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5512 REES, Major Robert Edward, Ret’d (RMC 1963) Bob died peacefully on November 3, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, Vivian and Howard Rees (of Ottawa). He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Hawryszko (Julian), Elgin, Ont.; by nephews, Nicholas (Donna) of Ottawa and Robert (Tammy) of Red Deer, Alta., and by nieces, Christine…
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4808 WALSH, Robert Geoffrey (RMC 1960) On Monday, October 6th, 2009, Geoff passed away suddenly at home in his 70th year after a 16 month battle with leukemia which he fought with the same determination, dignity, and humour in which he led his life. Geoff was predeceased by his parents Lt. General Geoffrey Walsh and…
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-20805 Brian Timothy Meloche, (RMC 1997) – 37, of Dartmouth, formerly of Wolfville, quietly passed away in Dartmouth General Hospital after a longtime illness on Sunday, September 20, 2009. Born on March 16, 1972, he was a son of Sandy Helmkay and Terry Meloche. Brian was a generous, caring man and a loyal friend who…
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– 5787 Lance Appleford (RMC 1963) After a courageous two year fight with cancer, Lance passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. A navy man, pilot, and accomplished doctor, Lance is sadly missed by wife Garee, the love of his life, and many family, friends and patients. Lance will…
Deaths: 2761 C. S. Frost (RMC 1940) & 5820 “Sky” King (RMC 1963)
– 2761 Charles Sydney Frost (RMC 1940) The Colonel has joined his beloved RMC, PPCLI and RRegtC comrades. His wife of 61 yrs, Margaret (nee Cabeldu) is comforted by their children Norman, Janet, Catherine and their 7 grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Robert and sister, Vyvyan. Many thanks to Dr. A. Nielson, Sunrise,…
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3210 FORTIER, Peter Charles Hitchon (RMC 1955) (Updated Version) It is with great sadness that the family of Captain (N) (Ret’d) Peter C. Fortier, CD announces his sudden passing at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Born on August 14, 1931, he will be sorely missed by his wife Shirley Fortier (nee…
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3610 Paul SOUTHALL (RMC 1956) It is with regret that I pass along the news of Paul Southall‘s passing. Paul has been an active member of the Hamilton branch of the RMC Ex Cadet club for decades, recently serving as treasurer and one of the main organizers for the myriad of events that have occurred…
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3397 Richard John Setten (RMC 1955) Richard was born in Oxford, England on August 3, 1933, the oldest of three brothers. He died in Madison, Connecticut, USA on December 5, 2008. He is survived by his wife Adele and children Julie, Jennifer, Michelle, Christopher and Alec. He attended Forres Preparatory School in U.K. from 1941…
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– 4646 David Hughes Robertson (CMR 1960) Capt (Ret’d) David Hughes Robertson, who was born in Edmonton on 20 January 1936, passed away at his home in Whitehorse on 18 December 2008, after having defeated multiple myeloma for four years but unexpectedly succumbing to pancreatic cancer.. Dave entered CMR in 1955 and quickly made his…
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RRA23 Brig. Gen. (ret’d) Patrick F. Maxwell (RRMC 1947) 1928-2009 In hospital on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 with his wife by his side. Loving husband, best friend, soulmate, and mentor to Barbara Ann (nee Meagher). Lovingly remembered by Barbara Ann’s siblings and spouses and their children; Phyllis and Fred Belaire, Gerry Meagher and Wanda Lehman,…
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4956 Peter James Rosewarn (RRMC-RMC 1960) ROSEWARN , Peter James November 11, 1939 – May 19, 2009 Peter will be missed deeply by his wife Edith, his son Jeffrey (Donna) and his daughter Christine (Kevin); grandchildren Bryan, Tyra, Joel, Harrison and Bennett, also relatives and many good friends. Peter was predeceased by his father James…
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2530 William Kirby LYE, MBE, CD Commandant Royal Military College of Canada 1970 – 1973 Funeral Tuesday in Ottawa… LYE, Brigadier-General (Retired) William Kirby Lye, MBE, CD, late the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers Peacefully on May 6th, 2009 in his 91st year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Beverley. Dear father of William Lye of…