Obituary – Brother Gordon Hulley

Union Brother Gordon Hulley passed away May 28, 2022.

Gordon was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Burner in the Fabrication Shop at the main plant on September 12, 1969, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Gordon held other positions – Stock Controller and Lead Hand. Gordon was one time president of LL 1863 and retired February 9, 2000.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion (56 Kingston Street, Goderich) on Wednesday June 8, 2022 from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Internment Colborne Cemetery. https://www.arbormemorial.ca/mccallumpalla/obituaries/gordon-hulley/86573

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Retirees Club

For those who were unable to visit Legacy Maple, 85399 St Helen’s Line, owned by Brian and Annette Mackenzie, attached are some pictures of the sugar bush and shack. They were using steam generated from the 1926 Sawyer Massey traction engine boiler seen in two of the photos.

Many thanks to John and Sheron Stadelmann for helping to organize the event.

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Obituary – Rick L. Kingsley

Union Brother Rick L. Kingsley passed away March 6, 2022.

Rick was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Machinist in the Machine Shop at the main plant on April 30, 1985, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Rick retired when the company closed in June, 2009.

Visitation was held at the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, on Monday March 14, 2022, and the funeral immediately followed. A private family interment at Colborne Cemetery, Goderich, will be held in the spring. http://www.mackenzieandmccreath.com/visitationdetails.php?id=994

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Obituary – Brother Ronald T. McIntosh

Union Brother Ronald T. McIntosh passed away January 31, 2022.

Ronald was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Technician in Machine Maintenance at the main plant on March 11, 1974, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Ronald retired when the company closed in June, 2009.

Cremation has taken place. 

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Obituary – Brother Douglas “Doug” Baltzer

Union Brother Douglas “Doug” Baltzer passed away January 16, 2022. Doug was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Fitter in Finished Products at the main plant on December 14, 1970, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Doug retired when the company closed in June, 2009.

Douglas Earl Baltzer

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Obituary – William “Bill” Martin

Union Brother William “Bill” Martin passed away December 10, 2021.

 

 

 

 

 

Bill was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Stock Controller at the main plant on March 22, 1971, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Bill retired from the company.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

https://www.arbormemorial.ca/mccallumpalla/obituaries/william-bill-martin/75631

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Obituary – Brother Ronald Philip DeLeary

Union Brother Ronald Philip DeLeary passed away August 23, 2021.

Ron was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, working as a Product/Tool Designer in the General Engineering Department, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Ron retired from the company.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

 

 

https://www.arbormemorial.ca/mccallumpalla/obituaries/ronald-deleary/70532/

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Obituary – Brian Bowman

Union Brother Brian Bowman passed away June 27, 2021.

Brian was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Sheet Metal Worker at the main plant on January 15, 1973, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Brian left the plant when it closed in 2009.

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Obituary – Leigh Bowden

Union Brother Leigh Bowden passed away June 27, 2021, at the age of 72 years.

Leigh was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Fitter in the Fabrication Department at the main plant on February 13, 1974, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Leigh left the plant when it closed in 2009.

A private family service will be held, with interment in Sherman Cemetery, Thamesville.

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Obituary – Brian Schmidt

Union Brother Brian Schmidt passed away January 1, 2021.

Brian was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Stock Controller at the main plant on April 29, 1974, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975).

Brian left the plant when it closed in 2009.

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