Mary Vowles

VOWLES, Mary (nee Noonan) Passed away
peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, February 28,
2009 in her 65th year. Born on March 12, 1944 in Gravelburg,
Saskatchewan, Mary was raised in Perth and Balderson, Ontario. Beloved
wife of 36 years to Ken Vowles. She will forever be fondly remembered by
her two children Dennis, and Jennifer Millenor (Kirk Millenor) and her
cherished grandchildren Connor, Jackson and Benjamin. She will be sadly
missed by her brothers Charles Noonan (Karen Cummings) and David Noonan
(Arlene), her nieces and nephews Jesse, Jordan, Michael and Katie (Craig
Bryant), great-niece Alexandra, as well as by many friends. Relatives
and friends will be received at Heritage Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph
Blvd., Orleans, on Thursday, March 5, from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Funeral
Mass will be celebrated at Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Dr.,
Orleans on Friday, March 6, at 11 a.m., followed by reception in parish
hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre
Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences and donations may be made
at: www.heritagefh.ca<

Roger J. Phillion

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Roger J. Phillion in
Florida, February 28, 2009. He is joining his parents in heaven Lucien
and Gertrude (Maurice) Phillion. He is survived by his wife Yvette
(Picard) Phillion and step-children Lynn (Jacques), Yves (Rayanne) and
grand-children, Tara, Josh and Evana. Roger is also survived by his
sisters and brothers Edna(Rheal), Marcelle(Marcel), Roselynne,
Maurice(Rita), Claire and late husband (Don) and baby brother Daniel.
Also missed by his in-laws, Maureen and her late husband Fernand,
Gerald(Marcelle), Lise(Richard), Suzanne(Jean-Luc). Roger will be missed
by many nieces and nephews, He will also be missed by his Navy brother
Ren and his wife Suzanne Molnar. Roger will be missed by many nieces and
nephews and by many friends in Canada and also his American family in
Florida. Roger was a Petty Officer in the Navy and retired from the
Federal Government for the last 38 years. He was also an avid volunteer
for CHEO selling ducks for the children and also a Kiwanian. Roger was a
Master Bridge player. A celebration of life will be taking place at a
later date this summer.

Robert Grant

GRANT, Robert Stewart - P. Eng. March 22, 1920 - March 21, 2009 MBE -
Member of the British Empire, MID - Mentioned in Dispatches, Major
(retired) Royal Canadian Corps of Signals 1939 - 1957. Amateur Radio
Operator, 1936 - VE4GS European Campaign: 1942 - 45. Commanded Wireless
Intercept and Intelligence Unit - 2 CDN. Signals Corps. B.Sc.
(Electrical Engineer) - Queen's 1949. Canadian Army - Signals 1949 - 57.
Started CKCL Radio Station , Kingston - 1952 National Research Council,
Canadian Security Establishment, and Department of National Defence
(Director General of Technology) 1957 - 1975. CSIS and Broadcast
consultant - 1975 - 1990 Ham Operator VE3LBJ Loving husband of Muriel
Gladys nee Johnstone (Skelwith Bridge, England) and greatly missed by
sons, Gordon (Calgary) , Marshall (Calgary), Barry (Manotick) and
daughter Janice (England). Also missed by daughters-in-law Rene and Pat
and loving Grandad to Shauna, Kaitlin, Tyler, Cameron and Rachel. An
accomplished man who had a passion for building (his home at Henley St.
and the cottage at Barry's Bay), technology and his family. Family and
friends will be invited to celebrate Bob's life on May 9th at Manotick
Legion. In Bob's memory donations may be made to the CDS Military
Families Fund.

Ronald McCullagh

McCULLAGH, Ronald Graham (Gray) C.D. Korea Veteran Quietly on Friday,
March 20, 2009 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Dear
father of Jane Twohey of Sherwood Park, Alta., Rob (Diane) and Kathy
(Erwin). Loving grandfather of Kristen and Gregory Twohey and Andrea
McCullagh. Funeral arrangements in care of the West Chapel of Hulse,
Playfair & McGarry, at Gray's request there will be a private service.
Thank you to the palliative care team, doctors, nurses and volunteers at
the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their wonderful care. In lieu of
flowers donations to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation would be
appreciated.

DODGE, Arthur George

On Monday March 23,
2009 at Fairview Manor in Almonte at age 85. Beloved husband of Mary
(nee Cluskey). Loving father of Susan Dodge, Barbara Lock (Tony), and
Peter Dodge (Sue). Proud grandfather of Matthew, Sam, Hilary, Heather
and Stephen. Predeceased by sister Phyllis Keeling (Cam) and parents Dr.
Gordon Dodge and Dora (Kidd) Dodge. Also survived by nieces Judith
Hobart (Garry), and Kathy Dent (Brian). Arthur was born on August 17,
1923 in North Bay. Shortly afterwards, the family moved to Hamilton
where Arthur grew up in a loving household, playing sports and attending
to his school work. After graduating from Central Collegiate, he
attended McMaster University where he played the violin in the
University orchestra and studied Chemistry. He then transferred to the
University of Western Ontario and enrolled in the first-ever Radio
Physics program. This education led to a distinguished career in the
field of security and intelligence, beginning with Canadian Arsenals and
culminating in the position of Deputy Chief at the Communications
Security Establishment (CSE) in Ottawa. While Arthur and Mary raised
their young family in Markham Ontario, he played on the Markham Aces
which won the Ontario B Softball Championships in 1952. Mary and Arthur
curled out of the Unionville Club, where Arthur was a member of the team
which won the Governor General's Trophy in 1960. Arthur's true passion
was golf and he was a long-time member of the Mississippi Golf Club in
Carleton Place where he shot his age when he was 76. He was involved in
sport and recreation as a volunteer in Carleton Place, serving as
President of the Carleton Place Curling Club and Chair of the Board of
Parks and Recreation. Arthur also had a deep love for art and developed
his own unique painting style using some of the techniques of his hero,
Pablo Picasso. Of his over 100 paintings, many hang in homes and
organizations as far away as Scotland. Arthur will be greatly missed by
family and friends. The family would like to thank Valerie Ford, who
cared for Arthur over the last three years and who Arthur came to think
of as his good and trusted friend. In addition, the family thanks Jackie
Stach, who also cared for Arthur and was instrumental in his treatment.
A celebration of Arthur's life will take place on Thursday April 2, 2009
commencing at 1:30 p.m. at the Carleton Place Curling Club, 120
Patterson Cres. Carleton Place, Ontario. Funeral arrangements entrusted
to the Carleton Place Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 613-257-2303.
Tributes, condolences or donations may be made at
www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

Ronald William Ross

We, the family of Ronald William Ross, 69, a resident of North Sydney,
are saddened to announce his death on Sunday April 5, 2009, peacefully
at his home after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Sydney Mines, April 27, 1939, Ron was the son of the late Cecil
and Gladys (Hancock) Ross, formerly of Florence.
He joined the navy at the age of 17 and after several years the call of
Cape Breton brought him back to work in telecommunications with the RCMP
Sydney detachment until his retirement in 1992.
An avid golfer, Ron developed a love of the sport early on and upon his
retirement he proceeded to work on his golf skills full-time, often
over-time. A legend at Seaview, know affectionately as 'The Rock', Ron
honed his skills to become Senior Golf Champion several times and
confirmed his legend status with three holes in one at Seaview. He also
developed many solid friendships along the way and we would like to
extend a very special thank you to Joe King, Joey Andrea, Norm Williams,
Brian Cullen and Glen Joseph and the rest of his golf buddies for their
tireless visits and friendship during his illness.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Margaret (Hannam) Ross;
and his four daughters, Catherine (Stewart) Brown, Whitby, Ont., Susan
(Kevin Chapman), Truro, Patricia (Colin) McWhirter, Trenton, Ont.,
Michelle, North Sydney; his grandchildren, David, Melanie (Chris),
Virginia, Kaitlin, Heather, Jennifer and Alison; and one great-grandson,
Rudy. He is also survived by his brothers, Cecil, Paul, Donald, John,
Stephen, Christopher; and his sisters, Sheila, Catherine and Karen.
He was predeceased by a son, Michael and two sisters, Karen and
Virginia.
The family would like to thank the Palliative Care team and the VON for
the compassion and care given to Ron throughout his illness and final
days. Also a thank you is extended to staff at Northside General
Hospital for their support and caring to the family. Special thanks to
adored nieces Jennifer (Jesty) Leblanc and Dana (Jesty) MacNeil, Dr.
Wawer and Dr. Miller. The tremendous support and kindness he received
from family and friends was deeply appreciated.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral ass
for Ron will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at St. Joseph Church, North
Sydney, with Rev. Jake Andrea officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107
Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Family flowers only please. Memorial donations can be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com

Retirement - Petty Officer Second Class Dean Boyer

1. Petty Officer Second Class Dean Boyer will be retiring from the
Canadian Forces on 05 May 09, after 20 plus years of loyal and dedicated
service.

2. PO2 Boyer joined the CF in 26 April 1989 in Montreal, Quebec and
completed recruit training at CFRS Cornwallis and Communications
Researcher training at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and
Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. During his distinguished career Dean
has served at the following locations: CFS Gander, CFS Leitrim, and 2
Electronic Warfare Squadron. Interspersed amongst these postings Dean
has served on domestic and international operations. These include: OP
SHARPGUARD on HMCS Iroquois, several tours at CFS Alert, and his most
recent tour was TFA Kandahar, Afghanistan.

3. Dean will join his wife Trisha and 2 daughters, Morgan and
Racheal, in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, where Dean has secured employment
as the Project Director Computer Forensics Office at the Department of
Justice.

4. A retirement function will be held in Dean's honour at the WOs &
Sgts Mess, CFB Kingston on 24 Apr 09, commencing at 1230 hrs. A meal
will be served at 1300 hrs at a cost of approximately $20.00. Those
personnel wishing to attend the luncheon should contact: Sgt Teresa
Wright (email teresa.wright@forces.gc.ca). Returns are required NLT 15
Apr 09.

5. Best wishes, anecdotes, pictures and/or messages of
congratulations may be passed via the same email address above.

Reunion Reminder - SUPRAD OLD-TIMERS REUNION

at CFS Leitrim All Ranks Mess
June 26, 27 & 28 2009 (MARK YOUR CALENDARS)
Friday 26th -
CFS Leitrim will host an open house at 1600 hours with
cash bar and hamburgers/hotdogs for sale.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Saturday 27th
0900 Rideau Carleton Racetrack CASINO open for breakfast

1000 Golf at Raceview Golf Course (across the road from
the CASINO)
1600 Meet & Greet at CFS Leitrim ARM
1800 Catered meal
2000 - 2400 Social/dance
Sunday 28th
**** - Remembrance Ceremony
1000 Brunch at Manotick Legion
Cost is $35.00 per person which covers the mess rental,
catered meal and Sunday brunch. Golf, green fees and Casino are extra.
If interested in attending please forward by June 12th
the names of everyone in your group with a cheque payable to:
SUPRAD Oldtimer's Association to:
MB (Butch) Whitlaw