Author Archives: Eric Johnston

Obituary – Brother Gordon Hulley

Posted on 6th June 2022 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Retirees Club

Posted on 21st March 2022 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Rick L. Kingsley

Posted on 21st March 2022 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Ronald T. McIntosh

Posted on 8th March 2022 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Douglas “Doug” Baltzer

Posted on 22nd February 2022 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – William “Bill” Martin

Posted on 4th January 2022 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Ronald Philip DeLeary

Posted on 2nd September 2021 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brian Bowman

Posted on 5th July 2021 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Leigh Bowden

Posted on 5th July 2021 by Eric Johnston

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, … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brian Schmidt

Posted on 5th February 2021 by Eric Johnston

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 … Continue reading →

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