He was posted to CFB Gagetown, Trials and Evaluation Section, in 1990, retired in 1997 after 38 plus years in the Canadian Artillery.  Upon retirement, he and his wife purchased a home in Oromocto to be close to their daughter and her family that lived in Astle, NB. Following the passing of his wife in 2008, he joined the Oromocto Pioneer Gardens Cemetery Committee and served as a board member as the promotion member and Representative for the Last Post Fund.  He is currently serving as the Vice President.

Like the rest of the Oromocto Pioneer Gardens Cemetery committee, he is very proud of what has been achieved since the cemeteries inception.  The all-volunteer committee members are incredibly dedicated and work hard to maintain and improve all aspects of the cemetery.  Like all volunteer organizations, they are always looking for new members who wish to serve on a board that fulfils such an essential community undertaking. If interested you can contact any committee member.

Retired educator and education consultant having taught at the high school level for 35 years (33 at Oromocto High) and for the past 10 years part time in the Faculty of Education at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. Became involved with the Oromocto Pioneer Gardens Cemetery project from its inception when the need for a community cemetery became obvious as existing facilities were becoming inadequate for a town in which so many citizens, including his family, had decided to retire. Envision Oromocto Pioneer Cemetery as a quiet tranquil place, with a park-like atmosphere, a place where people can relax and feel comfortable in thought and meditation, either by themselves or with friends and relations.

Background was with the Canadian Government in Canada, France and Germany, primarily for DND. Retired in 2004 from the office of the Commander, Combat Training Centre, at CFB Gagetown. Involved in administration and accounting for her entire career. Shortly after retiring, became involved with Pioneer Gardens Cemetery at the urging of former-Mayor Fay Tidd. One of the original Board Members, she has served as secretary since incorporation and also maintains the software related to sales and burials. Believes strongly that the cemetery fills a huge void in the community and takes a personal interest in all aspects of its operation. As interest from the community grows, she sees the cemetery growing and expanding far beyond the original plans.

He spent over 35 years within the Canadian Armed Forces as a Logistician occupying several positions involving purchasing goods and services and monitoring unit budgets, retiring in 2008. He served at Bases in Summerside PE, Moncton NB, Lahr Germany, Camp Borden ON, Chatham NB, Montreal and Longue-Pointe PQ and Gagetown NB. He also worked two years for a Kent store in Fredericton. After working as a primary care giver for several years, he became a member of N.B. Crime Stoppers and subsequently was asked to join the Oromocto Pioneer Gardens Cemetery Board of Directors as the treasurer, to fill the vacant position. As the treasurer, he handles all accounting and financial operations of the cemetery. His past experience will be beneficial for the future of this Cemetery and he is looking forward to becoming a proud member.