Obituary announcement for club member Larry Lowe LM252

Larry LOWE

Obituary LOWE, Larry V. CD. 1932 - 2014 Peacefully surrounded by family on July 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Marie Lawrence (Lou). Dear father to Ralph (Helga) and Lynda (Michael). Proud Opa to Rebecca (Josh), Eva and Emma. He will be especially missed by his southern belle, Ms. Josephine Brummer. Friends are invited to visit at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa, on Monday, July 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon when a Memorial Service will take place. Inurnment and Reception will follow. Memorial donations can be made to The Vimy Foundation, 1470 Peel Street, Suite 726 Montreal, QC H3A 1T1. "But we in it shall be remember'd;  We few,we happy few, we band of brothers." - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=larry-lowe&pid=171616398#sthash.gOyXAOc0.dpuf

Obituary notice for club member Larry Lowe LM252

Larry Lowe was deceased July 2nd, 2014 Obituary announcement
will follow in a day or two.  Reported by Dick Wilbur

Obituary announcement for club member Jim Shephard LM442

Deceased at Calgary 26 May2009

SHEPHARD , James July 23, 1924 - May 26, 2009 Jim went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at the age of 84 years. He was born July 23, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario. He lives on in the memories of his wife Ruby; children Beverley (Wayne) Harris and Bill (Charlene) Shephard; grandchildren Daralynne and James Harris; and sister Eileen. Jim was a World War II veteran serving overseas with the Royal Canadian Corp of Signals. A certified gemologist, he was in the employ of Henry Birks and Sons for forty-nine years. A Memorial Service will be held at Westview Baptist Church (1313 Ranchlands Way N.W.) on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family through www.commemorativeservices.ca . Arrangements in care of COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Telephone: 403-265-1199. Calgary Family Owned www.commemorativeservices.ca

Published in The Calgary Herald from May 28 to May 30, 2009

Obituary announcement for club member Boris Peter Kowaluk LM429

KOWALUK, Boris Peter - RETIRED - CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER - D.N.D. - Passed away suddenly at his home on Monday June 16, 2014. Peter Kowaluk beloved husband of Antonia Kowaluk. Dear father of Gerald. Dear brother of John (Cathy), Mary, Nadia and Helen. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Annie and sister Elsie. Peter will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In keeping with Peter's wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario Suite # 4, 55 Rideau Street Kingston, Ontario K7K 2Z8 would be appreciated by the family. IN CARE OF SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223/613-382-3683 on-line condolences www.simplertimes.org 12795683

OMMC 419 - Saskatchewan Military Service Pin

I received this note from Don Reibin a short while back and recently from the Air Force Association and thought a further broadcast might well be useful. It will be of interest to any person who has served in the Canadian Armed Forces in Saskatchewan or to any member of a police service or police force who has served during military operations.

"The Lt-Gov of Saskatchewan has made available a military service pin for

members who lived in Saskatchewan, even if it was for training purposes.

You may be eligible or know others who are eligible to receive this

recognition. RCMP members, past and present, who have served in military

operations are also eligible.

http://ltgov.sk.ca/news-and-events/military-service-pin

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Throughout our history, Saskatchewan men and women have served in wars,

dangerous peacekeeping missions, and vital domestic operations. They have made enormous sacrifices to represent our nation and to defend the principles of peace, freedom, and justice.

The Lieutenant Governor's Military Service Pin symbolizes the gratitude of the Crown and the people of Saskatchewan for those who have served with

honour and valour. The pin is intended to be worn on civilian clothing, so that we might recognize those who serve when they are not in uniform.

The Lieutenant Governor's Military Service Pin is intended for individuals who have lived in Saskatchewan at one time. The following are eligible to

receive the pin:

* Current and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular,

Primary and Secondary Reserves, including Canadian Rangers);

* Current and retired members of police forces who have served in

military operations (including municipal forces and the RCMP who have served in military operations).

Online Application Form 

<http://ltgov.sk.ca/news-and-events/pin-request

Best regards to all,

David L. Stinson

Secretary, OMMC

Photo and Biography of club member Joseph Burke LM448

The picture was taken in the Mens Mess of the Cape Breton Highlanders,
in Victoria Park, Sydney NS,  Sept 29th, 2013


To all members of the Signallers Club of Canada

A lot of you will not know me as I’m 90 years old and retired from the Corps many years ago.  After 74 years of parading I decided it is time to hang up my spurs.

I started out in June 40 with the Cape Breton Highlanders and going overseas April 42 to the North Shore

(NB) Regt.  After a couple motorcycle accidents, I ended up going to Normandy with the 2^nd Div, with the

Scottish Regt.  Returned to Canada for the Pacific War.  Worked with the Militia in Galt and Windsor.  I was Inf. Signaller and was supposed to go to the RCR, but was sent to Vimy in Feb  49.  Had to take Basic

Training under Addy K11.  Only 3 vets in the troop John Purdy, Tom Clark and myself.  We took the Line Trade, 3 trips up North, got to know the Beer stops, then 27 Bde in 52, then 1 Div Sigs Regt, when I got my 3 hooks,  RSM Addy gave me his stick that he used in the 40s as a drill Sgt.  That’s the stick I have in the Picture.  Posted to Halifax in 58, to 1 Line as Staff Sgt and all the jobs we had at that time.  Posted to the School for the first course of Foreman of Line Construction, which I passed, thanks to the help of the other 11 on the course, as I never had Algebra, Calculas or Geometry.  Not bad for a farm lad with only a Grade 8 education.  Posted to Carp and retired in 69.  Came back to Cape Breton and back in the saddle

Again as Sgt at Arms for the Legion and when the Atlantic Signals Association started, I got the job as

Parade Commander and Padre i/c Memorial Service for the next 20 years

Obituary announcement for club member Frank Barber LM690

For photo and Obituary,see: http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oId=799654 
Deceased at Kingston 14 May 2014

Barber, Frank After a 12 year battle with Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy (PSP), surrounded by his family, Frank has gone to the other side where he will regain his independence and will get to have a wee chat with his mother! While we will all miss him in our own ways, we are so glad that his suffering and pain is finally over. Frank was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on March 25th, 1940. His family immigrated to Canada when he was just 15 years old. At the age of 16, Frank joined the Canadian Forces. While he spent his career in Kingston, he did travel to the Middle East and the Belgian Congo. He retired from the military in 1977 after 21 years. He moved on to work at Collins Bay Penitentiary for 16 years and retired from there in 1993. After retirement, he enjoyed life to the fullest. It's no secret he took up shopping. No one owned more dress shirts and jackets than Frank! He spent many winters in Florida with his wife, he loved it there. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. He was a true Irishman who loved spending time at the Toucan with his friends over a pint of Guinness. Left behind to remember him are his wife of 55 years, Shirley, his daughter Mary Jayne (Mark), his sons, Bryan (Bridget) and Barry (Susan). His grandchildren, Steven, Shirley (Ken), Tracey (Kevin), Alex (Natalie), Brendan, Matthew, Michael, Sarah and Kaitlyn. Also, his great-grandchildren, Shelby, Mark, Kevin and Kaleigh. He is also survived by two brothers, Richard (Gail) and John (Angela) of Toronto. Several nieces and nephews. Frank was predeceased by his Mother, Mary Jane Barber (Scullion) 1991, his sister Jean Barber (2011). There will be no viewing or service at Franks request, however, friends and family are invited to remember him at James Reid Funeral Home Reception Center (please enter from the rear parking lot), 1900 John Counter Blvd. on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 3 - 5 pm. Please come and share your stories with his family and friends, he would like that. Private family burial at Cataraqui Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to CUREPSP (envelopes available at funeral home or can be sent to CUREPSP, 30 East Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium MD, USA 21093 would be greatly appreciated. When making the donation please specify money to be used for Canadian affiliate and or Canadian family conference to support Canadians afflicted with this terrible disease. We would like to thank everyone who helped with Franks journey and made caregiving bearable. Dr. Ivan Stewart and his team of palliative care physicians, Doctor Kalyanram Hota, whose compassion is truly amazing, every nurse that visited the house in the last four years, Greg Turnbull (simply the best PSW in the city), his therapists, the staff at the Kingston DVA office, staff at CCAC, the paramedics and firefighters who attended on a number of occasions. You all are terrific. Let's CUREPSP