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Jennex, Gerald R (Chinker) Born in Halifax NS on the 4th Sept 1931 Passed away in Masstown NS on the 21st February 2010. Chinker was in RC Sigs from 1950 to 1976, during his military time he served as a peacekeeper in Egypt 1956 and 1974, Congo 1960/61, Cyprus 1967/68, 1970 and 1976 and Germany 1971/72 his trades were Lineman and Rad-Op. One of his hobbies was as an Amateur Radio Operator with the Callsign VE1GRJ.
Joordens Thom: Passed away at the Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton NB on the 23rd November 2009. Born in Blerick Holland on the 22nd of April 1931, Thom served from Dec 1954 to Jul 1973 he was with 1 Bn RCR, his trade was Pioneer. During his service he had two United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Cyprus and was posted in Germany. He was the founder of the NATO organization.
George Poitras: Passed away in Halifax NS on the 15th February 2009. Born in Ituna Saskatchewan on 20 April 1932 he served his country from February 1954 to October 1978, his trade was as a Medical Technologist and during his service he had one United Nations Peacekeeping Mission with UNEF II in 1974, he will be sadly missed, may he Rest in Peace at his Last Posting.
Simard, Louis: Passed away in Fredericton NB on 03 November 2009. Born Rimouski Quebec on the 10 May 1929. Louis served with the Canadian Guards from July 1951 to August 1983 as an Infantry and Supply Tech, during his service he had several United Nations Peacekeeping Missions and they are UNEF I (Egypt) twice, UNEF II (Egypt), UNDOF (Golan Heights) and UNFICYP (Cyprus) as well as service with NATO in Germany. Louis was one of The Blue Helmets founding members May he Rest In Peace at his last posting.
Gerrior, Laven: Passed way in Dartmouth, N.S. on the 23 October 2009. Born in Sydney, N.S. on the 28th July 1933, He served with RC Sigs from 15 April 1954 to 28 July 1983, during his military service he served as a United Nations Peacekeeper in the Congo 1961, Cyprus in 1964 and 1979 and Egypt 1977.
McLean, Charles H.G. passed away in Truro NS on the 24th August 2009. Born in Wainwright on 04th December 1930, served with 3 RCHA from Jan 1950 until Dec 1964, during his service he was in Korea in 1954 and also had a tour in Europe.
Winters, Harvey D: Born in Parrsboro, N.S. on the 22nd August 1929, passed away in Truro, N.S. on the 3rd January 2009. Served with RC Sigs (OWL/Rad Op) from 07 June 1951 to 27 Sept 1966, during his service he was posted to the following foreign areas: Korea March 1953 to March 1954, Congo March 1962 to September 1962
Cadger Jim: It is with great sadness that I report the passing of a good friend Jim Cadger. Jim passed away at Dr Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB on Saturday May 31, 2008 with family at his side after suffering a cardiac arrest on Friday May 30, 2008.
Born in the Miramichi area 04 March 1944 deceased 31 May 2008. His service in RC Sigs was from October 1961 to October 1970. Last posting was at CFB Gagetown (720 Comm Sqn). His last place of residence was in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Beatteay, Robert G. - Born in Saint John NB on 14th January 1940 passed away in Saint John NB on the 29th July 2006, Robert served with 1st and 2nd Bn RCR from Feb 1962 to April 1976 During his service he served on one United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus from Oct 1966 to April 1967.
Benson, Rodney Sterling - Born on Grand Manan Island NB in the year 1948, passed away in Fredericton NB on the 07th December 2001, Rodney served with PPCLI from 1970 to 1978, during his service he served one United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus.
Boyko, George - Born in British Columbia on the 15th Nov 1940, passed away in Fredericton Oromocto NB area on the 29th July 2006, George served RCASC and RCAC, during his service he served one United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Egypt UNEF 1 from May 1960 to Feb 1961.
Gayton, William (Bill) - Born in St Stephen NB on 24 Dec 1935, passed away in St Stephen NB on 30th Dec 2008, Bill served in RCEME from Nov 1953 to Nov 1985, during his service he served in Egypt 1961, Cyprus 1964, Middle East 1977, Egypt UNEF 2 1978-1979 and in Germany from 1957 – 1959 and 1972 – 1975.
Mollon, Sidney - Born in Sydney NS on 23 Sept 1919, passed away in Fredericton NB on 20th Feb 2008, Sidney served during the Second World War and then with RCASC from April 1954 to Nov 1970, during his service he served two United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Cyprus in 1966 and 1969 to 1970.
Vroom, Charlie - Born in St Stephen NB on 24 March 1925 passed away in Fredericton NB on the 20th Nov 2005, Charlie served in various Units during the Second World War and up to June 1967 (RCASC), during his service he had one United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Egypt from Oct 1956 to Oct 1957.
Taylor, John S - Born in Glace Bay Cape Breton NS on 22 Nov 1928 passed away in Oromocto NB on 22 Feb 2003, John served with RCD and 8th Cdn Hussars from Oct 1954 to Nov 1978, during his service he had one United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Egypt (UNEF) from Feb 1962 to Feb 1963.
Young, James (Jim) Rufus - Born in New Waterford Cape Breton NS on 03 Jan 1924 passed away in Oromocto NB on 12 Sep 2003, Jim served with RCEME from Aug 1951 to Nov 1973, during his service he was in Korea in 1953 and had one United Nation Peacekeeping Mission in Egypt (UNEF) in 1966.