Remembering Sergeant Major J.E. Coggins, MBE,CD – Born 16 April 1904
“ This is our sergeant Major as he is known to us: a man who has endeared himself to the hearts of all those who have had the opportunity to know him. The cadets definitely know that his name will go down in college history as one of the men who has contributed most…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Walter Peters was an aviation pioneer & former Squadron Commander at CMR More… ________________________________ He preserved Canadian soldiers’ stories Reginald Roy – He taught history at Royal Roads Military College Article In memoriam: Reginald Roy
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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.…
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5044 Raymond McNicoll died on January 19, 2013 of complications of leukemia detected a few days earlier. More details to follow…soon _____________________________ 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…