Friday, April 4, 2014

Obituary notice for club member Villeneuve NR LM431

Deceased in Brooks AB, 3 Apr 2014
Submitted by his daughter Michelle:
My father was a proud member of the Sigs Club and I am sad to announce his passing, yesterday April 3, 2014 in Brooks, Alberta.
Norman Villeneuve, Sergeant, 431-057-355
He served from 1953 to 1968, and the theatres of service noted were Canada, England, Germany, Congo, and Egypt.
We are interested in incorporating some military aspects into his funeral service, and the funeral director will be contacting the legion on our behalf. However, if you have any suggestions for us that would be greatly appreciated. The service will be on Wednesday April 9, 2014. 

If you have anything to offer, could you send it to Michelle at norm@eidnet.org PRO

Michelle Kiddine (nee Villeneuve)

Obituary announcement for club member Jonathan Christopher WRIGHT LM689

WRIGHT, Jonathan Christopher 
1938-2014 
Born and raised in Ottawa, John passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Guelph on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Loved son of the late Lt. Col. Christopher M. Wright and Isobel Margaret (Gale) Wright. Beloved husband of Janina Wright. Proud and loving father of Jennie Wright (Hugh Flemington) of Lansdowne, Ted Wright of Duncan, BC, and Peter Wright of Ottawa. Dear Grandpa of Ariel and Iain Flemington. Jon is survived by his brother of Steven Wright (Solange Decelles) of Ottawa, mother-in-law Olga Kowalski of Toronto and sister-in-law Irene Lowry (David) of Burlington. He will be dearly missed by his nephews, extended family and many friends. Predeceased by his stepmother Avis Bashford Wright and his brother David. 
Jonathan led a life of purpose and integrity, guided by his strong faith. He held a profound reverence and respect for the beauty and complexity of the world around us. His immense kindness was rooted in a genuine compassion and concern for others, as was a strong social conscience and humility. 
A lifelong learner and educator, Jon was very proud of his many students and delighted in hearing of their accomplishments; and, in retirement, became a strong advocate for public education in Ontario. He valued the many friendships he formed through the Men of St. George's and the Guelph Wellington Men's Club. The love and support of everyone who cared for Jon helped carry him through the challenges in his life.
The family would like to thank the many medical doctors, nurses and staff who provided excellent care for Jon at the Guelph General Hospital, The Complex Care Unit of St. Joseph's Health Centre and at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. A special thanks to Dr. Yasmin Pervez and Dr. Deb Marcellus for their compassionate and expert care. A memorial service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, 99 Woolwich Street, Guelph, on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will take place in Ottawa. As expressions of sympathy, the family asks that donations be made to St. George's Anglican Church-Endowment Fund or a charity of your choice. 
Arrangements entrusted to
GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie
Funeral Home, 
One Delhi Street, Guelph. 
We invite you to leave your condolences and
donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Memorial Armband of 9th Aug 1974

The attached photo of a Memorial Armband is manufactured by the members
of the Cpl Albert Storm, CD (Niagara) Chapter of the Canadian Association
of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping.

It is in honor of and in respect of the nine crew and passengers of UNEFME
UN Flt 51 Buffalo aircraft that was shot down without provocation on the 9th
of August 1974.

It also is a symbolic Remembrance of those Canadian Peacekeepers who,
from 1974 to date, have lost their lives in the Service of Peace.

The armband is worn on the upper left arm when on parade only on the 9th of
August - National Peacekeepers' Day.

It is designed to help quell the public's curiosity of why we parade on the
9th of August - a question even some high ranking Military personnel have
also asked.

The armband is for sale at $10 plus shipping. No taxes, no profit and no
restrictions to either serving or retired Military/Police personnel or any
member of the public who desires to honor our Peacekeepers in a like
fashion.

It is not a CAVUNP item of dress.

73sDon Bowman, CD UE
Displaying Memorial Armband.jpg

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Obituary announcement for McDougall, John Ramsay “Jig” LCol (Retd) CD LM021

McDougall, John Ramsay “Jig” LCol (Retd) CD
Former soldier 1940-1971, bureaucrat 1971-1983, and pensioner, died in Ottawa at age 90 on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario on October 28, 1923, matriculated from Delta Collegiate Institute of that ciy and studied at Carleton University as an undergraduate in History and Political Science since 1990. Jig held life memberships in the Signallers Club of Canada and The Royal Canadian Regiment Association. He entered into lifelong marriage with Margaret “Peggy” May Van Exan at Ottawa, Canada on October 18, 1945. He was father to Douglas (Victoria), Christopher (Ottawa), and Elaine (Kingston): father-in-law to Lynda (nee Kendall) of Victoria, Beverley (nee Bayne) of Ottawa and AJ “Hamish” Taylor of Kingston; grandfather to Stacey and Greg, Charles, Randi, John and Shannon, Jacqueline and Michael; great-grandfather to Jacob, Alexander, Charlie, Katherine “Katie”, and Clara. Special thanks to the staff of St. Vincent Hospital, The Montfort Hospital and The Garry J. Armstrong Home for their exceptional care. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd.), Nepean on Friday, March14, 2014 from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to a favourite charity.

Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.
Velox Versutus Vigilans – Pro Patria

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Obituary notice for McDougall JR (Jig) LM021

Deceased at Ottawa 05 Mar 2014
From Elaine McDougall:
I am writing to let you know that John R. "Jig" McDougall died on Wednesday, March 5 at the Garry J. Armstrong home in Ottawa.
He celebrated his 90th birthday last October, and finally is free to join his wife of 64 years, Peggy, who died in 2010. He had a long and very full life, and received excellent, compassionate palliative care from the staff of the Garry J. Armstrong during his last few days.
An obituary will be published in the Ottawa Citizen with information on the funeral service as soon as possible. 
Many thanks to all of you for your friendship and support to Jig over many, many years.
Elaine McDougall
(Jig's daughter)

Obituary announcemennt for Aubry, Ronald Joseph LM715


Aubry, Ronald Joseph
Ron passed away peacefully,at home, on the eve of his 74 th birthday ,March 4th ,2014. Gathered around him at the time of his passing,were,Gail (Nee Tugwood) his wife,his faithful little companion,Sophie,and his Children and grandchildren . Ron and Gail have 4 children, Theresa Gribbon ( Brian), Mary Thomas, Michael (Charlene) and Sherri Befus ( Bev ) . They have 9 Grandchildren,and 15 Great-Grandchildren . His Grand-Children,and his Great-Grand Children ,were the light of his life and they will all miss him dearly. Ron was pre-deceased by his Parents,Jeannette (Nee Strangeways) and Lucian Aubry. He is survived by his sisters,Rachelle Langille and Claudette Roberts ( Hugh) and several cousins. Following Ron's wishes, he will be cremated immediately. There will be no Wake or Funeral. Internment in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers,donations to the Kingston Humane Society or a Rescue of your choice,would be appreciated,since Ron was a great animal lover.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Obituary notice for Ron Aubry LM715

Deceased at Kingston 04 Mar 2014
Hi Everyone;
Ron passed away peacefully ,here at home,with me,his dog,and the kids that could be here,by his side. He passed day before his 74th birthday. I will be sending the Obituary separatly,as I have to do a bit of adding on to it,our Family having grown considerably,since he wrote it. Hopefully I will be able to send it sometime tomorrow.
Our Son came home from Manitoba today to give me a hand with everything and we have a large family,and they have all been pitching in to help out during the past 6 weeks. CCAC and The Palliative Care Team,made it possible for him to die at home,as they were super in getting us everything we could possibly need for him to remain here.
He is finally at peace now, as he suffered terribly during the past couple of months.........Gail