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Paul McIntosh

Paul McIntosh

10th Nov 1938 - 25th Mar 2024 (85)2 PPCLI Peacefully at his home in St. Peters Bay on Monday, March 25, 2024, Paul McIntosh passed away with his beloved wife by his side. Born in the Souris Lighthouse on November 10th, 1938, to the late Andrew and Cecilia (Cahill)...

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Michael McKinley

20th Oct 1951 - 29th Mar 2024 (72)1& 2 PPCLIHe served from 1971 - 1991Did a tour to Cyprus with 2 PPCLI Micheal McKinleyDownload

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Richard Alan Seitz

Richard Alan Seitz

6 Nov 1968 - 14 Dec 2023 (55)3 PPCLI It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Richard Alan Seitz on December 14th, 2023. Alan was born on November 6, 1968 and is survived by his parents Richard and Helen, his brothers Guy and Robert, as well...

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Charle Gordon Watt

Charle Gordon Watt

12 Aug 1953 - 02 Feb 2024 (70)3 PPCLI, PPCLI Battle School and Sky Hawks It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father, brother, friend, Charles Gordon Watt, born August 12, 1953 in Fort William, Ontario. He slipped away on February 2, 2024, at the...

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Earl Oscar Basaraba

Earl Oscar Basaraba

SL16284118 Dec 1933 -8th Mar 2024 (90)1 PPCLI Earl Oscar Basaraba, age 90, of Edmonton, Alberta passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024.A memorial service for Earl will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Hainstock's Funeral Home &...

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David Charles MacDonald

David Charles MacDonald

24 Jan 1950 - 19 Mar 2024 (74)2 PPCLI David MacDonald passed away peacefully on the morning of March 19, 2024, in his 74th year. He was born to John D. and Theresa (Curtis) MacDonald in Neil’s Harbour in 1950. David was a quiet, exceedingly generous man who loved...

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Scott Alfred Blackburn

Scott Alfred Blackburn

16 Nov 1963 - 7th Feb 2024 (60)2 PPCLI It is with broken hearts filled with sadness that we share of the sudden and shocking passing of Scott Alfred Blackburn. 
Scott passed away in Puerto Maldonado Peru at the age of 60. 
He is now home with his Lord and Saviour, and...

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Robert Harry Finch

21 Nov 1929 - 29 Jan 2024 (94) FINCH, ROBERT HARRY "BOB" November 21, 1929 - January 29, 2024 After 94 years of fighting off cancer, pneumonia, covid, cardiac arrest and COPD, Bob passed away at Mississauga Hospital in the early hours of January 29th. He was...

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Garnet Bigelow

Garnet Bigelow

21 Mar 1030 - 29 Mar 2024 (94)PPCLI With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of our much-loved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather at the age of 94. Affectionately known as “Papa” or “The Sargeant” by his caregivers, Garnet passed away surrounded by...

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John James Pollard

John James Pollard

1963 - 29 Feb 2024 (60)1 PPCLI POLLARD, John James – John passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the age of 60. Husband of the late Shirley. Dear father of Roy Pollard and Matthew Pollard. Brother of Melanie Williams (Pat) and Danielle...

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Gordon Marcel Descoteaux

Gordon Marcel Descoteaux

15 Oct 1944 - 17 Feb 2024 (79)1 & 2 PPCLI It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Gordon Descoteaux on February 17th, 2024, at the age of 79, in St Albert, Alberta. Gord was born October 15th, 1944, in Nottingham England, to the late...

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Francis (Frank) James Duffy

Francis (Frank) James Duffy

January 22, 1930 – January 12, 2024. (93) Former Drum Major The Canadian Grenadier GuardsIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Francis (Frank) James Duffy on January 12, 2024, at the age of 93. Served with the PPCLI, later joining The Canadian...

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