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 becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Donald retired in June 2009.
Donald’s funeral was held at the Needham Funeral Service, 520 Dundas St., London, Ontario, Canada on March 07, 2018.
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 IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Dave retired on August 01, 2001.
Dave’s funeral is on February 19, 2018. Interment at Brussels Cemetery in the spring.
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 LL 1863 (now LL 1975).
A Celebration of Life will take place on December 28, 2017, at McCallum & Palla Funeral Home. Interment Colborne Cemetery.
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 becoming a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Don retired June 1, 1998.
Don’s Funeral is November 20, 2017, and interment is at Blyth Union Cemetery.
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 1863 (Now LL 1975). Leroy retired December 1, 2004.
Leroy’s funeral is October 30, 2017, and interment is at Maitland Cemetery.
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 (now LL 1975).
Norman’s funeral is October 20, 2117, and interment is at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich.
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 will be acknowledged by the LL 1863 Retirees Club, and sympathy extended to his family.
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). In the 1980s, Don held the Union President’s position of LL 1863.
His passing will be acknowledged by the LL 1863 Retirees Club, and sympathy extended to his family.
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