 Good Evening, I hope this finds you and your families well and safe.
One of our friends and colleagues, Major (Ret’d) Ronald Mathews MStJ, CD, MSc, recently passed away from complications due to his four year fight with Cancer. Ron had dedicated his life to the service of others and to his country. Volunteering as a member of the CAF (Reserve Army) in 30th and 15th Field Regiments (RCA), Saint John Ambulance and finally retiring from 12 Service Battalion as the Deputy Commanding Officer in 2015. His time also included a deployment to Bosnia as a UN peacekeeper. Ron was an original member in the formation of the 39 Service Battalion Regimental Council and a member of the Guild of Waggoneers and Artificers. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all. Ron retired after 30 years, from his work with the Federal Service and RCMP a few years ago but maintain his work with the justice system and emergency services right until the end while still working on his PhD dissertation. Ron will be interned on 26 October 2020 at the Grand mausoleum at Ocean View Burial Park, 1204 – 6455 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5H 4E4. For those wishing to attend or wish to say a few words his widow Christine has requested that you contact: Captain Rev. Kenneth K. H. Lo, M.Div. Chaplain / Padre 39 Service Battalion Canadian Armed Forces [email protected] / Tel: 604-813-2222 / Fax: 604-238-2302 The Padre will be preparing the guest list for COVID-19 contact tracking requirements. There are 30 spots available for 15th Fd, Saint John Ambulance, 39 Service Battalion and the RCMP to fill. In addition Christine has offer the opportunity, for each of the Units Ron served with, to provide two members in uniform as poll bearers. We offer our condolences to the family and that Ron may rest in peace. Will L.A.R. Watkins, CD LCol (Ret'd) Regimental Secretary 39 Service Battalion Regimental Council See more... |
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