Obituary – Leger Caza

Posted on 29th April 2019 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Leger Caza passed away April 15, 2019 in his 96th year. Leger was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada in the Maintenance Dept. as a Janitor Sweeper on May, 11, 1970, and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). Leger’s funeral Mass was held April 23, 2019 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church.

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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 became a member of IAM&AW  LL 1863 (now LL 1975).

Keith retired December 1, 2003.  There was a celebration of Keith’s life on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Goderich Royal Canadian  Legion, Branch 109.

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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 became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975).

Paul worked until the plant closed in June 2009. Paul’s funeral was held at George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Chapel, on March 30, 2019.

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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 IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975).

Jeff was there until the plant closed in 2009.

Jeff’s Funeral was November 26, 2018 at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home in Goderich. Interment Maitland Cemetery.

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Obituary – William Robert Rodger

Posted on 27th September 2018 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother William Robert Rodger passed away September 16, 2018, in his 86th year. William was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich Ontario, Canada, December 7, 1970 in the Finished Products Dept. and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975). William retired from the plant at 65 years old. William’s funeral was held at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Goderich, on September 21, 2018.

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*** ATTENTION *** Local Meeting Date Change

Posted on 18th September 2018 by Eric Johnston

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the next 1975 local lodge meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018. The general meeting will commence at 7:30pm.

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Obituary – Brother Karl Sartori

Posted on 17th September 2018 by Eric Johnston

Union Brother Karl Sartori passed away September 7, 2018, in his 91st year.

Karl was hired at Champion/Volvo Motor Graders in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, May 16, 1966, in the Machine Shop and at that time became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975).

Karl’s funeral was held on September 14, 2018, and interment in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.

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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 LL 1975). Ken worked in the Heavy Duty Repair Dept., and retired in June, 2006.

Interment in Clinton Cemetery with arrangements by Falconer Funeral Homes.

Click to text to link to funeral home website for further information

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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 Goderich, Ontario, Canada, in the Machine Shop on February 4, 1974, at that time he became a member of IAM&AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975) and retired in June 2009, when the plant closed.

There will be no funeral home visitation or service. Arrangements through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home.

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