Belated Obituary Notice for Len Rae LM376

I recently found out that Len Rae died last October 24th, 2010 at his home in Wasaga Beach, Ont. Len joined the 11th intake of Soldier Apprentices of RC Sigs. 1962 -- 1964. Following the 2 plus years in Kingston he was posted out to 2 Sigs Squadron in Petawawa as a R & TG Operator. We took our pre-para course here together before taking the jump course in Rivers, Manitoba in March 1965. Len got out after five years and ended up in Toronto, primarily working for SIS Alarms and Wells Fargo Alarms until about 1980 when he moved back to his hometown of Wasaga Beach. His health was not good, but I was very surprised when I found out he had died. I don't believe anybody in the Sigs org has heard of his passing.
Larry Kennedy
E-37 62 -- 64

Obituary Notice for Gerald Wellington Fleming LM527

Gerald Wellington Fleming - 75, of Canning, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Winchester, Ontario, he was a son of the late James and Edna (Jennings) Fleming. He served as a radio operator with the Signal Corps in the Canadian Army and also served as a Peacekeeper. He retired as a truck driver and enjoyed going for coffee with friends. He is survived by his wife, Heather (Harvey); three sons, Randy (Karen), Ontario; Keven (Susan), Lakeville; Jeff (Shelley), Edmonton; step-son, Chris (Natasha), Kentville; sister, Patricia; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his second wife, Helen; a daughter, Beverley; two brothers, Robert and Ernest. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. There will be no visitation, by request. A funeral service will be held in Prescott, Ontario at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

Obituary Notice for Leo Alexander "Buck"Buchanan LM256

Peacefully, at the Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, July 17, 2011 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Doris May Buchanan. Loving father of Brian and his wife Marilyn of Penticton, B.C. and Kathy and her husband Butch Preston of Belleville. Cherished grandfather of Pat and his wife Jen (Gabriola, B.C.), Laurie and her husband Rod (Kingston), Dann and his wife Tammy (Brockville), Heather and her husband Alex (Osgoode), and Jenn and her spouse Carla (Belleville). Loving great grandfather of Brittney, Nicole, Lauren, Jordyn, Zachary, Brody, Ariana, Aidan, and Cadence. Brother of Frank (Deanna), Eddie (Rita), and Margie. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOME, 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy St.) on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7- 9 p.m. Liturgy of the Word will be held in our Chapel on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family
Relayed by Merv Embury: Sgt Leo A. (Buck) Buchanan, WWII veteran was the training Sgt for the famous 1967 RC Sigs Motor Cycle Display Team that toured Canada during Canada's Centennial celebration.

Obituary Notice for James Edward Lankin (LM759)

Peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer, at LHSC Victoria Campus on Wednesday July 6, 2011, James Edward Lankin (Ed) of London passed away in his 71st year. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mamie. Loving father of Glenn and his wife Deb (Gabrielle) and his daughter, Susanne Goudswaard and husband Joe. Sadly missed by his granddaughters Emily and Maya Lankin. He is survived by his two sisters, Carole Boyd and her husband, Lawrence J Boyd and Barbara Friars and her husband Bill Friars of Harrow, Ontario. A special thank you goes out to the nurses of the palliative care and emergency units of LHSC Victoria Campus. A service to celebrate Eds life will be held on Saturday, July 16th, 2011, at Lambeth United Church, 4268 Colonel Talbot Road, London. Commencing at 11:00 am, with Rev. Mathew Penny officiating. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to The General Sir Authur Currie Memorial Project. www.currieproject.ca/donations.html ELLIOTT-MADILLE FUNERAL HOME M.T.Brydges, entrusted with arrangements.

Ed was in the 6th intake of Signals Apprentice 57-59. He graduated as a Rad Op. and was a Life Member of the Signallers Club of Canada (LM759). He was a very quiet soldier, a good operator with a wonderful smile on his face at all times.
Terry Murphy

Obituary Notice for William G Kiely (LM426)

WIELY, William G. 1929 - 2011 Passed away at home in Burlington, Ontario. Beloved husband of the late Georgina Kiely (nee Pineau). Loving father of Kevin, John, Scott, and the late Glen Kiely. Proud and devoted grandfather to Shawn, Adam and William. Dear son of Catherine (nee Skeans) and James J. Kiely. Caring brother of Richard (Marion Meehan), Ann (Harris Young), Margaret (James Britten), Rita (Joseph Howe), James (Thelma Gallant), Noreen, Marie (George Coughran) and loved by numerous nieces and nephews. William was a proud and decorated veteran, generous beyond compare, compassionate, loving, and a storyteller with no equal. He will be missed by all who had the great pleasure to know him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Obituary Notice for Glen Megaffin Bright (Sig Club)

86 of Bridgewater, passed away June 8, 2011 in South Shore Regional Hospital. Glenn was the son of the late Stanley and Irene (Megaffin) Bright. Born in Baljennie Saskatchewan August 17, 1924. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces in The Royal Canadian Corp of Signals from 1943 - 1979 and in French-Indo China (Vietnam) July 1954 - August 1955. He retired as Chief Warrant Officer to Regina Saskatchewan but returned to live in Bridgewater in 1983. Glenn was a past member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis Golden K, Legion, Signalers Club of Canada and Osprey Ridge Golf Club. He is survived by his loving and loyal wife Liz (Hebb); son, Greg (Fran) Bright, Oakville ON; daughter, Beverley Bright (Marty Coshman), Ottawa; one grandson, Aaron (Vanda) Bright, Toronto, ON; one granddaughter, Jodi Bright, Mississauga ON; sisters, Shirley Miller, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Mel (Ted) Turner, Regina, Saskatchewan; brothers, Jim (Jane) Bright, Edmonton, Alberta; Wayne (Carol) Bright, Rosetown, Alberta; several nieces and nephews; several sister and brother in laws. Glenn loved sports, especially golf, hockey and football. He will be remembered as being a very proud man and will be sadly missed by his family and his friend who knew him well. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to any charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com

From Bob Shupe: With reference to Glen. When I first checked in with you folks on Ahern Ave. Halifax (Thelma K, Jerry Bellefontaine, etc) back in 1966 -67. Glen was a WO2 in CommGp. He was a WW2 vet. and had a chest full of ribbons similar to Bob Lackie.

Prior to the CommGp Hfx posting he was in Kingston at Sigs 2B or 2C. I recall him there when I was on my Gp3 crypto course in 1963. He was a proud Crypto Op. and very good at the trade. I believe he went from Halifax to Ottawa, and then back to 726 CommSqn on promotion to CWO around 1975-76. He retired from there in 1979 at age 55.

I got to work for him several times, and he was a great leader that mastered all the leadership styles, and he was always a gentlemen. That in itself was rare for a soldier of his time.

Glen was born in Sask. and was a career soldier. On retirement he and the missus moved back home. After a few years there he moved back to NS (approx. 1983) and built a home in Bridgewater. Over the years we would often have lunch, and I would always tease him about why NS won out as his retirement home.

He remained mentally sharp right to the end. He suffered a stroke about 2 yrs ago that set him back a little. However he quickly rebounded and was as sharp as a tack. About 2 months ago he became very weak, and he hospitalized. I visited with him every week, had a coffee, and yarn. He loved to talk soldiering, crypto trade, and all the good lads we both knew. During the past two weeks he failed quickly. I visited with him yesterday afternoon at 1500 hrs. and I could tell the life force was leaving him. On departure I said get strong Glen, and see you soon. He responded "I'm trying hard Bob!" He passed away later that evening.

I shall miss his presence. He was a great man.

Obituary Notice for Daniel L Smith LM 535

Daniel Laurence Smith May 5th 1937-May 31st 2011

Dan passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side. Dan was survived by his loving partner Patsy, his son Steve (Heather) and daughter Shelly (Tony). He was also survived by, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 4 brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dan was born in Ottawa, joined the military at 16 and married Laura, the mother of his children. He moved to Campbell River in 1972 and worked for BC Tel. Since retiring Dan spent many hours doing what he loved the most; family, camping, golfing, gardening and traveling.

Celebration of Life @ 1:00pm on June 10th at the Legion.

Dan was larger than life and there are truly no words to capture his essence.