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Ament - Lloyd 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing of Lloyd Ament on Friday, October 10, 2003 in Kindersley, SK. He served in the Artillery overseas from 1941-45 in England, France, including the D-Day landing, Holland, and Germany.

AMOS - Bliss F.,Captain (retd), RCA
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville, on July 10, 2004, Bliss Franklin Amos of Peterborough, Ontario in his 92^nd year.  Beloved husband of the late Ruby Lillian (nee Ashton).  Dear father of Robert Amos of Oshawa and Darlyne (BGen (retd) Robert Beaudry) of Brockville. Lovingly remembered by his sister Reta Stewart of Chipman, New Brunswick, and by his three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Bliss was commissioned in the Royal Canadian Artillery in 1930, and served in England during WW2 and later in Korea and Japan. He was posted to Camp Shilo, Manitoba in 1955, serving as the Military Transport Officer until his retirement in 1961.  He was a Funeral Director with the Comstock Funeral Home in Peterborough from 1965 to 1978.  Funeral Services will be held at Oshawa Funeral Service, 847 King Street West ,Oshawa, L1J 2L4 on Friday, July 16^th at 1 p.m.  Messages of condolence may be sent to Oshawa Funeral Home, (905) 721.1234.

Arslanian - Vatche 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces that Mr. Vatche Arslanian passed away on 8 April 2003 at age of 48.  A former Artillery Captain, Mr. Arslanian served in the militia with 2 Fd Regt RCA and with the Regular Force from 1985 until 1994.  He served the guns in The RCAS, 5 RALC, and 2 RCHA.  He was killed while working for the International Red Cross in Baghdad.

Barham - CWO (Ret'd) John F. 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the death of CWO (Ret'd) John F. Barham. He passed away 15 July 2003.  He served in Shilo, Valcartier, Borden, Jericho Beach, Fort Bliss Texas and Fort Sill Oklahoma.

Benstead, WO2 Sidney Thomas - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of WO2 Sidney Benstead on 19 December 1969.  He served with 1st Field Regiment RCHA as BSM during WWII and retired from the Artillery in 1961

Bousfield - Frank 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Frank Bousfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2003 in Brandon, MB at the age of 77. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 27 years. His graveside service was held Thursday, December 18, 2003. and messages of condolences can be placed at w.brockiedonovan.com

Boyle PH.D, F.R.S.C., F.R.G.S. - Robert W. 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of the Bob Boyle. He passed away peacefully on 5 August 2003. He served overseas with the Guns during the Second World War.

Briscoe, Maj Alfred Douglas, RCA - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Major Alfred Briscoe on 25 January 2006 at the age of 88.

Bryden, Don - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Don Bryden on 15 November 05 in Rothesay NB. He served the Guns from 1948 to 1968

Caines - WO Tom 
It is with great regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
announces the death of WO Tom Caines of 26th Field Regt, Brandon, Manitoba. He died 17 May 03.

Champion-Demers, Maj (ret’d) Frank - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Maj (ret’d) Frank Champion-Demers on 23 April 2006. He was the first Adjutant for 5 RALC during its formation

Charles - Jack Alexander 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Jack Charles passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2004 in Winnipeg, MB. He was a 29-year RCHA veteran, who served in WWII and Korea.

We regret to inform the passing of one of our Associates of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment Officers' Mess, Captain William 'Bill' Chilton on Monday, at the age of 90. Capt Chilton had a varied, distinguished, and long career in the Permanent Forces, the Non-Permanent Forces, and the Canadian Armed Forces spanning 52 years.  A marvellous soldier, some highlights of Bill's service include: joining the militia prior to World War II as a Gunner; serving with the 11th Army Field Regiment in Italy, North-West Europe, and in North Africa; and serving as Regimental Sergeant-Major (Chief Warrant Officer) in multiple Royal Canadian Horse Artillery units and also as the Base Regimental Sergeant-Major of Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg.  Upon retiring from the Regular Force, he transferred to the Cadet Instructor List, accepting the Queen's Commission thus becoming a Captain. I have also been told that Bill served as the Chief Instructor at the Vernon Army Cadet Camp. Bill is survived by his wife Anne. In lieu of there not being a funeral, Mrs. Chilton is organizing a reception which will occur at the Officers' Mess at 1400hrs on 16 September 2005. 

Clifford, OBE, CD - Col (Ret’d) Frederick Le Poer Trench 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of Col (Ret’d) Frederick Clifford. He passed away on 11 Jul 2003 at the age of 90.

Cork, Ronald Stanley - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Ron Cork on 15 November 2005.  During his military career he served with The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery during WWII and Korea.

Coughlan, Q.C. - Cyril Richard 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of Cyril “CR” Coughlan. He passed away peacefully on 28 Jul 2003.

Coughtrey, T. Desmond - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Des Coughtrey on 13 Nov 2005 at the age of 87 in Stittsville, ON.  He served with 23 FD Regt SP, RCA during WWII.

Coutts - Gunner RC 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces Gunner Bob Coutts passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2004. He was a member of 1st Canadian Survey Regiment, RCA and served overseas in England, the  Central Mediterranean, and Northwest Europe from 1940 to 1945.

Cox, Barrie Archibald Sgt (Ret’d) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Barrie Cox on 12 Oct 2005 at the age of 60 in Pembroke, ON.

Demond  - John Albert 
It is with great regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of John Albert Demond on 25 June 2003.  

Doohan -
James Montgomery Doohan was born in Vancouver in 1920 and served in the 13 Field Regiment, RCA during WWII. As a Gun Position Officer landing on D Day, he saw a tank, which was carrying his substantial winnings from across-channel card school, blown to pieces early in the battle. Also early in the continental landings, he was returning from a patrol when he was cut down by a nervous sentry’s hail of Bren gun fire.

After recovering from his wounds, and the loss of his finger he re-roled as an Air Observation Pilot. He is quoted in an interview in the Ottawa Citizen at the time of the 1988 Air OP Pilots Reunion as saying, "You had to be some sort of a fool to volunteer (to be an Air OP Pilot) or have a strong desire to fly." He spoke about practicing low-flying techniques. He once slalomed beneath the wires of nineteen consecutive telephone poles and practiced tight turns around Stonehenge. "It was the greatest physical year of my life. I have never been so close to death." In addition to the aerobatics during training, he nearly crashed his aircraft in Holland while taking "a look" at a German U-boat, earning him the title of "the craziest pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force".

After the war, Doohan spent two years studying acting at New York City's Neighborhood Playhouse, where he later taught. Returning to Canada in 1953, he worked in 4,000 radio programmes and 400 television shows before moving to Hollywood.  There he enjoyed small parts in TV shows such as Peyton Place, The  Virginian and The Twilight Zone. But it was with Star Trek, which first aired in 1966, that Jimmy Doohan got his first real taste of stardom. Working alongside fellow Canadian William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and  DeForest Kelley, he benefited from the strong characterization which offset the show's small budget. Avuncular and wise, Scotty appeared a loyal and steadfast officer. His ability to conjure solutions to the Enterprise's regular engineering crises often made him the saviour of his beloved ship. The series lasted two years fewer than the Enterprise's "five-year mission...to boldly go where no man has gone before". But the continuing interest created by constant repeats led, in 1979, to Star Trek: The Motion Picture, a worldwide box-office hit and the first of seven Star Trek movies. Though his other work made little impact, Doohan enjoyed a lucrative old age as the star of many Star Trek conventions. The programme's fans found him an approachable and affable figure who often entertained the crowds with his singing. Star Trek's impact became apparent when he was awarded an honorary doctorate in Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, after half the students there said that Scotty had inspired them to take up the subject.

In 2000, aged 80, Doohan boldly went into fatherhood for the seventh
time when his then 43-year-old wife gave birth to a daughter, Sarah.

Paradoxically, the catchphrase for which Doohan will be best remembered was said to him and not by him. Adopted now as a throw-away line in any desperate situation, "Beam me up, Scotty!" has become a part of the linguistic currency. In the same way, James Doohan's most famous creation is, and will remain, one of TV's favourite characters. He will be remembered by The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, as one of our own… Once a Gunner always a Gunner, Stand Easy.

Notes:
Majority of the text prepared by Major John R. Grodzinski, CD, MA, Department of History, The Royal Military College of Canada

Excerpts from Ottawa Citizen as stated.

From LCol D.L. Fromow, CD, "Canada's Flying Gunners: A History of the Air Observation Post of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery," 2002, pp. 45-46.

Ellis, Wilmot (Bill) F. - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Bill Ellis on 16 Jan 2006 at the age of 84 in Moncton, NB.  He served with The Royal Canadian Artillery during WWII.

Erskine -  HCol Jim Erskine
HCol Erskine passed away on Sunday, 22 May 2005. He originally joined the militia in 1936, but subsequently served five and a half years in the RCAF during WW II (three and a half years overseas). In 1945, he joined the OPP as a probationary constable, and rose through the ranks to become Commissioner (equivalent to CDS) from 1981 until his retirement in 1983. He was appointed HLCol of 11 Fd Regt in 1990, and then was the HCol from 1996 to 2001.  
In Lieu of Flowers the Family is requesting any donations in James’s memory can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Salvation Army. 

Filonik, Maj Wladyslaw - The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery has just been informed of his death two years ago, and it is with deepest regret announces the passing of Maj Wladyslaw (Wally) Filonik on 28 June 2004 at the age of 62 in Wellington, ON. 

Finnie, Donald Roy - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Donald Finnie on 5 February 2006 at the age of 85. He served with the Artillery during WWII.

Gautreau, J Gerald - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Gerald (Jetto) Gautreau on 23 February 2006. He served with the Artillery in Northwest Europe during WWII.

Gayton - Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret’d) DE  EM CD
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that LCol (Ret’d) Gayton passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the age of 83 in Vancouver, BC. He was a member of 15th (Vancouver) Coast Brigade in 1939 and served overseas with various Artillery Formations.  After the war, he served in numerous positions, including Ft Sill, OK  with the Honest John, and with the ICSC in Vietnam. He retired in 1972.

Gero - Master Warrant Officer (Ret'd) Charlie 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing of
Master Warrant Officer (Ret'd) Charlie Gero on 16 July 2003.  

Gill - Ron 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of Ron Gill. He passed away after a lengthy illness on 20 August 2003, in Kingston, ON, at the age of 80. He served with the RCHA during the Second World War.

Gillis, Maj (ret’d) Donald McLeod, BA, LCB, DCL (Hon), QC, MC - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Maj (ret’d) Donald Jordan on 26 March 2006 at the age of 90 in Saint John, NB.  He served with the Artillery during WWII and was awarded the Military Cross for bravery.

Goddard, Capt Nichola Kathleen Sara - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announced the death of Capt Nichola Goddard, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 17 May 2006 while serving as a Forward Observation Officer with A Battery, 1 RCHA."

Sources: The Globe & Mail, 30 August, 2005

Griffin, Herbert Henry, MC - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Herbert (Burt) Griffin in February 2006 at the age of 96. He served with the Artillery and won the Military Cross at the Vaardehen Canal, Belgium on 10 September 1944.

Guilderson - Carl 
It is with great regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
announces the death of Carl Guilderson.  An infantry veteran of D-Day he
later served the guns until 1974.  He passed away 17 June 2003.

Guiler - Ann 
A long-time friend of the Gunner family, Anne Guiler passed away 28 May 2003.

Hallam - Thomas William

It is with great regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing of Thomas Hallam on Tuesday, November 11, 2003. He served as a Lieutenant in 8th Field Battery, 2nd Field Regiment, RCA.

Hauser, Rollin John (Roly) Maj (Ret’d) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Roly Hauser on 13 Oct 2005 at the age of 87 in Ottawa, ON.  He served with UNTSO during WWII and the Korean War.

Hayes - Leo Francis 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of Leo Hayes. He passed away peacefully  on 13 August 2003, in Sydney, NS at the age of 81. He served overseas with the Guns during the Second World War.

Hemmingsen, CD - Major (Ret’d) Robert M 

It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Robert Hemmingsen passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2004 in Victoria, BC.

Hopkins, BGen O A, OMM, CD - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Padre “Hoppy” Hopkins on 15 May 2006 in Ottawa ON. He served with the RCHA in Korea.

Hyde - Honorable Judge John Richard 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of the Honorable Judge  Richard Hyde. He passed away peacefully on 15 July 2003, in Kanata, ON. He served overseas with the Guns during the Second World War, and retired from the Reserves in 1954 as the Commander, 3rd Divisional Artillery with the rank of Brigadier.

Jordan, Maj (ret’d) Douglas William - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Maj (ret’d) Douglas Jordan in February 2006 at the age of 88 in Winnipeg, MB.  He served with the Artillery in Northwest Europe during WWII and Korea.

Jussup - Maj (Ret’d) William Joseph 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of Maj (Ret’d) Bill Jussup. He passed away after a brief illness on 21 July 2003 in Ottawa ON, at the age of 90.

Keillor, Huntley (Lee) Weldon - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lee Keillor on 5 Dec 2005 at the age of 84 in Ottawa, ON.  He served with The Royal Canadian Artillery during WWII.

Kendrick, William (Bill) A. - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Bill Kendrick on 16 Nov 2005 at the age of 89 in Brandon, MB.  He served with 7^th Anti-Tank Regt, RCA.

Koch - Sergeant Harold C 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces Sgt “Cookie” Koch has lost his final battle against cancer and passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2003 in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 86. He joined in 1939 and was a member of 91st Battery, 6th Field Regiment, RCA and served overseas in England, France, Holland, and Germany until September 1945.

Lamy, Jean LCol (Ret’d) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Jean Lamy on 23 Sep 2005 at the age of 88 in Ottawa, ON.  He served with 4 Medium Regt, RCA during WWII.

Latulipppe - WO (Ret’d) Lionel  CD
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that WO Len Latulipppe passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 1, 2004 at the age of 69. He was a peacekeeping veteran and served with 5 RALC.

Lawson, George Stanley - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of George Lawson on 19 June 2006 in Fredericton, NB.  He served with the Artillery during WWII.

LeMaire - WO 1 (Ret'd) Elmer Charles 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing WO 1(Ret'd) Elmer Charles LeMaire on March 10, 2004 at the age of 84 in Kemptville, Ontario. He served during the from 1937 to 1970 with 1 RCHA,  79th Fd Regt and RCSA  and fought in the Second World War in France and Italy.

Lightfoot, Capt Kevin Peter, CD - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Capt Kevin Lightfoot on 8 March 2006 at the age of 51 in Toronto, ON.  He served with, and was a former RSM of 7^th Toronto Regt RCA.

MacDonald C.D. - Frank J 
Sept 22, 1924 – July 9, 2005
Frank left us suddenly at the age of 80.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Isabella, brother Donald, and his only son Brian.  Survived by his dear and loving wife Hana, whom he dearly loved, and Hemer his 4-legged newspaper-fetching friend.  Also survived by his two daughters Cheryl of Nanaimo, Heather (Hans) of Ottawa, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, also siblings George, Mark and Isabel of Boston and their families.
Frank was born in Glencoe N.S where, at the tender age of 17, he enlisted in the North Nova Scotia Highlanders 3^rd Division.  A veteran of WWII he proudly served in the Normandy Invasion and the Liberation of Holland.  Frank re-enlisted in the regular forces Artillery in 1948.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in Canada and nine years in Europe with NATO Forces.  After 32 years he retired in CFB Gagetown, N.B.,   moving to Kimberley, where he lived until his passing.
Golfer, fisherman, poker player, Frank enjoyed going to his office “The Sully” for a few beers, Keno and a chuckle or two.
Frank could spin a yarn like no other with an amazing memory for details and names.  He kept us laughing with his jokes, crooked grin and opinionated ways.
During Frank’s journey through life he made friends in many countries who remained close until the end.
Frank was soft-hearted and larger than life.   He will be sadly missed.
CHEERS

MacDougall - John Ronal 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing John Ronal MacDougall on November 14th 2003 at the age of 84 in England. He served during the Second World War and was wounded in France following the D-Day landings.

MacKay - George Alexander 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of George “Sandy” Mackay.  He passed away after a brief illness on 30 July 2003 in Ottawa ON at the age of 84. He served overseas as a Captain with “A” Troop, RCHA during the Second World War.

MacQueen - Master Bombardier (Retired) Brian George 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing of Master Bombardier (Retired) Brian George MacQueen on 28 March 2003. He served the guns in 3 RCHA, The Field Artillery School and 2 RCHA from 1981 until 1996. A memorial service was held 5 April 2003 at the Hamilton-Huron Funeral Centre, 5390 Fraser Street Vancouver BC.

McIntyre, Peter Joseph Ambrose - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Peter McIntyre on 28 March 2006 at the age of 60 in Saint John, NB.  He served with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from 1963 to 1965.

McLaughlin, Maurice Keith - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Maurice McLaughlin on 22 October 2005 at the age of 87 in Oromocto, NB.  He served with the Artillery during WWII.

McMullen, Sgt Roderick - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Sgt Rod McMillen on 6 September 2005 at the age of 83 in Brandon MB.  He was the Mess Stewart of the RCA Officer's Mess in Shilo in the 1960s until retiring in 1972.

Mansell, Bombardier Myles Stanley John - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of Bombardier Myles Mansell on 22 April 2006 at the age of 25 who was killed while serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was a member of 5 (BC) Fd Regt RCA.

Marshall, Howard G, BSc (UNB), Dip Mgt (McGill) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Howard Marshall on 22 May 2006 at the age of 85 in Kingston ON.  He served with the Artillery in Northwest Europe including DDay and was wounded in August 1944.

Martin - Cyril 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Cyril Martin passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2003 at the age of 103. He was one of the last 10 surviving First World War veterans. He fought in France and Belgian during that war, and when WWII broke out, he joined up again, this time as a chaplain. He served with 17th Field Regiment, RCA in Italy, including Ortona and Cassino.

Mayhew - Gunner Aaron 

It is with deep sadness that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery conveys to you that Gunner Aaron Mayhew passed away on 13 Jun 04 in St John New Brunswick as a result of a Scuba diving accident.  He was 32 years old.
Gunner Mayhew joined the Canadian Forces on 1 May 02 and completed his MOC 022 Development Period 1 Training on 14 May 03.  He was employed in Air Defence Troop of W Battery since that time.  Gunner Mayhew was originally from Oshawa  Ontario, and he is survived by his wife Heather and son Sebastian, soon to be two years old. 

McCabe - Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Joseph Ean 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing of
Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Joseph Ean McCabe on 28 April 2003. He was a long standing member of the Shilo community and will be sorely missed. 

Moogk, Christophe Anthony, Maj (Ret’d) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Christophe Moogk, on 20 Jan 2006 in Quebec City, QC.  He served with The Royal Regiment.

Nelson, LCol (ret’d) F Douglas - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of LCol (ret’d) Douglas Nelson on 15 December 2005 at the age of 87 in Victoria BC. He served with the Artillery during WWII and was a former Commanding Officer of 5 (BC) Fd Regt RCA.

Newroth, Sgt Ian Allister - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Sgt Ian Newroth on 2 April 2006 at the age of 95 in Fredericton, NB.  He served with the 89^th “Woodstock” Battery in Northwest Europe during WWII .

Ogden - Bdr Lorne Ogden 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Bdr Lorne Ogden on 30 June.  During his military career with 1 Airborne Battery he served in Cyprus, completed the Australian Jungle warfare Course, served during the Montréal Olympics and was a member of the SkyHawks.  

Oliver - CWO Ron Oliver 
In the early morning of 31 May 2005, Ronald Leo Jack Oliver CWO retired, had finally lost his battle with cancer. He passed away at Brandon General Hospital, surrounded with family and friends. 
Joining at 16, he signed up in Toronto on 6 Oct 1960.   He made the military and Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery his life, serving here and abroad.   He enjoyed postings to Shilo, Petewawa, Gagetown, three tours to  Germany, peace keeping in Cyprus and a tour to Vietnam from October 1968 - October 1969. He retired from the regular force in 1993 under the FRP spending time in the reserves with 30 Fd Regt, RCA were he served as RSM and the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.   He was well received and admired by anyone who knew him and was always the big burly father figure in the background giving support to any who needed it.  He is survived by his loving daughter Cindy, Granddaughter Anastasia Ataman, and son-in-law Brian Ataman.  Funeral arrangements have been made to bury his remains in Ottawa, 6 Oct 2005 .   

Parnell - Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Gerald 
It is also with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing of Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Gerald Parnell on 15 March 2003. He was the former CO of 1 Fd Regt RCA and a past President of the RCAA.

Peters, Alice - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Alice Peters, wife of Capt (ret’d) Ray Peters on 31 October 2005.

Pleasance, Ann - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Ann Pleasance wife of the late Jack Pleasance on 18 November 05.

Poirier, Cecil Lambert LCol - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Cecil Poirier on 10 Jan 2006 in Kenora, ON.  He served with 116 Independant Field Bty, RCA and 40 Medium Regt, RCA.

Powers - WO2 (Ret'd) H.J. 
It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of WO2 (Ret'd) H.J. Powers. He passed away in May 2003 in his hometown of Halifax, NS. He served as a BSM in Camp Picton.

Priestley, Charles Edward (Eddie), Sgt (Ret’d) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Eddie Priestley on 13 Mar 2005 at the age of 72 in Clarksburg, ON.  He served with 4 RCHA, 2 RCHA and the SSM Bty.

Rafuse - Bdr (Retired) Carl 
It is with great regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
announces the death of Bdr (Retired) Carl Rafuse.  He served the Guns during
the Korean War. He passed away 21 May 2003.

Regan - Walter S. , Q.C.

It is with deepest regret that the Royal Regiment announces the death of Walter Regan. He passed away after a brief illness on 28 August 2003, in Ottawa, ON, at the age of 79. He served overseas with the Guns during the Second World War.

Reid, Alexander John - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Alex Reid in February 2006 at the age of 96 in Winnipeg, MB. 

Rogers, Thomas Robert Grainger - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Thomas Rogers on 22 Jan 2006 at the age of 68 in Halifax, NS.  He served with The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.

Schott -  Dale Garnett LCol OMM, CD 
Died suddenly on  Thursday, 19 May, 2005 at the Ottawa General Hospital in  Ottawa,  Ontario  at the age of 65 with his family at his side.  Dale is survived by his wife Marilyn, sons Steven, Darcy and step-son Peter Thomson.  Much loved grandfather of Leanne, Megan and Ella.  Son of Doreen and Jack Schott and brother of Yvette Juhasz , Sally Plant, Pat Redmond, and Bob Schott.  Dale joined the Royal Canadian Artillery as a Soldier Apprentice in  Shilo, Manitoba in 1955.  He was commissioned and served in many Regiments and appointments as a junior officer and saw service in Shilo, Petawawa, Gagetown,  Edmonton and  Germany.  As a senior officer he served as a peacekeeper with the United Nations   Cyprus, and Kashmir.  He also represented Canada in other capacities in many countries such as:  Norway,  Australia, and the United States Dale completed his military service in Ottawa.  He was awarded the Order of Military Merit for outstanding service on the 15^th of June 1981.  Upon retirement he served in a senior capacity at the Headquarters of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.  A memorial service was held on 24 May 2005 in Orleans Ontario  and was attended by Dale’s family and many close friends. 

Sills - LCol (Ret’d) Walter Edward (Chick) RCA, CD
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the passing of LCol WE Sills on Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at the age of 81 in Ottawa,  ON. He served with the 23rd Regt RCA and the 19th Regt RCA from 1942 to 1945, which included the D-Day landing, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. He remained with the Armed Forces until 1973 and commanded the Second Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Deilinghofen, Germany. In memoriam, donations to the Royal Canadian Museum, CFB Shilo, MB or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  

Simms, Raymond Edmund - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Raymond Simms on 2 February 2006 at the age of 87 in Fredericton, NB. He served with the Artillery during WWII.

Snell - CWO (Ret'd) Douglas 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the death of CWO (Ret'd) Douglas Snell. He passed away 9 August 2003.  He served the Guns during the Korean War.

Soucy, Percy James - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Percy Soucy on 7 March 2006 at the age of 92 in Pincer Creek, AB.  He served with the Artillery in Northwest Europe during WWII.

Steele, Maj Darren Gerald - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of Maj Darren Steele on 2 June 2006, who was killed in a motorcycle accident while serving with the Canadian Forces Support Unit, Colorado Springs, CO.

Stewart - LCol (Ret'd) Jamie 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces the death of
LCol (Ret'd) Jamie Stewart.  He passed away 4 August 2003 in Kingston, ON.
The funeral for LCol Stewart will be held in St Georges Cathedral in Kingston on be 9 August 2003 at 1100 hrs.  Following the funeral service a reception/wake will be held in the Fort Frontenac Officers' Mess at 1200 hrs.  Messages of condolence may be sent through RHQ RCA.  Donations in his
memory may be made to The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum.

Styles, Glenn Keith, MBdr - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Glenn Styles on 25 Dec 2005 at the age of 24 in Alligator Bay, Long Island, Bahamas.  He served with 78 Bty, 20 RCA.

Thow, George William, CD - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of George Thow in February 2006. He served with 2 RCHA in Korea.

Tibbetts - Charles S 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Charlie Tibbetts passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 in Upper Nappan, NS. He served the guns with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and 1 SSM Battery, RCA retiring in 1973.

Townsend - Bernard Leslie

The death of Bernard Leslie Townsend of Fredericton occurred at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, September 19th, 2005. Born in Haliburton, ON he was the son of the late William and Molly (McGuire) Townsend. Bernard was a Veteran of WW11, serving 1939 to 1945 with Royal Canadian Artillery, serving in Europe. Bernard was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4. Survived by three nephews Charles (Judith) Allport, William (Albertine) Allport and Richard (Lynn) Allport: four nieces Patricia MacFawn, Violet (William) MacFawn, Helen (Phil) LeFebvre and Deborah (Rejean) Arsenault Predeceased by his parents and his sister Gwendolyn Allport. Interment will take place in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Trudeau- Private Jules (Joe)

Jules passed away December 3 2004.He Joined the 7th Toronto Regiment in 1940.Sent for training in Petawawa.He served Christmas dinner for the boys somewhere close to Ortona Italy in 1943 and around June 1944 was injured by shrapnel from a German ambush further up the boot of Italy. I (his grandson) am very honored to be chosen the person to whom his war medals were given. I will always miss him.

Turner, Lieutenant William M - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of Lieutenant Bill Turner on 22 April 2006 at the age of 45, who was killed while serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was a former member of 11 Fd Regt RCA was serving with LFWA HQ.

Vieau, Carol - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Carol Vieau, wife of John Vieau on 22 November 2005 at the age of 62.

Watch - Maj Bert - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Maj Bert (Tug) Watch on 7 November 05 in Edmonton, AB. 

Wesley- Edwin Donald 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Edwin Wesley passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2003 in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 79. He served in the overseas from 1941-45 in Sicily, Italy, France, Holland, and Germany. He was a member  of 3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery

Whalley - Warrant Officer (Retired) Ron 
It is with great regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of WO (Ret'd) Ron Whalley on 9 July 2003.  He served the Guns during the Korean War. 

Wight - Captain (Ret’d) Ronald 
It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment announces that Captain Wight passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 in Brandon, MB. He served the guns for 34 years in Petawawa, Shilo, Winnipeg, Germany,  Cyprus, Gagetown, Valcartier and Wainwright.   

Yule - Alexander  
It is with great regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of Alexander Yule on 1 February 2003.  He served the guns during the Second World War.