Honouring 6604 Jim Carruthers

Last year, on November 1st, 2021, RMC lost a beloved benefactor, mentor, and friend. 6604 Jim Carruthers was a vibrant part of the RMC Community, one that touched the hearts of countless cadets.

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Remembering former OCdts. of the Royal Military Colleges we’ve lost. RIP TDV

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4108 Michael Reimann Michael (never ‘Mike’) was born in London and came to Canada in 1952. He attended St. George’s School, Royal Roads and Royal Military College. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy before earning a PHD in Applied Mechanics from UBC. He shared his lifelong love of the sea and boats with his…

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6604 Jim Carruthers He has come to the end of his journey. Jim passed away on November 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Jim has bravely managed his journey with cancer and is now at peace. He is predeceased by his mother Lena, sister Anabelle, first wife Brenda, son in law Alan (Kerry) and his…

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6604 Jim Carruthers  eVeritas learned just prior to press time that 6604 Jim Carruthers has passed away. More information will be provided when it is available. 3569 Philip Barker Hindmarch  It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our dear father and grandfather Philip Barker Hindmarch of Edmonton, Alberta on October 10,…

Remembering 7101 Normand Nault / À la mémoire de 7101 Normand Nault

7101 Normand Nault  June 23, 1944 – Sept 13, 2021 S’il vous plaît noter que la nécrologie en français suit la nécrologie en anglais. It is with profound sadness that we wish to announce the sudden passing of Normand Nault. Normand was adored and will forever be in the hearts of his wife Marilyn (née…

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From 5276 Digger MacDougall: 4595 Jerry Holtzhauer passed away last year (see here for his obituary). A service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for Jerry on Thursday, October 7 (11:00) at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in the Glebe. Anyone who wishes to join the Holtzhauer family and friends would be welcome. Preregistration is not required but…

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Above photo by Liam Norris 4875 Melvyn Brown  October 3, 1936 – September 2, 2021 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mel Brown on September 2 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of almost 61 years to Emily (née Corrigan); Loving father to Lynn (Fred), Nancy and Micheal (Teresa);…

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4875 Mel Brown From 5276 Digger MacDougall: It is my sad duty to report the passing of one of our former Commanding Officers, LCol (Ret’d) Mel Brown, this morning at the Ottawa Queensway-Carleton Hospital. Mel was CO 2 RCHA during the period 1980-1982. No further details are available at this time. 9353 Robert George “Bob”…

A WWII Hero’s Connection to the Class of 67 / Le Lien d’un Héro de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale Avec la Classe de 67

On 16 August 2021, a touching funeral was held in Vancouver for Master Warrant Officer (MWO) George Chow, who died 6 November 2020 at age 99.  The ceremonies were organized and led by the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA).  They featured an honour guard, an artillery parade of limber and funeral gun…

Remembering 9758 Shawn Corwyn Coyle

9758 SHAWN CORWYN COYLE 8 Jun 1950 to 19 Jun 2021 It is with sadness that the Class of ‘73 reports the death of Shawn Corwyn Coyle who joined the CF and commenced his military college life at Royal Roads in the fall of 1969. Shawn was born into a military family on 8 June…

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3035 JERROLD “Jerry” DONAHUE – Funeral Service Arrangements The family of the late Jerry Donahue who passed away on February 04, 2021,aged 90, has provided details about arrangements that have been made for Jerry’s funeral. A Memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Redeemer Church, 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata, Ontario at 1:00 PM on…

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