Obituary Notice for Benjamin Ronald Cyrus Pierce (LM 436)

PIERCE, Benjamin Ronald Cyrus - (Retired Warrant Officer, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and Correctional Officer, Collins Bay Penitentiary). Peacefully, with family by his side, at Kingston General Hospital, on Tuesday May 17, 2011. Beloved husband of Kathryn Nasheim. Dear father of Richard (Brenda) of Oakville and Gordon (Cindy) of Innisfil. Loving grandfather of Jason, Suzanne, Jackie, Liza and great grandfather of Emma. Also remembered by Jeff, Moira, Elaine, Jerry, Jim and longtime friends, family and Spooky the cat. Predeceased by his first wife Muriel Pearl Stevens, second wife Ruth Pierce, son Darold Roy Pierce and grandson Sean. Ben was loved for his sense of humor, anecdotes and his enjoyment of card playing. The family would like to thank the staff of Connell 3, KGH for their compassionate care as well as the management and staff at the Marriott Residence Inn. The family will receive friends at the Township Chapel of GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOME, 435 Davis Drive on Friday May 20, 2011 between the hours of 7-9 p.m. A Private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations the Kingston Humane Society or the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family

Obituary Notice for Howie Cook (LM302)

COOK, Howard "Howie" Clifford, BEM, CD December 2, 1921 - April 22, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Cook; beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather. Howie passed away in Calgary, the city of his birth, on April 22nd, 2011. Howie lived a life of purpose, passion, and commitment to his country and family. At sixteen years of age, Howie enlisted in the Canadian Militia, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, and in 1939 entered the Canadian Active Service Force. He was a veteran paratrooper and career military man of thirty-one years; serving in WW II, the Korean War, UN peacekeeper in the Middle East and as a member of the 1948 Cannon Turner rescue mission. Howard's military decorations included the British Empire Medal (BEM), Canadian Voluntary Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45, Korea Medal, United Nations Service Medal, United Nations Emergency Force Medal, and the Canadian Forces Decoration with Clasp (CD). In 1946 Howard was awarded the symbol "P" as one of Canada's first Qualified Parachutists. After his retirement, he was Commanding Officer of the 2551 Canadian Airborne Cadet Corps in Edmonton. He concluded his military involvement as Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 745 Edmonton Communication Squadron. Howie was an avid sportsman, loyal friend, mentor and dedicated family man known for his generosity, kindness and patriotism. Howie was a committed believer in Christ and an ardent follower of the 100 Huntley Street Mission. We are going to miss him dearly. He is survived by his wife, Cecile Bielech-Cook; sons Raymond (Harriet), Donald (Jennifer), David (Angeline); daughter Lorraine; grandchildren, Amanda (Lyndon), Geoffrey (Vanessa), Samantha (Henry), Andrew, Matthew (Becky), Rory, Adrienne, Anthony, Peter and Emily; as well as great-grandchildren: Nathan, Bradon, Joshua, Callie, Elijah, Isaiah, Nevaeh, Evie and Abby. Howard was predeceased by his first wife Blanche, his daughter Mariette Cook-Moore (Steve), brothers Blair and Doug, and sister Nina Cook. Friends and relatives are invited to a Memorial Service and Celebration of Howard's Life at the First Alliance Church, 12345 - 40th Street S.E., Calgary, on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.hffs.com . If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made in Howard's name, directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Signals Museum in Kingston, ON (https// www.c-and-e-museum.org/about_e1.htm ), or Crossroads Christian Communications, PO Box 5100, 1295 North Service Road, Burlington, ON L7R 4M2. Telephone: 1-800-265-3100. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel" 403-299-0111

Obituary Notice for Gayle Ruby Lemieux FM 004

Gayle Ruby LEMIEUX: wife of late "Pepe Lemieux" Suddenly, at the Kingston General Hospital, on Thursday, March 24, 2011. Gayle Ruby Lemieux of Napanee at age 65. Beloved wife of Lonnie Moss. Dear mother of Kevin of Gananoque and Shawn of Prescott and step-mother of Sylvia Charlebois of Barrie. Remembered by 3 grandchildren and sister of Donna Hunter of Quebec and Harold Hanley (Marie) of Almonte. Cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. In the care of WANNAMAKER-TIERNEY FUNERAL HOME, Napanee. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.wtfuneralhome.com 9968525

Obituary Notice for Thomas A Whittaker (LM371)

Sadly online searches indicate the tragic death on the evening of 2 December when his body was found in a burned out mini van near Kingsville.

WHITTAKER, Thomas A. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Tom. Born at home April 16th, 1924 in Leamington, Ontario. Passed away suddenly Thursday December 2nd, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Late of Kingsville, Ontario. Reunited with the love of his life Clara (1995). Loving companion of Geraldine. Survived by his children Brian and Cathy, Rosemary and Gerry, Paul and Ann and Craig and Rainy. Grandpa to Wendi, Shaun, Caleb and Justin. Great grandpa to Emily and Zac. Predeceased by parents George and Annie, brothers Phillip, Leonard, William Stanley, brother-in-law Phillip and niece Elizabeth. Dear brother of Ester, Eileen and Doug. Also survived by sister-in-laws Dorothy of Leamington and Lillian Campbell of London. Predeceased by brother-in-laws Carl and Oscar and sister-in-law Florence. Dad was a proud veteran of WWII fighting in Holland and remained in the military until 1966 when he moved his family to Kingsville. Proud Legion member of Branch 188, Kingsville, Ontario. Dad worked at Kingsville District High School for several years before accepting a position with the University of Windsor until his retirement at the age of 66. Dad had a great love of sailing and was one of the founding members of the Kingsville Yacht Club.

May he rest in peace.

Obituary Notice for James Mitchell (LM 441)

Received a short notice from estate executor:
I regret to tell you of the passing of a dear friend " James Mitchell" He passed away November 19, 2010. He was a proud Canadian who served his country and was proud of it. We will miss him. Yours truly Lloyd Robb

Obituary Notice for Warren Porter Baskerville (LM307)

relayed from Merv Embury
BASKERVILLE, Warren Porter CWO (Ret'd) RCCS 1929 - 2011 Retired Chief Warrant Officer Warren P. Baskerville, in his 81st year, passed away at the Queensway - Carleton Hospital on the 24th January 2011 after a short illness. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Lillian (nee Keats), son Brian, brother Grahame and sister Jane Dunkerley and his many nieces and nephews. Born in Coaticook, Que, on 20 November 1929, the beloved son of Leslie and Lloyd Baskerville. On completion of school he enlisted, in Nov 1948, in the Canadian Army Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and commenced a lifelong and rewarding career in telecommunications. Early in the 1950's he served with 27 Brigade HQ in Germany and Belgium. He spent many years at Vimy Barracks, Kingston, Ont with the Canadian Signals Regiment and as an Instructor at the School of Signals. A rewarding experience was his participation in 1960 with the Canadian Contingent of the UN Force in Congo, where as part of the Advance Party, he helped set up the UN Force Communications and Message Centre. After 21 years service he retired as a CWO and commenced a second career with the Federal Public Service. First with Indian and Northern Affairs. Later he became Manager of Telecommunications for the Dept of Supply and Services. He was proud, that in recognition of his dedicated service, he was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977. He retired in 1989 with over 40 years of service to Canada. He has been an active and dedicated member of the "Signallers Club". Family and friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave., at Richmond Rd., Saturday, January 29, 2011 after 1 p.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Warren's charity of choice was the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Obituary Notice for Ed McWhirter (LM079)

Information provided by son David. Formal Obit to be published later in the week in Whig Standard

At 12:30 pm on January 25th, Ed passed away peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. My wife Karen and I were by his side. He fought valiantly for months to overcome many health issues and to achieve his goal of returning to Kingston and his beloved wife, Cecile. Although his heart function improved significantly after the valve replacement in October, his lungs were finally too weak to carry on.

His spirit was admired by all the many doctors, nurses, specialists and staff at St. Michael's who cared for him over the months and to whom we are so grateful. He was lucid right to the end and we had good conversations as recently as the weekend. He failed rapidly on Monday, and the end came quickly.

I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible this weekend.

In lieu of flowers, we would be pleased if you would consider a donation to St. Michael's Hospital or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Funeral arrangements:

James Reid Funeral Home
1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston

Friday, January 28th
6:00 - 9:00 visitation

Saturday, January 29th
1:00 - 2:00 visitation
2:00 - 2:30 funeral service
2:30 - 3:30 interment at Cataraqui Cemetary
3:30 - 5:00 reception at James Reid Funeral Home
Sincerely,

David McWhirter