Deaths

M. Laurent Langevin CMR RMC 1962

À Montréal, le 15 octobre 2024, est décédé M. Laurent Langevin à l’âge de 87 ans. Il était l’ex-époux de Louise Gauthier, et auparavant l’époux de feu Thérèse Meunier, mère de ses deux enfants.

Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants François (Marianne Monsallier-Gingras) et Martine (Olufemi Gbenoba); ses petits-enfants adorés Étienne, Léane et Charlotte; sa sœur Réjeanne (feu Jean-Paul Blais); ainsi que plusieurs beaux-frères et belles-sœurs, neveux et nièces, autres parents, et ami·e·s.

L’aquamation a eu lieu au Bio-Crématorium Le Sieur de Granby.

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Une célébration de vie aura lieu à une date à déterminer, où nous partagerons des souvenirs de Laurent, des rires et probablement quelques larmes en son honneur. La famille communiquera ultérieurement les détails de cette réception aux parents et amis. Celles et ceux qui souhaitent en être informés peuvent envoyer un message de condoléances à la famille en cliquant sur l’image : Envoyer vos condoléances dans cet avis

Si vous souhaitez rendre hommage à Laurent, la famille vous suggère, en lieu et place de fleurs, de faire un don à Tel‑Aide Montréal, organisme où il a œuvré passionnément pendant 10 ans en tant que bénévole et écoutant.

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Brian Wattie RMC 1962

Lieutenant Colonel Brian George Wattie CD (Ret)
Passed peacefully after a brief illness at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa. He was 86.
He is survived by Sheila, his beloved wife of 63 years, children Chris, Laura Jean, and Craig, grandchildren Ariel, Tommy, Seth, Sophie, and Stella, as well as family members Rob, Sharon and Janet. A 28-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force, since boyhood he had been passionate about all things of aviation both as an RCAF officer and a lifelong model airplane enthusiast.
He began his military career as an air navigator and served aboard CP107 Argus maritime patrol aircraft throughout the Cold War, patrolling Canada’s maritime borders from bases on both coasts, including Summerside, PEI, Comox, BC, Greenwood and Halifax NS. An early advocate for and adopter of high technology, he was largely responsible for the design and programming of the CP-140 Auroras that to this day guard Canada’s borders and support Canadian Armed Forces operations overseas, and was an early developer and promoter of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). A graduate of the RCAF bush survival and Arctic survival schools, he remained an avid camper, canoeist, and outdoors adventurer.
A long-standing and active member of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada and the Ottawa Radio-Control Club, he was a noted and skilled scale model builder and flier who was always ready with advice or help for his many friends in the model airplane community.
Brian loved life and was happiest meeting people from all walks of life, as he did in his many volunteer pursuits over the years – from Cub Scout leader to Distress Centre volunteer to helping in the arts department of the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre. He had a great sense of humour and a well-developed sense of fun and was a mentor, helper, advocate and supporter to military comrades old and new; as well as a patient teacher and helper to his children and grandchildren, building decks, fixing appliances, and repairing or reconditioning vehicles from bicycles to cars.
He and his family very much appreciated the care he received over the years from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Dr. R. Yelle.
His friends and family will always miss his playful sense of humour and his steadfast support.
Memorial service arrangements are pending.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre.

 

Submitted by the Class of 1962

Brian first learned to fly as an Air Cadet. He entered RMC in 1958 with the Class of ’62. He is remembered by his classmates as having a great sense of humour to match his spontaneous sense of adventure. A 28-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force, since boyhood he had been passionate about all things of aviation both as an RCAF officer and a lifelong model airplane enthusiast. He began his military career as an air navigator and served aboard CP107 Argus maritime patrol aircraft throughout the Cold War, patrolling Canada’s maritime borders from bases on both coasts, including Summerside, PEI, Comox, BC, Greenwood and Halifax NS. An early advocate for and adopter of high technology, he was largely responsible for the design and programming of the CP-140 Auroras that to this day guard Canada’s borders and support Canadian Armed Forces operations overseas, and was an early developer and promoter of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). A graduate of the RCAF bush survival and Arctic survival schools, he remained an avid camper, canoeist, and outdoors adventurer.
A long-standing and active member of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada and the Ottawa Radio-Control Club, he was a noted and skilled scale model builder and flier who was always ready with advice or help for his many friends in the model airplane community.
Brian loved life and was happiest meeting people from all walks of life, as he did in his many volunteer pursuits over the years – from Cub Scout leader to Distress Centre volunteer to helping in the arts department of the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre. He had a great sense of humour and a well-developed sense of fun and was a mentor, helper, advocate and supporter to military comrades old and new; as well as a patient teacher and helper to his children and grandchildren, building decks, fixing appliances, and repairing or reconditioning vehicles from bicycles to cars.
His friends and family will always miss his playful sense of humour and his steadfast support.

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William Draper RRMC 1958

Draper, William J, Commodore, RCN (ret’d) Father, husband, son, brother, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and dearly loved, Bill, slipped away from us all Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Victoria, BC, in his ninety-second year. Born in Toronto in 1933 and moving to Owen Sound, Bill, the son of Harold and Gladys Draper (Eby), was the eldest of seven children. From his childhood Bill often shared fond memories of spending time on his grandparents’ farm in Southampton, and of his dear sisters and brother. In his late teens Bill played hockey competitively at a high level in the Maple Leaf’s organization. He loved drawing and painting and was a skilled artist. After high school, Bill joined the navy and headed off to Royal Roads, a place that would remain dear to him for the rest of his life. It was the place that launched an extraordinary 35-year career, where he graduated as top cadet awarded the ceremonial sword, and where he met his bride-to-be, Kathleen (Kathy) Pember, formerly a student at UBC. He would return to Royal Roads near the end of his career as Commandant. Bill and Kathy had three children, Deborah the eldest (Murray Metherall), Paula (Drew Taylor), and Linda (Reza Yazdani). Bill’s career had the family moving coast to coast a couple of times and around the world to Ottawa, to London, to Moscow, and to Washington, DC, for his last posting as naval attache to the Canadian Embassy, similar to his role in the Soviet Union and Finland. Bill’s navy family got used to him being at sea for weeks and months through his career, culminating with him being commanding officer of HMCS Ottawa before leading Training Command on the West Coast. The three girls growing up would worry that their misdemeanors would be reported by their mother on their father’s return from sea – but they never were. As a flag officer, Bill played an advisory role in construction of the Halifax class frigates with Irving Shipbuilding. Bill and Kathy retired to Victoria. Kathy died in 1995 and Bill later remarried to Susan (Grace). Bill passed the rest of his life in Victoria, where he enjoyed participating with Grace in environmental issues and social causes. Bill leaves behind six grandchildren, Sarah (Graham Caswell) and William (Taylor Stokal) Metherall; Vanessa (Peter) Nasrallah; Ethan, Eli (Danielle) and Pete Yazdani; and five great-grandchildren, Sybil, Teddy, Hudson, Max, and Izzy. Bill is predeceased by his grandson, Alex Taylor, who died in 2013, aged 23. On Grace’s side, Bill is survived by her children, Alison Leckie, Carolyn Pacheco, and Bri MacBain; and her grandchildren, Juliette, Kirby, Sofia, and Hunter. To Bill – luckily for all of us – family was everything. He not only played a leadership role in his career, but in his family helped his brother and sisters growing up and has been a steady anchor for us. Bill was loved by many and respected by all who knew him. We pay homage and are grateful. Messages of condolence c/o taylor.paula@bellaliant.net. Donations in support of Hatley Park Gardens, Royal Roads, www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/60993. “For my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset And the baths Of all the western stars Until I die.”

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John Westrop RMC 1969

COLONEL JOHN MICHAEL WESTROP (1947-2024)
It is with deep sadness that the family announces John’s passing at Extendicare in Lakefield after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
John was born in Ottawa, Ontario and spent his childhood in Ottawa, Brussels, Vienna, Geneva, Karachi, Paris, and Mexico City.
He entered Royal Military College in 1965 and retired as a Colonel from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2005. He was an engineer and fighter pilot by training, and an officer and gentleman by nature – planes, trains, automobiles, or anything with wheels and an engine brought him joy. He was a graduate of the CF Command and Staff College, the US Air Force War College, and obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Auburn University.
As successful as his career was, family was always first for John. He was the greatest teacher, role model and mentor. Quick with a (bad Dad) joke, or a thoughtful opinion in a political debate, he took great care of his family while fighting the squirrels who ate his birdseed and the ants who invaded his driveway.
He cherished his wife of 52 years, Patti. He loved and appreciated his sons, Sean and Brent, and his daughters-in-law, Heather and Lindsey. He adored the world’s most brilliant and beautiful grandchildren, Dara, Gryffin, Graham, and Abigail.
John’s wish was to have a private family celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations to a local food bank or charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences can be provided at www.Ashburnhamfuneral.ca. Our family thanks the amazing staff on Trent at Extendicare for their supportive and compassionate care.
John has “slipped the surly bonds of Earth” and now “dances the skies on laughter-silvered wings.” Fly high, White-Winged Warrior!

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David Alan Fowler

It is with heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of David Alan Fowler at the Veteran’s wing, Perley Health. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Alan leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Carol (nee Cogan), children, Kathleen (Jesse), Dave (Jasmin) and Jenny (Ross) and grandchildren Gabrielle, David, Tyler, Nolan, Sienna and Leola. Alan also leaves behind his sister, Margaret Elliott (Larry), niece and nephews Erin, Scott and Matthew and grand-nice Eve.
Alan grew up in Millbrook, Ontario, the son of David and Leola Fowler. He spent his high school years at Trinity College School Port Hope. While attending Wilfred Laurier University he enrolled in the Canadian Officer Training Program. Upon graduation, he joined the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) where he was deployed on the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission to Cyprus. HIs experience in Cyprus led to a fulfilling 35-year career with the Canadian Armed Forces, which included obtaining his Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies at Royal Military College, Kingston.
Upon his retirement, Alan followed in the family tradition of clothiers and joined the firm of E.R. Fisher Menswear where he was able to satisfy his appreciation for well-tailored men’s apparel and good conversation with interesting clients.
In his health, Alan was an active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Kanata and was involved at both the parish and diocesan level.
Alan enjoyed travelling with his wife and they had many adventures including trips to Russia, Turkey and Italy, often exploring historical military sites along the way.
Family was important to Alan, and he enjoyed spending time with them. His yearly holiday to Sandbanks with the entire family was always a much-anticipated trip.
Alan’s family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Rideau 1 North, Perley Health for their kind and compassionate care. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.
Visitation will be held from 10am to 11am, followed by a Celebration of Life service with reception to follow in his honour on Friday, November 22, 2024 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Road, Kanata, Ontario, K2L 1W1.
In Alan’s memory, donations may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Perley Health or Homes for Heroes Foundation.

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LCol Kent Miller RMC 2007

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has announced the passing of Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Kent Miller, a dedicated and long-serving officer, who died on November 25, 2024, while deployed to Europe. LCol Miller was stationed at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Casteau, Belgium, as part of Operation UNIFIER, the CAF’s mission supporting NATO efforts and capacity-building in Ukraine.

LCol Miller succumbed to medical complications during his deployment. A respected Engineering Officer with 24 years of service, he was most recently the Commanding Officer of 41 Combat Engineer Regiment in Alberta. At SHAPE, he was serving in a planning and coordination role, leveraging his extensive expertise to support allied operations.

The news of LCol Miller’s death has left his comrades, colleagues, and family in mourning. Lieutenant-General Steve Boivin, Commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command, expressed heartfelt condolences, stating, “LCol Miller was a father, a husband, and a comrade. His loss will be felt deeply by many.”

Lieutenant-Colonel Cole Petersen, Commander of Joint Task Force Ukraine, who had served alongside LCol Miller in Afghanistan and other postings, reflected on the personal impact of the loss. “Kent and I served in Afghanistan together, as well as in 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters. I am more than saddened at the loss of my friend and brother in arms. My thoughts are with his family at this time,” he said.

LCol Miller’s career was marked by a profound commitment to service and leadership. His contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces and its missions will be remembered with respect and gratitude.

The CAF extended its deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones during this difficult time, emphasizing the profound loss felt across the military community. As the organization honors LCol Miller’s memory, his dedication and sacrifice remain a testament to his enduring legacy within Canada’s armed forces.

A repatriation ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton.

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Serge Savaria CMR RMC 1978

À l’Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus à Québec, le 4 novembre 2024, est décédé Serge Savaria, entouré par l’amour de ses proches, à l’âge de 68 ans, époux de Carole Jacques, fils de feu dame Claire Bourassa et de feu monsieur Jean Savaria.

Il laisse dans le deuil, outre son épouse adorée;

ses enfants : Gabrielle (Goefrey Tomlinson) et Étienne (Marie-Charlotte Franco);

ses petits-enfants : Eva, Alex, Maxim et Iris;

ses sœurs : Chantal (Paul Alepin) et Nathalie (Michel Tourangeau);

sa belle-mère: Gisèle Ménard (feu Charles Edouard Jacques);

ainsi que ses beaux-frères et belles-sœurs : Daniel Jacques, Marie-Andrée Jacques (Luc Sauvé), Jean Jacques (Alice Nunes).

Il laisse également dans le deuil de nombreux neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines, autres parents et amis proches.

Les funérailles se tiendront à l’église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, située au 470 rue Saint-Jean, à Québec, le samedi 23 novembre à 10h. Une période de condoléances précédera la cérémonie, à partir de 9h, au même endroit. Tous sont les bienvenus pour lui rendre un dernier hommage.

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