Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Obituary notice for club member Tom Purdy LM133
Deceased at Halifax, 16 Dec 2014. There was no obituary announcement.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Biography of GENERAL RAMSEY M. WITHERS, CMM, CStJ, CD, D Eng, D Mil Sc, P Eng (Retired)
General Ramsey Withers served 35 years in the Regular Force and six years in the Militia; this included the Korean War, appointments in command at all levels and staff positions throughout Canada and overseas; subsequently, his reserve service was as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Governor-General’s Foot Guards. Commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, on graduation from RMC in 1952, his first posting was to 1 R 22eR in Korea. His first appointment as a general officer was in 1970 as the founding Commander of Canadian Forces Northern Region, with headquarters in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
He subsequently commanded Canadian Forces Europe, in the rank of major-general, and, in 1977 on promotion to lieutenant-general, returned to Canada as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff. In 1980, on promotion to general, he was appointed Canada’s sixth Chief of the Defence Staff and Principal Commander of the Order of Military Merit.
Retiring from the Canadian Forces, in 1983, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Transport Canada and served under Ministers Pépin, Axworthy, Mazankowski and Crosbie. He retired from the Public Service in 1988.
Decorations include Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Commander of the Venerable Order of St. John and the Canadian Forces decoration with two bars. He served from 1977 to 1990 on the National Council of Scouts Canada and was awarded the Silver Wolf. Other awards include the Canada Medal (1967), the Canada 125 Medal, The Queen’s Silver and Golden Jubilee Medals, The Commissioner’s Award of the Northwest Territories, the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada and the National Transportation Award of Excellence.
From 1988 to 1998, he worked in the private sector as president of one government relations firm and founding chairman of another, as a director of an aerospace technology company and as a consultant to the Office of the Auditor General. Latterly he was chairman of the 1998 Royal Military College Board of Governors Study on Undergraduate Programs.
A Professional Engineer, he has degrees from The Royal Military College of Canada and Queen’s University. He is a graduate of the Canadian Army Staff College and Britain’s Joint Services Staff College. Ramsey Withers holds two doctorates (honoris causa), is a Fellow of Georgian College and an honorary graduate of the National Defence College and the NATO Defense College. He was the recipient of the 1995 Queen’s University Alumni Achievement Award and the 1996 Bi-Centennial Award of Merit from the City of Scarborough. In 2002, on being nominated by The Royal Canadian Legion, he was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.
Ramsey Withers is a former Trustee of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation and was, from 1988 to 1995, Chairman of the Canadian War Museum Committee. He is also a former Director of the Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies, and is an Honorary Life Director of the Friends of the Canadian War Museum. From 1997 to 2003 he was an elected member of Queen’s University Council and, currently, is Honorary President of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada as well as an Honorary Life Member. He also served as a Director of the CDA Institute.
He married Alison Saunders, in 1954. Sadly, Alison died on 19 October 2011. They are both survived by their son, twin daughters and eleven grandchildren.
Le Général Ramsey Withers a été membre de la force régulière pendant 35 ans et membre de la milice pour six ans, une période couvrant la Guerre de Corée, des nominations de commandement à tous les niveaux ainsi que des positions d’état-major à travers le Canada et outre-mer. Par la suite, son service au sein de la réserve fut en tant que Lieutenant-Colonel Honoraire des Governor-General’s Foot Guards. Commissionné au grade de lieutenant au Corps Royal des Transmissions à sa graduation du CMR en 1952, il est muté au 1R22eR en Corée. Sa première affectation en tant que Général fut en 1970 à titre de Commandant fondateur de la Région du Nord des Forces Canadiennes, depuis ses quartier-généraux de Yellowknife, Territoires du Nord-Ouest.
Il commande par la suite les Forces Canadiennes en Europe au rang de major-général, et, en 1977 après avoir été promu au rang de lieutenant-général, retourne au Canada en tant que Vice-Chef de l’état-major de la Défense. En 1980, suite à une promotion au rang de général, il devient le sixième Chef d’état-major de la Défense du Canada, et commandeur principal de l’Ordre du Mérite Militaire.
Se retirant des Forces Canadiennes en 1983, il est nommé sous-ministre de Transports Canada, travaillant pour les ministres Pépin, Axworthy, Mazankowski et Crosbie. Il se retire de la fonction publique en 1988.
Il est Commandeur de l’Ordre du Mérite Militaire, Commandeur de l’Ordre Vénérable de St-Jean et possède la décoration des Forces Canadiennes avec deux barrettes. Il fut de 1977 à 1990 sur le conseil national des Scouts du Canada et décerné le Silver Wolf. Parmi ses autres distinctions, on compte la Médaille du Canada (1967), la Médaille du 125ie du Canada, les médailles du jubilé d’Argent et d’Or de la Reine, le prix du Commissionnaire des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, le prix pour contribution exceptionnelle de la fonction publique du Canada et le prix d’excellence du Transport National.
De 1988 à 1998, il a travaillé dans le secteur privé à titre de président d’une firme de relations gouvernementales et président du conseil d’une autre, administrateur d’une compagnie de technologies aérospatiales et consultant au Bureau du Vérificateur Général.
Il a gradué du collège d'état-major de l'armée canadienne et du Britain’s Joint Services Staff College. Ramsey Withers a deux doctorats (honoris causa), est un member du Georgian College, un gradué honoraire du Collège de la Défense nationale et du Collège de défense de l'OTAN. En 2002, suite à sa nomination par la Légion royale canadienne, il reçu la Médaille du jubilé d’or de la Reine Elizabeth II.
Ingénieur professionnel, il possède des diplômes du Collège Militaire Royal du Canada et de Queen’s University. Il est diplômé de l’École d’État-Major de l’Armée et de l’École d’État-Major Inter-Armées de la Grande-Bretagne. Ramsey Withers possède deux doctorats honorifiques, est un Fellow de Georgian College et un diplôme honorifique du Collège National de la Défense et du Collège de l’OTAN. Il fut récipiendaire du Alumni Achievement Award de Queen’s University en 1995 ainsi que du Bi-Centennial Award of Merit de la ville de Scarborough.
Ramsey Withers est un ancien administrateur du Musée de la civilisation et fut, de 1988 à 1995, président du conseil du comité du Musée canadien de la guerre. Il est également ancien administrateur de l’Institut canadien des études stratégiques et un administrateur honorifique des Amis du Musée canadien de la guerre. De 1997 à 2003 il fut membre élu du Conseil Universitaire de Queen’s University et encore à ce jour, il est Président Honorifique du Club du Collège Militaire Royal du Canada et Membre Honorifique
Il a marié Alison Saunders en 1954; malheureusement, Alison est décédée le 19 octobre 2011. Ils laissent dans le deuil un fils, deux filles jumelles et onze petits-enfants.
He subsequently commanded Canadian Forces Europe, in the rank of major-general, and, in 1977 on promotion to lieutenant-general, returned to Canada as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff. In 1980, on promotion to general, he was appointed Canada’s sixth Chief of the Defence Staff and Principal Commander of the Order of Military Merit.
Retiring from the Canadian Forces, in 1983, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Transport Canada and served under Ministers Pépin, Axworthy, Mazankowski and Crosbie. He retired from the Public Service in 1988.
Decorations include Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Commander of the Venerable Order of St. John and the Canadian Forces decoration with two bars. He served from 1977 to 1990 on the National Council of Scouts Canada and was awarded the Silver Wolf. Other awards include the Canada Medal (1967), the Canada 125 Medal, The Queen’s Silver and Golden Jubilee Medals, The Commissioner’s Award of the Northwest Territories, the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada and the National Transportation Award of Excellence.
From 1988 to 1998, he worked in the private sector as president of one government relations firm and founding chairman of another, as a director of an aerospace technology company and as a consultant to the Office of the Auditor General. Latterly he was chairman of the 1998 Royal Military College Board of Governors Study on Undergraduate Programs.
A Professional Engineer, he has degrees from The Royal Military College of Canada and Queen’s University. He is a graduate of the Canadian Army Staff College and Britain’s Joint Services Staff College. Ramsey Withers holds two doctorates (honoris causa), is a Fellow of Georgian College and an honorary graduate of the National Defence College and the NATO Defense College. He was the recipient of the 1995 Queen’s University Alumni Achievement Award and the 1996 Bi-Centennial Award of Merit from the City of Scarborough. In 2002, on being nominated by The Royal Canadian Legion, he was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal.
Ramsey Withers is a former Trustee of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation and was, from 1988 to 1995, Chairman of the Canadian War Museum Committee. He is also a former Director of the Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies, and is an Honorary Life Director of the Friends of the Canadian War Museum. From 1997 to 2003 he was an elected member of Queen’s University Council and, currently, is Honorary President of the Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada as well as an Honorary Life Member. He also served as a Director of the CDA Institute.
He married Alison Saunders, in 1954. Sadly, Alison died on 19 October 2011. They are both survived by their son, twin daughters and eleven grandchildren.
Le Général Ramsey Withers a été membre de la force régulière pendant 35 ans et membre de la milice pour six ans, une période couvrant la Guerre de Corée, des nominations de commandement à tous les niveaux ainsi que des positions d’état-major à travers le Canada et outre-mer. Par la suite, son service au sein de la réserve fut en tant que Lieutenant-Colonel Honoraire des Governor-General’s Foot Guards. Commissionné au grade de lieutenant au Corps Royal des Transmissions à sa graduation du CMR en 1952, il est muté au 1R22eR en Corée. Sa première affectation en tant que Général fut en 1970 à titre de Commandant fondateur de la Région du Nord des Forces Canadiennes, depuis ses quartier-généraux de Yellowknife, Territoires du Nord-Ouest.
Il commande par la suite les Forces Canadiennes en Europe au rang de major-général, et, en 1977 après avoir été promu au rang de lieutenant-général, retourne au Canada en tant que Vice-Chef de l’état-major de la Défense. En 1980, suite à une promotion au rang de général, il devient le sixième Chef d’état-major de la Défense du Canada, et commandeur principal de l’Ordre du Mérite Militaire.
Se retirant des Forces Canadiennes en 1983, il est nommé sous-ministre de Transports Canada, travaillant pour les ministres Pépin, Axworthy, Mazankowski et Crosbie. Il se retire de la fonction publique en 1988.
Il est Commandeur de l’Ordre du Mérite Militaire, Commandeur de l’Ordre Vénérable de St-Jean et possède la décoration des Forces Canadiennes avec deux barrettes. Il fut de 1977 à 1990 sur le conseil national des Scouts du Canada et décerné le Silver Wolf. Parmi ses autres distinctions, on compte la Médaille du Canada (1967), la Médaille du 125ie du Canada, les médailles du jubilé d’Argent et d’Or de la Reine, le prix du Commissionnaire des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, le prix pour contribution exceptionnelle de la fonction publique du Canada et le prix d’excellence du Transport National.
De 1988 à 1998, il a travaillé dans le secteur privé à titre de président d’une firme de relations gouvernementales et président du conseil d’une autre, administrateur d’une compagnie de technologies aérospatiales et consultant au Bureau du Vérificateur Général.
Il a gradué du collège d'état-major de l'armée canadienne et du Britain’s Joint Services Staff College. Ramsey Withers a deux doctorats (honoris causa), est un member du Georgian College, un gradué honoraire du Collège de la Défense nationale et du Collège de défense de l'OTAN. En 2002, suite à sa nomination par la Légion royale canadienne, il reçu la Médaille du jubilé d’or de la Reine Elizabeth II.
Ingénieur professionnel, il possède des diplômes du Collège Militaire Royal du Canada et de Queen’s University. Il est diplômé de l’École d’État-Major de l’Armée et de l’École d’État-Major Inter-Armées de la Grande-Bretagne. Ramsey Withers possède deux doctorats honorifiques, est un Fellow de Georgian College et un diplôme honorifique du Collège National de la Défense et du Collège de l’OTAN. Il fut récipiendaire du Alumni Achievement Award de Queen’s University en 1995 ainsi que du Bi-Centennial Award of Merit de la ville de Scarborough.
Ramsey Withers est un ancien administrateur du Musée de la civilisation et fut, de 1988 à 1995, président du conseil du comité du Musée canadien de la guerre. Il est également ancien administrateur de l’Institut canadien des études stratégiques et un administrateur honorifique des Amis du Musée canadien de la guerre. De 1997 à 2003 il fut membre élu du Conseil Universitaire de Queen’s University et encore à ce jour, il est Président Honorifique du Club du Collège Militaire Royal du Canada et Membre Honorifique
Il a marié Alison Saunders en 1954; malheureusement, Alison est décédée le 19 octobre 2011. Ils laissent dans le deuil un fils, deux filles jumelles et onze petits-enfants.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Obituary announcement for old comrade General Ramsey Muir Withers, CMM, CD
General Withers, who passed away in his sleep on Dec 24th, was the oldest living past Chief of the Defence Staff.
Born in Scarborough, Ontario to Scottish immigrant parents, Withers spent 35 years in uniform, serving in the Korean War and in command and staff positions throughout Canada and overseas. He became Vice Chief of the Defence Staff in 1977 and then Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 1980 before retiring in 1983.
From his retirement as CDS in 1983 until 1988, Withers served as Deputy Minister of Transport, during which time he was awarded the Commissioner's Award of the Northwest Territories and the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada.
Withers was a professional engineer and a Fellow of Georgian College, holding earned degrees from the Royal Military College of Canada (student # 2951) and Queen's University. He was a graduate of the Canadian Army Staff College and Britain's Joint Services Staff College.
After retirement, Withers became president of a government relations firm, director of an aerospace technology company, a consultant to the Office of the Auditor General and Chairman of the Industry Government Relations Group.
He also continued to be active in volunteer work. In addition to chairing a committee that reviewed the undergraduate program at the Royal Military College of Canada (culminating in the Withers Report), Ramsey was the honorary director of the Canadian War Museum. He was a former Trustee of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and Chairman of the Canadian War Museum Committee, former Director of the Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies, and an Honorary Vice-President of the Boy Scouts of Canada.
General Withers was married, and he and his wife Allison (née Saunders) had three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
He was awarded the Commissioner's Award of the Northwest Territories and the Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada. He is the winner of the Queen’s University Alumni Achievement Award. He was an honorary graduate of the National Defence College and the NATO Defense College and held two honorary doctorates.
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Saturday, December 20, 2014
DEFOILENTS AGENT ORANGE GAGETOWN 1956 ON
Basil McAllister just won his case against the Federal Government re his exposure to Defoliants and Agent Orange in Gagetown in 1956.
If you served in Gagetown since 1956, I was there for the first Divisional exercise since WW11. Many army types in 56 served on this exercise, West vs East.
Suggest you phone VAC 1 866 522 2122 and request an application form. Your claim starts the day you phone. Then visit your Dr. to find out if any if the diseases you have may have been from exposure to Defoliants or Agent Orange. If so, if you want I will assist you with that claim when I get back to BC in Mid-January. You do not have to be a member of CPVA for this assistance .Our organization has subject experts available. Well worth the effort. At present if you have a successful claim you will receive a onetime payment of $20k. This may also open the door for further benefits.
This may also allow for a claim for your wife and dependants.
Regards,
Dave Munro CPVA Service Officer BC
250 510 5332 davemunro1954@gmail.com
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Obituary announcement for club member McDonald TJ LM243
McDonald, Thomas Joseph (Tom, Mac)
Age 84, of Truro, Nova Scotia, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by his family, on December 10, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on August 17, 1930, he was the son of the late Cecilia and Gordon McDonald. Tom was a former Sergeant in the Canadian Armed Forces (Signals Corps), worked with the Truro hospital after retirement, worked with Saint John Ambulance, Search and Rescue, was inducted into the Knights of Columbus, and was a proud and active member, including two Presidential terms, with the Royal Canadian Legion. Tom loved to remain active in the community, tinker with electronics and his HAM radio, play darts, and was an amateur photography buff. Tom loved spending time with his wife, Rose, of 65 years, as well as his son and grandchildren. Tom is predeceased by his parents, sister Faith and brothers Jim, Ritchie and Gordie. He is survived by his loving wife Rose, brother Ted (Christine) McDonald, sisters Donna McDonald and Janet (McDonald) Bowser, son Gordon (Leah) Brookfield, NS, grandchildren, Whitney (Chris), Cornwall, PEI, Jeremy (Karine) Halifax, NS. A special thank you to the VON nurses. Cremation has taken place, and at Tom's request there will be no tribute service. Burial to take place at Bible Hill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children's Wish Foundation or the Truro Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 26) in Tom's name are welcomed and on-line condolences can be made at www.colchestercommunity.com
Age 84, of Truro, Nova Scotia, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by his family, on December 10, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on August 17, 1930, he was the son of the late Cecilia and Gordon McDonald. Tom was a former Sergeant in the Canadian Armed Forces (Signals Corps), worked with the Truro hospital after retirement, worked with Saint John Ambulance, Search and Rescue, was inducted into the Knights of Columbus, and was a proud and active member, including two Presidential terms, with the Royal Canadian Legion. Tom loved to remain active in the community, tinker with electronics and his HAM radio, play darts, and was an amateur photography buff. Tom loved spending time with his wife, Rose, of 65 years, as well as his son and grandchildren. Tom is predeceased by his parents, sister Faith and brothers Jim, Ritchie and Gordie. He is survived by his loving wife Rose, brother Ted (Christine) McDonald, sisters Donna McDonald and Janet (McDonald) Bowser, son Gordon (Leah) Brookfield, NS, grandchildren, Whitney (Chris), Cornwall, PEI, Jeremy (Karine) Halifax, NS. A special thank you to the VON nurses. Cremation has taken place, and at Tom's request there will be no tribute service. Burial to take place at Bible Hill cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children's Wish Foundation or the Truro Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 26) in Tom's name are welcomed and on-line condolences can be made at www.colchestercommunity.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Obituary announcement for club member Joe LeBlanc LM779 (CWO Ret'd)
LeBlanc,
Joseph Eloi Aime “Joe”
(Dedicated Serviceman to the Canadian Armed Forces for 39 years, Long-time Supporter of Veterans Affairs and the Royal Canadian Legion)
Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2014 at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital.
Joe
Of Almonte, at the age of 75.
Husband and best friend for 50 years to Lorraine. Will be missed by Paul (Kathy), and Lana (Johnny Spinks). Proud “Poppa” of Christopher, MacKenzie, Evan, Connor, and Jessica. Loved by family and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Committal Service on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11am in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. (Almonte, ON.) Reception to follow at the Almonte Legion. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe’s memory to the Almonte Legion-Branch 240.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care of
C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.
(127 Church St., Almonte, ON., K0A 1A0)
Condolences and Tributes: www.crgamble.com
Joseph Eloi Aime “Joe”
(Dedicated Serviceman to the Canadian Armed Forces for 39 years, Long-time Supporter of Veterans Affairs and the Royal Canadian Legion)
Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2014 at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital.
Joe
Of Almonte, at the age of 75.
Husband and best friend for 50 years to Lorraine. Will be missed by Paul (Kathy), and Lana (Johnny Spinks). Proud “Poppa” of Christopher, MacKenzie, Evan, Connor, and Jessica. Loved by family and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Committal Service on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 11am in the St. Mary’s Cemetery. (Almonte, ON.) Reception to follow at the Almonte Legion. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe’s memory to the Almonte Legion-Branch 240.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care of
C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.
(127 Church St., Almonte, ON., K0A 1A0)
Condolences and Tributes: www.crgamble.com
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Obituary announcement for club member Charles Archibald MacQueen LM634
Charles Archibald MacQueen
1928-2014
MacQueen, Charles Archibald, 86, of Truro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care Truro. Born in Donkin # 6, Cape Breton, he was a son of the late Murray and Violet (Young) MacQueen. Charles was a Korean Veteran. He was a Construction Supervisor for many years, and after his retirement he took great pride in his gardening. His greatest love was his family and he really enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Charlie (Nancy), Regina; Marilyn (Grant) O’Laney, Truro; Mike (Chana), Vancouver; David, Truro; special daughter, Penny Horton, Truro; brother, Forbes (Jean), Regina; sisters, Carol (Angus) Hall, Chelmsford, ON; Dolores MacQueen, Sudbury, ON; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Jane Lavinia McNutt; sisters, Annie, Beatrice, Etta and Betty; brothers, Stuart, John, Neil, Murray and Angus in infancy. By Charles request there will be no visitation or services. No flowers by request. Donations in Charles` memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Charles` obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
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