Thursday, August 29, 2019
Obituary notice for club member William E. "Bill" Merritt LM100
Age 94, of Salmon River, passed away in Wynn Park Villa, Truro, on Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Harmony, he was the eldest son of the late Charles Red
ford and Isabella A. (MacKinnon) Merritt. A Second World War Veteran, he served overseas with the Royal Canadian Corp of Signals. He returned to Canada in 1946 and went to work at the Ford Dealer in Truro as a mechanic, shop foreman, and retired as Service Manager. He was Past President of Truro Curling Club, Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion (twice) and was awarded LIFE membership and the Legion Meritorious Service Medal. Past President of the Fundy Trail Snowmobile Club and Treasurer of the Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia. Bill enjoyed spending time at his cottage in Hart Lake snowmobiling and four-wheeling. He is survived by his half-brother, Jack, Salmon River; stepdaughters,
Collette, Kathleen, Elizabeth, and Barbara; sisters-in-law, Marion Work, Truro; Betty Merritt (Bruce), Edmonton, Alta.; Linda Merritt (Russell), Truro; several nieces and nephews; stepbrother, Kenneth Merritt, Truro; and stepsister, Linda Wade, Sydney. He was predeceased by his first wife, Betty (Fields), 1992; second wife, Faye (Condon), 2011; brothers, Russell (1997), Lorne (1989); half-brothers, James (2000), Bruce (1995); half-sister, Laverne (2010); and stepmother, Agnes Merritt (2008). Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where a Legion Tribute Service, conducted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26 Truro, will be held 6:45 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 28th, followed by visitation from 7 - 8:30 pm. Funeral service 2pm Thursday in the funeral home, Rev. Paul Worden officiating, followed by a reception. Interment to follow in Harmony Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Bill's memory may be made to Harmony Cemetery, or to First Baptist Church Truro. Bill's half-brother Jack would like to extend special thanks to Pat MacLellan and Wynn Park Villa for all their kindness and care given to Bill over the last number of years. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing Bill's obituary and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Obituary notice for club member Col Peter Sutton LM454
SUTTON, Colonel Peter H., CD, (ret'd)
15 December 1932 - 24 August 2019
Loving husband, devoted father and grandfather Colonel Peter Sutton passed away August 24, 2019 in Kingston, Ontario, aged 86 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Audrey (nee Doerr), daughters Karen Sutton (Peter Heidinger) and Ann Hollett (Edward) and sister Ann Dunn. His life was enriched by five grandchildren: Bryan, Michael, and Eric Heidinger and Philip and Emma Hollett.
Colonel Sutton was the son of the late Dr. William D. Sutton and Mrs. Edna (Thompson) Sutton of London, Ontario.
The funeral service for Colonel Sutton will be held at Trinity Chapel, Canadian Forces Base Kingston on 27 August 2019 at 2:00 PM. Private interment in London, Ontario, will take place at a later date.
Colonel Sutton joined the Canadian Army in 1949. Commissioned in 1951, he held command and staff appointments including commanding officer of 1st Canadian Signal Regiment and Senior Staff Officer at Headquarters, Allied Forces North, in Oslo Norway. He attended the 1965 Australian Army staff college course and later served as directing staff, senior staff officer (plans), and assistant commandant of the Canadian Army staff college.
After retirement from the Canadian Forces, Colonel Sutton joined the Public Service of Canada and held senior positions with the Department of National Defence until his retirement in 1991.
Colonel Sutton was Colonel of the Regiment, 1st Canadian Signal Regiment from 1983 to 1988.
An active volunteer, Colonel Sutton was senior researcher at the Military Communications and Electronics Museum for 25 years. He was part of the team that produced a history of Canadian military communications for the 110th anniversary of the Communications and Electronics Branch in 2013. Colonel Sutton also volunteered with the Correctional Service of Canada as a mentor to inmates preparing for release.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Military Communications and Electronics Museum (candemuseum.org) or to
15 December 1932 - 24 August 2019
Loving husband, devoted father and grandfather Colonel Peter Sutton passed away August 24, 2019 in Kingston, Ontario, aged 86 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Audrey (nee Doerr), daughters Karen Sutton (Peter Heidinger) and Ann Hollett (Edward) and sister Ann Dunn. His life was enriched by five grandchildren: Bryan, Michael, and Eric Heidinger and Philip and Emma Hollett.
Colonel Sutton was the son of the late Dr. William D. Sutton and Mrs. Edna (Thompson) Sutton of London, Ontario.
The funeral service for Colonel Sutton will be held at Trinity Chapel, Canadian Forces Base Kingston on 27 August 2019 at 2:00 PM. Private interment in London, Ontario, will take place at a later date.
Colonel Sutton joined the Canadian Army in 1949. Commissioned in 1951, he held command and staff appointments including commanding officer of 1st Canadian Signal Regiment and Senior Staff Officer at Headquarters, Allied Forces North, in Oslo Norway. He attended the 1965 Australian Army staff college course and later served as directing staff, senior staff officer (plans), and assistant commandant of the Canadian Army staff college.
After retirement from the Canadian Forces, Colonel Sutton joined the Public Service of Canada and held senior positions with the Department of National Defence until his retirement in 1991.
Colonel Sutton was Colonel of the Regiment, 1st Canadian Signal Regiment from 1983 to 1988.
An active volunteer, Colonel Sutton was senior researcher at the Military Communications and Electronics Museum for 25 years. He was part of the team that produced a history of Canadian military communications for the 110th anniversary of the Communications and Electronics Branch in 2013. Colonel Sutton also volunteered with the Correctional Service of Canada as a mentor to inmates preparing for release.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Military Communications and Electronics Museum (candemuseum.org) or to
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Obituary notice for Club Member John Poulos LM863
John Donald Poulos
August 17, 1939 - August 7, 2019
Poulos, John Donald
The passing of John Donald Poulos, husband of the late Lenora
(Campbell) Poulos, occurred on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at
the Dr. Everett ChalmersRegional Hospital. Born on August 17, 1939
in Saint John, NB he was theson of the late John and Jenny
(Winchester) Poulos. John joined the Army atthe age of 16 as
a boy soldier and was a member of the Signal Corps. Following
his service he joined the family business and caught the
entrepreneurial bug, eventually opening several restaurants of
his own. Hewas a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93
, and a former member of Search and Rescue. John also taught
firearm and hunter safety. A beloved father, brother and uncle,
John enjoyed time spent with family andcruising in his convertible.
He liked to play darts and cribbage he alsoenjoyed classical music.
John is survived by his sons, Peter Poulos (Jennifer) and Stephen
Poulos (Cheryl); sister, Helena "Sister" Case; several nieces
and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, John was
predeceased by his sister, Joan Poulos, and brothers, Arthur
and William "Sonny" Poulos.
Visitation will take place on Sunday August 11, 2019 from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 pm at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Dr.
Fredericton, NB. There will be a Legion Tribute Service by
Legion Branch #93 on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 6:45 pm
at York Funeral Home. A Private Graveside Service will take
place at Erb's Cove Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
remembrance may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #93 (https://legion.ca) or the Canadian Cancer Society
(https://www.cancer.ca). Personal Condolences may be offered
through www.yorkfh.com
August 17, 1939 - August 7, 2019
Poulos, John Donald
The passing of John Donald Poulos, husband of the late Lenora
(Campbell) Poulos, occurred on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at
the Dr. Everett ChalmersRegional Hospital. Born on August 17, 1939
in Saint John, NB he was theson of the late John and Jenny
(Winchester) Poulos. John joined the Army atthe age of 16 as
a boy soldier and was a member of the Signal Corps. Following
his service he joined the family business and caught the
entrepreneurial bug, eventually opening several restaurants of
his own. Hewas a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93
, and a former member of Search and Rescue. John also taught
firearm and hunter safety. A beloved father, brother and uncle,
John enjoyed time spent with family andcruising in his convertible.
He liked to play darts and cribbage he alsoenjoyed classical music.
John is survived by his sons, Peter Poulos (Jennifer) and Stephen
Poulos (Cheryl); sister, Helena "Sister" Case; several nieces
and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, John was
predeceased by his sister, Joan Poulos, and brothers, Arthur
and William "Sonny" Poulos.
Visitation will take place on Sunday August 11, 2019 from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 pm at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Dr.
Fredericton, NB. There will be a Legion Tribute Service by
Legion Branch #93 on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 6:45 pm
at York Funeral Home. A Private Graveside Service will take
place at Erb's Cove Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
remembrance may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #93 (https://legion.ca) or the Canadian Cancer Society
(https://www.cancer.ca). Personal Condolences may be offered
through www.yorkfh.com
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Notice of passing Larry Ferguson-Former Apprentice
Larry Ferguson
2July 1946-27 Jul 2019
News received from Ross Campbell, that Larry Ferguson, former Apprentice passed away on 27 Jul 2019 in Germany. Larry had been attached on posting to 1SSM Bty in Germany, married a local girl and stayed in Germany on release. Ross is pretty sure that Larry was the last Canadian Soldier in Deilinghofen where he was posted to Fort Prince of Wales. Many of the former RCA members of 1 SSM Bty remember Larry, he was always a good source of information and what was going on. He will be sorely missed.
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