Fallen Comrades (retired members)

[Edward Campbell]

From The Regimental net:

"I have received very sad news from London today concerning the passing of one of our gallant veterans from both the Second World War and the Korean War. Lieutenant-Colonel C.G. "Carm" Darling, OMM, CD, passed away at London, ON on 17 August 2011. Lieutnenat-Colonel Darling was Mentioned in Despatches while serving as a junior officer with 2 RCR in Korea. Later, in June 1953, he served as part of the 2 RCR Detachment that was part of the Canadian Coronation Contingent attending Queen Elizabeth's Coronation. His career in the Canadian Army spanned some 42 years. Please see below for further information. I would like to thank both Captain Mike O'Leary and Captain RT Walsh for this information. Please see attached photo. This is the 2 RCR Coronation Contingent from June 1953. Lieutenant CG Darling is in the front row, the third from the left."

Carm was 2IC when I joined 2RCR (again) in 1967; he was a good teacher and a firm friend to young Coy 2ICs finding their first footing. He always put The Regiment and the soldiers in it above all else.

 

[bick]

RiP Colonel, VRI.

 

[Edward Campbell]

Colonel (ret'd) T.J. (Tom) Reader (RCCS and CF C&E Branch)

Tom served during most of the real decades of darkness being, too often, just a bit too junior to bring his considerable skills and knowledge to preventing some of the disasters that overtook his beloved Corps of Signals in the 1960s and '70s, but 'setting the table' for its ongoing recovery.

He was a firm, fair and honest leader and an outstanding trainer of troops. He held a wide range of general and specialist staff positions - often in the shadows - but in each he set an example of hard work, loyalty and precision.

I never served, directly, with Tom, but I was nearby, from time to time, and I saw some of his many contributions to the CF.


For those in the Kingston area:

The family will receive friends and family at the JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME (1900 John Counter Boulevard) from 2:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, August 28th.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Church (1111 Taylor Kidd Boulevard) on Monday at 11:00am, reception to follow at St. Paul's. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Military C. and E. Museum Foundation, or the Lewy Body Dementia Foundation, or the charity of your choice in Thomas' memory would be appreciated by the family.

 

[Rick Goebel]

Capt (Retd) Peter Jenkins 48th Fd Sqn RCE, HF of C, the RCR

From the Waterloo Region Record http://www.lifenews.ca/waterloorecord/profile/224883--jenkins-peter-k-h

JENKINS, Peter K.H. C D Capt. Ret. 1939 - 2011 Passed away on October 15, 2011 at the Pembroke Memorial Hospital, at the age of 72, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones. Survived by his wife Susan Jenkins. Father of Allison Atkins and grandfather of Ryan P. Atkins. Missed by brother Robin Jenkins and wife Sharon and Evan Jenkins and wife Jane. Missed by nieces and nephews and furry friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Petawawa, Ontario, October 29, 2011 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be to The Royal Canadian Legion Petawawa Branch 517, Heart and Stroke Foundation, SPCA and the Cancer Society. A special thank you to all of his friends for their support and help throughout his time of need.

 

[a78jumper]

I remember Peter ca 1983-85 when he was posted as I recall to the RCR Battle School. Good guy.

 

[Loachman]

Crap.

He didn't look anywhere close to seventy-two when I last saw him only...

... Whoa - it's been many more years than it seems.

Good guy, definitely. Very good guy.

 

[Paul Gagnon]

http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/montrealgazette/guestbook.aspx?n=james-paish&pid=154307297&cid=full

PAISH, James Howard (Jack)
1915 - 2011
Died peacefully on October 22, 2011 at the age of ninety-six, surrounded by his children at Parkwood Hospital (Veterans Care) in London, Ontario, where he had received such good care for the last four years. Pre- deceased by his loving wife Diana Margaret. Beloved father of Patricia (Brian), John (Irena) and Sally (Nick). Grandfather to Sheline, Paul, Suzie, Madeleine, Greg and Sophie. Great Grandfather of six. Survived by his sisters Mary Waldron and Betty Hope. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at the National Field of Honour, 701 Donegani, in Pointe Claire, Quebec on November 2nd, 2011 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the Berdebes' house in Pointe Claire.

A  Despatch Rider with K Signal Section of the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, Jack volunteered at the outbreak of World War II. He did not particularly wish to be in the Signals however he was a master on the motorcycle and this was just what they wanted. He trained in Kingston, Ontario and was shipped to England in the advance party ahead of the full contingent of Canadian troops. He was wounded twice, once in the hand and he was shot through the head at point blank range and lived to tell the tale. After the war Jack had a long successful career at Northern Electric in Montreal, retiring just before the change to Northern Telecom.

Goodbye Grampa.

 

[Loachman]

My condolences. It sounds like a full life was lived.

 

[Edward Campbell]

http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/montrealgazette/guestbook.aspx?n=james-paish&pid=154307297&cid=full

A  Despatch Rider with K Signal Section of the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, Jack volunteered at the outbreak of World War II. He did not particularly wish to be in the Signals however he was a master on the motorcycle and this was just what they wanted. He trained in Kingston, Ontario and was shipped to England in the advance party ahead of the full contingent of Canadian troops. He was wounded twice, once in the hand and he was shot through the head at point blank range and lived to tell the tale. After the war Jack had a long successful career at Northern Electric in Montreal, retiring just before the change to Northern Telecom.

Goodbye Grampa.

Despatch Riders were both vital and brave - especially those, like your grandfather, who served in the forward area - brigade areas were fairly small and DRs worked well within enemy small arms range and they were 'good' targets for snipers; killing a DR was a quick, effective way to disrupt communications.

My hat's off to him, please accept my condolences for your loss. 

 

[OldSolduer]

The death of Stanley Quiring of Saskatoon occurred on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at St. Paul's Hospital. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the Edwards Family Centre. Stanley is survived by five brothers Carl, Dan (Elaine), Fred, Ed and Cliff; three sisters Linda Leopkky, Edna Winter and Freda Hamilton; special nieces and nephew Sheila Kehrer, Paul Quiring and Sarah Quiring; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John Quiring and Sarah (Quiring) Shellenberg, stepfather Diedrich Schellenberg, two brothers Bill and Roy, brothers-in-law Jake Leopkky, Rae Hamilton and Ken Winter, sisters-in-law Joan, Margaret and Marian. Stanley was born and raised in Saskatoon and worked at various jobs here. He joined the Canadian Infantry in 1975, serving for 18 years before retiring from PPCLI Second Battalion. He then moved to Perdue in 1993 eventually settling in Saskatoon in 2007 where he had resided until his passing. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul's Hospital Foundation, 1702 20th St. W., Saskatoon, SK., S7M 9Z9. Interment will take place at the Warman Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME. 244-5577.

RIP Stan - You  are a good soldier and loyal Patricia.

And a good friend

The world is poorer today.

 

[OldSolduer]

Its my sad duty to report that LCol Bill Spence, Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles passed away Sunday evening.

He was an avid collector of military vehicles. My grandson sat in one of them about 2 years ago.

RIP LCol Spence 

 

[Old Sweat]

Darn it. I enjoyed my contacts with Bill while working on the unit history. RIP Soldier. 

 

[Old Sweat]

The report of the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Archie Beare, the father of Lieutenant General Stu Beare, just came over the regimental net. Archie and I recently traded emails and the last I got from him was the comment that he was so proud his granddaughter was a subaltern in D Battery. The message follows:

Hi folks
>
> I regret to report that dad passed away at 0245 today. Happily he passed
> peacefully with mom at his side and with Val there. Mur, Deb, and Jen
> arrived shortly thereafter - and France and I 45 minutes later. We were
> all together with Dad at the hospital for our own personal good byes - a
> real blessing for us all.
>
> I will meet with the funeral home director today and we will push info
> regarding his cremation ( family only) service and then the Celebration of
> life that will follow a day or two later. With a 1 Jan holiday ahead we
> wouldn't expect to have the cremation before Tuesday and the celebration
> of life maybe Wednesday. More to follow.
>
> Again - thank you one and all for your Messages, support and prayers.
> Please share this message broadly as you see fit.
>
> Best
>
> Stu

 

[Edward Campbell]

Condolences to the Gunner community and to LGen Beare's family for their loss.

 

[Gunner98]

Stand Easy Papa Beare, you have completed your mission now you may Rest in Peace.  Condolences to Stu, Murray and the extended Beare family.

 

[Jed]

This is so sad.  We have lost a great individual who has extended his helping hand to many soldiers' and their families in the Wainwright area and around the country for many years. Archie will be truly missed. My wife Carol and I extend our condolences to Marcia and the family.

 

[Webgear]

The service for Archie is at Wainwright Elk's Hall (1401 - 1 Avenue, Wainwright) on Wednesday January 4th at 1:00pm.

https://crossroadsfh.frontrunnerpro.com/runtime/5283/runtime.php?SiteId=5283&NavigatorId=68080&op=tributeObituary&viewOpt=dpaneOnly&ItemId=1069275&LinkId=221

 

[Danjanou]

John Albert Dietsch RCN

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/02/01/veteran-who-stopped-2009-poppy-robbery-dies

 

[Nfld Sapper]

MWO David Thomas Wooley, CD (Ret.)

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer David Thomas Wooley, CD, (Retd) on 30 April 2012 in the Chilliwack General Hospital. Born and raised in Edmonton, David joined the CF in 1969 as an Electrical Generating Systems Technician. He served in a number of postings including radar stations like CFS Dana,SK, as well as overseas in Baden Soellingen. He retired in 1973 as a Master Warrant Officer Mechanical Systems Technician in the Utilities Officer position at at CFB Chilliwack.

Funeral details will be added as received.

 

[Rifleman62]

http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/721645--veteran-founded-juno-beach-centre

Veteran founded Juno Beach Centre

D-Day veteran Garth Web was the driving force behind the Juno Beach Centre, and continued to be involved in its operations until his death May 8.

Leslie Ferenc Staff Reporter

Lieutenant Garth Webb landed on Juno Beach with the Canadian 14th Field Artillery on D-Day and was among the lucky ones who lived to tell the story.

It was a pivotal operation in the liberation of Europe, but when he and those in his unit who’d survived the invasion returned to the beaches for the 50th anniversary, the veteran saw there was nothing to commemorate the efforts and sacrifices made by Canadians in World War II.

So he made it his mission to create a lasting tribute to his countrymen by spearheading the establishment of the Juno Beach Centre. It opened in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, to mark the 59th anniversary of the conflict.

Webb passed away May 8 — on the 67th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. He was 93.

“Garth was a hero in more ways than one,” said Kevin Eyre, executive manager of the Juno Beach Centre Association in Burlington, referring to Webb’s distinguished military service and his tireless work on the centre.

Webb received many commendations and medals for his war service as well as the Meritorious Service Cross, presented in 2003 for the creation of the Juno Beach Centre. In 2005, he was awarded France’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. In September, an Oakville high school will be named after him.

Webb was also the association’s first and only president and remained active in day-to-day operations and strategic planning.

Eyre remembered his friend with great fondness, describing him as a man with a big personality and a tireless worker.

“He had a great sense of humour,” Eyre said, adding that Webb was a huge Toronto Jays, Argos and Maple Leafs fan.

He is survived by friends and family, including long-time companion Lise Cooper, his children, grand- and great-grandchildren as well as a sister and nephew.

Visitation will be at Smith’s Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be held at Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St., Burlington, on Saturday. (Call Smith’s for time.) Donations are appreciated to the Juno Beach Centre Association ( www.junobeach.org).