We are saddened to learn of the passing of Michael McAllister, FHG 978.  Mike passed away on March 25, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mike joined the Guard in 1976, was a member of the Squad for several summers, and also worked in QM.  After graduating from Queen’s University, Mike taught for 33 years – he was an elementary school teacher for 25 years, and finished his career at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School.  He was also a dedicated coach for more than 100 community and school teams, and led many to championship seasons.

We offer our sincere condolences to Mike’s wife Susan, his family and friends.

Link to Mike’s full obituary: Kingston Whig-Standard

Donald G. Timmins, FHG 177, passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 91.  Don joined the Guard in the summer of 1950, and his sister Mary was a domestic interpreter.

Don was a dedicated musician, and he was the organist and choir director at churches in Hamilton, Perth and Etobicoke.  He also enjoyed a remarkably long career, first as a school official with several boards, and later worked with benefits consulting firms.

We offer our condolences to Don’s wife Jo-Anne, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and to his friends and colleagues.

Full obituary: The Toronto Star

We are saddened to learn of the passing of David Fudge, FHG 741, on January 14, 2025 at the age of 77.  David joined the Guard in 1969, and was a member of the Guard Club’s Board from 2000 to 2005.

We offer our condolences to David’s wife Nancy, his children and grandchildren.

Full obituary:  The Kingstonist

David “Dave” Perreault, FHG 1930, passed away suddenly on September 18 at the age of 41.  Dave joined the Guard in 2003, and was a licensed carpenter with the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board for several years.  Dave had joined the Tech Ed Program at Queen’s with the goal of becoming a trades teacher, and was well known for his humour, kindness, and friendship.

We extend our sincere condolences to Dave’s wife Jillian, and their children Jack and Josephine, on their loss.

Obituary:  Wartman Funeral Home

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph Adrien Auger Langlois, FHG 403 on June 17 at the age of 86.  “Tic” joined the Guard in 1959, and had a long and distinguished teaching career.  He is remembered in particular for his dedication to sports, and he coached student athletes in several sports, including football, track and field, volleyball, gymnastics and curling.  In 2019, he was inducted into the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame.  He also served on the Board of the Fort Henry Guard Club of Canada from 2008 to 2013.

We extend our sincere condolences to Adrien’s family and friends.

Obituary:  The Kingston Whig Standard

We are saddened to learn that David Vrooman, FHG 513, passed away on January 31 at the age of 81.  Martin Blaser, FHG 1022, shared some memories of Dave via Facebook:

Dave received his guard number in 1961 and was one of the few among us to attend the Royal Tournament held at Earls Court exhibition building in London England. Dave once told us “Queen’s Meds and football were a large part of the Squad and U of T music students were a major part of the Drums” during his time with the Guard. “We were very lucky in our timing to be a part of the Royal Tournament experience.”

Here’s a photo of Dave and some of his comrades on the plane heading to London in 1963, with Dave sitting left front, Bob Lawrence (FHG 524) sitting directly behind Dave, Lawrie Garnett ( FHG 436) sitting right front, Paul Munroe ( FHG 480) on the right side in the dark t-shirt and Dick Gates (FHG 498) standing waving his arms.

We extend our condolences to Dave’s wife Rosemary, their four children, and seven grandchildren.

Kingston Whig-Standard obituary.

Dr. Richard James, FHG 298, passed away on December 19, 2023 at the age of 92.

Dick joined the Fort Henry Guard in 1955, and was a member of the winning Armstrong Gun team in 1958.  During his studies at Queen’s University, he was also a member of the Queens Comets and the Golden Gaels Football Team.  Dick practiced medicine for 50 years, and was Amhertsview’s first doctor, establishing the Amherstview Medical Center.

Dick James pictured with fellow Fort Henry Guard Wally Mellor (FHG 296), Ron Stewart (FHG 280), Gary Schreider (FHG 279) and Bill Surphlis (FHG 272)

We extend our sincere condolences to Dick’s Sally, and his many family and friends.

Kingston Whig-Standard obituary.