Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituary – Jeff Bissett

Posted on 30th November 2018 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Jeff Bissett passed away November 21, 2018 at the age of 50 years. Jeff was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada, May 20, 1986 in the Welding Dept. at that time becoming a member of … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Kenneth John Murch

Posted on 24th August 2018 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Kenneth John Murch passed away August 21, 2018, in his 72nd year. Ken was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, May 04, 1970, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Howie Gottschalk

Posted on 10th July 2018 by Eric Johnston

Local 1975 is sad to announce the passing of another Union Brother. Howie Gottschalk, passed away July 2, 2018 at the age of 68, after a short but courageous fight with cancer. Howie was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brian James Brindley

Posted on 5th July 2018 by Eric Johnston

The Brothers and Sisters of Local Lodge 1975 would like to send their condolences to the family of Union Brother Brian James Brindley. Brian passed away this past July 1, 2018, in his 68th year of life. Brian was hired … 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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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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