RUSSELL, William,
February 16, 1939 - April 30, 2014
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Service: Navy, Location: Victoria, BC
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William Russell,passed away peacefully at Oak Bay Lodge on April 30 2014. Bill
leaves behind his loving wife Beverley of 49 years. Predeceased
by his mother Pearl Russell, father James Russell and sister
Patsy. Leaves behind his twin brother Bob (Cynthia), brother
Fred, sister Joan and nieces and nephews in Ontario,
sister-in-laws Rita (David), Doreen, many nieces, nephews, great
nieces and nephews and dear friends in Victoria. Bill served in
the navy for 27 years and worked 10 years at the Auxiliary Fleet
in Dockyard. He enjoyed fishing and camping and spending time
with Bev at home. There will be no service at Bill's request. In
lieu of flowers a donation in Bill's name may be given to the
S.P.C.A. May 12, 2014.
(May 12, 2014) I served with Bill from August 66 thru November 67
on the Canadian Forces Tattoo as part of the Naval Gun Race
Teams. A great friend, RIP. Bill Leaman, Cranbrook,
BC.
(May 12, 2014) Fair winds and following seas my friend you were a
great shipmate, Wes Henderson.
PETERSON, Larry Edward
May 8, 1940 - November 2, 2013
Service: RCAF, Location: Portage la Prairie, MB
Larry Peterson was a gymnast on the tattoo and it was not only a
great experience for him but it changed the direction of his
life. When he left the armed forces, he went to university and
studied Physical Education and became an elementary Physical
Education teacher. He was a wonderful teacher, well loved by his
students and parents alike.
MILNE, Ronald E.J., Captain, April 11, 1921 to February 9, 2014
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Service: Army, Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Captain Ron Milne
While in the Black
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"Ronnie" was a singer and band director. He was also a composer
and musical arranger who is known for his band arrangements and
original compositions. He spent his formative years and the first
years of his career in the United Kingdom. He subsequently
auditioned to join the Canadian Army as a musician, was accepted
in the rank of sergeant, and immigrated to Canada in 1953 to join the
Band of The Royal Canadian Enginners in Chilliwack, BC where his talent
was well respected not only as a musician but as a singer as well. The
high point of his military career was arguably the Tattoo that
took place in 1967 to mark the centenary of the creation of the
Dominion of Canada. He was in charge of the music for this event,
which concluded with a performance of his Marche Vanier, a work
dedicated to George Vanier, the Governor General who had died
just months before he died.
Members of the Woman's Service Group
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Wilhemina Cottorell, Navy, Scotland February 2, 1993
Flo
Brucker, Kelowna, BC 2000
Fran
Willets, Air Force, Trenton, ONÂ 1991 Fran was a very proud W.D. (RCAF, Womens Division). She was trained as a Recreation Specialist at RCAF, Aylmer, Ontario. Fran was mainly interested and highy skilled in a number of Arts and Crafts. Her forte was organizing and administration leisure time activities for Base personnel, often, at the expense of her own normal off duty time. Sgt. Fran Willetts spent 25 years serving her country finally retiring at CFB Trenton in 1983.
Gerri
Restoule, Air Force, North Bay, ON February 12, 1997
Irene
Kirmey, Air Force, Wiarton, ON April 21, 1999
Jean
Stettler, Army, Unknown place and date
PELLETIER, Joseph Alfred Julien, passed July 29, 1969
Service: Army, R.C.E.M.E., Location: Germany
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Julien was a Keystone Cop in the Lost Patrol Scene. Julien was parachuting in Germany in 1969 when the plane crashed on
take-off, all on board died. He was the son of Leofred and Gabrielle (nee Poitras) Pelletier of Hull, Quebec, Canada, born February 13, 1946, Saint-Adalbert
Quebec. Brother of Lucie, Odette, Mariette, Gaston and Private Joseph Raymond Serge Pelletier, Royal 22nd Regiment, who prdeceased him on 28 October 1968 and who was also laid to rest in Werl Cemetery, Germany. Julien is commemorated on Page 145 of the 'In the Service of Canada' Book of Remembrance.
FOX, Eric, CWO
March 16, 1928 - November 23, 2014
Service: Royal Canadian Engineers, Location: Comox Valley, BC
KERR, John, MWO
Born in Scotland - passed, October 1, 2011
Service: RCAF, Location: Kanata, Ontario
We are sad to report the passing of the renowned pipe band drummer John Kerr on October 1, 2011, aged 82. In 1953 John Kerr immigrated to Canada, drawn to the Canadian Air Force after being approached by Pipe-Major J.T. MacKenzie. In Canada with the military he served initially in Calgary, but then in 1959 he joined the RCAF Rockcliff Pipe Band, which won the North American Championship in 1960.
KNOWLES, Ben,
passed on December 19, 1981, Bathurst, NB
Service: Army, Motorcycle Display Team
Ben was in the Signal Corps for 20 years and was a participant in Tattoo 1967 in several scenes including scene 10 using his skill riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughters Heather, Holly, and Hope.
SUGG, Judy Diane,
1947-2015
Service: Army, Location: Waterville, New Brunswick
The peaceful passing of Judy Diane Sugg occurred on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB.
Judy is survived by her loving and caring husband Bernie who cared for her with love and compassion during her illness. In addition to her husband, Judy is also survived by her mother Thelma, a brother Brian and sisters Wendy, Debbie and Gail, all of Ontario.
Judy was predeceased by her father Frank Jones and a brother Bruce.
Judy’s younger years were full of dance as she was an accomplished dancer who made appearances on TV on "The Pig and Whistle Show". She also toured Canada as part of the 1967 Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo, to which she was very proud to have been a part of.
Judy was known during the Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo as Judy Jones.
BEATTEAY, Gerald Daniel “Gerryâ€,
1943 - 2012
Service: Army, Location: St. Thomas, ON
Gerry was born in St. John, New Brunswick on March 1st, 1943 and passed away on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, at his late residence, in his 70th year. He was a members of the Royal Canadian Regiment and remustered to the PERI 851 from Glocester Hall in London, ON. An excellent vaulter, diver and trampoline performer, he was a star in many displays across Canada including the 1967 Tattoo Gymnastic Team. Gerry retired from the CF while in Chatham, NB.
ROSEWARNE, Robert "Bob",
1926 - 1974
Service: Department of National Defence, Location: Ottawa. Ontario
Robert Rosewarne, who was art dirctor of the 1967 Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo. He died Wendnesday, January 2, 1974 at tge age of 48 after a long illness. Mr. Rosewarne designed costumes and sets for the military tattoo which toured 40 Canadian centres and was seen by thousands of visitors at Expo '67 and the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The Ottawa-born artist worked from 1951 to 1968 for the national defence department. In 1968 he joined the public archives. He was chief of displays and publicity.
GUNN, Gary Douglas,
1948 Lloydminster, AB - 2008 Sechelt, BC
Royal Canadian Navy
Gary was drawn to the sea early in his life. He joined the navy in 1966 and performed in the naval segments of the Canadian Armed Forces Centennial Tattoo in 1967, and then served on the HMCS Mackenzie.
Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Sept. 5 to Sept. 8, 2008
BJOLA, Leonard N.J.,
July 06, 1932 - May 04, 2016
Royal Canadian Navy, Victoria, BC
27 years in the Navy as a Physical Education Instructor (Drill sergeant): proudest moment - as a leader in the 1967 Gun Run Tattoo and many stories - most notable, his trainees (victims) of 40 years ago still call to say hi.
Published in The Times Colonist from May 10 to May 11, 2016
CAIRNS, Archie, Major,
1928 - April 1, 2016, London, Ontario
Archie served 52 continuous years in the Canadian Forces, with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (PL), 2nd Battalion The Canadian Guards, RCAF and the Reserve Force Cadet Instructor's List
Archie was the first to be appointed Senior Pipe Major in the Canadian Forces. His contributions to the world of piping can not be overstated. Performance highlights include piping on many occasions for the Royal Family, piping the first Maple Leaf flag from the Centre Block to its place on Parliament Hill, P/M on the Production Staff of the Canadian Forces Centennial Tattoo, Guard Mounting in Ottawa, piping 3 State Funerals, and multiple performances at the Edinburgh Tattoo. Further, his work as an adjudicator, teacher, composer, and arranger put his training from the Pipe Major course at the British Army School of Piping (1964), where he graduated 1st in his Class with a Distinguished Pass, to prolific use. As a Pipe Major in the Canadian Forces, he led his bands to performing excellence. His manuals for piping and drumming inspired a generation of cadets.
LEVESQUE, Aurele Joseph (Jim),
1924 - June 25, 2006
Canadian Guards and Royal Canadian Regiment, Petawawa, ON
LEVESQUE, Aurele Joseph (Jim) Ret. CWO, R.C.R. Canadian Forces Member Knights of Columbus Fr. Holly Council, Petawawa 4TH Degree Bishop Smith Assembly Royal Canadian Legion Branch 517, Petawawa Suddenly at his home in Petawawa, on Sunday morning, June 25, 2006 in his 83rd year. Jim was also a member of the "Devil's Brigade" in WWII.
McRae, Frank "Red" Murton,
September 29, 1939 - July 9, 2016, Kamloops, BC
Navy
Red was working at CN Railway in the 1960's when he met colleague Colin Stewart, who became his best friend. Red and Colin left their jobs at CN and ended up at Colin's parents home where Red met Colin's little sister Barb. The boys joined the Canadian Navy from there and were joined by the Stewart family in Victoria where they were stationed. It was at that time, Red began dating Barb and their lives began together. Red and Barb were married on September 1, 1962. While Red was in the navy they had 6 children from 1963 to 1971. Years later they made their way to Kamloops which become their final home and where they raised their children. Red spent years employed by Weyerhaeuser which ended as a result of a serious work accident in October 1996. He was just 57 years old at the time of the accident and never returned to work after. He volunteered his time with Kamloops Minor Hockey, the Kamloops Blazers and with the Norkam Music Department. Red passed away on July 9, 2016 with Barb and family by his side at Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home.
Clarke, Ronald A., Captain (retired)
Passed on August 7, 2016, Fredericton, NB
Black Watch, 1960 to 1968 403 Helicopter Squadron in Gagetown, until retirement
Captain Ronald A. Clarke (retired) passed away August 7, 2016 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Louise (Maxwell); children Jill Clarke Doucett and Scott Clarke; granddaughters Devon Doucett and Morgan Doucett; sisters Marjorie (Bill) Pallan, Nancy (Dick) Diadone, and Jean (Tony) Henry; nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
Ron was a musician from a young age, starting the bagpipes while in high school which then led him to becoming a member of the Black Watch from 1960 to 1968, stationed in Germany and CFB Gagetown. He then took his trade and joined the 403 Helicopter Squadron in Gagetown, which eventually led him to teaching at CFB Chatham. Late in his career he took his commissioned officer training and finally retired as the SAMEO for 403 Squadron in CFB Gagetown, ending his 35-year military career where he started.
Along the way Ron and Louise made many great friends, through their travels and varied activities. Ron’s favourite activities after retirement involved bluegrass festivals. He had played the banjo and guitar for many years but his last instrument of choice was the mandolin which he played at bluegrass jam sessions in Kingsclear. He passed his musical talent on to his granddaughter Morgan whom he took great pride in teaching.
Greene, Norman Bruce,
Maj. MMM, CD (Ret'd), October 13, 1940 – April 24, 2016, St. Albert, AB
Black Watch, R.C.R., Airborne, P.P.C.L.I., Rocky Mountain Rangers and the Loyal Edmonton Regiment
Norm loved his family, his life and the Canadian military. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick to Norman George Greene and Isabel Martha Pope, he grew up in a family who had proudly and honourably served, fought and died in the Canadian military for generations. At an early age, he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and began his own military journey.
A recruit in Black Watch depot, he served in 2RHC in Gagetown, Germany and Cyprus. He was selected to serve abroad with the United Nations, completing peacekeeping tours in Cyprus (UNFICYP 1966), India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP 1978-79), Syria, Lebanon and Israel (UNTSO 1982-85 and 1990-92).
Randy Quesnelle, WO,
May 21, 1947 - June 10, 2018
Army, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
(Notice posted on Facebook by Randy's son, June 15, 2018), Randy Quesnelle who served as a volunteer Fire Fighter with Kawartha Lakes, served as long as he could until his illness was to much and he retired. Sadly he lost his 14 year battle with cancer in various forms. He passed away peacefully in a deep sleep on June 10th 2018 at 9:35 pm at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay Ont. I know my father was proud of the service he did for Kawartha Lakes, as I am I proud of what he contributed to your organisation, in an effort of saving lives. I just thought you all may have wanted to know that he was no longer in pain and at peace. If anyone who knew him can testify he was a fighter in life, right to the bittersweet end.
Randy was from Orillia, ON and lived in Lindsay, ON
Bill Leaman,
February 15, 1947 - July 12, 2018
Navy, Halifax, NS
(Notice posted on Facebook by Bill's daughter, July 13, 2018), It is with the deepest sadness that I want to share with all of you, that Bill passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon, surrounded by his family. My dad was a very passionate, but simple man, and in keeping with his wishes, there will be no service. However, there were a few thing that made him so happy - his family and friends were his anchor and he loved nothing more than a heathy debate about politics...he loved his interactions with his Navy friends online, and shared many stories about his time in the service, which was one of the best times in his life. Reconnecting with everyone in his later years was such a joy for him. My Dad loved a good story and was a great storyteller, so please have a glass of rum and remember him that way. For those who have asked, if you wish to make a donation in his name to Wounded Warriors, he would have truly appreciated that.
Bill was from Trail, BC and lived in Cranbrook, BC
