Category Archives: Retirees

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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Obituary – Brother Don James Saunders

Posted on 14th August 2017 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother, Donald James Saunders, passed away August 4, 2017. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, ON, Canada, as a welder January 21, 1974, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Clarence Shephard (Joe) Govier

Posted on 14th August 2017 by Craig Mansell

 Union Brother, Clarence Shephard (“Joe”) Govier, passed away August 3, 2017. Joe was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, ON, Canada, as a machinist November 14, 1973, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Archie Leopold Watt

Posted on 13th June 2017 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother Archie Leopold Watt passed away June 5, 2017, in his 91st. year. Archie was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, ON, Canada, as a fitter, March 12, 1973, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW LL … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Brother Don Johnston

Posted on 11th May 2017 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother, Donald Johnston, passed away April 12, 2017, in his 67th year. Don was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich ON, Canada, and joined IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). in the 1960s. Don held the Union President’s … Continue reading →

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Condolences Brother Tigert

Posted on 17th April 2017 by Craig Mansell

Union Brother John (“Jack”) Tigert  passed away April 12, 2017, in his 90th year. Jack was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich ON, Canada, as a Stock Controller, May 22, 1962, at that time becoming a member of IAM&AW … Continue reading →

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LL 1863 Champion/Volvo Retirees

Posted on 4th January 2016 by Craig Mansell

We had a Union Brother Gordon Elmer Johnston pass away Dec.30, 2015. Gordon was Hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Grader and Joined the IAM LL 1863 now LL. 1975 in April 27, 1970. and Retired July 29, 1988. Gord worked in … Continue reading →

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LL 1863 (Volvo Goderich Retirees) visit Ojibwa Sub in Port Burwell

Posted on 15th October 2015 by Craig Mansell

There was 17 from LL 1863 Retiree Club went on a Ojibwa Submarine tour Sept. 17, 2015 . in Port Burwell. It was to be a 3 Hr. of the greater Depth tour . It turned out to be a … Continue reading →

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