Fallen Comrades (retired members)

[old medic]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/Deaths.20071112.93127537/BDAStory/BDA/

LCOL. EDWARD SLADE GIBSON (C.D., M.D., F.C.B.O.M.)  past CO 12 (Kitchener) Med Coy [ aka 24 Field Ambulance until 1954 ],
and 16 (Hamilton) Med Coy [now 23 Fd Amb].

On November 10, 2007, age 79. Beloved husband of Audrey Wright (Moggach) and the late Jean Soeder (mother of his three sons). Son of the late Capt. Lyle and Edith Gibson. Prou father of Col. Neil (Eleanore) of St. Albert, Chris (Nicole) of Courtice and Brian (Ali on) of Burlington. Stepfather of Susan O'Brien of Hamilton and Warren Wright (Linda) of Harrington Park, New Jersey. Brother of Joan Bennett of Toronto, uncle of Karen Bennett (peter) of Toronto and John Bennettt (Inge) of Ottawa. Proud of 11 exceptional grandchildren, Katy, Aidan, Kyle, Breanne, Taylor and Gregory Gibson, Jesse and Matt O'Brien, Eric, Alex and Lauren Wright. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto Schools and the University of Toronto. In his medical career he was in family practice in WeIland and Tavistock Ontario. As an occupational health physician was Medical Director at Dofasco until his retirement, then Medical Director of the Hamilton Hospitals Assessment Centre. He was the first president of the Occupational and Environmental Medical Association of Canada. He was a strong supporter of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Ergonomics within industry and was an honourary fellow of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists. In his research as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster University he was the first to identify the association between steel foundry work and lung cancer. With his colleagues at Dofasco demonstrated the hearing loss could occur at noise levels of 85 decibels (formerly thought to be a 'safe' level). His research on low back pain demonstrated that preemployment back x- rays did not predict future back pain, other research involved cardiovascular disease and hypertension in steelworkers and latterly the impact of sleep problems on adolescent students. In the Canadian Forces he had been a Flight Surgeon in the R.C.A.F. and in the R.C.A.M.C (M) was Commanding Officer of 12 Medical Company, Kitchener, and 16 Medical Company, Hamilton. In the community he was President of SleeplW ake Disorders Canada and had been a director of the Art Gallery of Hamilton, the Hamilton Burlington Big Brother Association and Pet Trust (University of Guelph). He was a member ofSt. Paul's Anglican Church, Westdale. We would particularly like to thank the Staff of the Community Care Access Centre for their vital help. The Juravinski Centre, Dr. Hotte, Dr. Craigie, Maryanne were particularly efficient and compassionate. Very special thanks to Dr. Grant Taylor and the caring staff of the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. The family will receive friends at The Swackhamer, Blachford & Wray Funeral Home, 1341 Main St. W., Hamilton, 905- 522-9221, on Tuesday November 12, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Service will be held on Wednesday at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Westdale, at 11 am. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Dr. Bob -Kemp Hospice, St. Paul's Anglican Church or the charity of your choice.

 

[Edward Campbell]

LT.-GENERAL ROBERT WILLIAM MONCEL OC, OBE, DSO, CD, LÉGION D'HONNEUR, CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME, LLD

At Veterans Memorial Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on December 10, 2007, in his 91st year, Lt.-General Moncel, OC, OBE, DSO, CD, Légion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre avec Palme, LLD, Canadian Army (retired); survived by his son-in-law, George Constantis, grandchildren Aliki and Constantine, many nieces and nephews and their families. General Moncel was predeceased by his parents René Edouard and Edith (Brady) Moncel, his wife of many years Nancy Allison Bell ('Billie'), daughter Renée, and sisters Marguerite and Renée. He was educated at Selwyn House, Montreal, Que., Bishop's College School, Lennoxville, Que., and McGill University.

General Moncel joined the Militia (Victoria Rifles) in 1937, and when World War II broke out he went overseas in 1939 with the 1st Canadian Infantry Division as a platoon commander in the Royal Canadian Regiment. In June 1940, he with his platoon were among a very small group of Canadians who actually landed in France before the expedition to reinforce the allies. It was aborted due to the collapse of resistance to the German onslaught. On his own initiative, he was able to get his platoon back to the UK.

He attended the Staff College in the UK and subsequently held various command and staff appointments, including GSO3 and Brigade Major (BM) with the First Canadian Army Tank Brigade, GSO1 Operations with Headquarters 2 Canadian Corps. In August 1943 he was promoted Lt. Col. to command the 18th Armoured Car Regiment (Manitoba Dragoons), and in August 1944 he became Canada's youngest World War II General Officer, in the rank of Brigadier, when he assumed command of the 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade in Normandy, which he continued to Command until VE Day in Germany.

General Moncel was invested as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his services with Headquarters 2nd Canadian Corps, the Distinguished Service Order for personal gallantry and leadership in the Hochwald fighting in Germany. His citation for the latter notes 'the gallant bearing of this officer and the complete disregard for his own personal safety, were an inspiration to all troops under his command and the successful outcome of the attack was in great measure due to his vigorous leadership.' He was Mentioned in Dispatches for his valour in the Battle of Falaise and the French Government made him a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour with the award of the Croix de Guerre avec Palme.

Postwar, General Moncel continued his military career at Army Headquarters in Ottawa and became the first Director of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps following which he was appointed Director of Military Training. He served as the Army member of the Canadian joint staff in London as a Brigadier, and the joint secretary observed that when the Chairman wished opinion on matters of substance, the other members invariably wanted to know 'What does Bob Moncel think'? Moncel served as Deputy Chief of General Staff at Army Headquarters in Ottawa after which he was appointed Senior Canadian Military Officer to the Canadian Delegation on the International Control Commission in Indochina and the acting Canadian Commissioner of the International Commission for Supervision and Control in Vietnam (ICSC). He returned to Canada to Command 3 Canadian Infantr y Brigade in New Brunswick. Subsequently, in the rank of Major-General, he became the Quarter Master General of the Canadian Army in Ottawa and, later, the General Officer Commanding Eastern Command in Halifax. On promotion to Lieutenant-General he became the first Comptroller-General of the Canadian Armed Forces and later appointed Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff.

General Moncel retired from the military in 1966, and in 1967 he was appointed Coordinator for Visiting Heads of State to Canada, specifically for Expo '67. He was awarded the Canadian Medal, and was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1968 he retired to Nova Scotia with his wife and settled in the Bell family property. He continued to contribute to the community in many ways. When asked to assist a small hospital in Lunenburg that was having difficulties, he was elected Chairman of the Board and with his characteristic skills very quickly had the organization running efficiently, solvent and happy. He served on the Board of Regents, Mount Allison University, and as a Director of the N.S. Rehabilitation Centre.

General Bob Moncel was a man of wide-ranging interests, with a particular interest in the arts, both as a collector and a painter. One of his works was exhibited in the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in London. He was an enthusiastic sportsman, a member of the Royal Ottawa Golf Club, the Rideau Club, and the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club. He spent his retirement years enjoying his favourite pursuits: painting, playing organ and flute, sailing in his boats, overseeing the care of the gardens and orchards on the estate, and daily long walks with his dogs. He was a true renaissance man.

And yet, for all his talents, General Moncel was forever a very modest and private person.

Funeral services for General Moncel will take place on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Stadacona Chapel, CFB Halifax, Gottingen Street entrance.


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Some points of interest, at least I hope they’re interesting:

LGen Moncel started his regimental duty (combat) career as an infantry platoon commander in The RCR and ended up as CO of a light armoured/recce regiment.

He, along with Bert Hoffmeister and a very few others, was amongst the few Canadian generals would could be rated as “above average” or “better than most.”

His resignation (at about the age of 50) was one of the saddest outcomes of Mr. Hellyer’s organizational experiment. Moncel said it was a deeply flawed project but he was too much of an old fashioned professional to say anything in public. His retirement sparked some of RAdm Landymore’s more memorable comments; the one I think I recall related to the stupidity of having second rate people in Ottawa while the first rate people, and he cited Monel as one example, were reduced to “mucking about” in the backwoods of Nova Scotia.

I had the pleasure of meeting LGen Moncel once or twice. He remained, deep in retirement, an impressive person with a quick and interested mind and he was unfailing polite and kind to a young officer on the edge of the crowd.

 

[Edward Campbell]

Extracted from a very recent message passed out on The RCR net:

John Trethewey (Major retired for about the last 15 years, whose service began with the Canadian Guards and then The RCR ) died suddenly on Saturday
afternoon, 8 Dec, while in Budapest, Hungary during a visit to the Family of his wife Judith.  He was 66 yrs, 11 months old.

Apparently, John lay down for a nap at his Father-in-Law's house, and didn't stir when called.  When they checked on him, he was found to have simply
passed away in his sleep.  The cause of his passing was heart failure.

John's sons Philip and Colin, who reside in Ottawa, are arranging the transfer of John's ashes back to Ottawa.  The ashes will be interred in the
Military Section at Beechwood Cemetery. Details of this and the accompanying memorial service will be advised once known.

I am sure that all those who knew and loved John for the fine officer and human being he was, will be much saddened to hear this news and will want to
express condolences to his Family, including to his former wife Wendy Trethewey, who lives in Ottawa and was well known and regarded among the
Regimental wives.

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John and I first got to know one another back in the '60s when he was still in the Canadian Guards and was assigned to run our (4CMBG) junior NCO school. He joined us in the 2RCR Officers' Mess - the only suitable home for gentlemen and Guards officers at that time and in that place.    We remained friends for 40 years.

 

[Old Sweat]

I knew John T well and General Moncel rather less so; I liked them both and mourn their passing. The general was very much an old school gentleman of a social order far above the likes of poor Ontario farm boys like me. However he was always couteous and polite, even if he must have wondered how the waste of rations he was talking to had ever got a commission in the first place.

It is said that he despaired of Hellyer's moves and motives and simply departed for Nova Scotia, having left an I will solider no more note in his office.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

I knew John T when I was at 1 AD Regt in Pembroke and he was at Ottawa Militia District as G1, as I recall.  I remember speaking to him almost daily.  He was a really decent human being and a great Officer.

 

[TN2IC]

FRAME (Sheffar), Trudy Elaine - Elmsdale, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007, in her home after a battle with cancer. Born in Saint John, N.B., she was a daughter of Darrell Sheffar and Elaine (Atkinson) MacDonald. Trudy, with 23 years service in the Canadian Forces, served in the Middle East, Golan Heights in 1990-1991 out of CFB Cornwallis where she met her husband Burt and a tour in Bosnia-Herzegovina with 2 Royal Canadian Regiment, CFB Gagetown. She did an adventure training trip in Cameroon, Africa, where she assisted in putting water lines into nearby villages. She was a very ambitious woman who enjoyed helping people, loved her friends and loved life. Trudy is survived by her husband, Burton Frame; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Courtney; stepmother, Irene Sheffar; brother, Mark Sheffar and wife Jodi; nephews, Aedan, Benjamin; brother, Stephen Sheffar and wife Brenda; nephews, Daegan and Chase; many aunts, uncles, sisters in-law, brothers in-law; nieces and nephews and cousins; maternal grandmother, Jean Atkinson. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Legion memorial service 7 p.m. Thursday in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Main St., Shubenacadie, with funeral service 11 a.m. Friday in Elmsdale Baptist Church, 512 Highway 2, Enfield, Pastor Michael Trites officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. Cancer is a very terrible disease that took so much from her and her family, please donate to your local cancer society. E-mail condolences to: ettingerfuneralhome@hotmail.com

The Halifax Herald Limited

 

[xo31@711ret]

Took me a minute to remember, but I served with Trudy in Lima Company ,2RCR. She worked in the BOR and I the UMS.  My condelences to her family. RIP Trudy, you will be missed.     

 

[Dog Walker]

LT.-GENERAL ROBERT WILLIAM MONCEL OC, OBE, DSO, CD, LÉGION D'HONNEUR, CROIX DE GUERRE AVEC PALME, LLD

Photos from the funeral of Lieutenant-General Robert W Moncel, are posted here:

http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10119

 

[Edward Campbell]

We have lost another distinguished Canadian military officer; this time one who worked behind the scenes but made a very significant contributions to our combat capabilities nonetheless.

Reproduced under the Fair Dealing provisions (§29) of today’s Globe and Mail:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/obituaries

ED BRIDGLAND, 90: AIR FORCE OFFICER

Aeronautical engineer's jet motors powered the RCAF through Cold War
Although colour blind, he was accepted by the air force for his technical brilliance and rose to become a brigadier-general, all the while steering development of such aircraft as the Avro Arrow

BUZZ BOURDON
Special to the Globe and Mail

December 19, 2007

OTTAWA -- Working quietly behind the scenes, Ed Bridgland spent almost three decades playing a major part in developing many of the famous aircraft flown by the Royal Canadian Air Force after the Second World War. One of the RCAF's top aeronautical engineers of the postwar period, he was involved with the legendary Avro Arrow jet fighter, as well as the supersonic Starfighter, the Argus submarine hunter, the Lockheed Hercules and the Canadair Yukon.

He started working on aircraft in 1944 during the war when he was seconded to Britain's Ministry of Aircraft Production. After being loaned to Power Jets Ltd., the firm that pioneered gas turbines, he later spent time as a project engineer at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, working on performance testing and high-speed flight development.

From August of 1946 to June of 1949, he worked as the chief engineer of the RCAF's Winter Experimental Establishment. Supervising a staff of 15 officers and 250 airmen, he oversaw the testing of new aircraft intended for Arctic conditions. During the Cold War, the air force had to operate in the Far North on a regular basis, and it was vital that its aircraft could do so safely and efficiently.

It was his first important post, but it wasn't to be the last. Promotion and responsibility came his way during the RCAF's golden age, from 1950 to 1965. Five years after the war ended, Canada's defence requirements were suddenly back on the front burner: The Cold War turned hot after NATO was formed in 1949 to counter the Soviet bloc. A year later, the Korean War ignited.

The pace was frantic. The RCAF needed thousands of aircrew and technicians to fly and maintain hundreds of new aircraft rolling off the production lines in Montreal and Toronto. Wartime bases were reactivated and modernized, while many veterans - fondly dubbed retreads and sporting hard-earned ribbons on their chests - decided to get back in uniform, providing much needed experience and esprit de corps. By 1952, more than 40 per cent of the government's budget was allocated to the Department of National Defence, with the RCAF getting the lion's share.

Ed Bridgland's interest in aircraft and engineering started when he was growing up in Calgary. He played football and hockey - skating for three teams at the same time - but truly loved his Meccano toy set. Designing and building Meccano aircraft at the tender age of 13, he was good enough to win two prizes from the British company. He never looked back. A few years later, he was working on the real thing after graduating in engineering physics from the University of Toronto in 1940.

Rejected for pilot training because he was colour blind - he could not see green or red - Mr. Bridgland was determined to help the war effort by qualifying as an RCAF aeronautical engineer. For once, the brass decided to put a round peg in a round hole and sent him to take postgraduate training at the California Institute of Technology.

By 1949, Mr. Bridgland was in Ottawa at air force headquarters as the officer in charge of engine development, an area that included engine installations, propellers, fuel and lubricants. Earmarked by his superiors for higher command and responsibility, he was sent to the Royal Air Force staff college in Britain. Only the best and the brightest were selected for this extremely demanding course, which he attended in 1954 and 1955.

In June of 1956, he was sent to the Avro Canada plant in Malton, Ont., to oversee quality control on the famous Iroquois engine, an advanced gas turbine manufactured by Orenda Aerospace for the CF-105 Arrow. It was an exciting 16 months for him, as he monitored the engine's progress and reported back to RCAF brass on its feasibility. He was convinced that the Iroquois had great capability; unfortunately, the Arrow was cancelled by John Diefenbaker on Feb. 20, 1959.

By that time, Mr. Bridgland was back in Ottawa as director of aircraft engineering, where he was responsible for aircraft-design requirements, specifications, airworthiness and production programs. It was a vital job, since the RCAF deployed more than 20 types of aircraft, from fighters to trainers to transport aircraft to helicopters.

In 1962, Mr. Bridgland was posted to the RCAF's No. 1 Air Division in Europe as senior technical staff officer. It was a demanding job that included supervising a staff of 95 officers and airmen, along with responsibility for such technical functions as aeronautical, armament, supply, mobile and construction engineering.

The air division, which had phased out its Korean War-era Sabre jets and its CF-100s, was by then equipped with the new Canadair Starfighter in a nuclear strike-reconnaissance role. After years of dithering by Mr. Diefenbaker, a government led by Lester Pearson had agreed that the supersonic Starfighters would be armed with U.S. nuclear weapons in the event of war.

Working out of the air division's headquarters in Metz, France, Mr. Bridgland had to cope with the unrelenting threat of nuclear war. It was the height of the Cold War - the Berlin Wall and the Cuban missile crisis had made things much worse - and the air division's nine Starfighter squadrons stood in constant readiness.

Mr. Bridgland's son, James, said he could not recall worrying about a war. At the time, he was only 10 and did the things kids his age did: went to school, made a stab at his homework and played with his friends.

"I don't think any of the kids in Air Division knew that our airplanes were flying with nuclear weapons. I never found that out until the late 1980s," he said. "My general understanding at the time was that [our] role in NATO was purely reconnaissance. My guess is that [we] suffered from misinformation. That amounts to a rather large cover-up, that parents of several thousand families shielded their children from the reality of why they were really there. In retrospect, I think we are all grateful for it."

He remembers his father as a man who led by example, and who loved a good debate. He was pretty good at teaching his children about all sorts of things, too. "I remember a morning in Ottawa when the family was around the breakfast table, Dad dressed for work in a suit and tie, reading The Globe and Mail and drinking coffee. I must have been 10. I can't imagine what possessed me to ask how airplanes navigate in crosswinds, but I did."

On a paper napkin, Mr. Bridgland quickly drew a triangle of arrows. "The first arrow was the airplane's heading - its speed indicated by the length of the arrow," his son said. "From the head of that, he drew a second arrow showing the wind direction and speed. He then drew an arrow from the base of the first to the head of the second. Pointing to the last he said, 'That is the actual path of the airplane.' It was as concise and clear a lesson in vector physics as you could possibly wish for. ... He must have been a great instructor at the U of T wind-tunnel lab."

Before retiring in 1971 as a brigadier-general, Mr. Bridgland spent his last four years in uniform in Ottawa as director-general, aerospace systems, responsible for engineering and maintenance. Afterward, he worked for the Department of Transport before retiring for good in 1980. His final years were devoted to golfing, skiing, travelling and spending time with his family.

ED BRIDGLAND
Edgar Parsons Bridgland was born on Aug. 5, 1917, in Calgary. He died of a stroke in Ottawa on Oct. 18, 2007. He was 90. He leaves his son James, daughters Peggy and Janet, grandchildren Zoe, Michael and Kathryn and great-granddaughters Molly and Norah. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen.

 

[The AmericansDaughter]

http://www.bradfordera.com/obituaries/

SMETHPORT — Robert E. Rogge, 85, of 302 E. Main St., died Friday (Dec. 14, 2007)
in Altoona Hospital.
He was born Dec. 27, 1921, in Pittsburgh.
He was a graduate of Sewickley High, class of 1939. He enlisted in the Canadian
Army in August of 1941 and served with Black Watch & Stormont, Dundas and
Glengarry Highlander regiments. He was a veteran of the Dieppe Raid and the
Normandy invasion on Juno Beach on June 6, 1944. He was honorably discharged
from the Canadian Army and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1946. He flew
on missions during the Korean War with the U.S. Fifth Air Force. He retired from
the U.S. Air Force in 1968.
Mr. Rogge was employed as a writer for The Bradford Era from 1968 to 1970 and
the Warren Times Mirror & Observer from 1970 to 1972. He accepted a civil
service position as a writer-editor for military publications in Southern California. He transferred to
Washington, D.C., and later to Fort Knox, Ky., where he retired. He returned to
Smethport in 2001.
He had a master’s degree in history and was an author of two books and many
articles for military and historical publications.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Frances Patricia Duffy, and their four
children, Roberta Ann (Robert) Antonucci, Patricia Ann (John) Thomas, Roderick
Elliot Rogge and Margaret Elizabeth (Thomas) Rogge-Shepherd; two granddaughters,
Mollie Erin Thomas and Laura Michelle Antonucci; and a step grandson, Paul
Antonucci.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic
Church of Smethport.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hamlin Library or the McKean
County Historical Society.

 

[Gunner98]

Retired CFMG Commander and Surgeon General of CF

http://www.legacy.com/Can/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=99800630

AUGER, Claude Brigadier-General - Retired CD, MD, FRCSC February 8, 1951 - December 16, 2007

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 56 years. Claude Auger, beloved husband of Lise Auger (nee Poirier). Loving father of Danny (Sheila) and Nathalie (Steve Madden). Devoted grandfather of Brooke, Ethan and Emma. Cherished son of Therese Pouliot and the late Raoul Auger. Dear brother of Helene, Suzanne, Louis and Madeleine. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St-Joseph Blvd., Orleans, Friday after 9 a.m. Service in Memory of Claude will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the C.C.A.C., 4200 Labelle St., suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 1J8 would be appreciated.

 

[Roy Harding]

Retired CFMG Commander and Surgeon General of CF

http://www.legacy.com/Can/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=99800630

AUGER, Claude Brigadier-General - Retired CD, MD, FRCSC February 8, 1951 - December 16, 2007

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 56 years. Claude Auger, beloved husband of Lise Auger (nee Poirier). Loving father of Danny (Sheila) and Nathalie (Steve Madden). Devoted grandfather of Brooke, Ethan and Emma. Cherished son of Therese Pouliot and the late Raoul Auger. Dear brother of Helene, Suzanne, Louis and Madeleine. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St-Joseph Blvd., Orleans, Friday after 9 a.m. Service in Memory of Claude will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the C.C.A.C., 4200 Labelle St., suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 1J8 would be appreciated.

Wow - the notifications are getting closer to home. 

I served with Dr. Auger - where and when isn't important - I have a great deal of respect for him.

The world is a much diminished place today.


Roy

 

[Danjanou]

BOYINGTON, KEN M/CPL (RET'D)

I recently received the following message from the present RSM of the Toronto Scottish Regiment.

I regret to inform you that MCpl Ken Boyington has died. Ken was living in a trailer in Red Deer, Alberta when the propane system developed a leak. Tragically, Ken was asphyxiated in his sleep.

Ken joined the Regiment in the early 1990's after having served with the US Army. He was a good friend to everyone he met, however those that knew him best also knew his struggles. After his service with the Regiment, he signed up with the Regimental Association, but as time marched on, we lost touch with him. He leaves behind 3 children.

The family has requested the assistance of the Regiment with a meeting place. Ken will be remembered on the 6th of January, 2008 at the WO's & Sgt's Mess and I will send out timings a soon as I have them.

RSM

I had the privilege of being "Pappy's" CSM and friend during our time with the Regiment and will miss him. I'll post further details re timings when I receive them for anyone in the GTA who knew Ken and wishes to pay their respects.

R.J Smith MWO (Ret'd)

 

[Jager]

Gordon Wayne Hamilton 25 January 1933 - 17 January 2008
26(?) Years service. Korea Vet, other than that I know nothing of his past service (wife's grandfather)

 

[George Wallace]

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Tom Horgan at 1:55 p.m. today, Friday 25 January 2008.  He died peacefully, quietly at home. 
 
  Tom was a proud member of the Armoured Corps serving with the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lord Strathcona's Horse and 8th Canadian Hussar's.  He was an active member of the Kingston Chapter serving as Secretary Treasurer and coordinating our last reunion held in Kingston.  In his retirement he never left the army and relived many of the good times we all shared.  Tom will be missed by the many who knew and served with him.
 
  Details of Tom's funeral arrangements will be known tomorrow and will be in The Kingston Whig Standard.  Condolences can be mailed to Brenda at:
 
  821 Bexley Gate
  Kingston, ON
  K7M 8W7
 
  Bold & Swift

 

[George Wallace]

HORGAN, Thomas Joseph – Peacefully at home in Kingston, on Friday, January 25, 2008.  Tom remained positive throughout his year-long struggle with cancer.  His perseverance throughout his journey served as an inspiration to us all.  Tom is survived by Brenda (nee Knight) his loving wife of 46 years, his daughter Salinda and son-in-law Neil, and his ”wonderful little boys” grandsons Reid and Garret Hopkins.  Also survived by his brothers Dave (Norie) Grier and Jim (Doreen) Greer of Montreal, and sister Rita Grier of Vancouver.  Tom is pre-deceased by sisters Patricia May Horgan of Montreal, Betty Simpson of Mirfield, England, and brother Timothy Horgan of Dublin, Ireland.  Fondly remembered by mother-in law Viola Knight and brothers-in law Don (Linda) Knight and Dennis (Joanne) Knight of Meaford, and survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Tom was born in Montreal on December 24th 1939 to Thomas Joseph Horgan Sr. and Rita Anna Donohue.  Tom joined the military (Lord Strathcona’s Horse – RC) at the age of 17.  During Tom’s five tours of duty in Europe, he experienced many new adventures and embraced the opportunity to travel to new countries, and made numerous life long friends.  He had a successful career and retired as a Royal Canadian Dragoon at the rank of Sgt. Major.  Since 1993, Tom enjoyed a lengthy retirement in Kingston with his wife, daughter, and grandsons.  He served as president of the Canadian Cancer Society (Kingston chapter).  He was active in his retirement: playing badminton, swimming, travelling with his wife, and kayaking with his grandson, Reid.  Funeral and memorial arrangements to be announced.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Cancer Centre of South Eastern Ontario at KGH would be appreciated by the family.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME, Cataraqui Chapel (1900 John Counter Boulevard).

James Reid Cataraqui Chapel.  www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com  (613) 544-3411

 

[Command-Sense-Act 105]

Although there's another thread about him, I think this should be put up in here as well:

LOUIS-JOSEPH (LOU) TELLIS, CD ~ Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 21, 2008 at the age of thirty-six. Beloved son of Catherine Jacques and Kenneth Tellis. Loving brother of Sophie, and Pierre and his partner Hazel. Lou was a proud member of the Toronto Police Service and served with 55 Division and the Chief's Ceremonial Unit. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway, on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 101 Grace Street, on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Toronto Police Widows and Orphans Fund or to The Wounded Warriors Fund.

 

[Trinity]

MWO Thomas Horgan Ret'd  RCD

Passed away Jan 25, 2007

Funeral is 02 February 2008 in Kingston

 

[marshall sl]

Message from LCol McGregor, Regimental Sec Seaforth  Highlanders of Canada


I have just finished speaking with Mrs. Vance and she confirms that LCol E R Vance passed away yesterday (24 February 2008). 



She went on to say that she has already spoken this a.m. with Honourary LCol Shields and that he has offered to help.  I confirmed that the Seaforth Regimental Family are very sorry to hear of this tragic news and that we want to do whatever we can to help her and her family at this time of sadness.



Mrs. Vance advised that it was always LCol Vance’s wish that there be a “celebration of Life” held at the Seaforth Highlanders armoury and she will remain in contact with HLCol Shields to advise of dates and details as they develop.



Sincerely,



Blair McGregor

Lieutenant Colonel (retired)

Regimental Secretary.


A Celebration of Life will be held at the Seaforth Armoury in the Officers' Mess and Anderson Room on Thursday, March 6th at 15:00 hrs.

It will be basic service at the request of the family per his wishes.

 

[armyvern]

Mr. Ralph Carmen Wightman

July 18, 1948  -  March 15, 2008

Ralph Carmen Wightman age 59, of Amherst passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Upper Nappan, N.S.

Born in Windsor, N.S., on July 18, 1948 he was a son of Ralph Frederick Wells and Muriel Eileen (Irwin) Wightman.

Ralph joined the Canadian Army Apprentice Training Program at 16 and served as a Supply Technician for 28 years. His career saw him posted to Montreal, CFB Gagetown twice, CFB Chatham, HMCS Iroquois, Cyprus, Montreal Olympics, HMCS Margaree twice, CFB Halifax, Marcom Headquarters, National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa and Lahr Germany. He also served as an instructor for the Canadian Forces School of Administration and Logistics.

He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #10, Amherst, presently serving as secretary, also a member of Acacia #8 Masonic Lodge since 1976. Ralph is a member of the Cumberland Shrine Club, serving three years as President, and Past President of the Masonic Society.

In his younger years, Ralph played darts competitively and his crowning achievement was beating World Champion John Lowe in 1978.

He was also a swim judge for Veronica and Roland’s competitive swim team in Germany.

Moving to Amherst in 1993, Ralph devoted his spare time to the Royal Canadian Legion, Shriners, and the Masons where he served as Master for the 175 year of Acacia 8 in the year 2000. He also worked as a Real Estate Agent and more recently at the Amherst Cemetery.

The breakfasts, dinners and the bar at the Masonic Hall were his specialty.

The cottage in Tidnish was Ralph's summer love and he so enjoyed having family and friends with him.

His pride and joy were his children, their spouses and his grandchildren whom he adored, he delighted in the stories of their antics.

Ralph is survived by his wife and loving companion of 40 years, the former Lois Ethel Curtis, daughter, Veronica (Bill) Gibson of Oromocto, NB and son, Roland (Debbie) of Trenton, ON, grandchildren Dani, Jordan, Brittany, Mickayla, Jacob and Matthew. Also surviving are sisters Ruth (Fred) Gamble of Collingwood, Jane (Jack) MacDonald of Kentville and brothers Peter (Laura) of Falmouth, NS and David (Dale) of Amherst, father in law Cecil Curtis of Miramichi, NB, sisters in law Thea (Wayne) McEvoy, Sylvia Curtis and Jeanette Curtis, brothers in law David (Phyllis) Curtis and Brian (Dale) Curtis all of Miramichi, and several nieces, nephews and his dog, Ben.

His remains are resting in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906) with visiting on Monday, March 17, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #10 holding their service at 7 p.m.

Acacia Lodge #8 Masonic service and funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Trinity St. Stephen's United Church, Amherst with Rev. Patti Blundell, Rev. Susan Estabrooks, Rev. Ruth Gamble and Capt. Jamie Hillier officiating.

Donations in Ralph's memory may be made to the Cumberland Shriners, the Acacia #8 Memorial Fund or charity of your choice.

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:'(

Bye dad.  :-*