Author Archives: Craig Mansell

Retirees Club Outing

Local 1863 Retirees Club organized an outing for its members. This was a visit to Westlake Maple Products, Bayfield, Ontario, and a tour of the sugar bush and maple syrup evaporator owned and operated by Ron Westlake, who is a … Continue reading

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Obituary – Brother Don R. Watson

Union Brother Donald R. Watson passed away March 02, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Fabrication Sheet Metal Department on Jan. 29, 1973, at that time … Continue reading

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Local Lodge 1975 (Formerly LL 1863) Retirees Road Trip

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Obituary – David Clifford Marks

Union Brother David Clifford Marks passed away February 14, 2018, in his 78th year. Dave was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a Machinist Fabricator on April 08, 1974, at that time becoming a member of … Continue reading

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Obituary – Brother Benno Rudolph Dubler

Union Brother Benno Rudolph Joseph Dubler passed away Dec. 25, 2917 Benno was born Nov. 07, 1923. Benno was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada as a Machinist  March 28, 1960. Benno retired Nov. 1988. He was a … Continue reading

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Obituary – Brother George Sillib

Union Brother George Elwin Sillib passed away November 30, 2017 in his 90th year. George was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, in the Maintenance Department, December 2, 1968, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW … Continue reading

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Obituary – Brother Don Edwin Cartwright

Union Brother Don Edwin Cartwright passed away November 15, 2017 at the age of 84. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, in the Finished Products Department as a fitter, May 1, 1962, at that time … Continue reading

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Obituary – Brother Leroy Ryan

Union Brother Leroy J. Ryan passed away October 26, 2017 in his 78th year. Leroy was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, as a machinist, October 30, 1974, at that time becoming a member of  IAM&AW LL … Continue reading

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Obituary – Brother Norman Helmuth

Union Brother, Norman Helmuth, passed away October 15, 2017, in his 80th year. Norman was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, ON, Canada, as a machinist, March 27, 1972, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 … Continue reading

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Obituary – Brother Mike Gallant

Union Brother, Mike Gallant, passed away August 2017. Mike was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, ON, Canada, as a welder October 15, 1973, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). His passing … Continue reading

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