Fallen Comrades (retired members)

[Edward Campbell]

Sorry for the loss of your friend, Mo; he was so young.

 

[The Bread Guy]

For those who knew him, WO (retired) Steve Lamothe (former RCR, RSS for the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment) has passed. Initial word is no funeral, but will share any obit once available.

Good guy, liked working with the Mo' (which was rarely guaranteed in the old days of RSS assignments) sharing his experience/wisdom, and was an all-round good shit to be around. R.I.P., Steve ...

 

[Rifleman62]

RIP Steve.

 

[Edward Campbell]

From The RCR:

Fellow Royal Canadians, We regret to inform you of the passing of WO Gerry Hebert, CD (ret’d) age 56 of Powassan, ON on 13 March 2024. Obituary for Gerry Hebert as posted on the A.M. Paul Funeral Home website: Obituary G Hebert Gerald Hebert Death Notice Born June 18, 1967-Died March 13, 2024 It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Gerry on March 13, 2024. Gerry passed unexpectedly in his home from natural causes at the age of 56. Beloved son of Daniel Aurel Hebert (predeceased) and Josephine Ann Hebert (nee Rose). Gerry is survived by his sisters Beverly Taylor (Josh Pigeau), and Melanie Craig (Lonnie Craig). Uncle to Stephanie Taylor (Eric Fortin), Jeffrey Taylor (Valarie Dumas) and Shelby Craig. Sadly missed by his Auntie Margie, as well as his many other Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He will be greatly missed by his brother by choice Jamie Barkwell, and close friend Melanie Innes, as well as many comrades who served alongside him in his military career. Gerry was born in Sudbury, ON, and became a member of the 2912 Irish Regiment Army Cadet Corp. when he was 12 years of age and continued into the militia. From there he enlisted into the Armed Forces RCR Infantry in the fall of 1986. During his time in the Canadian Armed Forces, he was an Infantry NCO/SNCO and retired as Warrant Officer G. Hebert, CD. Completing eight (8) operational tours including two in combat Operations in Afghanistan. He later attended Military College and was granted the title of Master Gunner before he retired in 2013. Gerry enjoyed many outdoor activities especially kayaking and shooting at his local Club in Powassan. Gerry’s shooting club family (Rockcut Shooting Club) will feel his absence on the range and in the clubhouse. Gerry will be remembered fondly with great admiration and pride by everyone lucky enough to be a part of his life. Details of his Celebration of Life will be announced once the arrangements have been made. For more information or to leave a tribute in memory of Gerald please visit paulfuneralhome.ca. May he rest in peace Pro Patria

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[KevinB]

From The RCR:

Fellow Royal Canadians, We regret to inform you of the passing of WO Gerry Hebert, CD (ret’d) age 56 of Powassan, ON on 13 March 2024. Obituary for Gerry Hebert as posted on the A.M. Paul Funeral Home website: Obituary G Hebert Gerald Hebert Death Notice Born June 18, 1967-Died March 13, 2024 It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Gerry on March 13, 2024. Gerry passed unexpectedly in his home from natural causes at the age of 56. Beloved son of Daniel Aurel Hebert (predeceased) and Josephine Ann Hebert (nee Rose). Gerry is survived by his sisters Beverly Taylor (Josh Pigeau), and Melanie Craig (Lonnie Craig). Uncle to Stephanie Taylor (Eric Fortin), Jeffrey Taylor (Valarie Dumas) and Shelby Craig. Sadly missed by his Auntie Margie, as well as his many other Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He will be greatly missed by his brother by choice Jamie Barkwell, and close friend Melanie Innes, as well as many comrades who served alongside him in his military career. Gerry was born in Sudbury, ON, and became a member of the 2912 Irish Regiment Army Cadet Corp. when he was 12 years of age and continued into the militia. From there he enlisted into the Armed Forces RCR Infantry in the fall of 1986. During his time in the Canadian Armed Forces, he was an Infantry NCO/SNCO and retired as Warrant Officer G. Hebert, CD. Completing eight (8) operational tours including two in combat Operations in Afghanistan. He later attended Military College and was granted the title of Master Gunner before he retired in 2013. Gerry enjoyed many outdoor activities especially kayaking and shooting at his local Club in Powassan. Gerry’s shooting club family (Rockcut Shooting Club) will feel his absence on the range and in the clubhouse. Gerry will be remembered fondly with great admiration and pride by everyone lucky enough to be a part of his life. Details of his Celebration of Life will be announced once the arrangements have been made. For more information or to leave a tribute in memory of Gerald please visit paulfuneralhome.ca. May he rest in peace Pro Patria

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RIP.

Gerry was a great guy - we are diminished.

He had posted here for a bit as well as mg34.

 

[OldSolduer]

RIP WO Hebert

 

[Edward Campbell]

Sad to say we lost one off the good guys, Major (ret'd) Gerry Wharton MVO, CD

"It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected but peaceful passing of our father, Gerald Stanley Wharton. A loving husband, father and very much a soldier and a gentleman, Gerry leaves behind his most beloved wife, Heather, his daughters Laurie (Phil), Wendy (Roland) and Susan (Spenser), grandchildren Katelyn, Graeme, Evan, Nolan, Jesse, Heather, Blair and Ross, his sister Lesley, niece Ali (Zack) as well as 10 great grandchildren and two great nieces.

A proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces, Gerry served with the 1st Battalion The Canadian Guards and the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Canada, Germany and Cyprus.

Upon retirement from the military with 32 years' service, Gerry enjoyed a second career as Chief of Ceremonial and Protocol Services for the federal government, providing expertise on flag protocol and material ceremonial support for all official functions such as Canada Day, Remembrance Day, all official visits and state funerals. He was a member of the interdepartmental committee for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and was responsible for the design of the tomb.

Gerry was honoured to be made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by Her Majesty the Queen at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in October 1995 for his "service to the Crown in Canada."

He retired from the Public Service in 2002 having served Queen and Country for 50 years. Upon his death, he was preparing to attend the bi-annual conference for The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada concluding twenty years of voluntary service as its Honorary Dominion President.

As much as Gerry loved the military, he also enjoyed outdoor adventures, history, his church community and a glass of inexpensive scotch. Most of all, we know he dearly loved Heather, his wife of 66 years and his family. Thank you Dad, Grandpa, for instilling in us an appreciation for travel, early morning swims and the propensity to hike in the woods and up mountains just a little further and a little more rugged than is comfortable."

I first met Gerry back in the 1960s. We served in the same place a couple of times but never in the same unit or branch. He was a few years older than me, he graduated from CMR in 1958 and was commissioned into The Canadian Guards.

He was, above all, a gentleman.