketch Harbour. Donations may be made to St. James United Church, Sambro or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca. ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Thomas “Tom” David Corrance Pakenham CD, (Ret’d) in the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa ON on 8 June 2008 at the age of 79.

Tom was born in Vancouver, BC.  He joined the Royal Canadian Engineers in 1949 as a Photogrammetrist with the Army Survey Establishment.  He spent many years working in the Kelsh Plotter Section.  After leaving the Army Tom worked for the Department of National Defence Data Base organization at Tunney’s Pasture Ottawa. 

A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, 1060 Baseline Road in Ottawa on 13 June at 10:30 a.m.   ^{{gdOct2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Donald “Don” Belford Dunlop (Ret’d) at the Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS on 3 June 2008 at the age of 88 years.

Don was born in Center Burlington, NS and raised in River Denys, Cape Breton.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the 5^th Field Company.  After the war, he worked for 35 years at Camp Debert, NS as an electrician until his retirement in 1988.  Don was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 26 Colchester. 

A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute Service will be held on 9 June at 2:00 PM in Watson Cemetery in Truro. Reception to follow at 55 Harris Drive.  Donations may be made to the Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.colchestercommunity.com.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp ]}

We regret to advise of the death of Major Alan Arthur Macdonald Stewart (Ret’d) on 31 May 2008 at the age of 93.

Alan was born in Comox BC and educated locally before attending Oregon State University in Corvallis Oregon USA.  He started his working career in 1936 in the forest industry on Central Vancouver Island for Bloedel Stewart & Welch Limited before joining the Army.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers 1941 – 1945 and served overseas with 22 Field Company. During his lifetime Alan served a total of 39 years with the Militia, Active Army and Reserves and attained the rank of Major. 

After demobilization, Alan returned to engineering in Port Alberni BC working for Bloedel Stewart & Welch Ltd.  In 1958 he left forestry work to become a farmer at Amblecote, Duncan BC.  He later served as the Overseas Commissioner of The Stewart Society of Edinburgh, Scotland and Honorary Commodore of the Maple Bay Yacht Club in Duncan.

A celebration of Alan's life will be held at the Maple Bay Yacht Club on 12 June at 3:00 pm. ^{{gdAug2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Nelson Garnet “Cowboy” Brydges on 20 April 2008 at Bluewater Health Palliative Care in Sarnia ON in his 88^th year.

Nelson was born in Camlachie ON. He was a veteran of the Second World War and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers, joining the 7^th Field Company in London on 30 June 1941. He did one month of training in London at Wolseley Barracks, two months in Chatham for Basic Training, and two months in Petawawa for advanced training with guns and bridges. He married his life-long wife Audrey in November and left Halifax on 6 December 1941 and arrived in England on Christmas Day. He spent the next two years in various locations receiving more training, and qualifying as a dispatch rider. At some point while in Britain, Nelson was posted to the 3^rd Canadian Infantry Division. He took part in the initial assault in Normandy on D-Day where his brother, Private Robert William Brydges serving with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, died two days later. Nelson continued through France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He was discharged at Wolseley Barracks in London ON on October 1945.

Nelson received his nickname “Cowboy” because he always wore a cowboy hat, boots and jeans – a throwback to his younger days around horses. He loved animals all his life. Nelson was a bowler and played in many leagues and was still bowling in early March. He made many friends through his bowling associations. He was a 40-year member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Sarnia and Wyoming ON.

Nelson’s funeral service will be held on 24 April at 11:00 AM at the Smith Funeral Home in Sarnia. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home on 23 April 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Sympathy donations may be made to War Amps or the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca.

We regret to advise of the death of Thomas Howard Brown of Sydney Mines, NS on 18 May 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Thomas was a Korean War veteran who also served in the Royal Canadian Engineers throughout Canada.  After retiring from the Army, he was employed with Clarke's Taxi in Sydney Mines for many years. He was also a lifelong member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #8 in Sydney Mines.

According to Thomas’ wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 20 May at 10:00 AM in the Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Brookside Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Veterans’ Wing of Harbour View Hospital, Sydney Mines.

We regret to advise of the death of Bruce W. Miller on 17 May 2008.

Bruce was born in Toronto, ON in 1925.  He was a veteran of the Second World War who enlisted in 1944 and served with the 1^st Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers in Italy and Northwest Europe.  He was discharged in May 1946.  After the war, Bruce returned home to his family and a previous job at Goodyear Tires. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zsp, zbd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Marcel “Tom” Blair at Concordia Place Hospital in Winnipeg, MB on 17 May 2008 at the age of 88 years.

Tom was born in Falher, AB and left home early to join the Canadian Army.  He was a Second World War veteran who served with the 6^th Field Company of the Royal Canadian Engineers and landed in Normandy on D-Day.

After the war Tom settled in Edmonton where he worked for the Canadian National Railways (CNR) at various line points in the maintenance of buildings and bridges.  In 1962 he moved to Winnipeg where he worked in the CNR shops in Transcona as a sheet metal worker until his retirement in 1981.  Tom was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Transcona Branch #7 in Winnipeg.  He served in many executive positions including President and was active in many activities including the Poppy Fund and Wheelchair Committee. Tom was also a Life Member of the Moose Lodge.

A Memorial service will be held on 22 May at the Transcona Funeral Chapel with interment in the Field of Honour in the Transcona Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer’s Society.  ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zsp, zpi]}

We regret to advise of the death of August Joseph Degenstein peacefully at Vulcan Extendicare Centre, Vulcan, AB on 8 May 2008 at the age of 94.

August was born at Berwick, North Dakota USA but moved at a young age to Turin, AB where his family settled before later moving to Lomond AB. August was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1942 to 1945 where he saw action on the Continent.  After demobilisation, he moved to Warner, AB and worked at farming before settling in 1948 in the Champion, AB area where he purchased and worked his own farm.

A Funeral Mass will be held on 12 May at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Champion with interment in the Champion Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the Champion Cemetery Maintenance Association, Box 99, Champion, T0L 0R0 or Vulcan Extendicare Auxiliary, Box 810, Vulcan, T0L 2B0. ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal George Harry Forrister (Ret’d) of Kelvington, SK on 5 May 2008 at the Sunnyside Adventist Care Centre at the age of 95 years.

George was born in Rugeley, in the County of Staffordshire in England, one of eight children. In June of 1924, he came to Canada with his family, settling in the Paswegin area of Saskatchewan. George was a veteran of the Second World War who served in the 9^th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers.  On returning home, he farmed and made his home in Kelvington until 1999 when he and his wife moved into Saskatoon.  George was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 19 in Kelvington.

A Memorial Service will be held at Park Funeral Chapel in Saskatoon, SK at 3:00 PM on 9 May followed by Interment in Kelvington Cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan or to a charity of the donor's choice.  ^{{dcJan19gd} [zpp]}

We regret to advise the death of Lance Corporal William Thomas “Bill” Erwin (Ret’d) on 22 April 2008 at the Brockville General Hospital, Brockville ON, at the age of 82 years.

Bill was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #96 in Brockville.

Visitation will take place at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on 25 April from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM.  A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on 26 April at 11:00 AM with interment to follow at the Athens, ON Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.  ^{{dcOct17gd} [zsd, zsp, zcc]}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du Caporal Albert Simard, CD (retiré) à l’Hôpital Chauveau, le 20 avril 2008 à l’âge de 63 ans.

Albert était un sapeur qui a servi la grande majorité de sa carrière à Valcartier avec le 5 Régiment du génie de combat.

La famille recevra les condoléances au Complexe Funéraire du Parc Commémoratif La Souvenance, 301, rang Ste-Anne, Quartier Laurentien, Ste-Foy le 24 avril 2008 de 13h30 à 14h30.  Une liturgie de la parole suivra à 14h30 en la chapelle du Parc Commémoratif La Souvenance.

Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à la Fondation des maladies du Cœur du Québec, 4715, avenue des Replats, bur. 261, Québec (Québec) G2J 1B8. ^{{gdMar2018} [zcc, zsd, zsp, zkh]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Hubert Emmerson LeDrew on 10 April 2008 in Sydney, NS. Hubert was born in Conception Bay, NFL, in 1918. A WW II D-Day Veteran, he enlisted in the Army in October 1939 and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. Hubert was stationed in Fredericton, NB, and then went to Petawawa, ON to complete his training. He trained as a Chemical Warfare Specialist. Overseas, Hubert served in France, Holland and Germany.

After the war Hubert settled in Sydney and worked in the steel plant as a rigger.

Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Abram Waldner (Ret'd) of Nipawin, SK on 5 April 2008 at the age of 87 years.

Abram was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Nipawin. ^{{dcmar17}[zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Carman A. Gainer (Ret'd) at the Milton District Hospital, Milton ON on 5 April 2008 ten days short of his 82^nd birthday.

Carman was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  Following his demobilisation, in 1946 he joined the Canadian National Railway where he enjoyed a 36-year career as a locomotive engineer.  After leaving the CNR he worked with Standard Bred horses and as a volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross and Canadian Cancer Society.

Visitation will be at the McKersie-Kocher Funeral Home, 114 Main Street, Milton from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. on 8 April.  A Funeral Mass will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 139 Martin Street, Milton on 9 April at 11:00 a.m.  Donations may be made to the Milton District Hospital Foundation or the Willow Foundation for the enhancement of the quality of life of seniors and disabled adults in the Halton ON Region, (www.willowfoundation.ca). Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca. ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Basil Belchuk, peacefully on 23 March 2008 in Windsor, ON at the age of 90 years.

Basil was a Second World War veteran who served in the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Windsor Branch #594.

Visitation will take place at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre, 3260 Dougall Avenue, Windsor on 25 March 3:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A Royal Canadian Legion Veteran's Memorial Service will take place at 8:00 PM.  Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.  ^{{dcJan2017gd} [zsp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Leading Fireman Samuel Denis “Sam” Posten on 12 March 2008 in the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Veterans’ Unit in Regina SK at the age of 93 years.

Sam was born and raised in Regina. He was a veteran of the Second World War and after serving in the Regina Rifle Regiment from August 1940 until May 1942, joined the Corps of Canadian Firefighters.  With no previous firefighting experience, Sam was taken on strength in June 1942, with the rank of Junior Fireman. In August, he was posted to Station 19A-1L in Plymouth, England for basic training. By December 1942, he had completed his training and was attained the rank of Fireman. He was promoted to Senior Fireman in June 1943 and to Leading Fireman a year later. Sam spent most of his time in London and Plymouth fighting fires through the Blitz and subsequent German bombing.

Sam returned home to Canada and worked as proprietor of the Lindsay Lucky Dollar Store in Regina. He later joined the custodial staff at the University of Regina and later served with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires at the Regina Armoury and HMCS Queen.

A Celebration of Sam's life will be held on Saturday 15 March at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at the Wascana Hospital in Regina. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sam’s memory to the Veterans' Unit 3-6 Wascana Rehab or to a charity of your choice. ^{dcMar20kh}

We regret to advise of the death of Captain James Alister Grant Campbell (Ret’d) peacefully on 12 March 2008.

Born in 1922 in Cornwall, ON, he served with the Black Watch and the Royal Canadian Engineers during WW II after which he joined the Reserves in the Intelligence Corps and retired with the rank of Captain.

After the war James entered the University of New Brunswick to study forestry but switched to law at the University of British Columbia where he graduated in 1952 with a law degree and moved to Ottawa, ON to work as an Assistant Crown Attorney.

In 1958, at age 35, James was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Stormont ON riding, becoming , at that time, Canada's youngest ever Member of Parliament. As an outspoken backbencher, he championed trade and defence issues.

After leaving politics James moved to Almonte, ON where he established a rural legal practice in neighbouring Carleton Place. From 1975-87 he was a member of the Ontario Municipal Board, presiding over planning, zoning and land compensation claims.

In 1996, James retired in the historic village of Williamstown, ON. ^{{gdSep2015kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Robert James Foster (Ret’d) of Dundas, ON at the age of 89 years on 11 March 2008.

Robert was a veteran of the Second World War and served in the 33^th Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Valley City Branch #36 in Dundas.

Robert is buried in the Grove Cemetery in Dundas Ontario ^{{dcJan19gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Pierre Morin, CD (Ret'd) in hospital after a long illness in Chicoutimi QC on 10 March 2008 at the age of 56.

Pierre was born in Montmagny QC and enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1974 at Quebec City QC. After graduating from Recruit School in St-Jean QC and completing his basic Fire Fighter training at the Canadian Forces Fire Academy, Borden ON, he was posted to Canadian Forces Base Bagotville QC in 1976 where he served five years in the Bagotville Fire Department.  This was followed with a two year posting aboard HMCS Skeena out of CFB Halifax NS and then he returned to Bagotville for a second tour of four and a half years. In 1989 he was posted to CFB North Bay ON Fire Department as a Deputy Platoon Chief and Fire Inspector.

In 1994, Pierre took his release from the Armed Forces under the 20/40 Retirement Plan and settled in Ville-de-la- Baie QC. He joined the Air Reserve at 3 Wing Bagotville in 1995 and was employed as a fire prevention officer.  Pierre served a total of 30 years.

Visitation will be held on 13 and 14 March at Salon Gravel &Fils Funeral Home, 873 de la Fabrique Road in La Baie.  A funeral service will take place on 14 March at St-Alphonse Church across from the Funeral Home.  Donations may be made to “Fondation de Ma Vie” Foundation, Haematology-Oncology department, Chicoutimi Hospital.  ^{{gdJul2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Albert Leslie “Les” Brown, BSc(Ret') at the Toronto Western Hospital in Toronto ON, on 9 March 2008 at the age of 89.

Les was born in New Liskeard ON and his family survived the great Temiskaming ON fire of 1922. He attended Public and High School in New Liskeard and graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston ON in 1943 with a BSc in Civil Engineering.  He is a veteran of WW II having served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war Les joined Ontario Hydro retiring in 1976 to Cavan ON near Peterborough before finally moving back to Toronto in 2003.

A Memorial Service will be held on 5 April at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Road, Toronto. Visitation will be before the service.  Cremation and private interment will take place. Donations may be made to the Queen's University Student Financial Assistance Fund, Kingston ON, K7L 3N6, or to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{gdMar2016kh}}

Albert's brother Sidney served in the Infantry during the Second World War.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Osborne Ross “Sonny” Totten (Ret’d) of London, ON peacefully at Parkwood Veterans Hospital on 5 March 2008 at the age of 93 years.

Sonny was born and raised in Forest, ON.  He was a veteran of the Second World War. He enlisted in the Army in November 1939 and served six years in the Royal Canadian Engineers seeing action in Italy. He was hospitalized three times during the war and returned home with seventeen pieces of shrapnel still in his body. His Army career was tumultuous and he claimed being promoted to sergeant three times and reduced back to Sapper each time. He was discharged in November 1945. 

After the war Sonny returned to Forest and went to work for the federal Department of Agriculture as a fruit and vegetable inspector. He started a new career in 1958 as a successful insurance agent and businessman in Forest.  After retiring, he moved to London, ON.  Sonny was active in many community organisations including the St. James Presbyterian Church, the Forest Rotary club and the Royal Canadian Legion Forest Branch # 176 where he was a Life Member and served as president. He was also a coach and supporter of many sports teams in the Forest area.

Visitation will be held at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Parkwood Hospital in London on 7 March from 2:00 to 3:00 PM followed by a celebration of life.  Private interment will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to Veteran's Care Fund, c/o St Joseph's Health Care Foundation, London or to a charity of one’s choice. ^{{dcNov2017gd} [zpp, zsd]}

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Frederick “Fred” Samuel Bland (Ret’d) peacefully on 5 March 2008 at Alexander Place in Waterdown, ON in his 88^th year.

Fred was a Second World War veteran who served in the 2^nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #551 in Waterdown, Life Member of the War Amps of Canada, a member of the Masonic Lodge #357 and an Honorary Member of the Rameses Shrine Temple in Scarborough, ON.  He was President of the Scarborough Baseball Association and served as an Alderman in Ward Six in Scarborough for many years before he retired to the Waterdown area in 1980.

There will be a private cremation and interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto, ON.  Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  ^{{dcFeb2017gd} [zpp, zsd, zcc]}

We regret to advise of the death of Hector Peters Aby Vedan peacefully on 4 March 2008 after a lengthy illness.

A member of the Williams Lake Indian Band, Hector was born in Clinton, British Columbia in 1923. He attended the Cariboo Indian Residential School at St. Joseph's Mission, worked in the Williams Lake area and played junior and senior hockey in Clinton and Williams Lake. In 1940, at the age of seventeen, Hector enlisted in the Canadian Army serving with the Rocky Mountain Rangers, the Westminster Regiment and the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1940 to 1946. He saw action in North Africa, Italy and Holland.

Following his discharge in 1946, Hector remained in England until 1952 where he played professional ice hockey for teams in Brighton, Glasgow, Perth, Belgium and Switzerland from 1947-1952. In 1952 he returned to Canada and settled in Stoney Creek, ON. Hector worked for the Lawson Lumber Company in Hamilton from 1952 to 1987 and on retirement moved to Burnaby, BC.

Hector's funeral service will be held on 10 March 2008 at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church in Burnaby, BC. Burial will take place at the North Vancouver Cemetery North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Hector to the Finnish Canadian Rest Home Association, 3460 Kalyk Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 3B2.

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Attilio “Ted” Ravanello (Ret’d) of Albert Bridge, NS at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in  Sydney, NS on 13 February 2008 at the age of 90 years.

Ted was born in Glace Bay, NS.  He was a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  Ted was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #12, Sydney.

A funeral mass will be held on 18 February at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church, Albert Bridge, with interment to take place at a later date.  Donations may be made to Palliative Care, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.

We regret to advise of the death of Grant Ross Cumbers in Regina, SK on 13 February 2008.

Grant was born in 1919 in Saskatoon, SK but in 1926 his family moved to Eyebrow, SK. After high school, he studied to be an architectural draftsman. In 1939, he moved to Regina where he continued his studies while working for an architectural firm. His studies were interrupted by three years of war service with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After the war and passing his architectural exams, Grant worked with B.L.M. Architects in Regina for thirty-three years until his retirement.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on 18 February in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. Interment will be in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. ^{{gdJan2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Albert Edward Yeates II, DCM at the  Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg MB on 2 February 2008 at the age of 89 years.

Albert served in the Royal Canadian Engineers during the Second World War. He landed on Juno Beach on D-Day with the 18^th Fd Company and served through Normandy and the Low Countries. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, the second-highest award for gallantry in action after the Victoria Cross, for an action in the closing days of the Battle of the Scheldt.

The funeral arrangements for Albert are entrusted to the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home in Winnipeg.

We regret to advise of the death of David Edward Currie at home in Kingston NS on 1 February 2008 at the age of 66 years.

David was born in Halifax NS. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Steamfitter trade.  After his service he worked as a Stationary Engineer at Britex Fabrics in Bridgetown, NS.  David was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #98 in Kingston.

Cremation has taken place and, by request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on 5 February at the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street in Middleton. ^{{dcOct2017gd}[zpp]}

Nous regrettons de vous annoncer le décès du caporal Étienne Gonthier le 23 janvier 2008, mort au combat à l’âge de 21 ans, dans le sud de l’Afghanistan. Il était un sapeur affecté au 5^e Régiment du génie de combat à la Base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Valcartier (QC).

Étienne était originaire de St-Georges de Beauce (QC). Avant de se joindre aux Forces canadiennes, Étienne avait suivi une formation en menuiserie au Centre de Formation Pozer à St-Georges. Il s’est joint aux Forces canadiennes en 2004, et après sa formation en génie de campagne à l’École du génie militaire des Forces canadiennes à la BFC Gagetown (N.-B), il a été muté au 5e Régiment du génie de combat. Étienne effectuait son premier déploiement opérationnel lorsqu’il a été tué quand son véhicule blindé léger a heurté un engin explosif improvisé (IED) au cours d’une opération de déminage des routes.

Une cérémonie de rapatriement a eu lieu le 27 janvier à la Base des forces canadiennes Trenton (ON). Les funérailles militaires auront lieu le 2 février à 11h à l’église Saint Georges, 1890- 1re Avenue Ouest, à Saint Georges de Beauce. Les dons peuvent être faits au Centre Neurologique de l’Hôpital de l’Université Laval, 10 rue de l’Espinay, Québec, Québec. ^{{rtMar2017gd}} 

We regret to advise of the death of Donald Clarence “Jamie” Jamieson peacefully on 14 January 2008 at the age of 93.

Jamie was born in Islay, AB but moved to Victoria, BC in 1935.  He was a WW II veteran with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  After the war, he worked in the wholesale building supply business and real estate.  He was a charter member of the Victoria Curling Club and a member of the Capilano Winter Club.

A Celebration of Life will be held at McCall Brothers Floral Chapel, at Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria on 26 January.  Donations may be made to the Christ Church Cathedral School Education Fund, Victoria.  Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com. ^{{gdJun2016kh}}

We regret to advise of the death of Joseph Emile Comeau of Bangor NS in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital on 2 January 2008 at the age of 89 years.

Emile was born during the Spanish flu epidemic just after the First World War. He was raised among sawmills and owned and operated a logging truck in the years leading up to the Second World War. Emile was a veteran and served in the Royal Canadian Engineers in Petawawa ON.

Returning to Bangor after the war, Emile owned and operated a salt truck in the municipality of Clare and worked in the machine shop at Comeau Sea Foods. Afterwards, he started his own water delivery business, Emile Comeau Water Service, until he retired.

A funeral mass was held at the Sacred Heart Church, Saulnierville NS. ^{{dcDec19wd} [zsd, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Wes Johnston peacefully at home in Scarborough, ON on 01 January 2008* at the age of 93.

Wes was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers.  He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion and a ten-year member of the East York Concert Band.

Visitation will be at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough on 19 February from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held in the chapel on the 20^th February at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Canadian Cancer Society.  {gdNov2016kh}

* Precise date unknown but before 21 January 2008

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Leo Graham Gorman, (Ret’d) of Spryfield NS at the Victoria General Hospital (VG) Site at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax NS on 4 December 2007 at the age of 78 years.

Leo was born in Halifax and lived most of his growing up and working life there. Leo served in the Royal Canadian Engineers and was a member of the Earl Francis Memorial Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Spryfield. He had a successful 26-year career with Via Rail and retired in 1990.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Monday, 10 December 2:00 PM in the Earl Francis Memorial Legion in Spryfield. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of one's choice. Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family at: wfh2005@ns.sympatico.ca.

We regret to advise of the death of James R. “Jim” Aellen in Red Deer, AB on 2 December 2007 at the age of 93 years

Jim was born in Calgary, AB.  He began his working life as a telegram deliverer with the Canadian Pacific Railway at a young age and supporting his family after the untimely death of his father.  In 1936 he entered the painting/decorating trade.  Jim was a veteran of the Second World War -  first in Canada with the Royal Canadian Engineers and then overseas with the 7^th Canadian Infantry Training Regiment.  After the war Jim and his family ranched west of Cochrane, AB before settling in Red Deer in 1952.  Jim resumed his career as a painter at Michener Centre in Red Deer (and its predecessors) for over 26 years, retiring in 1978. 

Visitation will take place at Eventide Funeral Chapel in Red Deer on 5 February between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.   A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Sunnybrook United Church, Red Deer on 6 February at 6:00 PM.   Donations may be made to the United Church Museum & Service Fund, care of Sunnybrook United Church.  ^{{dcApr2017gd} [zsd, zpp, zsp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Marcus "Max" Schaap in Chilliwack, BC on 1 December 2007.

Max was born in Hausen, The Netherlands. After immigrating to Canada he joined the Canadian Army as a bandsman.  During his career, he played in both the Royal Canadian Engineers Band in Chilliwack as well as the HMCS Naden Band in Victoria, BC.

There will be a Service of Remembrance on 10 December at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Henderson's Funeral Home in Chilliwack. ^{{dcMay2017gd} [zsd, zcc, zpp]}

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert “Bob” Arthur Douglas CD (Ret’d) on 27 November 2007 in Ottawa ON at the age of 72. 

Bob was born in Fredericton NB and joined the Canadian Army in 1958 as a Field Engineer.  After basic training at the Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC he transferred to the cartography trade and was posted to the Army Survey Establishment in 1961 as a lithographer where he was employed in the Cartography Squadron and served on Mobile Reproduction Teams in support of field deployments.  He had the distinction of supporting the underwater security team for the 1964 visit of the Queen to Canada.  In 1977 he was attached to the Canadian Forces Photographic Unit in Ottawa where he served for one year.  Bob served with Army Survey Establishment/Mapping and Charting Establishment until his retirement in March 1983.

Funeral service will be held at the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on 3 December.  Donations may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. 

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer First Class Mahlon “Cy” John Casselman peacefully at the Dundas Manor Winchester ON, on 26 November 2007 in his 92^nd year.

Cy was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers from 1939 to 1945.  After the war, he followed a Public Service career with the Department of Public Works.  Cy was a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Morrisburg ON Branch #48.

Visitations will be at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg on 30 November.  Royal Canadian Legion Branch #48 members will assemble at the funeral home for a Service at that time.  A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on 1 December at 7:00 pm.  Cremation will take place to be followed with inurnment in Old Union Cemetery, Williamsburg ON at a later date. ^{{gdMay2016kh}}

We regret to advise the death of Orville William Watt at the Good Samaritan Place in Edmonton AB on 20 November 2007 at the age of 88.

Orville was born in Ashmont AB.  He was a WW II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers, 6^th Field Park Squadron.  After demobilization, he returned to Alberta but re-enlisted in the Army in 1954 enjoying a 15-year career.  Upon his retirement, he spent 15 years working for Peacock Brothers in Edmonton before retiring a second time at age 65.

A celebration of life will be held on 24 November at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel in Edmonton followed by interment at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the CHOICE Program, Good Samaritan Place, 8425 83 Street, Edmonton. ^{{gdSep2016kh}}