Public Servant, Florence Helen Cooper

Obituary

COOPER, Florence Helen (nee Cosgrove) RCMP (Ottawa).

Retired peacefully at St. Patrick's Home on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the age of 92. To the end of her days, Flo kept her sweet smile, humour and strong spiritual faith. How lucky and blessed we all are for having had her in our lives.

She was the much loved sister of Patricia Keelan of Ottawa and cherished stepmother of Helen Kelly of Belleville. Loving grandmother of Alan, Donna, Lisa, Aimee, Helen, Margaret, Eric and Michael. Dear aunt of Sheilagh Marie Keelan; Dan, Paul, Brian, Michael, and Maureen Coffey. Treasured great aunt, great grandmother, cousin, neighbour, and friend. Daughter of the late Henry and Louisa Cosgrove, Flo was predeceased by her beloved husband Eric Cooper; sisters Mary, Margaret, Bertha, Violet and brothers William and Michael; and stepson Michael Cooper.

The family is forever grateful to Louise Marsden for the devoted care and companionship she gave Flo in her final years and also extends its deep appreciation to the staff and volunteers of St. Patrick's Home.

Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset St. W. (Centretown) Ottawa, Saturday, June 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Funeral will be celebrated on Monday, June 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 399 Victoria Ave, Belleville. Interment at St. James Cemetery, Belleville.

In Memoriam, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Belleville General Hospital Foundation or St. Patrick's Home Foundation appreciated.

The Ottawa Citizen from 6/24/2010 - 6/25/2010


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*Whenever I met Florence during my visits at St. Patrick's Home in Ottawa, she would fondly recall yonder days when she was Assistant to senior Officers including deceased Reg.#12001, Deputy Commissioner William 'Bill H. Kelly.

JJH

Reg.#262, Sub-Const. Frederick Brown

Regimental numbers

How does a mix-up differ from down-right confusion?

The photo which shows Sub/Constable Brown and inscribed Reg.#262 was sent in by Ms. Denise Farwell from Assiniboia Detachment, 'F' Division (SK).

On the surface, does anything appear irregular with the Regimental number (Reg.#262)?

 

Well, since the inception of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1873, there began a mix-up in the regimental numbering system for recruits as well as Officers -- it seems that the Comptroller's Office in Ottawa and other recruit sign-up points all issued regimental numbers which added to long reign confusion. In short, no one kept track of regimental numbers through the use of a single 'master list'.

As well, in the early days, regimental numbers were recycled -- if a member quit it was easy to reassigned his number to an incoming recruit. The Force was very small and apparently no one considered reserving assigned numbers in the event that an ex-member might rejoin the NWMP at a later date.

This early 'error' resulted in Sub-Constable Brown and many other NWMP actually being assigned three different regimental numbers -- one number (OOS115) was assigned when Brown first joined the Band in Regina, another number (Reg.#262) when a 'new system' was implemented and another number (Reg.#171) when he re-joined the NWMP after a short absence.

I explained to Denise Farwell that when I tried to enter Brown’s Reg.# in the database, I discovered that another old timer (Constable William D. Armstrong) already had also been assigned Reg.#262 -- the reason was because there was a short period when Constable Brown was out of the Force so his original number 262 was given to new recruit Armstrong and when Brown rejoined in 1878 he was given another old recycled number of 171!

This whole mix up has confused historians since 1873 and it means that the entire regimental numbering system is out of wack --- some believe that everyone presently in the Force should have a number about 3 less or 3 more…

Anyway, it's all part of history and it can be counted among the least of our worries today.

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Joe Healy
Reg. #23685 more or less

Reg.#16404, S/Sgt. W.A.A. (Tony) West

Recalling S/Sgt. 'Tony' West

Hi Joe ...

May I add my thanks to those of many others for the fine work you have done in creating this most valuable resource for our Members.

I see that you have indicated the NCO's that you served under, i.e Ernie Ruttan who was my NCO i/c at Maillardville Detachment and Roland Harding who was my NCO i/c at Haney following the retirement of S/Sgt. Tony West who was my NCO i/c when I went to Haney in 1964. Tony was a former BCPP and had some wonderful stories to tell about his time when he and his white steed, also named Tony as I recall, patrolled the vast areas surrounding Burns Lake.

Upon retirement he was very much involved in the local riding club and founded a mini-muscial ride for children and had them outfitted in our Review red serges. I was unable to find anything about him on your site and was wondering if in fact he has been included.

Thanks again Joe and continue to keep up the wonderful research and work you are doing on behalf of all of us.

Best regards ...

Ron Mangan,
#22196, S/Sgt. (RTD)
formerly NCO i/c Powell River, Detachment.
Email: rmangan@mac.com

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Reg.#14679, S/Sgt. William George Campbell

Obituary

William George Campbell passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2010 in his 86th year.

Beloved husband of Isabel for 55 years. Loving Father of Margaret, Betty (John), Scott (Zenaida). Cherished Grandfather of Will, Michael, Maria and Victoria. He was a serving member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 25 years retiring in 1971, and the same year joined Commonwealth Hospitality as Director of Security for Canada, the Caribbean and United Kingdom.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke or Alzheimer Society. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held in Georgetown, ON.

Rick Roy
RCMP London Veteran's Association

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Reg.#21074, Cpl. Charles Gary Easter

Obituary

Easter, Charles Gary. 70 years, Kingsville. RCMP Veteran.

Passed away June 20th at Malden Park Palliative Care Unit. Loving husband of Sheila (Brimner). Respected father of Scott and friend Nora (Brampton). Cherished “Papa” of Grandson Scott Jr. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Lorraine Easter, and also sisters Nancy Hellyer and Elaine McLarry and brothers Malcolm and Bruce Easter. Survived by two sisters, Sue (Claire Jackson) Brockville; Faye (Larry Bissonette) Oshawa and stepmother Jean Easter, Orillia, step mother-in-law Jackie Brimner, sister-in-law Jane Regan (Leo), brother and sister-in-law Larry and Nadine Brimner all of Kingsville, also survived by sister and brothers, Joanne Mazyk, June Lee, John, Jeff and Jim Brimner and families of Windsor and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at the gravesite in Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville on Friday June 25th, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. Followed by “Happy Hour” at the Kingsville Legion Branch 188 from 3-6 p.m. in Gary’s honour.

If desired, donations may be made to the Palliative Care at “Malden Park Continuing Care”, 1453 Prince Road, Windsor, Ontario N9C 3Z4.

Toronto Vets Jack O'Reilly

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Reg.#58586, Cst. Chelsey Alice Robinson

Obituary

Commissioner's Broadcast: It is with extreme sadness that we learned of the death of Cst. Chelsey Alice Robinson. Cst. Robinson was killed in a traffic accident last night. As she was patrolling for an impaired driver, her vehicle was struck by a truck as she crossed the highway near Stony Plain, AB.

Our thoughts and sincerest sympathies go out to her family at this difficult time. Also our thoughts are with Chelsey’s coworkers, as well as all members who knew or worked with her and those members having to deal with the investigation of this tragic situation. All support services will be involved to assist the family in this time of need. Cst. Robinson had been stationed in Stony Plain, AB. She was originally from Picture Butte, AB. Chelsey was 25 years old and had seven months of service.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cst. Robinson’s family and her colleagues.

This tragedy is a sad reminder of the dangers police officers face every day carrying out their duties to serve and protect Canadians. Details on funeral arrangements will be provided once they have been made with the family.

William J.S. Elliott, Commissioner.

and S/Sgts. Abe Townsend and Brian Roach, National Executive Staff Relations Representative Program

Funeral arrangements have been made for Cst. Robinson. A regimental funeral will be held Saturday, June 26th at 1100 hrs. at the South Minster United Church, 1011 - 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB

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Reg.#15237, S/Sgt. Kenneth O. Preece

Obituary

Staff Sergeant Kenneth Orville Preece - retired (Reg.#15237), passed away in Prince George, BC on June 14, 2010 at the age of 81.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Lorraine, 2 children, Allane (Rick) and Brian (Kris), 4 grandchildren, Loni (Dave), Jared, David and Michael plus 2 great-grandchildren, Kale and Hailey.

S/Sgt. Preece joined the Force in 1946 and following training in Regina was immediately sent north where over the next 24 years he served in many communities; Whitehorse, Old Crow, Resolute Bay, Stony Rapids, Prince Albert, Regina and finally Ottawa. He enjoyed telling stories about his time in the North whether it was about his dog team and winter trips or setting off “fireworks” on New Year’s Eve on a frozen lake.

In 1970 he retired whereupon he packed up his family and moved across the country to the community of Prince George, BC. After enjoying his retirement for about 6 months he went back to work, this time for Prince George Pulp & Paper.

In his leisure time, S/Sgt. Preece he enjoyed times out at the cabin on Norman Lake, hunting by himself and with his brother-in-law, Jim Lees. He was a man skilled in the use of all types of power tools and he enjoyed working down in his shop on any projects involving wood.

In his later years he enjoyed sitting out on his deck feeding the birds and watching the squirrels.

Appreciation for contribution to: Backwater [backwater@shaw.ca]

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Reg. #19186, S/Sgt. D. G. Clubb

Obituary

CLUBB, Douglas George. December 12, 1935 - June 11, 2010 (retired RCMP). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas George Clubb. Doug died peacefully at home with his family beside him, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010 in his 75th year after enduring a long frustrating battle with cancer over the past 4 years.

Doug is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Birgit, and his two daughters, Debbie Baird of Oakville (husband Dan, grandsons Michael and Marcus, granddaughters Danica and Brianna) and Sandy Clubb of Niagra Falls. Brother Robert Clubb (Edna) of Regina and sister Doreen Doyle of Saskatoon and several wonderful nieces and nephews. Doug was born in Southey, Saskatchewan and joined the RCMP at the age of 19 and enjoyed a lucrative career as a proud member for 34.5 years.

Doug retired with Birgit to a country home outside of Pakenham where they lived happily for 26 years, the last of which were spent farming, before recently moving to Renfrew. Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior.  A memorial service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Arnprior on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

Cremation and burial at RCMP Depot in Regina (TBA). Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Renfrew Victoria Hospital "Dialysis Unit" or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Special thanks to Dr. Musawir and all the staff in the Dialysis Unit at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Condolences / Donations at http://www.boycefuneralhome.ca/

Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 6/13/2010

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Reg.#17941, S/Sgt. Doug D. Smith

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Vets Ottawa Div. announce the death of retired S/Sgt. Doug D. Smith.

There will be no visitations. The funeral for S/Sgt. Smith will take place on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 1061 Pinecrest Road, Ottawa, ON

Further details about the funeral to be announced soon.

Pierre Belanger
Vets Ottawa Div.

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Reg.#22671, Cst. Allen Richard Cowell

Obituary

COWELL, Allen Richard

It is with great sadness the family of Allen Cowell announce his passing at the age of 72 years, on June 7, 2010 after a short, but hard fought battle with cancer. Late of Kingsville, previously Ottawa, Ont. Pre-deceased by his parents, Arnold Cowell (1974) and Maxine Cowell (2003). Dear brother of Douglas Cowell and his wife Ruby and Lloyd Cowell and wife Mary-Ann. Proud uncle of several nieces and nephews; Donna Nelson (Bob), Debbie Augustine (Denis), Rick Cowell (Deb), Diane Eastman (Ron), Linda Kerr (Bob), Rob Cowell and Jeff Cowell (Connie) and Jason Cowell.

Allen lived over 50 years in Ottawa, Ont. where he began his career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from 1962 to 1972. From there he was employed with the House of Commons, Ottawa Post Office for over 20 years. He enjoyed travelling and the outdoors, where he travelled to many places throughout the world.

Cremation entrusted to the C. Stuart Sykes Funeral Home, 91 Division St. S. Kingsville, Ontario with a private family memorial service at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 366 Talbot Street South, Leamington, Ontario on Monday, June 14, 2010.


Source: remembering.ca
http://www.legacy.com/CAN/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=143456190
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Mystery of 'Sgt. Stevens': Body guard on Canada's 1939 Royal Tour

Sergeant Stevens : 1939 Royal Tour Bodyguard

Dear Joe;

I'm not an RCMP Vet but still an 'ole' retiree with a special hobby in old letters, stamps and vintage cars.

I'm sending you a photo of an envelope from my collection which was sent to a person living in Toronto in 1939. The envelope shows the writing of someone who identifies a 'Sgt. Stevens' as the sender. Apparently 'Sgt. Stevens' was a body guard for the Royals.

I'm now very curious about 'Sgt. Stevens'. Is it possible for you to find a photo which shows Sergeant Stevens working as an RCMP bodyguard to Their Majesties on the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada?

An additional clue is that 'Sgt. Stevens' was with the Royals throughout their tour in Canada, from Quebec on arrival until their departure.

Is this a tough one?

Thanks for whatever help you can provide to me.

Yours truly,


Stan Atherton
whimsy2@nbnet.nb.ca

Dear Stan;

The 1939 Royal Tour was slightly before my time, but throughout my career with the Force I heard alot of stories about the 1952 Royal Tour. In fact, some of the RCMP members assigned to the '52 Royal Tour (including former Sgt. W. F. MacRae) are living and I've kept in touch with them.

I hope that our readers will find a photo of the 1939 Royal Tour for you which shows Sgt. Stevens in his role as body guard.

This file will remain open...

Yours truly,

Joe
#23685

Reg.#17754, Cst. Ken C. Johnson

Obituary

Ken C. Johnson of Calgary passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the age of 76 years. Ken was a proud member of the RCMP, the Calgary City Police and a long-term employee of Imperial Oil Limited. My husband, our father, our grandfather, our great-grandfather was one of the greatest gifts in our lives and will be sadly missed by his loving family - Irene, wife of fifty-three years; daughters and sons-in-law, Candy and Russ Roy, and Kathy and Mark Fredine; sons and daughters-in- law, Allen and Kim Johnson, and Gord and Noelle Johnson; and his many grandchildren. Ken is also survived by his brother Gord Johnson and family, and sister Helen Worgan and family.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held at McInnis & Holloway's Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W.) on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Lung Association of Alberta & NWT (Toll free 1-888-566-LUNG (5864), E- mailinfo@ab.lung.ca).

In living memory of Ken Johnson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis and; Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB Telephone: 403-243-8200.


Source: FFF 09/06/2010


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The Mystery of the Mad Trapper - A file revisited

First Here:

Presented here is a copy of the first RCMP report written by Reg.# 7536, Cpl. Richard S. Wild.

The 1931 report alludes to the need for the RCMP to identify a 'strange man' known as Johnson.

Over the following seven weeks, RCMP attempts to speak to the 'strange man' set off the search to identify and capture of  'Johnson' otherwise known as the 'Mad Trapper'.

More to follow...

J. J. Healy
#23685

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Reg.#16752, S/Sgt. Fabian Stephen Pavelick

Last Post by Stephen Pavelick

My father, Fabian 'Fabe' Stephen Pavelick was born on May 2, 1927 in Kenaston, Saskatchewan. Our family is sad to announce that he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:45am at the age of 83. After his career with the RCMP, he had retired to Sidney, British Columbia in 1986.

Dad's Reg.# was 16752. He was posted to many 'E' Div (BC) locations such as Qualicum, Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops and Nelson BC. Later, Dad was in Charge of Traffic for 'D' Div. based out of Winnipeg from 1971-1986. He retired as a Staff Sergeant.

He married our Mom (Betty) on December 28, 1957 and their three children are Stephen, Michael and Suzanne Pavelick.

Condolences and memories of Fabian can be sent to my Mom at: fabenbetty@gmail.com with copy to me (Stephen) at: spave1@earthlink.net .If you have any information on his career you can share, it would be appreciated.

Service will be on June 11, at 11:00am at: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 10030-3rd Street, Sidney‎ BC‎ V8L3B3
Canada. +1 (250) 656-7433

There is an online memorial book at:
http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=12180670515827

Thank you,

Stephen

spave1@earthlink.net

*PS: 'Fabe' Stephen Pavelick joined the RCMP on November 28, 1950.


On June 9, 1976 S/Sgt. Pavelick along with members: Reg.#18788 Belfry, Reg.#26417 Graham and Reg.#27583 Montemurro each received a Commendation for their rescue of a pilot and two members from an RCMP traffic observer aircraft which had crashed.


Over the years, S/Sgt. Pavelick was posted to 'D' and 'E' Div's. He retired on April 2, 1986.


Credit: from the History files of RCMP Vet. Jack White

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Reg.#14847,Sgt.,Kenneth Edmund Goodrich

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RCMP Sgt. RTD, Reg.#14847, Life Member - GOODRICH, Kenneth Edmund Canadian Scottish Regiment Reserve 1937-1938 WW11 Veteran Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry 1939-1945 RCMP 1947-1970 Passed away peacefully on May 31, 2010 at the Rideau Veterans Centre at the age of 90.

Beloved father of John (Prescille) and Kathryn (Roch). Proud grandfather of Kenneth, Isabelle and Christopher. Uncle to Marshall (Rose), the late Shane (Jill) and Wendy (John); Great Uncle to Sabrina, Tarik, Haley, Ben and Natasha. Predeceased by his sisters Ruth and Iris.

Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 11 am until Service time in the Chapel at 1 pm. A Reception will follow the Service. In lieu of flowers, the family wish donations to the Boys & Girls Club www.bgcottawa.org .

Ottawa Vets Div.

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Reg. #11116, Cst. Donald McBeth

Stained glass in RCMP Chapel 

Accidental death of Reg.#11116, D. Mcbeth
Dear Buffalo Joe;

My family has some RCMP winter service mittens that were owned by Cst. D McBeth. We understand that he drowned in Saskatchewan in the 30's. Family lore had it that he was accompaning the march of the unemployed from Vancouver down east. We think he was otherwise stationed in the 'north'.

I would like to donate the mittens to the museum in Fort Macleod, but I would like to be more sure of my facts before I approach them. Can you give me any help?

Yours truly,

Doug Wells
Email: dewells@agt.net

Reply to Mr. Doug Wells
Dear Friend,

Thank you for your note.

I went to Veteran Jack White's History files to determine the way in which Reg.#11116 Donald McBeth died: Vet. White states: "On August 4th, 1935, off duty Reg.#11116 McBeth canoeing with Reg.#11195 Mast at Regina Beach when sudden wind storm upset canoe. Members swimming toward shore and propelling canoe, when McBeth suddenly sank. Despite efforts of Reg.#11195 & other swimmers, his body was not found until 12 hours later.

Cst. McBeth is buried at the RCMP Cemetery at 'Depot' Div., Block A, Row 1 Plot 8."

If I can help you further, please let me know. Prompted by your e-mail, I have updated Cst. McBeth's database file.

I would be deeply appreciative if you would send me a snapshot of the RCMP mittens so that I can add the photo to Cst. McBeth's file

Yours truly,

Joe
#23685

Vet of the Month - Reg. #692, S/Sgt. W.J. Hall

Reg. #692, S/Sgt. William John Hall - Vet of the Month - May, 2010
by
Insp. Alain Bouchard, OIC Criminal Records

Good Afternoon Joe;

I became aware of your website from a recent article in the Front Line Perspective publication.

I served in 'F' Div. and I was stationed in Onion Lake from 1988 to 1991. During that time, I was responsible for the Annual Grave Inspection and Report.  I was pleased to see that the three members buried in Onion Lake (Hall, Burke and Lucey) were included in your data base.

I am surprised, however, that S/Sgt Hall's grave in unmarked. I recall on my first inspection that his headstone had been damaged and my report recommended that it should be replaced. I thought a new one had been ordered and installed prior to my departure in 1991?  S/Sgt. Hall's grave was in the same cemetary but was not adjacent to the other two members whom I've mentioned.

S/Sgt. Hall had an interesting and unusual career. He had to patrol the entire north west area of Saskatchewan by horse and he would leave the Detachment on extended patrol for months. He was also the first member at the Frog Lake Massacre. I once had the opportunity to meet his daughter -- she had in her possession several articles of the NWMP (ie: his issue lamp, some uniforms etc.) plus his diary describing the massacre scene as he saw it in Frog Lake.

I was able to learn from Jack White's history files that S/Sgt. Hall was born on June 8, 1859 in Brookeboro, Ireland and he spent three years in the North Irish Horse Regiment. After arriving in Canada, he joined the NWMP on April 17, 1882.

Jack White tells this story of S/Sgt. Hall. About 1901, an Indian named  'Mighty Hamlin' stabbed several people then fled to a dugout fort with a rifle. S/Sgt. Hall was alone so he rode for three days (120 miles to Battleford) to report the incident and get help. Afterwards, he returned to Onion Lake with Reg.#3571 McArthuer and Reg.#3261 Kennedy. Using a ruse of being drunk natives, they lured 'Mighty Hamlin' out of the fortress. 'Mighty Hamlin' was wounded but nevertheless place under arrest!

On another sad note, over a period of a month, S/Sgt. Hall was also responsible for retrieving many of the the remains of murdered victims of the Frog Lake Massacre and placing them in a temporary cemetery.

S/Sgt. Hall retired as the NCO i/c of Onion Lake Detachment on April 16, 1910. After he retired, he was granted a pension of $104.00 quarterly. For a while he farmed then he became the Post Master in Onion Lake. The job went to his wife after he died on February 14, 1926.

I would imagine that the difficulties and hardships which he encountered over his career probably never left his mind. Considering S/Sgt. Hall's contribution to the NWMP like so many others, I assume that members today are still doing grave inspections to ensure that the graves reflect the Force's respect for our deceased members.

I think S/Sgt. Hall truly deserves to be nominated as May's Vet of the Month!

In closing, I would like to congratulate you on a job well done!

Regards,

Insp. Alain Bouchard
OIC Criminal Records
alain.bouchard@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Reg.#8072, John O'Neill - On duty

Reg.#8072, John O'Neill - On duty at Royal Bank of Canada

Photo by Karsh


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S/Cst. Nancy Louisa Noakes (nee) Meyer

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NOAKES, Nancy Louisa (nee Meyer) - It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Nancy Louisa Meyer Noakes on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, as the result of an accident. Devoted mother of Sara, Andrew and step-son Bobby, wife of Robert Noakes. Loving daughter of John and Lia Meyer of Milton. Cherished sister of Alice (Derek) Ramalho of Brampton and Linda Meyer of Calgary, AB.

Nancy will be sadly missed by her dog Penny. Nancy retired as on Officer from the RCMP after 16 years of service to dedicate her time to family. She worked over a decade with the Milton Public Library, were she will be deeply missed by her co-workers.

In more recent years, Nancy began taking flying lessons which quickly became a great passion. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKersie - Kocher Funeral Home, 114 Main St., Milton, 905-878-4452, from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. The Memorial service will follow Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Breast Cancer Research) would be appreciated.

Vets Toronto Div.

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http://www.thespec.com/printArticle/777437

Reg.#20284, Superintendent Ralph R. de Groot

New Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Hastings-Prince Edward Regiment.

Vets across Canada extend congratulations and affection to retired Reg.#0.1092, RCMP Superintendent Ralph R. de Groot upon being named Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Hastings-Prince Edward Regiment.

Supt. de Groot joined the Force in 1957 and he retired in 1991. Ralph and his wife live in Peterborough, ON

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Photo credit: Peterborough Examiner

Reg.#15912, S/Sgt. Arnold B McAllister

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Toronto Vets advise that:

Reg.#15912, (Rtd) S/Sgt. Arnold B. McAllister died May 21, 2010 at Toronto, ON.

S/Sgt. McAllister served from 1949 to 1975 in 'F', 'O', 'B' and 'O' Div's. He was a Life Member of the Toronto Div. Vets.

Jack White
 
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Reg.#5482, Frank Crossley,

My grandfather, Reg.#5482, Frank Crossley

A few years ago I visited my grandfather's grave site in Royal Oaks Cemetery in Victoria, BC. At that time I noted that there is nothing denoting the fact that he was one of the first RCMP members of Canada. My siblings and myself would very much like to see some sort of RCMP marking on his grave, as I think he was proud of his life's work.

I know that my grandfather first served with the RNWMP from about 1910 and when it changed to the RCMP he continued to work till 1920. He also served in WWI in France as a private with the Lord Strathcona Horse Regiment. He was in the last battle fought on horseback!

My granddad's Service Number during WWI was #2684073 as a private, and his war Service Badge was Class A, #186252.

When he returned from war, he was discharged from the RCMP on June 3, 1920 and on June 7, 1920 he joined the Alberta Provincial Police (APP) as a constable, to corporal and to sergeant .

Sgt. Crossley rejoined the RCMP on April 1, 1932 and retired on January 31, 1944.

Yours truly,

Kathy Boudreau

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Reg.#20572, Cpl Wayne E. Wilson

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Regina Div Vets advise that;

Reg.#20572, (Rtd) Cpl. Wayne E. Wilson died May 4, 2010 at Regina, SK.

Cpl. Wilson served from 1958 to 1993 in 'F', 'G', 'F' and 'Depot' Div.

Jack White
 
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Reg.#17878, former Cst. James Miller Lovering

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Victoria Div Vets advise that;

Reg.#17878, former Cst. James Miller Lovering died May 1, 2010 at Victoria, BC.

Cst. Lovering served from 1952 to 1955 in 'A' and 'F' Divs, then left to the RCAF Security. He had suffered from M.S. for the past 40 years.

Jack White
 
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Reg.#27581 / O.1399, D/Comm'r. Peter Martin

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I am advised that;

Reg.#27581 /O.1399, D/Comm'r. Peter Martin (Rtd) died May 1, 2010 at Ottawa, ON. He died unexpectedly following surgery as a result of a stress fracture in his leg.

D/Comm'r Martin served from 1969 in 'A' Div. and then in the Canadian Police Information Centre 'HQ' (CPIC). Over the next 32 years he was in Informatics in 'O' and 'B' Div. and in the Pacific Region.

In 1998, he retired to take on the role of General Manager of the Emergency Communications for Southwestern British Columbia (E-com) project. In 2001, Peter returned to the RCMP as the Director of Informatics and then as the Chief Information Officer.

In 2004, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of National Police Services (NPS). In 2008, he was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. He retired on April 12, 2010.

His brother, Reg.#32327, Cst. Chris Martin, served from 1975 to 2005 and a second brother, Reg.#42156, S/Sgt Andrew Martin currently serves in 'E' Div.

Jack White

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Reg.#15795, former Cst. John Stanley Dunn

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Relayed to me from obit;

Reg.#15785, former Cst. John Stanley Dunn died Apr 29, 2010 at Ottawa, ON.

Cst. Dunn served from 1949 to 1951 in 'O' Div. He then left to the Canadian Army Provost Corps, retiring as Lt. Colonel.

Jack White
 
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Reg.#14373, S/Sgt Arthur White

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Vancouver Div Vets advise that;

Reg.#14373, S/Sgt. Arthur White (R'td) died April 13, 2010 at North Vancouver, BC.

S/Sgt. White served briefly in the Force in 1942. He joined the RCAF during WWII and served from 1943 to 1945.

He returned to the Force in 1946 and served until 1967 in 'D', 'F', 'G' and 'E' Div's. Following retirement, S/Sgt. White worked with Sears Security.

Jack White
 
'Maintain Our Memories'

Reg.#13975, Sgt John 'Jack' Krassie

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Relayed to me from obit;

Reg.#13975, (Rtd) Sgt. John 'Jack' Krassie died April 27, 2010 at Winnipeg, MB.

Sgt. Krassie served from 1941 to 1970 in 'D' Div.

Jack White
 
'Maintain Our Memories'

Reg.#15770, S/Sgt Robin R. Oldham

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Vancouver Div. Vets advise that;

Reg.#15770 (Rtd) S/Sgt. Robin R. Oldham died April 27, 2010 at Tsawassen, BC.

S/Sgt. Oldham served from 1949 to 1974 in 'K' and 'E' Div's. He retired from Security Service then worked for C.P. Airlines Security.

Jack White
 
'Maintain Our Memories'

Reg.#4947, Cst. Alexis Godillot

Vet of the Month: Reg.#4947, Alexis Godillot
April, 2010

Dear Mr Healy,

Hello from the USA!

Your website was recommended to me by former RCMP Officer Mr. Doug Legault.

My father was in the RNWMP or the RCMP probably sometime between 1907 and 1914. He later drove an ambulance with the Norton-Harjes Ambulance Corps in France during WWI.

My mother and father divorced when I was a toddler and I never knew him. I believe he died around 1944 and he would have been buried in the family plot in Westport, Connecticut, USA. His family was very prominent in the Westport area before WWI and there should be no trouble finding the Godillot burial site.

Looking back, I think my Dad would have wanted me to know a little about his life so any help you can offer would be appreciated. I don't know why it is we seem to think of these things when we get old.

I would like to have any information about his service in Canada that might be available to me but I don't have much beside his name and a few vague dates to go on. His mother out-lived him by 12 years and I inherited what was left of the family estate.

Grandmother Godillot would have told me everything if I had bothered to take the time to ask. I'll be 79 on my next birthday.

Anyway I hope you can help or give me a lead to follow.

I enclose the only picture I have of Dad.

Thanks in advance and all the best to you Joe!

John Godillot
Collegeville, PA. USA

Readers: I have remained in contact with Mr. Godillot.
JJHealy