Obituary announcement for old comrade Laxson L (Lefty)

 

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Lonely Are Our Hearts Today

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Lyman George Laxson (Lefty), peacefully passed away in his 94th year at Riverwood Senior Living Retirement Home in Alliston, Ontario, on March 9th, 2022.  Pre-deceased by his son Larry (2019) and wife Lorna (Nee Hughes in 2020).  Dear Father of Linda Monks (Bruce) and Howard Laxson (Jocelyne).  Loved Grandpa to Jason Hughes (Shannon), David Hughes, Charlene Hébert (Nick), and Jeffery Laxson (Isabelle).  Great-grandpa to Maxime, Zhoé and Mya Hébert, Elizabeth and Malcolm Hughes, Corey and Emma Laxson. Lyman will be lovingly remembered by his sister Joyce Knowles (Mac), Sister-in-law Jean Hughes and Brother-in-law Donald Hughes, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He grew up in the small towns of Asbestos and Danville in the Eastern Township of Quebec.  Often remarking about how it was a “young boys dream”.  Plenty of fishing, hunting, skiing, hockey and camping.  After finishing school, he moved to California to seek employment.  While there he enjoyed diving for Abalone while living in Long Beach, cruising in Los Angeles on his Harley.  When it was time to return to his home town of Danville, he went to work in the Asbestos Mine.  That was short lived and it wasn’t long before he enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces.  During his time in the military, he and his growing family were posted to CFB Borden three different times as well as Petawawa, Valcartier and Kingston.  He did a year in Egypt with the NATO Peacekeeping Forces and later deployed to Montreal during the FLQ Crisis.  After retirement from the military, he joined the Canadian Correctional Service.  Moving to Kingston to serve at Joyceville Medium Security Institution. Retiring for good, chalking up a total of 38 years of public service.

But Lefty was not all work and no play.  He loved his motorboat, photography and the Toronto Maple Leaf's.  Hunting for antiques with Lorna and listening to his collection of Big Band and Jazz records.  Also, in the day no house party was ever complete without his very lively rendition of Boogie Woogie on the piano and a glass of homemade Saki.  It was not long ago the he remarked “What a wonderful life I have had”.  We could not agree more.

Obituary announcement for Club member, Doucet HE(Hank), LM618

Henry Edward Doucet

May 26, 1923 – February 27, 2022

Henry Edward Doucet passed away peacefully at the Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit, in Bathurst, after a brief illness. He was just 3 months shy of his 99 th birthday. Henry is survived by his wife, Ruth (Guitar) Doucet of Bathurst, his family Marcia (Laurent), Joanne, Joyce (Rob), Ken (Debbie), Kirk (Janice), John (Della), Sean and eight grandchildren: Jason, Amanda, Chrystiane, Nickey, Josh, Jessie, Deven and Connor. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, one of whom, John Doucet, also made a career in the military. Henry and John spent many hours over the years “talking military”. Their conversations were a high point for Henry.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret Patricia Brown (1924 – 1993) from Jacquet River, his sister, Betty Bourque and his brothers, Alex, Hector, Alphonse and Wilfred. Henry was born in Petit Rocher to the late Joseph and Marie (Savoie) Doucet. He spent the first 17 years of his life in Petit Rocher until enlisting in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1940. He served in the Signal Corp, in England, during World War II. Henry remained in the military until his retirement in 1969 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77 in Jacquet River.

He enjoyed listening to music and dancing with Ruth. They both shared a love of travelling and over the years drove across Canada several times and down into the United States, visiting Florida, Texas, California and all states in between. Henry loved nothing more than to be behind the wheel of his car, Ruth beside him and the open road beckoning. The family would like to thank the friendly, caring staff at the Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit who administered to his every need. A special thank you for putting a bird feeder on Henry’s window. It provided him with many hours of pleasure.

A funeral service will be held at the St Gabriel’s Church in Jacquet River at on March 18 th at 2pm. Funeral arrangements are in the care of MacMillan’s Funeral Home, Black Point.

Asking all Legion members to meet 20 minutes before funeral for Legion service.  

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Services

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday
March 18, 2022
2:00 PM
St.Gabriels Church
4118 Main St.
Belledune, New Brunswick E8G 2X9

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Obituary announcement for Club member, Pletsch MA (Murray) LM771

 It is with incredible sadness that the family of Murray Andrew Pletsch announce his passing on 18 February 2022, after an incredibly brave fight with Lewy Body Dementia. Murray leaves to mourn, his wife of 55+ years, Jackie, his daughter Stephanie Taylor (Rick), his son Michael (Wanda), and grandsons Isaac, Brennan and Matthew. He was pre-deceased by his beloved granddaughter Emily in 2013, his parents Melville and Hazel Pletsch, his sister Nancy Stratton and brothers Laurie and David. Remembered by his siblings Robert (Lena), Sheryl Norrie (Jim), Lois Gallant (Ephrem), and several nieces and nephews.

Murray proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 35 years, joining when he was only 16 years old as a Signalman Apprentice. He served in several locations in Canada as well as a 4-year posting to Germany with his family. Murray was also deployed to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. Another of Murray’s passions was genealogy. While posted to Germany, he hired a genealogist to trace back his ancestors. He spent immeasurable hours doing research and reaching out to distant family members to build an incredible record of his family.

Murray enjoyed fishing for trout, pickerel, and the ever-elusive Muskie. His children fondly recall heading out on early morning fishing trips that always included a stop at Tim Hortons for coffee and hot chocolate and a bag of day-old donuts. He also loved to speak about his Newfoundland acquaintances and loved a good Newfie joke. Coincidentally, both his of children married Newfies and he always enjoyed joking and bantering with them.

Murray fell in love with computers in the early 80’s and became the proud owner of a Radio Shack TRS-80 word processor. He was the computer guru that his kids and many people sought out to help troubleshoot their problems and to ask his recommendations on the best computers and software to buy. Naturally, Murray began to combine his genealogy passion with his love of computers. In addition to digitizing his vast genealogy records, he started his many year hobby of travelling around Northeastern Ontario, photographing headstones. He created the online Northeastern Ontario Gravemarker Gallery that had thousands and thousands of visitors over the years. Many people from all over the world reached out to him to thank him for the website and information that helped with their own genealogy. His website eventually became so popular, that volunteers stepped up from across Canada to take photos of their local cemeteries for his website and it then became known as the Canadian Gravemarker Gallery. Murray ran the website for 20 years until 2017 when he donated the millions of photographs from his website to CanadaGenWeb’s Cemetery Project.

In May 2005, Murray with the help of many volunteers founded the “Friends of Terrace Lawn Cemetery” and began a restoration project to beautify the grounds of Terrace Lawn Cemetery.  Over $50,000 was raised and an incredible amount of work was completed which beautified the cemetery. A commemorative bench is in the cemetery which is dedicated to Murray. He was extremely proud of the accomplishments of the committee and was very moved with the bench dedication.

Murray had a sharp sense of humour and a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. Family was always most important to him, and he jumped at any occasion to host a family get together. Murray will be incredibly missed by his family and all who loved him. The family is requesting that no flowers be sent, but to instead donate funds to The Friends of Terrace Lawn Cemetery. Cheques may be made out to “The Friends of Terrace Lawn Cemetery” and can be mailed to Martyn Funeral Home, 464 Wyld St, North Bay ON P1B 1Z5. Another consideration is to donate to The Alzheimer Society of Canada.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nursing staff in units D-3 and C-3 at North Bay Regional Health Centre and Dr. Roscoe for their compassionate care of our beloved husband and Dad.

Obituary announcement for Club member Pruner DF (Don) LM648 (Col Retd)

 PRUNER, Colonel (Retired) Donald Frederick OMM, CD

At his residence on Monday, January 10, 2022, Donald Frederick Pruner age 96 years. Loving husband of the late Joan Audrey Pruner (nee Chamberlain). Beloved father of George Christopher Pruner (Anne Fenimore) and Karl Frederick Pruner (Joanna Bennett). Lovingly remembered by Danuta Pruner, Sharon Jackson, grandchildren Jeffrey, Jordan and Cassidy Pruner and great-grandchildren Jackson and Donnie Pruner and Quincy Gregan. Predeceased by brothers George Cleal Pruner and Herbert Wesley Pruner. Fond brother-in-law of Richard Chamberlain, Jean Allen, Barbara Phillips and Clifford Chamberlain. Don served overseas in WWII with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) and also attended the No. 2 Canadian Army University Course and Khaki College. After graduation from the University of Toronto in 1949, he re-enlisted in the Canadian Army with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (later the Communications and Electronics Engineering Branch of the Canadian Forces), serving in Canada, Korea, Germany (NATO), USA and Israel. On retirement from the Canadian Forces in 1979, he worked briefly for the Federal Department of Communications, followed by many years of contract employment with Bell Canada International, Bell Sygma and Bell Canada. Since then, he has enjoyed golf, cross-country skiing, reading and playing with his computer. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Kanata on January 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. In recognition of the pandemic, visitations and the funeral service will be private but the service will be live-streamed on the St.Paul's Anglican Church Kanata YouTube Channel. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

Published on January 22, 2022

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Obituary notice for club member TYERMAN, K.E.P. "Ed" Mwo (Retd) LM 525 November 24, 1931 - December 30, 2021

 Canadian Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Branch

Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Master Warrant Officer Forman of Signals
Veteran Of the Korean War

Predeceased by Wives Isabel and Marilynn Tyerman. Bereaved by Children - Mary Lou Mcann, Cindy Mackrell, Mike and Matt Tyerman, 3 Grandchildren Andrew, Travis, James and 5 Great-Grandchildren. In lieu of flowers Ed wishes donations to be made to CFB Kingston Military Communications and Electronics Museum or The Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Published on January 13, 2022

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Obituary notice for Club Member CJ "Carl" Arthurs LM136

 ARTHURS, Carl Joseph

November 15, 1929 - December 5, 2021

Loving husband, devoted father and grandfather Carl passed away peacefully at Kingston General Hospital at the aged 92 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy (nee Van Wart), daughters Cheryl, Susan and Cynthia and sons Steven (Carleen) and Jeffrey (Vittoria). His life was enriched by 11 grandchildren: Stefanie, Nicholas, Caitlin, Alexander, Madison, Andrew, Francesca, Domenic, Gabriel, Olivia and Elizabeth; and, 10 great- grandchildren: Saige, Aria, Loic, Avery, Elliot, Emma, Addison, Finley, Bennett and Hudson. Carl is survived by his sister Marjorie and brother Thomas. Predeceased by his sister Eva and brothers Clifford and Malcom. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the James Reid Funeral Home at 1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston at 11:00 a.m On Saturday, December 11, 2021. A reception will follow in the Reception Center of the Funeral Home. Covid protocols will be in effect proof of vaccination, and valid ID and masks will be required to enter. Private interment at the United Church in Long Reach, New Brunswick, will take place at a later date.

Carl Arthurs was born in Fairville, NB. As all good Maritimers, Carl enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1947 and served until 1980. He initially enlisted with the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves as a Stoker and served on HMCS St Stephen. After finding one too many worms in his morning porridge during his voyages with the Navy he soon came to the realization that this was not the life for him and joined the Army and the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. He reported to the Royal Canadian School of Signals in 1949 for trades training.

During his career Carl served with:

The 27th Canadian Infantry Brigade in Northern Germany from 1951 - 53.

United Nations Operations in the Congo in 1963;

With the Canadian Armed Forces Advisory and Training Team Tanzania in 1967; and United Nations Emergency Force, Middle East in the Sinai in 1979.

Between his various operational tours, Carl's domestic postings included the Royal Canadian School of Signals, CFB Valcartier, CFS Debert, CFS Alert, the Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronic Engineering and Canadian Forces Crypto Maintenance Unit during the initial formation of the unit in 1971.

After retiring in 1980 at the rank of Master Warrant Officer, Carl stayed in Kingston and remained active member of the Signals extended family. And when surrounded by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren he enjoyed recounting his service with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Military Communications and Electronics Museum or to any local Food Bank in his memory.

Obituary notice for Old Comrade Joseph Ray "Dan" Martel (1938-2021)

 Martell, Joseph Ray Daniel “Dan”, Age 83, Debert, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021, at home, as per his wishes, surrounded by his family and devoted wife of 60 years, Deanna.

Born in Sydney, N.S., he was a son of the late John Raymond and Beatrice (Drover) Martell.

Daniel, affectionately known as “Gramps” or “Papa Bear” was a proud Cape Bretoner who had a 23 year career with the military. Daniel started in the Black Watch division, transferred to the signal corps, mid-career and retired as a Sergeant in 1978. During his time with DND he had one tour overseas in Egypt on a peacekeeping mission.

Dan was an active member of the Debert Legion # 106 for 43 years. Dan was also the author of the column “Legion Notes” in the Shoreline Journal, which he often closed with, “If you are enjoying your freedom, make sure you thank a veteran.” Dan was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Dan was a devout Catholic and family man and his family brought him extreme joy. Dan had many hobbies, of which he had collections of stamps, lapel pins, ball hats, coins, and hockey cards. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved his hunting and fishing. Birdwatching and feeding the birds was always a joy to him throughout his life. Dan was a big sports enthusiast who will always be remembered as an avid Toronto Blue Jay fan and a die-hard Maple Leafs fan.

Most importantly, Daniel will be remembered for his kindness to others and his fabulous sense of humour, which he kept until his final days. He always had a few kind words for everyone and will be remembered for some of his sayings; “Don’t forget to torment your neighbours”, “Get out of Dodge” and when asked by anyone if there was anything else he needed, his response would always be, “Just a few kind words.”

Daniel is survived by his wife of 60 years, Deanna Marie (Lewis); daughter, “Jo” Annette (Stephen) Williams, Tatamagouche; sons, Timothy (Wendy), Angevine Lake, Larry (Lisa), Debert; grandchildren, Melissa (Natalie), Amanda (Cory), Alex (Lisa), Spencer (Ashlee), Matthew (Ashlynn), Nicholas, Rebekah; great-grandchildren, Allura and Daniel; brother, Gordon (Carol); sisters-in-law, Sylvia and Iris.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Jeremiah and Alfred.

A special thank you goes out to the VON and Palliative Care staff for their assistance in helping the family fulfill Gramps’ wish to die at home. Without their assistance, this would have been impossible.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan’s memory may be made to the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Palliative Care or some of Dan’s favorite charities: The Salvation Army, Soul’s Harbour, or the Canadian Wildlife Association.

A visitation will take place on Friday, December 3rd from 12 – 1 pm immediately followed by a Legion Branch #106 Service and a Memorial service, all in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. COVID-19 restrictions in place. Proof of full vaccination with ID required. A reception will follow in the Debert Legion Branch #106, 1252 Masstown Rd., Debert, NS. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 12:58 p.m. (Atlantic Time) and is available along with condolences by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com