3624 FREILL, Gerald George “Jake” Cdr (Ret RCN)

The family sadly announces the passing of Jake Freill at the age of 79. Jake attended RMC in 1952 which led to a successful career in the Royal Canadian Navy for 28 years where he was given the command of three destroyers. He then enjoyed a second career as Vice President of the National Sport and Recreation Center. In his retirement years, Jake led an active lifestyle with his wife of 56 years that included golf in summer and downhill skiing in winter. He was recently presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his extensive volunteer work.

He fought a courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully May 1, 2013, with his wife by his side. Beloved husband of Leonne Freill (Daoust). Loving father of Shirley (Jacques Lacourciere), Michael (Dawn), Barry (Dawn-Lynn), Peter (Tracey) and Norman (Ilona). Proud grandfather of twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear brother of Eileen, Marion, Pauline, Sheila and Howard. Predeceased by his parents George and Elvine, his brother Ronald and his sister Audrey. Friends and family are invited to visit Beechwood Cemetery & Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa on Wednesday, May 8 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. A mass in memory of Jake will be celebrated Thursday May 9 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 1758 Alta Vista Drive, at 11am followed by inurnment with Military Honours at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RCSC Education Foundation, www.canadianseacadetscholarships.ca.  Source

2633 Alexander Andrew GREENLEES, B.Sc., B.Mil.Sc., P. Eng.

Alex Greenlees died in Barrie, Ont. on April 24, 2013.

Alex was born in London, Ont. on September 10, 1920 to F. Henry Greenlees and Elfleda L. Clarke, twin brother of Tom. He graduated from the Royal Military College in 1940 and from Queen’s University in 1948.

He served in the Canadian Army 1940 to 1945 – in Canada and the U.K., and in Holland and Germany with the Essex Scottish Regiment.

Alex married D. Jean Brown on October 27, 1951. He was a professional chemical engineer and worked for Polysar in Sarnia from 1948 to 1983. He moved to Barrie in March 2008.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Betsy Greenlees and her husband Ray Dorosz of Lethbridge, Alta., and his son Rob Greenlees and his wife Mary Greenlees of Barrie, and his four grandchildren, Megan and Sam Dorosz and Kristen and Cameron Greenlees, and several nieces and nephews.

Alex was predeceased by his wife Jean Brown in 1986; by his twin brother, Thomas C. Greenlees, of London in 2009; and his parents.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at McCormack Funeral Home in Sarnia. If desired, donations in memory of Alex to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation, Barrie or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Source

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11543 O’NEILL, Major (Ret’d) Laurence Hugh, CD

The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR)

Laurence passed away 23 April 2013 after a year-long battle with cancer. Born in Calgary, he was predeceased by his father Hugh and mother Elizabeth. He is survived by his wife Johanna Douglas-O’Neill and daughter Meaghan, his sister Catherine, her husband Bill Jeffery, and by his brother Eugene. His Canadian Army career started at Royal Roads Military College and saw him graduate from Royal Military College in 1978. Laurence was respected, indeed revered, by his soldiers in the 2nd and 3rd battalions of The RCR.

Laurence retired from the Army in 1997, after 24 years of service. After a successful period with Calian, Laurence joined Computing Devices Canada (CDC) in 1998. CDC was acquired by General Dynamics Canada and Laurence progressed to his ultimate position as Director of Business Development. Laurence will be fondly remembered by all who knew him as a devoted husband and father, a dedicated Canadian, soldier and leader of men. He would “Never Pass a Fault”, be it small, great, military or civilian.

PRO PATRIA  Source

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HILL, Major Dudley – J.F. R.C.A.F. Retired – Former Director of Athletics @ RMC 1972- 75

HILL, Major Dudley – J.F. R.C.A.F. Retired. – Sept. 30 1928 – April 19 2013 – Suddenly at Kingston General Hospital, on April 19, 2013. Loving husband of the late Audrey M. Hill with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage. Beloved father of Dudley (Cheryl), Gregory (Anna), and Susan Rogers. A kind and generous grandfather to Megan, Michael, Derek, Jessica, Jennifer, James, Jeffrey and Andrew and the delighted observer of many great grand children. Survived by siblings Margaret Woolfrey and Jack Hill (Joyce) both of Sydenham and Susan Murphy (Neil) from Calgary. Predeceased by sister Joan, son Mark, Graham and son in law Randy Rogers. Dudley was born in Ottawa of a home boy father, Jack Hill from Luton, England and Violet Grace, a Londoner, who was in Canada as a handmaiden to Lady Kingsmill.

Due to the depression the family returned to Luton, England where Dudley excelled at many sports as well as being a fine scholar. After school Dudley attended Loughborough College where he again excelled at sports playing Rugby, his first love and soccer for both university and city teams. Upon graduating with a teaching certificate he enlisted in the Royal Scots regiment of the British Army where he further honed his sporting skills. In 1950 he married his childhood sweetheart Audrey and deciding there was little future in war ravaged Britain he returned to Canada with 17 dollars in his pocket and a mountain of optimism. His first jobs included stocking shelves in a Dominion store, managed the Quebec City YMCA, taught school in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia. And finally joined the R.C.A.F. where he rose to the rank of Major while training and coaching 1,000′s of recruits from many countries. His many transfers included London, Ontario; St. Jean, Quebec; Fontainebleau, France; Comox, B.C. and finally the Royal Military College here in Kingston.

He will be remembered by hundreds of students for his belief in enjoying sport purely for the pleasure of it. One of his proudest achievements was the year he coached RMC badminton team to a national title, Queens University badminton team to a provincial title and Sydenham High School badminton to a provincial title. He also coached and played on numerous Armed Forces National Championship teams in soccer, rugby, badminton and volleyball as well as playing rugby for the Toronto Barbarians. Finally at the age of 48 he retired from his beloved rugby and with 25 years of service he also retired from the Air Force. He then sought out a second career and with his typical optimism purchased a tired old fishing lodge in Newboro Ontario, although he had barely fished a day in his life. With the help of his tireless wife Audrey, sons Mark and Gregory and daughter in law Anna, by force of will, and incredible hard work, he transformed Stirling Lodge into one of Ontario’s most successful fishing resorts. In later years, Stirling Lodge purchased another water front property in addition to opening Kilborn’s on the Rideau and just recently the Stagecoach Inn restaurant. His whole life he loved flower gardening and into his 80′s he planted and cared for over 6,000 flowers on his properties and throughout the village of Newboro.

He also loved travelling and toured every inch of Portugal and France, often with family in tow. Wintering in Myrtle Beach he changed his focus to golf where his unorthodox athletic swing allowed him to shoot his age at 78 years old. The Major will be fondly remembered by thousands of fishermen from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York as well as many other states, by his family and friends, as well as his teammates and students across Canada. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Newboro Beautification Committee, c/o Keitha Burtch, Box 83, Newboro On K0G 1PO and would be appreciated by the family. A private family memorial will take place at a future date. IN CARE OF SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 on-line condolences www.simplertimes.org    Source

Éloge de feu Raymond McNicoll, Ing., à McMasterville, au Salon Demers, le 2 février 2013

Chère Famille McNicoll,

Nous avons été plus que malheureux d’apprendre que Raymond fut emporté par une sournoise et cruelle leucémie, Raymond qui fut notre impayable camarade, entre 1956 et 1961, aux Collèges militaires de St-Jean et de Kingston. Nous compatissons de tout coeur avec vous.

Nous avons vécu alors cinq années comme un clan tissé serré d’élèves-officiers soumis à un régime aussi sévère que studieux. De l’aube au crépuscule, l’on comprimait de multiples activités, tant militaires que sportives, entre des plages de cours de génie et d’humanités couvrant de 10 à 14 matières, selon la session. Un tel régime intensif laisse bien des traces dans les cerveaux, y compris des impressions, au moins fugaces sinon durables, des uns et des autres. Il demeure qu’après 50 ans de dispersion du clan, seules les personnalités indélébiles demeurent intactes sur la toile des souvenirs.

Justement, Raymond s’avère l’un de nos rares camarades qui soient demeurés en permanence dans nos têtes, et cela tient à l’originalité multiforme dont il fit preuve en ce temps-là. Vite on le découvrit comme étant à la fois sans peur, rebelle, boxeur, séducteur, voire poète. Avec autant d’atouts en milieu aussi austère, il avait de quoi composer un héros à nous.

Il ne connaissait pas la trouille, pas plus devant l’autorité que sur un ring, devant un boxeur prétentieux, dont il savait en général triompher, souvent par K.O. Il ne détestait pas une bonne querelle car son aplomb et sa fermeté lui donnaient l’avantage.

Il interprétait avec audace les règlements . Comme nul autre, il sautait la clôture du Collège si Montréal l’appelait. Il revenait de ses escapades, on imagine à l’aube, un peu écorché, avec, au moins une fois, de gros points de suture sur la joue. Un héros ne se fabrique pas sans cicatrices.

À des moments imprévisibles, révélant un côté tendre qu’il cachait d’ordinaire, il s’affichait furtivement, en toute sensibilité, comme poète inquiet du destin. Sa force résidait dans des jeux de mots subtils où le propos, qui se laisse deviner, se conjugue aux sonorités pour créer une atmosphère nostalgique accrocheuse. En témoigne l’un de ses poèmes, sur un vieillard en désarroi, coupable d’un forfait, que le journal du Collège, Le Rempart, publia en décembre 58, en page 3. Lisons-le. Vous verrez de quel vocabulaire Raymond se chauffait. Le poème s’intitule La Gamme Nostalgique, et se décline comme suit:

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LA GAMME NOSTALGIQUE

Un homme va misérablement dans le sentier boueux,

Debout.

La lune, taciturne, s’estompe dans une urne

D’eau

Il marche péniblement, traînant de fatigue son forfait,

Ignorant les sinistres ombrages

Des arbres

Qui penchent, immenses paquets

D’os.

Courbant l’échine qui paraît sur son ciré,

Il hâte le pas, s’agrippe à la boue;

Des nerfs se tracent à son cou; il est tombé

Dans le fourré.

La lèvre amère, il se relève debout,

S’étire, se détend; mal lui en est resté

Au dos.

Il pleut d’une pluie pesante,

Méchante…

Où ira-t-il, ce vieillard,

Par cette nuit mouvante

À travers l’épais brouillard

D’eau?

et c’est signé: R. McN.

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C’était bien là notre copain francophone Raymond McNicoll au patronyme irlandais. Pour ceux d’entre nous, avec un penchant cinéma, qui avions vu le mythique Casablanca, nous aimions voir en Raymond le Humphrey Bogart de notre clan, avec imper, chapeau, cigarette, bière et, bien sûr, une femme sublime qui l’aime sans espoir, car astreinte à l’exil.

Décidément, il exerça sur nous un charme durable. À preuve, lorsque diverses circonstances, au fil des décennies, réunissaient certains d’entre nous, invariablement survenait une question du genre: “Où niche donc Raymond McNicoll?” Et là, à défaut de nouvelles, se déclenchaient autant les sourires que la concurrence pour raconter ses hauts faits les plus cocasses, du temps de notre “pensionnat” militaire.

Nous sûmes qu’après une année de plus à Kingston et l’exécution de son contrat en tant qu’officier de Marine, il trouva sa voie comme ingénieur civil dans le privé, et qu’il devint un intrépide entrepreneur. Raymond préférait se dire un employeur, c’est moins froid, plus paternaliste, avec des sous-traitants, comme des enfants, qu’on surveille sans cesse. On imagine qu’il fut imaginatif, sociable et avisé pour réussir dans une activité aussi difficile.

En tout cas, il emporte avec lui notre affection, celle que nous, de son clan 56-61, gardons pour les rares héros qui ont égayé nos rudes années d’école militaire.

Que l’adaptation de tous à un monde sans Raymond se fasse dans la douceur de bons souvenirs.

Raymond, ton clan te salue militairement.

Guy Charest pour le clan

5315 BGen(Ret) Robert Alden, OMM, CD 1939-2013

Bob lost his six year battle with cancer on April 12th 2013.

Bob started his career in the Canadian Army in 1957 when he attended CMR and RMC. In 1963 he was posted to 1st Bn of the Black Watch as a platoon commander. He was nominated to attend the basic parachute course in 1964 and as a prize for graduating he was posted to Germany to serve with the British Army as an exchange officer with the British Black Watch. During this time he married Jane, his wife of 48 years, and his first son Patrick (future Royal) was born.

Upon returning to Canada he returned to 1st Bn RHC in Gagetown for 6 months before being posted to RMC as the Assistant Army Staff officer. While in Kingston Joel was born. The family left Kingston and moved to Gagetown and 2nd Bn RHC.

In Sept 1969 Bob spent eight months wearing a blue beret in Cyprus. In 1970 Capt Alden attended the Army Staff College as one of the last members of the Black Watch as the Reg force portion of the Regiment was stood down.

1971 found newly promoted Maj Alden commanding a Coy in 3 Mech Cdo.(part of the Canadian Airborne Regiment). 1974 found Bob replacing the maroon beret of the CAR with the green beret and eight pointed star of the RCR and on the move again, this time to Cornwallis NS, as the first Chief Instructor of the new integrated Canadian Forces Recruit School.

1976 found Bob headed to Edmonton and the Canadian Airborne Regiment. The family knew this would be a short posting as Bob had been tasked with seeing the regiment moving to Petawawa the following summer. Bob watched the CAR move to their new home then passed them as once again the family moved to Gagetown and CTC for a year.

In 1977 newly promoted LCol Alden found himself Petawawa bound as the DCO of the CAR. The family found itself on the move 10 months later in June 1979 as Bob took over command of 3 RCR then part of 4CMBG in Germany. In 1981 the family’s shortest move occurred when the family moved down the road where Bob was the SSO Ops for 4 CMBG.

1983 May 25, Bob was invested into the OMM as an officer. He was also promoted and posted to Winnipeg as Chief of Staff for the Prairie Region (Militia).

In 1985 Bob was privileged to swear Pat in as a private in the RCR. 1986 Bob and Jane went back to Germany and HQ CFE in Lahr. Two years later in 1988 newly promoted BGen Alden moved up the road to Heidelberg to take over as Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Central Army Group (NATO).

1992 Bob and Jane were posted to Kingston where Bob was appointed the Commandant of the Army Staff College and the Deputy Comd 1 Can Div.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-3pm on Wednesday 17 April at Fort Frontenac Officers’ Mess in Kingston.

The family wish to thank the nurses, doctors and staff at Saint Elizabeth, Kingston General Hospital and St. Mary’s of the Lake for their care and compassion.

Donations in lieu of flowers should be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Kingston Whig Standard obituary

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# 5127 – ANDRÉ LACHANCE

 1936-2013

André nait à Dolbeau, Lac St Jean, le 12 aout 1936. Après des études secondaires en commercial, à 15 ans, il était trop jeune pour l’université, il va travailler à la construction d’un barrage à chute à La Savane au Lac St Jean. Puis reprend ses études en sciences à Dolbeau.

En 1956, il s’engage au C.M.R. dans l’Armée de Terre (RCEME) et termine R.M.C. en 1961. Il épousera Maria Clairoux, soeur de Robert Clairoux, gradué de C.M.R et décédé en 2004.

André reçoit son diplôme en génie mécanique de la Polytechnique en 1962. Il retourna à Kingston comme Lieutenant au R.C.E.M.E. A sa sortie de l’armée, il travaille comme conseiller en administration, (ingénieur industriel) pour Dufresne, McLaren, Daignault et devient associé . La compagnie se joint à Woods Gordon, Clarkson Gordon. Associé de cette compagnie pendant plusieurs années, il décide de partie à son compte. Il termina sa carrière d’ingénieur et prendra sa retraite à l’age de 70 ans.

André laisse dans le deuil son épouse Maria (51 ans de mariage), sa fille Dominique, ingénieure industriel, ses fils Éric et Louis Philippe et ses petits enfants, Gabriel, Alexis, Mathieu et Elodie.

André est décédé le 24 Mars 2013 à l’hôpital Charles Lemoyne de Longueuil.

André was born in Dolbeau, Lac St Jean, the 12th of August 1936. He completed his secondary education at age 15, too young for university and went to work on the construction of a dam at La Savane. He returned to school to complete his secondary school in science.

He joined C.M.R. in 1956 as an officer cadet in the Army, (R.C.E.M.E.). He graduated from R.M.C. in 1961. That year he married Maria Clairoux, sister of #5005, Robert Clairoux, who died in 2004..

André obtained his degree in mechanical engineering from the Polytechnique in Montreal and returned to Kingston as a Lieutenant with R.C.E.M.E..

He left the Army and joined Dufresne, McLaren, Daignault. He became an associate as counsellor in administration. The firm joined Woods Gordon, Clarkson Gordon. He remained with this company for several years before forming his own company. He finished his career and retired at age 70.

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SMITH, David Gregory

1969 – 2013

It is with the most profound sorrow that our family announces the death of our lovely David Gregory Smith, PhD. Those close to him were aware that he was battling debilitating illness but we remained hopeful for his recovery. Sadly, he passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario at the young age of 43 years. A Psychologist and scientist, David had a keen and always inquisitive intellect that was matched only by a strong passion for his work and collaborations with his many friends and colleagues. Above all however, David was a loving and generous spirit who rejoiced in his moments with others. He touched and enriched the lives of all who knew him, as they touched his. David will be very deeply missed by his partner and wife of 9 years, Adrienne Alexandra Munro, their loving and most cherished son, 6 year-old Logan Munro Smith, who was his father’s greatest pride and source of joy. Beloved and dearest son of Louise Guay Smith and the late Robert William Smith, caring brother to Steven Michael Smith and proud uncle of Sydney and Dylan Smith. Loving brother-in-law to Isabel Fearon and Kyla Munro. Dear nephew to Marcel Guay, Marielle Guay (deceased) and Richard Sirois, and Eileen and Reginald Paterson. David will forever be sorely missed in our lives. He will also be greatly missed by his many cherished friends and valued colleagues and acquaintances at Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC), the Department of National Defense and Canadian Forces communities, as well as by colleagues at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University community in Kingston. A memorial service will take place on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Rideau Funeral Home, 4275 Sources Blvd., Dollard-des- Ormeaux, H9B 2A6, 514-685-3344. Following the service, David’s ashes will be laid to rest next to his father at Rideau Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A separate memorial service will be held in Toronto at a later date. Toronto area friends, family, and colleagues will be notified as soon as details are known. As expressions of sympathy, donations will be welcomed to the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH). Please sign the book of condolences at www.rideaumemorial.com

BURDON, THOMAS HOLLAND – born August 23, 1919, Saint John, New Brunswick, died March 14, 2013, Los Altos Hills, California – Tom/Dad/Grampy passed away peacefully while visiting with his son Tom A. and family. He was surrounded by many of his family in a loving environment during his final voyage. His unique energy, extraordinary wit and life force will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his brother Fred; his children, Dave (Brenda), Linda Cameron (Adrian d’Angelo), Camrose (Cletus Peters), Doug (Sharon Lowe), Tom A. (Eva Weinlander), and Carma; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his wife Barbara and his brother Roger. Soon after graduating from Saint John High School Tom took officer training at Royal Roads in Victoria and joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. In World War II he served on corvettes and other ships that were famed for their courageous escorting of Allied convoys through treacherous seas during the Battle of the Atlantic. In 1941 he was part of the escort group for a 52-ship convoy when it was fiercely attacked by a U-Boat wolfpack, losing 11 ships. After the war he had a long career with Zeller’s, first managing the Fredericton store, then moving to Head Office in Montreal and becoming VP Human Resources. He was a loyal company man throughout his career. Tom was regarded as a wise community citizen and served in leadership positions with the Boy Scouts, YMCA, United Way and the Lac St. Francois Xavier Lake Association. His counsel was sought and respected by many from within and outside the family. A lifelong learner and traveler, Tom was passionately curious about the origin of life, all aspects of science, ancient civilizations, general semantics, and the theories of economist Henry George. He was a proud Canadian and a staunch Conservative. He and Barbara created countless treasured memories for many at the fabled “Four Gables” and “The Base”, the family’s lakeside homes in Montfort, Quebec. No one left their home without a sense of renewal, rejuvenation and connection. The gift of these memories will be cherished by all who knew him.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held in summer 2013. For information, or to share your memories with the family, please contact Dave Burdon daveburdon@telus.net 1-604-534-2419

6688 Patrick D. SHAMBER

On August 9, 2012 in his 69th year after a lengthy struggle with cancer Patrick passed away peacefully with his family at his side. The son of the late George and Ruth Shamber he is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janice, a son Michael, a daughter Nikki (Paul) Schmidt, five grandchildren Emerson, Raiya, Anton, Nelson, and Lincoln and a sister Dolores (Earl) Proulx. Patrick was predeceased by his sister Carol and brother Steve. The family would like to thank Dr. Galbraith, Dr. Vickars, and the staff on the Oncology Ward at the Abbostford Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. A memorial service was held on Monday, August 20, 2012.  Source     (We regret that we just recently became aware of this announcement)

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4501 Wallace Vincent Steiner

STEINER, Wallace Vincent… passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday March 11, 2013 at the age of 74 years. Beloved husband of Shirley Steiner (nee Hallyburton) of Trenton. Loving father of Andrea Steiner (Mike) and Brad Steiner both of Trenton. Dear grandfather of Matthew LeBlanc and Nicholas LeBlanc. Predeceased by his parents Wallace & Hazel Steiner and sister Louise Murphy. Fondly remembered by nieces Erin, the late Shauna and nephews Rick and Kevin. Funeral Service was Thursday March 14, 2013. Interment at Whites Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Autism Ontario would be appreciated by the family.  Source

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Received at Press time…

Bonjour

Je viens d’apprendre que notre ami 5127 André Lachance est décédé à l’hôpital ce matin. Georges Ostiguy vous enverra plus de détails.

I have just heard that our friend 5127 André Lachance died at the hospital this morning. George Ostiguy will be sending you more information.

Robert Blais

A Leader and a Natural Engineer – One Who Lived Life to the Fullest and Loved his Family

13872 Major (retd) Pushkar E. Godbole, P.Eng – RMC Class of 1983

26 February 1960 – 19 February 2013

At the early age of 52, Pushkar Godbole died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in Ottawa and is survived by his wife Liza and two daughters, Ela and Nisha. He was a man of discipline, a master of many trades and had a very good understanding of a broad range of subjects. A true engineer, he seemed to have a solution for any problem and had perseverance, dedication, an excellent work ethic and was very focused. Pushkar had a very successful career in the public service, serving 21 years as an Aeronautical Engineering officer in the Canadian Forces and 11+ years with the federal public service in the Department of Public Safety with Correctional Service Canada. He was a licensed Professional Engineer and held a commercial pilot’s license. He served his community as a member of his local Condominium Corporation (70 units). As one of the most active volunteers he served on the Board of Directors from 1998 to 2009, almost continuously and in every position of President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary more than once – even after moving away from the street and renting his condo.

Pushkar was born in the city of Pune, state of Maharashtra, India. He moved to Canada at age one and he attended high school in Niagara Falls. He later returned to India following RMC to court and marry his wife Liza in a very traditional Hindu ceremony. They later raised two beautiful daughters, mostly in Ottawa.

Pushkar enrolled in the ROTP programme in 1979 and became known as Push to his RMC class mates and Ek (shortened middle name) to his recruit flight members. Pushkar studied engineering and spent all four years with #7 Squadron with the “Wolfe Pack” living in the Champlain dorm and being indoctrinated as recruit with “The Early Bird Song” at reveille. In 1981, he joined 24 of his class mates to be in the first class of Computer Engineers that RMC graduated in 1983. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering with second class honours. While at RMC, he enjoyed the social side of college life, including quaffing brews with his buds and avoiding drill at all cost.

In his career as an AERE Officer, Pushkar completed occupation training in Borden and he was posted to 407 Squadron in Comox, BC as an Aurora maintenance officer until 1987. He was then posted to the Aurora Project Management Office (PMO) in Ottawa, where he assisted in the preparation of a Treasury Board (TB) submission for the funding of an advanced development model for SpotSAR (spotlight radar to enhance anti-submarine capability of the Aurora) that would be the technical responsibility of Defence Research Ottawa (DREO) and administered by PMO Aurora. Pushkar was to be assigned to this administrative function, but needed to be exposed to the research lab environment so that he could gain an understanding of the lab culture as well as a working knowledge of synthetic aperture radar. PMO Aurora sponsored Pushkar for a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering at Carleton University. His thesis examined the use of wideband surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices to reduce the high dynamic range requirement of the radar’s analog-to-digital converters.

Pushkar was awarded his Master’s degree in 1989 and then assumed the duties of Project Officer, SpotSAR at PMO Aurora where he worked together with DREO on Project Definition studies for Spotlight SAR. Pushkar was named Radar Systems Manager in 1993 when the SpotSAR model received formal TB approval, followed in 1995 with the award of a contract to Loral. Throughout this period, Pushkar maintained a second office at DREO where he worked part time with them in ongoing SpotSAR exploratory development model work, much of this entailing supporting the lab in the planning and conduct of flight trials with our experimental radar installed in the National Research Council Convair 580 aircraft. He spent many hours in conducting local flight trials staged from CFB Greenwood and CFB Comox, as well as in England on a couple of occasions. Pushkar developed a close bond and mutual respect with his DREO colleagues and the military community.

Promoted to Major and staying with PMO Aurora, Pushkar was assigned duties as Sensor SEM (SSEM). In 1997, he became the Deputy Project Manager. Pushkar was responsible for the specification and development of the new imaging radar capability which was designed to upgrade the existing APS-506 radar on the Aurora aircraft. As such, he was the technical lead for three developmental projects. Scan converter replacement which was designed to replace the existing obsolete analogue scan converter, digital scan converter which was an upgrade to prepare the radar for advanced modes of usage and the SpotSAR Advanced Development Project which was designed to develop improved algorithms for the radar. Despite his best efforts, all of these projects had to be cancelled due to contractor performance issues and a change in direction for the project from upgrades to replacements. Undeterred, Pushkar remained a passionate advocate for the new technology, he developed and led an impressive team with support from DREO scientists to develop the new technologies for the Aurora aircraft. He was the key leader that made it happen and helped set the stage for the future Aurora radar replacement which is now flying on the Aurora aircraft. The new radar has impressive imaging capabilities, which are directly linked to the work done by the team led by Pushkar as the folks he trained, who led the development of the imaging radar specifications, Statement of Work and program execution from 2000 to 2010.

He left the service in 2001 to become a public servant as a Director and in 2005 was made Acting Director General with Public Safety Canada. His final position was the Director General of the Technical Services and Facilities Branch and his areas of responsibility included Security Electronics Systems, Telecommunications, Facilities Construction and Maintenance, the Environmental Program, Food Services and the acquisition of major security equipment and weapons. He was known as a true people person, a real leader and was highly appreciated for his open door policy for his 150 employees.

While achieving his goals in his professional career, as a young man Pushkar enjoyed windsurfing and scuba-diving. Push had an avid interest in cars. While at RMC, he had a beat up Datsun, that he called his “rice rocket”. He then moved up to a muscle car which he called the “442” that was quite a powerful machine that he and his friends used to tear around in. Following graduation, he purchased a 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, which he proudly still owned until his passing. Even at age 40, he took an interest in snowboarding and developed passion for the sport. He exercised one and a half hours per session, at least 4 days per week. He was very particular in his diet enjoying freshly squeezed orange and lime juice every morning.

Pushkar was also an avid pilot and co-owner of a Cessna 172. Pushkar was one of the original members of Pristine Air Group, located at the Rockcliffe Flying Club. Of the group of 7 members, Pushkar was the most active of all. Pushkar was able to overcome the regular demands of life, and despite his hectic work schedule, devoting time to his family, and all the other activities he partook in, he always got out to fly every two or three weeks. To be a good pilot, one must always continue to learn and continue to learn he did; Pushkar acquired IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) rating, required to fly at night and in overcast conditions and a necessary prerequisite for a commercial licence. Pushkar was a very active member of the group; filling the role of club maintenance officer for several years and providing input and advice to others who filled the role. Pushkar was a very resourceful man; he would always present an option to resolve an issue and no matter how unorthodox his solution it would always be a well thought out and sound solution.

Pushkar Godbole was a very intelligent, pleasant, and thoughtful man. He was always kind and friendly to everyone and he has indeed touched many souls. He is in everyone’s heart and will be fondly remembered. The Class of 1983 salutes the life and valued contributions of our dearly departed class mate, Pushkar Godbole. Rest in Peace our brother.

Written by 13846 Col Kevin Bryski (Class Secretary 1983), with input from 13927 Cdr Noel Purcell (retd) (RMC class mate), George Haslam (Master’s Thesis Advisor and DREO/DRDC scientist), Dr Malcolm Vant (DREO/DRDC colleague), Mike Jonckheere (CSC colleague), Bruce Lewis (PMO Aurora colleague), Dale Baker (co-owner and pilot), Sophie Hunter (CSC colleague), Pat M. (Condo Board) and his wife Liza.

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BROADHURST, Dr. Thomas Edwin – Peacefully with his family by his side, Tom passed into eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Palliative Care, Bluewater Health. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Patricia for 60 years. Loving father of Carolyn Broadhurst – de Rosenroll (Stephen), David Broadhurst, Lesley Broadhurst (Harry Teitelbaum) and Jennifer Malcolm (James).

Cherished grandfather of Caitlin, Roy, Taylor, Diana, Lindsay, and Andrew. Loving brother of Geoffrey Broadhurst (Pippa) of New York and brother-in-law of Marion Davey and the late Wilkie Davey. Also survived by many caring nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Tom lived in Kent, England during World War II, and later moved to Canada with his parents, Thomas and Mildred Broadhurst (nee Ford). He graduated from the University of Toronto in Chemical Engineering in 1952. Tom and Pat were married in 1953 and made their first home in Kingston, ON. There, Tom was employed as a Chemical Engineer at DuPont, and later, a lecturer at Royal Military College.

He earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University in 1973. Tom was a founding member of the Kingston Minor Soccer League, and one of the founding members and first Treasurer of the Canadian Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Kingston Chapter. After moving to Sarnia in 1973, he worked at the Research Department of Imperial Oil until his retirement. Tom was also an active member with Professional Engineers Ontario and the Chemical Institute of Canada. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 14. Source

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3336 PH (Andy) Wojciechowski

Paul Wojciechowski October 28, 1930 – March 13, 2013 Born in Saskatchewan on Oct 28, 1930, Andy died at home, as he wished, on March 13, 2013 in the presence of his family and trusted canine companion, Molly.

Beloved husband of Sharon (White) and son, Paul Andrew Wojciechowski of Toronto. Andy was predeceased by his mother Mary (Niwranski), father Anton Wojciechowski, brothers Adam Wicklow, Frank Wojciechowski and his sister Pauline Pannell. He is survived by his sister Helen Harquail, OBE, of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, his brother Ed Alton (Peggy), of Calgary, AB, and his sister in law Laura Wojciechowski of Melfort, SK. Beloved uncle of Bob, Gloria and Beryl Wicklow, Gary and Dale Wojciechowski and their children and grandchildren. He is also the beloved brother in law and uncle to Sharon’s family, Anne, Rose Mary, Jim, Paul, Mark, Kathryn and their children and grandchildren. Andy was a graduate of Royal Roads, the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen’s University in Kingston. Andy also leaves behind his many friends from his days in the RCAF and those in Sidney, BC and Ontario. A Mass will be said by Father William Hann at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 785 Burnside Rd W, Saanich, BC on Tuesday, March 19th at 1pm. A Celebration of Life will be held later in Ottawa, for all his friends and family in Ontario.  Source

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Mrs. Janet Piers ( Widow of 2184 DW Piers RMCC Commandant 1957-60)

Sad news to share. Janet passed away this morning ( 15 March) at her home in Chester. She has been ill since before Christmas and hasn’t been out and about as much as she would have liked to have been. I don’t have any information on arrangements except that her remains have already been cremated.

There is some indication that it may be a while before her passing is formally observed.

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Walter Peters was an aviation pioneer & former Squadron Commander at CMR

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He preserved Canadian soldiers’ stories

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4604 LOW, Thomas James

Passed away at CHSLD Grace Dart on January 24, 2013, at the age of 76. Father and father- in-law of Tim Low and Judy Brooks, grandfather of Geoffrey and Charlie all of Toronto. Companion of Elena (Nana) Kruger for 26 years. Grandpa Tom to Bill & Erin Beaubien and Julia Kruger. Lovingly remembered by Mark Kruger & Fay Ding of Beijing, China and Andrea and Mike Beaubien of Squamish B.C. Predeceased by his parents, Jean and Andrew Low of Farnham, Quebec. Our most heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of CH 4 of Grace Dart and all those who showed unbelievable kindness, care and compassion to Tom & Elena these past few years. A Memorial Service will take place in the spring. Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the MGH Foundation (Dr. Ron Postuma, Neurology Research) 514-934-8230.  Source

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13872 Pushkar Godbole passed away suddenly from an aneurism in Ottawa on 19 Feb 13. He is survived by Liza Godbole. Father of Ela Godbole and Nisha Godbole. Funeral was held on 22 Feb in Ottawa. He was a RMC (purebred) member of 7 Wolfe Squadron, graduating as an AERE officer with Bachelor of Engineering. He served in the CAF, reaching the rank of Major, prior to working as a public servant in DND. More

5044 Raymond McNicoll died on January 19, 2013 of complications of leukemia detected a few days earlier. 

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We received word Monday that COL (RET) GEORGE LACKONICK passed away on Sunday evening. George was a former Colonel-Commandant for the Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch. Many Ex Cadets who participated in a NIJMEGEN March over the years may remember him as he participated in many, many of them.

We recall that as part of his Nijmegen march preparation every July 1st, he would “march” from Gananoque to Kingston carrying a Canadian flag.

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 2395 JOYCE, William (Bill) Anderson, DSO, B.Sc.

Lt. Colonel, The Fort Garry Horse

Headmaster, Ashbury College 1966-1981

March 21, 1916 – January 25, 2013

Devoted husband of 71 years to Margaret (Peggy) nee Snyder. Beloved father of Andy, Michael and Terry and their respective wives, Anne, Margaret and Angela. Cherished grandfather to Stephanie, Emily and Tim; Bill, Rob and Maggie; Alex, Graeme and Nigel and great-grandfather to Ryan and Ethan Blonski. Born in Winnipeg, pre-deceased by parents Charles Fredrick Joyce and Edith Amanda Anderson, sister Betty Kilgour, brother Charlie Joyce, he is survived by his brother Tom Joyce, Calgary and nieces and nephews in Winnipeg, Calgary and Ontario. Bill enjoyed his summers at “Miramichi”, Lake of the Woods. He was educated at Appleby College, Royal Military College (Class of 1934) and received his engineering degree from the University of Manitoba. He was called up the day war was declared and joined his regiment, The Fort Garry Horse. Bill was a natural-born leader, was dauntless, decisive and exceptionally well-liked and respected by his men and fellow officers. He was awarded the DSO in September 1945 for outstanding leadership during the liberation of Holland – August 1944 to March 1945. He led B Squadron of the Canadian 10th Armoured Regiment in the liberation of Groningen on the 16th of April 1945. He was honoured by the grateful citizens at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary celebrations in May 2005. Bill was a much- loved teacher at Appleby College, Oakville (1950 – 1964) and a highly respected headmaster of Ashbury College, Ottawa (1966 – 1981) as well as spending one year each at Tonbridge and Uppingham Schools in the U.K. and Scots College in Wellington, New Zealand. While at Ashbury he co-founded the Forum for Young Canadians, an organization promoting youth leadership and an understanding of government, which continues today. Recognized by his peers, he received the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 for his dedication to academic leadership and excellence. His long and fulfilling retirement included global travel to some 25 different countries, including visiting friends in New Zealand, England and France. He played thousands of bridge hands, hundreds of golf games and enjoyed long summers at “Shebaonaning”, the cottage he built in 1961 at Pointe au Baril, Georgian Bay and which he visited for the final time in August 2012. His lasting legacies are his dedication to excellence, fairness and achieving one’s personal best which is instilled in the students and colleagues he influenced as well as his extended family. Bill taught us to honour, value and celebrate the family, and to live life well and generously. He will be sorely missed. The family would like to thank the team of warm and loving caregivers, Lidia, Mary, Shaylene, Liberty and Erin who cared for Bill at home over the past four years. The family also deeply thanks the doctors and nurses of Oakville-Trafalgar Hospital, especially Dr. Abid, Dr. Martinovic, Yolanda Richardson and Amanda and the Palliative Care and ER teams. A memorial service will be held at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, Oakville on February 2, 2013 at 2.30 p.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the William and Margaret Joyce Bursary c/o Ashbury College, 362 Mariposa Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 0T3 would be greatly appreciated.

3281 GODBOUT, Paul Joseph

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on January 22, 2013, after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband and lifelong partner and friend to Carol (Moran). They were fortunate to enjoy 59 wonderful years of marriage together bound by a mutual respect and a deep and quiet love for each other. A proud and caring father, he is reunited with his daughter Nancy (deceased) and will be remembered in the hearts and souls of his daughters and sons- Mary Beth (Hal), Patricia (Brian), John (Libby) and Paul (Sari). Papa is fondly remembered by his grandchildren Paul Jacob, Parker, Simone, Riley, Olivia, Hilary and Calum and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Gilles (Margot) and André (Doris) and survived by his sister Dee. He was born and raised in Sherbrooke, Quebec and was a proud graduate from the Royal Roads Military College in 1952. Paul proudly served his country as a dedicated officer of the Royal Canadian Navy, and subsequently in the federal public service in the Departments of Taxation and Transport, Maritime Safety. He also enjoyed a successful career as a Captain (N) in Canada’s Naval Reserve. In retirement he was a keen member of the Hylands Golf Club and gave his time and energy to the Naval Officers Association of Canada while thoroughly enjoying annual winter breaks in Florida. Sincere thanks to the palliative medical staff that cared so wonderfully for him and supported his family in his time of need. Funeral Mass will be held at Resurrection of our Lord Roman Catholic Church, 1940 Saunderson Drive, Ottawa, Monday, January 28th, at 11 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the ALS Society of Canada would be appreciated. Source: Ottawa Citizen

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Military historian’s work allowed veterans’ memories to outlive them

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3926 Robert Anton Froebel, Class of ’57

(July 14, 1935 – January 9, 2013)

At home, with Ann by his side, Robert Anton Froebel died after a long illness. Robert (Bob) was born in Edmonton on July 14, 1935, the eldest of 5 sons of Arnold Theodor Froebel (1909-1966) and Tillie Katherine Jacklish (1912-2008). He attended Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, the Royal Military College in Kingston, and the University of Toronto where he obtained his engineering degree in 1958. Bob and Ann (nee Martin) were married in 1957. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a navigator on the CF-100 until 1960. In 1962 he and Ann and their young sons moved to Boston where he obtained a Science Master degree in hydraulics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge in 1964. As well as his wife, Bob leaves his three sons, Peter Anton (Christine Laflamme), Michael Alan (Shonna) and Eric Robert (Jennifer Bader). He also leaves four grandchildren, Katrina, Tanya, Jennifer and David. Surviving him are his 4 brothers, Casper of Donalda, Alberta, Arnold of Aston, Pennsylvania, Peter of Edson, Alberta, and Benjamin of Barrhead, Alberta. Bob was a splendid teacher and an instructor in the Aviation and Flight Technology Program at Seneca College for many years. He went on to become its chairman before retiring in 1996. His accomplishments were many. Bob was a pilot and built his own airplane, a Thorp T-18, which he flew all over North America from sea to sea to sea. He was an accomplished woodworker, a designer and crafter of stained glass, and an avid motorcyclist. Reading was another love, and he and Ann had no shortage of books in their home. His interests were wide ranging and there are very few subjects where his opinion was not forthcoming. He and Ann travelled all over Canada and the United States by car. In 1981 they took a long camping trip to northern Canada, crossing the Arctic Circle in their Volvo on the way to Inuvik on the Dempster Highway. Bob also made many long trips on his motorcycles after he retired. At his request there will be no funeral or visitation. A private family leave taking will be followed by cremation. No flowers please. Should you wish, donations in his memory may be made to your local public library.

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Manchester, Gary James (1947-2013)

RMC Class of 1970

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Gary Manchester, beloved husband of Judith, passed away on January 18, 2013 at the Rosedale Hospice in Calgary, surrounded by his loving family. Always strong and fit, Gary battled primary amyloidosis and multiple myeloma for the last 17 months. Gary was born on December 28, 1947 in Barrie, Ontario and graduated in Chemical Engineering from the Royal Military College in 1970.

In addition to Judith, Gary is survived by his children: Kellie, Travis (Linda), Stuart, Craig, Scott, Tracy (Patrick); his brother Gregory; his mother Lorene Manchester; and his grandchildren Kaela and Tayler.

After graduating RMC, Gary began his career in the military in Calgary where he served as an officer with the 1 PPCLI, with assignments in Cyprus, Vietnam, Europe and the Arctic. He left the military for a career in the oil and gas industry where he worked as a reservoir engineer for Imperial Oil, Dome Petroleum, Canadian Superior, Mobil and ExxonMobil. His work and sense of adventure took him around the world, including seven years with his family in Jakarta, Indonesia. While at ExxonMobil, Gary also worked on the Mackenzie Valley pipeline project and off-shore drilling on the East Coast.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for the mountains and wide open spaces. He was an accomplished mountaineer, a volunteer with the Ski Patrol at Lake Louise, a tennis enthusiast, cross country skier and cyclist. Gary’s leadership always placed him as the master coordinator of regular adventures, sharing his passions with his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 800 – 85th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta on Friday, January 25 at 1 p.m.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Calgary Hospice Society.

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11063 Rick Dodson – Class of ’76

DODSON, Rick Glen of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013, at his late residence, in his 59th year. Dearly loved father of Lauren Dodson of Edmonton and loved son of Ruby (Glenn) and Hank Dodson of St. Thomas. Dear brother of Darrell and his wife Ann Dodson of St. Thomas and Kim MacGillivary and her husband John of Edmonton, Alberta. Dear uncle of Christopher and Curtis Dodson and Brett and Corey MacGilliary. Rick was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on January 9th, 1954. He graduated from the Royal Roads Military College in British Columbia and then graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario in 1976 as a Lieutenant. He was a Captain in the Armed Forces and a member of the SkyHawks Unit. He did two tours of duty in Cyprus. A public memorial service will be announced in the newspaper. Remembrances may be made to the Military Family Fund. Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to ahughson@execulink.com.

The Memorial Service is planned for Tuesday, 15 January 2013 in St. Thomas, Ontario with internment in the family plot in Union, Ontario. Source

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2876 J.R. Tony Arnold

March 29, 1928 – September 21, 2012

Dearly loved husband of Vicky and father of Libby. Tony grew up in Ottawa. He was educated at Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, the Royal Military College in Kingston, UBC and the University of Toronto. He spent a number of years in the RCAF Auxiliary with 401 squadron in Montreal and 400 in Toronto. After spending some years in industry, he taught in the business division of Fleming College in Peterborough, later becoming a business consultant. He wrote business and educational courses and a successful business text book. Tony loved his family, his home, and his friends and for many years shared his passion for travel with his wife. Tony always wore a smile and would not want people to mourn him. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Oceanside Stroke Recovery, c/o Marie Randall 399 Dorset Road, Qualicum Beach, V9K 1H5. Tony’s family would like to extend their grateful thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Nanaimo General Hospital.  Source

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7285 GUTHRIE, Richard Hamilton II

Richard Hamilton Guthrie II, husband to Niaomi J. Hamilton and father of four, died peacefully in his sleep after a two and a half year battle with cancer, early November 28, 2012. Rick was born in 1945 and raised in Beaconsfield, Montreal, along with four sisters.

He first came west in 1960 to work a summer on a cattle ranch in Longview. Despite the culture shock of a 15 year old city-boy landing on a working ranch on branding day, his experience began a lifelong interest in the outdoors and a desire to have his own property and try his hand at developing the land.

Rick went to RMC out of high school, majoring in economics and political science. It was then that he met and married Deirdre Kenny, with whom he had four children. They lived across Canada as a military family, moving from Chilliwack, BC to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia until, in 1979, Rick left the air force, a captain, and entered Dalhousie University Law School. He graduated at the top of his class, applied to law firms across Canada, and settled on Calgary as a place to article.

Rick stayed in Calgary after the dissolution of his first marriage, eventually forming his own law firm. He grew to love the Rockies, fly fishing, ridge walking and exploring the high and wild places with his friends and his kids. He was joined in Calgary by each of his kids in turn as they looked for a place to stretch their own wings.

He met and, in 2000, married Niaomi J. Hamilton. He would later describe this meeting as turning a corner in his life and seeing a world full of colour and music of which he was previously unaware. Together Niaomi and Rick continued to enjoy Alberta’s wild places and began to dream once again about owning property of their own. They eventually made that dream reality, buying 80 acres of land near Alder Flats Alberta, and began the process of clearing and settling the land over the next several years.

Rick was known to his friends and his kids as having a remarkable variety of interests and artistic talent. He was proficient at most art forms that required manual dexterity, from painting and stained glass, to carpentry, building fly rods, or wood turning. He was frequently found working on some new project and happiest when he was able to add to his already extraordinary wealth of knowledge about working tools. These abilities came to fruition during the clearing of his land, where he designed and built a single room cabin and loft, a full scale tee-pee, and ultimately designed his dream home.

It was with horror that we, his family and friends, discovered two and a half years ago that Rick had stage 4 terminal cancer. It seemed unlikely that this beloved man, so full of life, was fighting a battle he would ultimately lose. He held on valiantly for the full term, ever hopeful, until he finally succumbed, dying peacefully next to his wife in the home he designed, only just finished.

He was survived by his wife Niaomi, his children Rick, Shannon, Tara and Ryan, his mother Isobelle and sisters Barbara, Susan, Carolyn and Joanne as well as the many family and friends whose lives he touched. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Funeral arrangements will be postponed until the spring of 2013. Donations can be sent to the Trout Unlimited Canada (Telephone 1-800-909-6040) on his behalf.

We love you Rick.

Published in The Calgary Herald on December 5, 2012

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2812 STEWART, Donald Edwin

STEWART, Donald Edwin – of Woodstock, NB passed away at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville on Monday, December 3rd, 2012, at the age of 91.

Donald is survived by his wife Valerie; one son, Dr. John (Anne) Stewart of St. Stephen, NB.; three daughters, Valerie Fitzpatrick of Bowman, GA., Bette Jean Stewart (Gary Russell) of Stony Plain, AB., and Mary Stewart of Richmond, BC.; one brother, Carleton *Bud* Stewart (Doloris) of Woodstock, NB.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews, as well as longtime assistant Valerie Piper.

Besides his parents, Cecile and Jean (Tilley) Stewart, Donald is pre-deceased by one sister, Dorothy *Babe* Bland; son in-law, Willis Fitzpatrick; and one niece, Janet Harrison.  Source

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3587 SIMPSON, Peter Stuart

Peter Stuart Simpson, of Northampton, died Oct. 2 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in New York City, Dec. 21, 1933, the son of the late Douglas and Isabel Simpson, and moved with his parents to Toronto, Canada when he was a child. He was a graduate of St. Andrews Prep School and Royal Roads Military College, and received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from York University in Toronto. Mr. Simpson worked as a management consultant for GH Wood and Urwick Currie in Canada, and later was President of Desert Ray Products in Dallas, Texas. He moved to Northampton in 1986 to be closer to his children. Mr. Simpson enjoyed crossword puzzles, people watching, iced tea with lots of sugar, flying, being at the ocean, the music of Oscar Peterson and, in the last two years, his work at the Haymarket Cafe with his son. He especially loved spending time and talking baseball with his grandson, Jackson. His cats, Eugene and Wilder, will miss him. He leaves his sons, David and Peter Simpson of Northampton; his son Peter’s partner, Thuy Le; his daughter, Sandra Simpson of Newton, her husband, Kenneth King, and their son, Jackson. A public Memorial Gathering will be held at the Haymarket Cafe, Main St., Northampton, MA on Sunday, Oct. 15th from 3-5 PM. The Czelusniak Funeral Home of NORTHAMPTON has been entrusted with arrangements. Source

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FRASER, George Irvine (Fomer Army PTI / PERI) served at RMC during the 1960s. – suddenly at Trenton Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 6th, 2012. George Fraser of Trenton in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Helen (Hart) Fraser. Loving father of Tracy Fraser-Pelland and her husband Serge of Kingston and Julie Fraser of Cornwall. Also remembered by his sister Ruth Douglas and her husband Tom of Winchester; brother Wes Fraser and his wife Doris of Belleville and brother-in-law Peter Hart. Ever remembered by grandchildren Joshua, Chantalle, Nicolas, Andrew and Peter. The family will receive friends at the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Monday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110 Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110. Cremation to follow with Interment at Belleville Cemetery at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Hastings and Prince Edward Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.