SABOURIN, Robert Charles
CD, CWO (Retired)
Dec 14, 1935 – Jan 25, 2023
It is with great sadness, but with gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Robert C. Sabourin in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Jennie (born Harfitt), father to Julie, David, and Paul, and devoted Grandpère to Stephen, Tonya, Bryanne, Jessica, and Alexa. Born December 14, 1935 in the small town of Ripon, Quebec, he was a son to Donaldo and Gilberte, and brother to Lise, Richard, Michel, Alain, Louis, and Charles. He served his country with dedication for 31 years retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer from the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1985. He spent the majority of his career as a Flight Engineer aboard the C130 Hercules. He worked another 13 years in the Federal Public Service before retiring for good to spend more time at the campground with his family. He remained a dedicated volunteer within his community often spending time at the Cumberland Food Bank, Divine Infant Parish, and the Ottawa Shepherds of Good Hope.
He will be remembered for his generous heart, colourful commentary, and loyalty to friends and family. Family and friends are invited to a mass at Divine Infant Parish on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Orléans Branch 632. In his honour, memory, and respect, please donate to the Ottawa Shepherds of Good Hope or Ottawa Food Bank.
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Published on February 4, 2023
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Karen Joan Tulk
2 May 1956 18 March 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the families of Karen Joan Tulk announce her sudden passing on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at her residence in Jackson’s Arm, NL, at the age of 66 years.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her children; Natasha Katrina Michailiuk, Nicole Denise Anstey, Jason Lance Anstey (Ellie), and Joshua Daniel Michailiuk, her grandson; Jack Anstey, her siblings; Robert Tulk, Norma Zelina (Peter), and Elizabeth Davies (Derrick), her nieces and nephews; Robbie Tulk (Lorrine), Holley Tulk (Greg), Gage Tulk, Amanda Zelina, Veronica Zelina, Justin Zelina, Lindsey Tulk, Milosz, Feliks Koleczko, Lisa Tulk (Robert), Sebastien and Milukan Velonovski. Karen was predeceased by her parents; Edith Martha and Raymond Tulk.
Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service for immediate family only will take place at a later date.
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12May 2023: On behalf of the CMFEA I would like to congregate Ron Anderson on his retirement from the RCAF after 43 year & 3 months of service to Queen and country. During that time Ron completed 11,385.5 hrs flying on the CH135 Twin Huey, Ch146 Griffen, CC138 Twin Otter and the CC130 Hercules. A Depart With Dignity was held today at 408 Sqn. Edmonton with many old friends and family in attendance. O behalf of all military flight engineers we wish many happy years of retirement.
Here is a brief summary of Ron’s career;
Mar ’78 – Mar ‘91 418 Sqn AF 512 on CC138 Twin Otter, Ptv – Cpl – MCpl
Jun – Dec ’80 CF 104 Airframe Germany (attached to 421 Sqn),
Mar ’82 418 Sqn started trg as a Tech Crewman,
FTX’s and Ops, lots CASARA, SAR, Cadet flights, RV ’83, RV ’85, Hurricane ’86, RV ’87, Northland ’88 (photo bird),
FE winged Jul ’90, total hours 2,673.0.
Mar ’91 – Jun ’95 427 Sqn FE on CH135 Twin Huey, Cpl – MCpl
FTX’s, and Ops, SAR, RV ’92, Eagle River ’92, Somalia ’93, NVG Specialist ’93, FE Standards ’94, Maple Flag ’94, Mountain Flying (augmented 408 early op sabot) ’94,
CH 135 TTL – 1,168.4, NVG – 208.1 TTL, GT 3,841.4
Jul ’95 – Feb ’00 440 Sqn CC138 Twin Otter, MCpl – Sgt
FTX’s and Ops, Numerous Northern Ranger trips, SAR, Hurricane ’96, Governor General ’97, Hurricane ’98, Nunavut ’99, Hurricane ’99,.
CC 138 TTL – 5,276.2, GT 6,444.6
Feb ‘00 – May ’03 408 Sqn CH 146 Griffon, Sgt
FTX’s and Ops, SAR, Iron Hawk ’00, Granite Gander ’00, Palladium (Bosnia) ’01, Sourdough ’02, Grizzly (G8) ’02, Crocus Gander (Sabot) ’02,
CH 146 TTL – 685.1 NVG TTL – 328.9, GT 7,129.7.
May ’03 – May ’08 435 Sqn CC130 Hercules, Sgt
FTX’s and Ops, SAR, AAR, NSO, Trash Hauling, Clean Hunter (Germany) ’03, BoxTop ’04, Open Skies ’04, Maple Flag ’05, Thunder Bear (G8 Ottawa) ’06, Maple Flag ’06, RimPac ’06, BoxTop ’06, BoxTop ’07,
CC130 TTL – 1,795.5, GT 8,925.2.
May ’08 – Aug ’12 408 Sqn CH 146, Sgt
FTX’s and Ops, Desert Ram ’09, Maple Garden ’09, Athena ’09 – ’10, Desert Ram ’11, Lustre (floods) ’11, Sabot ’11,
CH 146 TTL – 1,934.2, NVG – 526.8, TTL TACHELL – 3,102.6, GT 10174.3.
Aug ’12 – Jul ’16 435 Sqn CC130, Sgt
FTX’s and Ops, AAR, NSO, SAR, Trash Haul, Combat Hammer ’13, Spring Ahead ’14, Maple Flag ’14, PanAm ’15, Cougar South ’15, Maple Flag ’16,
CC 130 TTL – 3,006.7, GT 11,385.5.
Jul ’16 – Jun ’21 RCSU Pac, Trg Support Co-ordinator, Victoria – Vernon – Edmonton, Sgt.
Bravo Zulu Ron.
It is with deepest sadness we announce on October 26, 2023, the passing of William Handford (Bill) as he was known to most.
Born October 12,1937 in Liberty, Sasatchewan, he was the eldest of 2 children born to Ruth and Clarence Handford. He was blessed to be very close to his sibling Ruthan.
Bill was a proud Flight Engineer in the RCAF for about 25 years and spent the first part of his career life in Grande Center, Alberta, where he met his Loving Wife Millie on the base in Cold Lake. They moved around with the RCAF to several locations from Germany to Moosejaw Sask., while their family grew to five with three sons, Gary, Mike and Dale.
He has been a huge part of his 6 grandchildren’s lives: Alishia, Andrew, Angelica, Logan, Daniel and Ethan. As well as an amazing roll model for his three sons, Gary and wife Christine, Mike and wife Amber, Crystal (mother of Logan, Daniel and Ethan, and son Dale.
He spent many hours working on his amazing model railroad display that he and his sons and grandchildren built by hand and enjoyed hours running through the mountains of the coal valley area they recreated.
Bill was employed at the Mine near Cadomin for many years, then retired. He and Millie enjoyed travelling south to Uma, Arizona, with family and Friends.
Bill will be missed by many more people than he was aware of that respected and considered him ‘Friend’.
His Family will continue to remember his sense of humor, his laugh, his words of wisdom and most of all his amazing love of each of them.
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SAYERS, Peter Edwin, Chief Warrant Officer CD2 Retired of Kingston, formerly of Aylesford, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Lucky Lake, Sask., he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Rolston) Sayers.
CWO Peter Sayers joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in Nanaimo, BC 16 October 1951. He received his basic training in St Jean, PQ and his trades training in Camp Borden, ON specializing in Rolls-Royce V12 engines for bomber reconnaissance and transport aircraft. His first posting was to 426 (Transport) Squadron in Lachine, PQ.
426 Squadron aircraft flew from Dorval airport to destinations throughout the world. With the Korean conflict ending at this time, Chief Sayers missed going to Japan; instead, he was posted to North Luffenhan, England on a three-month detachment.
In the fall of 1954, he began Flight Engineer training in Trenton, ON, subsequently returning to Lachine as a Flight Engineer on North Star aircraft. During this tour, he saw all provinces and territories in Canada and many countries throughout the world – from Hong Kong to Leopoldville in the Congo.
Cross-training to P2V-7 Neptune aircraft in 1958 saw the start of his Maritime Patrol flying with postings to Comox, BC; Summerside, PEI; Halifax, NS; and Greenwood, NS. During his posting to Summerside with 2 (Maritime) Operational Training Unit (OTU), he was a Flight Engineer instructor for five years.
In October 1960, the Chief was called back to 426 Squadron for the United Nations Emergency Force, as the Squadron was short of Flight Engineers. This detached posting included time in Resolute Bay, NWT; Zweibrucken, Germany; Decimomannu, Sardinia; Shannon, Ireland; Gutersloh, Germany; Pisa, Italy; Idris, Libya; Kano, Nigeria; Leopoldville, Belgian Congo; and Lisbon, Portugal.
He returned to 407 Squadron, Comox, BC mid-December 1960 and later held positions in Maritime Command Headquarters, Halifax with the Maritime Aircrew Standards Team, the Military Manpower Distribution Centre South Street and, finally, as Base Chief Warrant Officer at 14 Wing Greenwood, NS.
During his career as a Flight Engineer, CWO Sayers accumulated 14,000 hours in the North Star, Neptune, Argus and Aurora aircraft, flying with 426 Transport, 2 (M) OTU, and 407, 415 and 405 Maritime Patrol Squadrons.
CWO Sayers retired in 1986 with 35 years of service in the RCAF and Canadian Forces, then joined the Atlantic Region Air Cadet Organization for eight years and, since 2000, had been doing volunteer work with the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum, had his own electronic business, Saytronics. He was a fomer employee and volunteer at Grand View Manor, Berwick, member of the Village Commission, Aylesford, member of the United Church of Canada and former elder, member of the RCAFA107 Valley Wing, Life member of the Canadian Military Flight Engineers Association and VP (Gold), and member of Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston.Surviving are his wife, Grace (MacQuarrie); daughter, Audrey, Halifax; sons, Michael (Monika), Burnaby, BC; Richard, Los Angeles, CA; step daughters, Wendy, Dartmouth; Lynn, Halifax; grandchildren, Michelle (Alex), Mitchell, Justen, Kadence, Morgan, Rebecca (Kyle), and Owen; great grandchildren, Avery and Lev. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by daughter Louise and sister Margaret (Donald) Healey. There will be no visitation or service by request. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free 1-855-825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
Gerald “Lew” Llewellyn
Llewellyn, Gerald “Lew” (Ret’d WO CAF CD)….passed away at Westgate Lodge on Wednesday September 20th, 2023 in his 90th year. Loving husband of Joyce Llewellyn. Beloved father of Rebecca Boland & her husband Jim and Rhondda Bald & her husband the late Doug. He will be missed by his grandchildren Jessica (Joel), Sarah (Daniel), Laura and Brian (Emma) and his great children Kiya, Rowan, Kastiel, Finley and Keanu.
Lew had a long and enjoyable military career that allowed him to travel around the world, followed by a civilian flying career that enabled him to quench his love of flying. A prolific musician, he loved to play a variety of instruments, entertaining family and friends. He especially enjoyed family dinners were he was surrounded by his loved ones and could regale his family with his world travels.
Cremation will take place and interment at Mt Calvary Cemetery will be held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to the National Air Force Museum of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
Born in Richibucto, NB, he was the son of the late Cyrus and the late Marguerite (nee Richard) Arsenault.
He enjoyed a 37 year career in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Airframe Technician and then as a Flight Engineer on various aircraft. His many adventures took him around the world.
His love for adventure continued with his involvement in many motorcycle clubs, especially the 74th Crusaders in Nova Scotia.
J.P. is survived by his wife, Jeannine; his daughter, Johanne (Richard); his son, Mike (Maureen); his grandchildren: Michelle, Amanda, Mykel, Curtis, Allyson; his great grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Joshua, Andrea, Charlie, Madeline, Ella, Odin and Daxon; his sister-in-law, Pam; his sisters: Annette and Noreen; his brother, Philippe; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers: Alvin and Emile.
As per his request, there will be no visitation and no funeral service.
In J.P.’s memory “Live the moment” and donate to a charity of your choice.
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After a lengthy and courageous battle with CIDP and Prostate Cancer, Wayne passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Saturday, November 26th, 2023 at the age of 78 with his loving wife Beverly and his brother-in-law, Neil by his side.
Born in Kingsville, Ontario, Wayne joined the RCAF in 1963, he was proud to serve his country flying all over the world as a flight engineer on the CC 130 Hercules and 747 until his retirement in 1995. Wayne enjoyed sailing Georgian Bay on his yacht “Harmony” with Bev, his first mate and boat’s cat – Dawson. Wayne also sailed in the Bay of Quinte, Lake Ontario and in Mahone Bay, Chester, Nova Scotia. While in Nova Scotia, Wayne also liked to fish with a downrigger on his boat and went skin diving for the occasional lobster. Wayne was a habitual renovator and made many renovations to their century home. As he was mechanically inclined, Wayne enjoyed maintaining his yacht and vehicles. Every January he enjoyed a trip to the Toronto Boat show to shop for nautical equipment and the latest electronics for Harmony.
Predeceased by his parents Allan and Ethel Hess and his brother Terrence, (Rosemary), and niece Jennifer Liscombe. Wayne is survived by his brother, Dale Hess (Kathy), brother-in-law Neil Cooper (Samantha), nephew, Derek (Barbara) niece, Helen Keenan (Scott) and nephew, Niilo Cooper (Eva), nephew Trevor Dietzel (Kristin), Dennis Dietzel (Leighann), and Andrew Dietzel (Stephanie).
Thank you to the wonderful staff in the Cancer and Palliative Inpatient at, Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, for their exceptional care and kindness and special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Oncology and Blood Transfusion Outpatient Clinic at the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital where Wayne was a regular patient for many years. Thank you to Wayne’s doctors for all their support – Dr. Stokreef and Dr Gray, Orillia, Dr Ward-Able, Dr Passafuime, and Dr. Veitch, Barrie, Dr. Bourque, Ottawa Civic Hospital.
Wayne will be fondly missed by many friends and neighbours who were always very supportive of Wayne.
In keeping with Wayne’s wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place in the spring. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the OSMH (http://osmhfoundation.ca/donate/), or the RVH Cancer Centre (https://www.rvhkeeplifewild.ca/donate-today/), Barrie.
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Victor Day. Which occurred on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his residence. Born on September 29,1951 in Vancouver, BC.
John was a loving father to his daughter Heather Collins (Jamie); Cherished “Apple” to his Granddaughters Madison and Haley Lyon all from Burtt’s Corner, NB. He is also survived by his Brother Gord Day of Massey, Ont. and his chosen family Zach English , Alyssa English, Danielle English, Gord English, Rosie English , Aiden English and Ethan English all from London, Ont.
John was predeceased by his siblings Bobby Day, Sandra Harris and Linda Jackson all from London, Ont; Step Father Edward George Crick of Nairn Centre, Ont and his beloved Best Friend and Companion Beth English of London, Ont.
John served in the Canadian Air Force for 27 years which gave him the opportunity to travel the world. Giving him countless stories he shared with family and friends over the years. He was also involved in countless Search and Rescues while in service. He then went on to worked as a mechanic for Fleetway in London, Ont. for many years which he really enjoyed and made some great friendships lasting into retirement such as Sandy Ross.
In his retirement John enjoyed helping Zach with his wood working, hunting with his brother Gord, cooking meals for the homeless and visiting with his daughter Heather and her family.
Following his wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services. The family would like to thank his family Doctor, Dr. Rachel Beretta for taking such great care of him over the years. Anyone wishing to make donations in his name can make them to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation or your local homeless shelters.