Fallen Comrades (retired members)

[muskrat89]

Good shooting Sir, End of Mission (I tell you me!)
Sgt MacFarlane


CWO (Retired) Pat Poirier
POIRIER, Patrick Joseph
— 66, passed away at 9 a.m. September 20, 2009, in the VG Site, QEII, in Halifax with his loving wife Gladys of 43 years at his side. Born in Cheticamp, son of the late Francois Poirier and the late Eugenie Gaudet. Pat was a self-employed entrepreneur, past president of Army Navy and Air Force Club Unit 373, member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch Vimy 27. Patrick retired as a Chief Warrant Officer from 1st Field Regiment RCA, with 31 years of service. He was awarded the Member of Military Merit and the Canadian Forces Decoration. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; sons, Michael (Tosha), Petawawa, Ont. and Shawn (Erin), Sackville. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his grandchildren, Jessalyn, Brittney, Kaitlyn and Paige. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brothers, Charles Joseph, Ontario; Andre (Shirley), Cheticamp; Eugene (Bernadette), Prince Edward Island; Michel, Cheticamp; sisters, Therese (Raymond), Cheticamp; Julia, Ontario; Gemma (Wilfred), Cheticamp. Predeceased by father, Francois Poirier; mother, Eugenie Gaudet; brother, Alphonse; sisters, Marie Luce and Lucie Louise. Cremation has taken place, and funeral mass will be held this Thursday at 10 a.m. in Blessed Mother Theresa Church, Normandy Drive, Halifax. Reception to follow downstairs. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dartmouth Funeral Home. Words of thanks go to his doctors, VON, the Palliative Care in the VG Site, 7A, and his many many friends. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

 

[George Wallace]

Received this this morning.

Richard Whelan      -  29 April 2010

For those that served with the 8CH, 427 SQN, and/or 12 RBC, some will remember Richard all to well.  A career soldier he loved the Forces and many of his children are still serving today.  Richard truly loved curling and was a real competitor at Ironsides and I am sure his home is filled with many trophies.  To Richard's family we send our deepest condolences.

WHELAN, Richard, Joseph, John the Baptist – Loving husband, father, brother and friend.  After a courageous battle with prostate cancer, died with dignity surrounded by his family in hospital at Fort Coulonge, Quebec on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the age of 78 years.  Loved husband of Jeanne (nee Fauvelle).  Dear father of Daniel, Rick, Pierre, Linda, Cindie, Keith and Steven.  Beloved son of Henri and Gertrude.  Dear son-in-law of Emile and Bertha.  Survived by his wife Jeanne and all of his children and brother and sisters.  Richard was a career soldier who served 34 years in the Canadian Forces.  He retired in 1985, at the rank of Master Warrant Officer.  He loved the outdoors and was a successful gentleman farmer and building inspector in his second career.  Richard has requested a very private service to be held in his honour with only his children and grandchildren present at Ringrose Funeral Home in Chapeau, Quebec.  Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Special thanks to the nurses and the staff of Gatineau Hospital, the Shawville Hospital and the CLSC in Fort Coulonge for their professionalism and caring. 

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Another great Hussar gone.

RIP Richard

 

[Danjanou]

Two more Second World War Veterans have passed on.
Joseph Horace Wheatley
WHEATLEY, Joseph Horace - It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Joseph Wheatley on April 24, 2010 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Mollie (deceased). He will always be loved by his children Mary (Jim), Bill (Giselle) and Anne (Joe). Adored 'Konkey' of his grandchildren Michelle (deceased), Mary-Jo, Michael, Sean, Shannon and Joey, his great-grandchildren Michelle, Kayla, Tierra, Justin, Nicolas, Luc, Elyse, Maya, Julien, Lindsay and great-great-grandson Jaden. Loving brother of Thelma, Marj and predeceased by Mazie (George) and Bob (Bonnie). The family will receive friends at the McDougall and Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Konkey's life will be celebrated at McDougall and Brown on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Camp Oochigeas, 60 St. Clair Ave. E., Ste. 604, Toronto, Ontario would be appreciated. Dear Mom and Dad, we will love you forever.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-horace-wheatley&pid=142329517

Joseph Oggy
OGGY, Joseph - (Q.O.R. D-Day Veteran) Passed away peacefully at True Davidson Acres on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Hazel. Loving father of Sandy, Frank, Michael and Linda. Always proud of his grandchildren. Member of the R.C.L. Branches 344 and 345, Aquatic Park Sailing Club and the East York Barbershoppers. Joe had a lifelong passion for cycling and singing. A Complete Funeral Service will be held at the PINE HILLS VISITATION, CHAPEL AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Road (at St. Clair Avenue East), Toronto, 416-267-8229, on Wednesday, May 5th at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-oggy&pid=142461797

I was priveledged to know both of these fine old warriors.  Shared a few beers with Joe Wheatley  in the Legion and over the past couple of years. I only met Joe Oggy earlier this year and  enjoyed my visits with him at his retirement home, watching TV, and listening to some of his stories.

Both will be missed and I'll find time to have a dram and mourn the loss of two gentlemen warriors.

 

[Haggis]

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Lieutenant-Colonel John Stanley (Jack) Dunn, CD, UE, BA  ​

It is with deep sadness that his family announces the passing of Jack. He died peacefully at home on Thursday, 29 April 2010. Jack was born in Canora, Saskatchewan on 14 December 1926 and soon after, with his family, moved to Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan, where he spent his childhood years. Left to mourn him are his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan, their two sons, Stephen and Bruce (MWO with the CH of O), his sisters, Molly (Ken) and Helen of Edmonton, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Jack was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for history and travelling. During the last months of the Second World War he served as a Naval Cadet at the Royal Canadian Naval College, Royal Roads, British Columbia. After attending the University of Saskatchewan, Jack was an RCM Police Constable for two years before joining the Canadian Army Provost Corps. He had a long and distinguished career with the Canadian Army serving throughout Canada and, of note, in Korea, Japan, as an exchange officer with the British Army of the Rhine, in Germany and on the Golan Heights in 1973. After the Army he worked as a Private Security Consultant and as a Security Policy Analyst for the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Upon his retirement he proudly served as a Volunteer Guide at the Canadian War Museum. A family interment service was held at the National Military Cemetery. Family will receive friends and colleagues to help celebrate Jack's life at the Beechwood Cemetery Reception Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Thursday, May the 6th between the hours of 2 and 4 in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers the family would gratefully acknowledge memorial donations made to the Friends of the Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0M8, or the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, 1750 Russell Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 5Z6.

 

[Lance Wiebe]

I received an email this morning that CWO (Ret'd) Jim Brown died last night at Oromocto Public Hospital.  He had been recently diagnosed with cancer.

I have no further information at this time, any more news I get I'll pass it on.

RIP, Jim.

 

[Lance Wiebe]

It is with the deepest regret that I must inform you of the passing of CWO (Ret'd) James BROWN, Sat the 8th of May at 2145 hrs at the Oromocto Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer...Funeral arrangements will be handled by the Oromocto Funeral Home, 506-357-5100,  oromoctofh.com  ..
Cards of condolances may be sent to Mrs Carol Brown, 327 River Rd. Rte 102, BURTON, NB. E2V 2C9..506-357-9902, or
at, jbrown570@rogers.com .

RIP, Jim.

 

[Bzzliteyr]

Lance, this is Chief Brown from when I was at the school?

RIP soldier.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Bold & Swift

RIP Jim

 

[Lance Wiebe]

Yes, the same RSM.

Here are the details that I have so far.  If there are any changes, I'll be sure to pass them on.

Wed 12 May 10
Viewing at the Oromocto Funeral Home.
1400-1600 hrs and 1900-2100 hrs

Thurs 13 May 10
Ceremony at the St-Lukes chapel on base at 1400 hrs.

Fri 14 May 10
Internment at the Field of Honour cemetery in Oromocto West at 1300 hrs.

 

[Bzzliteyr]

Thank you Lance,

There is no way I can get out there in time, please pass on my condolences to his family.

 

[Lance Wiebe]

There is no way I can get out there in time, please pass on my condolences to his family.

Be my pleasure.

 

[Rifleman62]

BEZEAU, Mervin Vincent

BEZEAU, Mervin Vincent It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vince Bezeau, on April 28th, 2010, at Kelowna General Hospital. He leaves behind his wife, Frances, two sons, David Paul Bezeau and Randall Nathan Bezeau, four grandchildren, Jenny Bezeau, Jonny Bezeau, Shaylah Bezeau, and Alex Bezeau. He also leaves behind his sister, Mary Edith, his brother, Bruce, and five step brothers and sisters, Lawrence, Suzanne, Arnold, Ken, and Yvonne.

Vince was born in Kitchener, Ontario in 1939 and in 1958 was accepted into Royal Roads Military College. He met his wife, Frances, at that time. He graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario in 1962 and joined the Royal Canadian Artillery. Vince received his Masters degree, in Military History, in Kingston, in 1977. He then worked in the Department of Military History in Ottawa. He retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in 1984 to accept the position as Director Military Traditions and Heritage at National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa. He retired from this position in 1998.

Vince was the Vice President of the Okanagan Military Museum Society, a Director of the Kelowna Museums Society and very active in the preservation and interpretation of Okanagan Valley history and heritage.

A memorial service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services at, 1211 Sutherland Ave. on Saturday 15th May, at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

 

[wildman0101]

BOLD AND SWIFT BROTHER RIP
scoty b

 

[riggermade]

Appernetly Ken passed away from a heart attack.  RIP



SOUCIE, Kenneth Leslie Passed away suddenly on May 25, 2010 at the age of 55. Beloved husband and best friend of Carol Jean (nee Faught), with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage. Dearest father of Richard and William. Beloved son of Harold (1984) and Claire (2001). Loving brother to Michael and Shirley, David and Sue, William and Patricia, Paul and Grace, Rosemary and Wayne, Barbara (1998), Jim, Robert and Mary, Janice and friend Ken, Phillip and Patty and Christopher and Tracey. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dearest son-in-law to Tom and Catherine Faught, brother-in-law to Lorraine and David and Tommy and Joanne. Ken served in the Canadian Airborne Regiment, and was also a Pathfinder with the Canadian Armed Forces. He served two tours as a Peacekeeper with the United Nations in both Yugoslavia and Cypress. He also served three years as Essex Regiment Seargent Mayor in the Essex Kent Scottish. He was a toolmaker by trade and was recognized as the best gunsmith in Ontario. Sports was his passion, along with a ride on his Harley accompanied by his many brothers. He touched many with his kindness and generosity and will be greatly missed by all his friends and neighbours. Visitation will take place at the Victoria Greenlawn Memorial Chapel and Visitation Centre, 1525 Hwy 3, (1km west of Walker Road) 519-969-3939 on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 until time of funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be left at www.greenlawncemetery.ca

 

[riggermade]

CWO Bruce Edey, CD (Retired/Retraité) . He served with the R COC , 28 COD, CFPMD as Senior Rigger Edmonton during the 70's.

Bruce passed away yesterday RIP

 

[Edward Campbell]

From the Ottawa Citizen, June 4, 2010 Edition

CHERITON, G. Ronald, MGen (ret'd) OMM CD Sadly and unexpectedly, doing what he loved to do, where he loved to do it, Ron passed away in Petawawa on June 1, 2010. Predeceased by his wife Nita (Lewis). Beloved father of Pamela Dean Cheriton-Fuller (Bill). Uncle of Alan Peters (Gayle) of Binghamton, N.Y., Janet Damtoft (Steve) of Rochester, N.Y., Alison Goss (John) and David Peters (Jill) both of Syracuse, N.Y. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held at The Beechwood Cemetery Chapel, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Thursday June 10, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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MGen (ret'd) G. Ronald Cheriton, OMM, CD, served with The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, The Regiment of Canadian Guards, Depot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bns and The Royal Canadian Regiment.

The deceased now rests at the Hulse and Playfair Funeral Home in Ottawa. Arrangements have been made for a Funeral at for 14:30 hrs Thurs 10 June.
This includes a service at Beechwood National Memorial Centre with interment at the National Military Cemetery.

1 RCR will provide an eight-man guard for the service.  The GGFG are providing the piper, bugler and drummer.

 

[211RadOp]

Carl (211 Rad Op/215 Sig Op) died in his home this week.  As per his wishes there will be no formal funeral.  Visitations will be held at his residence 4237 County Rd 1 East, Yarker, ON on 19 Jun from 1300 - 1600.  Carl will be cremated.  I will post the obit when I get it.

VVV

 

[211RadOp]

As promised, Carl's obituary.

http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oId=400266

BURSEY, Sergeant (Ret'd) Carl Gregory - Passed away suddenly at his residence on June 14th 2010 in his fifty-first year. Dearly loved husband of Debbie, loving father of Mitchell and proud stepfather of Kerri, Brent and Ryan. Carl will be sadly missed by his mother Mona and his father Doug (Kay). Dear brother of Rick (Delores), Joanne (Les) and Jill (Dave) and the late Keith. Carl will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, friends and the military community. Carl was an extremely dedicated member of the Canadian Forces who served his country as a Signals Operator for over 22 years. His outstanding military career and contributions saw Carl complete numerous tours of duty including two in Afghanistan in 2005 and Golan Heights in 1999, with postings to 727 Communication Squadron St. John's, 1st Canadian Division Headquarters & Signals Regiment Kingston, Canadian Forces Joint Signals Regiment Kingston and 2 Electronic Warfare Squadron Kingston. Carl retired from the Canadian Forces in August 2007. In keeping with Carl's wishes, cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will take place at Carl's home in Yarker on Saturday, June 19th 2010 from 1pm - 4pm. Donations in Carl's memory can be made to Salvation Army Harbour Light Kingston, 562 Princess St. Kingston, ON K7L 1C7.

 

[211RadOp]

Looks like a bad week for the branch.

http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oId=400271

PENNEY, Robert (Bob) - passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday June 15, 2010 in his 69 th year. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Petit) of Amherstview. Loving father of Angie Gruhs (Luc) of Ottawa, Frank of Embrun, James (Kathy) of Fredericton, N.B. and Steven (Meghan) of Kanata. Dear Grandfather of Andre, Kris, Stephanie and Logan. Fondly remembered by his many family and friends. Bob joined as a Soldier Apprentice at the age of 16, serving with the Royal Canadian Signal Corps for 38 years as a Radio Operator with numerous decorations within the Canadian Forces, finally retiring as a highly decorated Chief Warrant Officer in Kingston. He did not stay retired for long, returning to instruct young radio operators for several years, and along with formal instruction, he taught them the art of humour, where he was a master of the trade. He was very proud of his four children, all doing extremely well. He gives most of the credit for this to his best friend and wife Lynn of 30 years. Bob often said he had an exciting and rewarding life and no regrets. Where else can you have the challenges, travel and be happy with the love of his life, children and friends? Recently, Bob said that Amigo (furry friend) was waiting for him. Celebration of life to be held from 1:30 - 4:00 pm at the CFB Military Communications & Electronics Museum, 95 Craftsman Blvd off of Highway 2, East Entrance, CFB Kingston. Shared words of Remembrance at 2:00 pm. Interment Willowbank Cemetery, Gananoque. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and may be made through the WARTMAN FUNERAL HOME - Kingston Chapel (980 Collins Bay Road at Taylor Kidd Blvd., Kingston K7M 5H2 (613- 634-3722).