Author Archives: Craig Mansell

Retirees Club Outing

Posted on 19th March 2018 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 10th March 2018 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 4th March 2018 by Craig Mansell
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Obituary – David Clifford Marks

Posted on 4th March 2018 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 27th February 2018 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 4th December 2017 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 20th November 2017 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 1st November 2017 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 24th October 2017 by Craig Mansell

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

Posted on 14th August 2017 by Craig Mansell

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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