Category Archives: Retirees

Obituary – William “Bill” Patterson

Posted on 16th August 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother William “Bill” Patterson passed away August 08, 2019, in his 88th year. Bill was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Finished Products Dept. as a Fitter on April 14, 1969, and at that … Continue reading →

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Obituary – James E. Fielder

Posted on 5th August 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother James E. Fielder passed away August 02, 2019 in his 73rd year.   James was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada as a Fitter in Fabrication on February 03, 1969, and at that time became … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Warren F. Wylds

Posted on 5th August 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Warren F. Wylds passed away July 28, 2019, at age 96.   Warren was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada as a Machinist on January 06, 1970, and at that time became a member of … Continue reading →

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Retirees Event

Posted on 23rd July 2019 by Eric Johnston

It has been ten years since the closure of the Volvo Motor Graders plant in 2009. The news sent a shock wave through the community when it was announced that the town’s largest employer would be closing its doors for … Continue reading →

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Obituary – John Voskamp

Posted on 15th July 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother John Voskamp passed away July 09, 2019, in his 64th year. John was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada as a Stock Controller on September 02, 1972, and at that time became a member of IAMAW … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Dwain Poirier

Posted on 2nd July 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Dwain Poirier passed away suddenly on June 15, 2019, at the age of 42 years. Dwain was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Painting Dept. on August 18, 2004, and at that time … Continue reading →

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Retirees Tour a Sugar Bush

Posted on 10th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Local 1863 Retirees Club toured the Ron Westlake’s sugar bush on March 21, 2019. Ron gave us a great tour and maple syrup samples, plus treats and coffee sweetened with maple sugar.

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Obituary – Brother Keith Good

Posted on 10th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Keith Good passed away March 18, 2019 in his 81st year. Keith was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada in the Warehouse/Shipping Dept. as a stock Controller on November 13, 1972, and at that time … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Paul Dennis Hogan

Posted on 10th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Paul Dennis Hogan passed away February 27, 2019 in his 64th year. Paul started with Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada in the Finished Products Dept. as a Fitter on September 18, 1973, and at that time … 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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