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This section is dedicated to Gunners serving and retired who have passed away. Entries remain for a one year period. If you are aware of a member of the Artillery community passing away please inform the webmaster for inclusion in the Last Post.
Miller, Dr. J. E. Harris, CM, KStJ, CD, MDCM, QHP – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Honorary Colonel J.E. Harris Miller on 14 January 2009. He was called to active service with the 52nd Battery on McNabs Island. He was appointed to organize the 103rd Coast artillery and take the unit to Cape Spear, the 27th LAA Battery to Tor Bay and the 56th HAA battery to Gander. Transferred overseas, he served through the Battle of the Rhineland finishing the war with the 5th Battery.
Chronicle Herald
Langmuir, Allan Lieutenant Colonel – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Allan Langmuir on 30 December 2008. After serving in the Canadian Army in World War II, Lieutenant Colonel Langmuir continued as an officer in the militia. Following a long and happy association with the 15th Field Regiment, he completed his active service as Commanding Officer of the 12th Service Battalion and was subsequently appointed Honourary Colonel.
Hachey, Curtis James CD Sergeant – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Sergeant Curtis James Hachey CD on 17 December 2008. He served nearly 20 years with the 1st and 3rd Regiments Royal Canadian Horse Artillery in Shilo, MB and W Battery in Gagetown, NB.
Carnell’s Funeral Home
McCormick, Clare Benedict Warrant Officer(retired) – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Warrant officer (Retired) Clare Benedict McCormick on 10 December 2008. He joined the service during the Second World War as a boy soldier at age 14. After the war, he re-enlisted on December 13, 1948 in the Artillery and was stationed in Shilo, Manitoba, Gagetown, N.B. and Germany. He retired in April 1971 with the rank of Warrant Officer.
Langley Times
Bebee, Benson "Ben" Major – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Major Benson "Ben" Bebee on 9 December 2008 in London, Ontario. He joined the Canadian Forces on 4 July 1957 as a "Boy Soldier" (Apprentice Training Battery, Shilo, Manitoba).
Pellant, (Ernest) Roy Pellant CD Lieutenant Colonel – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Ernest) Roy Pellant CD on 22 November 2008. He served in the 43rd Medium Anti Aircraft Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery and the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
North Shore News
Parker-Jervis, "P-J" Antony St. V – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of "P-J" Antony St. V Parker-Jervis on 17 November 2008. He served in the Royal Canadian Artillery in Sicily, Italy and Normandy during the Second World War.
The Province
McGeachy, Duncan "Kirk" Lieutenant Colonel – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Duncan "Kirk" McGeachy on 3 November 2008.
Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General
Statement by the Minister of National Defence
Ottawa Citizen Waterloo Record
Funeral Information
Weider, Ben Honourary Colonel – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Honourary Colonel Ben Weider on 16 October 2008. It is a very large loss for 62e Régiment d'artillerie de campagne, ARC and the community.
Wigglesworth, Armand Frederick, CM. SBroStJ. BEM. CD, KLJ. MMKLJ. CIM, PMgr. - It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Armand Frederick Wigglesworth, CM, SBroStJ, BEM, CD, KLJ, MMKLJ, CIM, PMgr on 20 July 2008. He served with 14 Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery and 84th Independant Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery.
Buchanan, Norman B, MC, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Norman B. Buchanan, MC on 27 June 2008 in New Brunswick. Lieutenant Colonel Buchanan was awarded the Military Cross with two bars (North Africa, Italy and France), a distinction held by only 23 officers. He graduated from Royal Military College in Kingston, served with the Royal Horse Artillery in North Africa and retired as the Commanding Officer for the Carleton and York Regiment (now the 1st Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment). Additional information on Lieutenant Colonel Buchanan can be found at Telegraph Journal and Wikepedia.
Barnes, Sid Captain – It is with deepest regret the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Captain Sid Barnes on 1 June 2008 in Manitoba. He joined the Canadian Forces in September 1956 and spent 36 and one half years in the military. He served in Germany, New Brunswick and Winnipeg.
Fernando, Vincent Gunner – It is with deepest regret The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Gunner Vincent Fernando on 20 May 2008 in Toronto, ON. He served with 7 Toronto Regiment, RCA.
St-Louis, Gilbert Colonel (Retired) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Colonel Gilbert St-Louis. Colonel St Louis was a former Commanding Officer of 2nd Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery and Commander of Militia District #1. He passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2008 following a decline in his health during the previous days. His health had been deteriorating since cardio vascular complications in Autumn 2007.
Heans, Kenneth Walter Maj (Retired), CD– It is with deepest regret The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Major Walter Kenneth Heans, CD suddenly on Monday, May 5, 2008 at the age of 91. He served overseas with 23 Self Propelled Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery of the 4th Armoured Division and was wounded in action a week before the end of hostilities. He continued to serve and in 1955-1956 was in Vietnam with the UN Truce Commission. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1976.
LeBlanc, Benjamin Joseph - It is with deepest regret The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Benjamin Joseph LeBlanc on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Mavillette, Nova Scotia at the age of 90. Benjamin was a proud veteran of World war II, having served with the 5th Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery in Italy, France and Holland.
Anderson, WF (Freeman) Major (Retired) - It is with deepest regret The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of Major W.F. (Freeman) Anderson who passed away quietly on or about March 28, 2008 at his home in Victoria, BC. He served with 119 Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery in Gordon Head, and Work Point Barracks in the early 1950’s.
Ouellet, Jérémie Bombardier - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Bombardier Jérémie Ouellet on 11 March 2008. He served wth the 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
Liston, Joseph M Major (Retired), CD - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the death of Major Joseph M. Liston, CD on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Parkwood Veterans Hospital at the age of 88. Joe served in World War II as a pilot in Air Observation Post Squadron 665 and in Korea where he was shot down was a prisoner of war for thirteen months. Captain Liston was the highest ranking Canadian officer captured during the Korean conflict. He did a tour of duty with UN Forces in India and Pakistan in 1962/63 as a truce observer and later commanded the Air Observation Post (OP) flight in Shilo.
Merredew, C. Russell The Honorable Justice (Retired) – It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of The Honourable Justice, Major Russell C. Merredrew on Sunday, 3 February 2008. He served with 4th Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and was Commanding Officer of The Lanark and Renfrew Scottish/59th Light Anti-Aircraft/1 Air Defence Regiment and 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (L&R Scott) Royal Canadian Artillery. A donation in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Pembroke Regional Hospital, Zion Lutheran Church or the R.C.A. Heritage Fund would be appreciated.
Usher, Robert Seaton Captain (Retired), CD - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Captain Robert Seaton Usher, CD on Friday, January 25, 2008 in Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Bob joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1951 to 1953 where he served in Korea, retired in 1979 and was called back to serve another term of duty until 1984.
McCormack, Jack (John) Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Chief Warrant Officer Jack (John) McCormack, CD on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital. He was a former Regimental Sergeant Major of 30th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery and held that appointment from 1979-82. He was also appointed as the Ottawa Militia District (now known as 33 Canadian Brigade Group) Sergeant Major in 1982 and held that appointment until his retirement in 1988.
Darlow, "Jake" Douglas Richard - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Chiefon Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Jake served in 1RCHA.
Boyce, Barbara Ann – It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Barbara Ann Boyce on January 10, 2008 in Fredericton. Barbara was the wife of the late Don Boyce.
Desrosiers, Lise - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Lise Desrosiers on January 6, 2008 after losing her battle with cancer. Lise was the wife of Captain (Master Gun) Christian Desrosiers.
Boudreau, (Al) Aldrice Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) - It is with deepest regret that The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery announces the passing of Chief Warrant Officer Aldrice (Al) Boudreau on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at the Oromocto Public hospital. Al served in the Royal Canadian Artillery until he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1983 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery Association.
