Obituary notice for George Lackonick LM098

It is with deep sadness that I am informing you, on behalf of the Branch Leadership, of the passing of our former Colonel-Commandant, Colonel George Lackonick (Retired), who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 17 February at shortly after 2000 hrs, with his family (wife Madeline, daughter Dianne and son Vincent) at his side. Funeral arrangements are being arranged between the family and the Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment, and will be announced as soon as possible. For planning purposes, the funeral is being planned for Thursday, 21 February at the RC Chapel at CFB Kingston to be followed by a reception to be held at Fort Frontenac Officer's Mess. The alternate date being considered is Saturday, 23 Februrary at the same locations. As soon as the details are firm, they will be communicated by the undersigned. Thank you.

This e-mail was sent to all retired officers and CPO1/CWO of the C&E Branch for which we have current e-mail addresses.
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C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que je vous informe, au nom du leadership de la Branche, du décès de notre ancien Colonel Commandant, le Colonel George Lackonick (retraité), qui est décédé le dimanche, 17 février quelques minutes après 20H00, avec sa famille (épouse Madeline, fille Dianne et fils Vincent) à ses côtés. Le Régiment des transmissions interarmées de Forces canadiennes fait les arrangements funéraires avec la famille, lesquels vous seront transmis dès qu'ils seront disponibles. Pour vous aider à planifier, les funérailles sont planifiés pour ce jeudi, 21 février à l'Église catholique de la BFC Kingston. La cérémonie sera suivie d'une réception au Mess des officiers du Fort Frontenac. La date alternative considérée est samedi, le 23 février aux mêmes endroits. Dès que les détails sont fermes, ils vous seront communiqués par le soussigné.

Ce courriel a été envoyé a tous les officiers et Adjuc/PM1 de la Branche des C&E a la retraite dont les adresses courriel sont connus.

Daniel J.W. Bergeron
Major
Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch Adjutant /
Adjudant de la Branche des communications et de l'électronique des Forces canadiennes
Editor of the Communications and Electronics Newsletter /
Éditeur du Bulletin des Communications et de l'Électronique
National Defence | Défense nationale
E-Mail: Daniel.Bergeron@forces.gc.ca

Obituary Notice Ron Fox (LM548)

After a long and turbulent illness, handled with much dignity, Ronald passed away at Macassa Lodge, December 21, 2012.

Predeceased by Beloved Wife June and Daughter Judith, Brother Graham Walford, Mother Jane and Father Graham, Sister Joyce and Brother-in-Law Fred.

Survived by Sister Ilene (Chuck) and Brother Leonard, Sister-in-Law Margaret and his greatest treasures his children, Lynda (Randy), Richard (Elisa), Tracy and Jennifer (Gary). Grandfather to Jason (Jennifer), Meagan (Scott), Christopher (Erin), Lisa and Samantha. Great-Grandfather to Deklin, Kaylee, Alyssa and Maeve.

Our Dad will be greatly missed by his extended family and friends.

Long standing Member, Elder and Clerk of Session Emeritus of The South Gate Presbyterian Church. Member of Signals Club of Canada and Hamilton Signals Association. Retired Employee of Northern Electric (Nortel) with 42.5 years of dedicated service.

Thanks to the Staff at Macassa for their exceptional care of our Dad.

Visitation and Funeral Service to be held Thursday, December 27th at The South Gate Presbyterian Church, 120 Clarendon Ave., Hamilton, ON. Visitation 12 noon - 1 p.m. Funeral 1 p.m. Interment to follow. Friends and family are invited to a luncheon following at Marquis Gardens, 1050 Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton, ON.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The South Gate Presbyterian Church would be greatly appreciated.

 "A" (RES) CORPS SIGNALS, R.C.C.S., C.A. Rank Corporal After a diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia and Pick's Disease, Ronald Fox entered Macassa Lodge - his final home. Through the years certain people stood out for their loving care for my Father. I would like to thank the many people who showed genuine care for Dad and I throughout the years. C1W PSW's Jocelyn, Rona, Maria, Avril, Elsa, Lynda K., Barb, C2E PSW's Joan, Wendy, Vesna, Rebecca, Dixie, Hanson D Wing, Melissa, and all others who came to our rescue when Dad collapsed outside. RPN's Kathy R., Bonnie, Lindsay, Diane (thank you for coming to C2E the week of Dad's sickness), Pat, Debbie, RN's Pam T. (your compassion comforted me), Irma, Debbie, Jo the Dietician - thanks for your dedication to Dad, Holly, Denise, Linda, Heather, Lisa and many more recreation workers. Margaret, Dan and all the Volunteers. Step Ahead Foot Care - Dad's feet never looked so good! To all the staff who were in and out of Ronald's room from December 16th to the 21st - your compassion and care was amazing. To all the Residents I met throughout the years, the Family members of residents - I thank you all. To Robert Geddes for being our Friend and Minister - your visits and prayers will never be forgotten. To the Neighbours, The Pyper's, Mr. and Mrs. Purdy, Tom and Ginny and Rodney, who were enormous support for myself and Mother after Ronald moved to his new home. You all made the Long Goodbye so much more tolerable. Thank You, especially to my Father, who wrote to me; Tracy, part of growing up is looking back and remembering! "Love" not pain. It was a pleasure taking care of and being an advocate for my Dad for the 9 plus years he lived at Macassa. You never lost your mannerisms and your smile and laugh was infectious. Donations to the Macassa Volunteers Association would be appreciated. Money donated goes directly to the Residents for outings, parties etc. Much of which Ronald participated in. Thank You All... - 

Good afternoon … I am sorry to have to relay the news that my Dad has passed away – he passed away on December 21, 2012.  One bright and shining moment at the funeral – several members of the Hamilton Signals Group attended and saluted his coffin as it left the Church.  One of the members recited the Ode of Remembrance. My father would have been so very proud.    I did continue to receive mailings from the C&E museum – although my father was not able to verbalize, I believe being able to keep him up to date with the newsletter made him very happy.

Jennifer Fox

Obituary Notice for Richard Dale Regambal LM339

REGAMBAL, RICHARD DALE(DICK) 1932-2013 Passed away January 14, 2013 at the age of 80 years. He was a 23-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Signal Corps, and spent several years working as a Tugboat Engineer. Richard was an avid bridge player, wine maker and outdoorsman. He is predeceased by his parents, four brothers and his son Randy. He is survived by his children BJ, Rick and Ron, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother Vernon and sister Helen, nephew Rick (Karon and RJ), numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friend Lorene Harris. He will be sadly missed. At Richard's request, there will be no funeral. A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held Monday, January 28 from 3 to 5 at the ANAF, Unit 376, 270 Dougall Road N, Rutland.

Obituary Announcement Earl Lisk LM 299
Deceased 24 Oct 2012.  For details go to http://www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com/obituariesnoticess34.php?command=viewArticle&ID=186&currentFeed=2&t=Lisk%2C-Earl

You can find photos at: http://www.nwtandy.rcsigs.ca/persons/lisk_e.htm

If anyone has any information on Earl, as requested in the photos link,
please contact me pr@the-sigs-club.ca or Mike Zawislak membership@the-sigs-club.ca  Thanks, Clyde

Obituary Notice for George Vieau LM 757

Deceased 18 June 2012

August 25, 1931 ~ June 18, 2012

With deep sadness we announce the passing of George. He was predeceased by his loving wife Margerite Verna Vieau. Left to cherish his memory are his children Don (Linda), Brad, George (Kathy), Bob (Sandra), Chris (Cindy), Rod (Tammy), and Sandra (John) as well as many other extended family, and friends.

A Celebration of George's life will be held at Branch 256 Legion, 1630 Wellington Road East, Nanaimo on July 8, 2012 at 11:00 am.  

Obituary notice Biggs, William Herbert, LM737

Comox Valley Record Courtenay

 

Biggs, William Herbert of Comox BC passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on April 11th 2010. He was born in Montreal on 27 August 1924. Bill served in the Canadian Army Signal Corps during WWII having enlisted in January 1942 at 17 years of age (he convinced his mother to lie about his age). He served more than four years overseas in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and was responsible for sending the 'Cease Fire' order to Canadian, British and Polish forces on 4 May 1945 and was always proud that the Germans surrendered to the Canadians prior to surrendering to American and British forces three days later.

He returned to school after the war and re-entered the service with a commission in 1951 whereupon he joined the war in Korea. He spent the next twenty years with the Armed Forces at various locations in Canada and Europe and retired from service in 1969. He and his wife Regine (whom he met and married while serving in Holland and pre-deceased him) spent the ensuing years living in Europe and later Ontario and BC. He is survived by his son Douglas, daughter Jennifer, five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Special thanks go out to Dr. Mateus of whom Bill had great appreciation as well as his colleagues and staff. Also to the nurses and staff at St. Joe's as well as the volunteers and members of the Hospice Society. A celebration of his life will be held Friday July 2nd at 1:00 pm at St. Joe's Hospital Chapel. If friends so desire in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimers Society of BC, 300-828W 8th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2 in memory of Bill and Rini Biggs.

Biggs , Regina (Rini) Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

 

Obituary Notice for Reginald Warkentin - LM202

WARKENTIN, Reginald George - Reg passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital with his family at his side on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the age of 80. Beloved husband to Hilde of 19 years. Cherished father to Kathy and her husband Brian Gale, Cindy Furney and step-father to Tobias Tews, Romy and her husband Ajay Swan and Rosalie and her family. Loving grandfather to Stephen, Nathan, Steven, Christopher and Callum. Dear brother to Jack, Edwin, Con, Peter and Doris. Reg will be dearly missed by his close friends Art and Diane Williams, Cecil and Alma Penney, Donny and Carol Banks. Family and friends will be received at GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOMES - 435 Davis Drive (Taylor Kidd Blvd. & Centennial Drive) on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Reg's life will take place on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Final place of rest Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Reg.