The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of Michael J. O'Sullivan, OLS 1169.
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Founding member of Annis, O'Sullivan and Vollebekk. Michael passed away peacefully in hospital with his family at his side on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Michael O'Sullivan at the age of 86. Beloved husband for 55 years of Marilyn (Carnegy). Proud father of Patricia (Mike Shearon) and David (Paula). Cherished by his granddaughter, Finley Grace. Dear brother of Nancy (Joel), the late Patricia, and Terry (Colleen). Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

​The family would like to thank Dr. Naciuk, Dr. Allison, and Dr Karpinski for their excellent care. A Celebration of Michael's Life will be held at Britannia Yacht Club in early January. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Daley Family Funeral Home, 6971 Bank St., from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Thursday, December 11.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, December 12, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2718 8th Line Rd., Metcalfe, at 11 a.m. If desired, donations made to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.daleyffh.ca

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of Charles (Charlie) Dawson Rogers, OLS 1144.
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Charlie, at 95, died peacefully on November 6, 2025 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, after a life well lived, surrounded by his loving children, Mike, Steve (Jennifer), Debbie (Mike), and Greg. He was predeceased by his wife Joan (Beaman), and, as the youngest in his family, by siblings Audrey, Emerson, Sheldon, Doug, Emily, Al, and Prescott as well as parents Stanley and Juanita (Tupper) Rogers. He is survived by his loving grandchildren, Sarah, Nicky, Buzz, and Trucy as well as dozens of nieces, nephews and cousins, and his former companion, Sheila Whalen.

Born on September 29, 1930, in Little Bass River, Nova Scotia, Charlie and his family lived in several towns and villages across Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou counties, before landing in Oxford for his high school years. Charlie was busy in high school – with a variety of sports, as president of the student council, and editor of the newspaper and year book. His classmates noted his aptitude for chemistry and frequent naps in English class. Most weekends and summers he helped in the family sawmill business. Free time was for acting in plays and musicals with the Oxford Baptist Young People’s Union theatre group and hiking to local fishing and swimming holes with his brothers.

Charlie briefly considered a life in the Baptist ministry before attending the provincial land survey school in Lawrencetown. After working for the Maritime Marshland Rehabilitation Administration in Amherst he embarked on an adventurous period with the National Topographical System of Canada in Ottawa. This included maritime survey work aboard the CGS Fort Frances (former minesweeper HMSC Fort Frances) for the Canadian Hydrographic Service in St. Pierre and Miquelon, and helping to construct the Mid-Canada Line (lesser-known cousin of NORAD’s Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line) across northern Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

Following a stint with the firm of Charles Archibald, P.L.S. in Nova Scotia, Charlie’s government connections brought him back to Ottawa, where he fell in love with Joan after a blind date. At Fairhall and Moffatt Land Surveyors, he helped plan and develop the new west-end community of Glen Cairn (Hazeldean). There, he and Joan would establish their family home, a new private practice, and a life of dedicated service to the community and involvement in local politics. For Charlie, this involved serving in local governments for two decades, including as ward alderman in the newly formed City of Kanata and the city’s first deputy mayor. He and Joan were active in the federal and provincial Progressive Conservative parties and Charlie served many years as the area’s provincial electoral returning officer. He gave generously of his time to the Glen Cairn Community Association, Lions Club, United Church, Boy Scouts, Minor Hockey Association, the Mississippi Valley and Rideau Valley conservation authorities and the Pinhey’s Point Foundation.

Charlie enjoyed many years in local curling, bowling, and men’s softball clubs and associations, summers at the family cottage on Sharbot Lake, and a passion for golf, which saw him marshal at several of his favourite courses in retirement. Retirement also brought an opportunity to more fully pursue a lifelong enjoyment of painting, while he and Joan moved residence from Glen Cairn to Carleton Place, Sharbot Lake, Perth, and back to Kanata. Throughout his life, a love of music, especially gospel, gave him comfort. He treasured childhood memories of listening to his mother play piano after bedtime, enthusiastically added his voice to church choirs in Oxford and Glen Cairn, and was immensely proud of his nephews Stan and Garnet.

His contributions to the community, and especially to the City of Kanata, were recognized in 2013 with the naming of “Charlie Rogers Place” near Hazeldean Road and Terry Fox Drive.

For his final years, Charlie returned to his beloved Nova Scotia to enjoy the seascapes and ocean breezes of his youth. His full and meaningful life touched the lives of many. He will be deeply missed. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Yarmouth Regional Hospital for their compassion and care.

A private interment will take place. Should you choose to make a donation in Charlie’s name, please do so to the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation or to the charity of your choice.

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of David G. McGeorge, OLS 886.
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With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of David Graham McGeorge on October 24th, 2025 at the age of 97 years. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, David was born in Chatham, Ontario, the 5th and last survivor of a family of 8 of the late William Graham and Adele Irene McGeorge.

​David grew up in Chatham attending Queen Mary Public School and Chatham Collegiate Institute. In 1950 David enrolled in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto graduating from Civil Engineering in 1954.

Following graduation David returned to Chatham where he married Betty Anne Methven. David joined his father’s firm W.G. McGeorge and Sons, articling and completing exams to become a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor in 1956. Upon his father's retirement in 1970 David continued in general practice forming his own company David G. McGeorge Ltd. Consulting Engineer and Ontario Land Surveyor, retiring his land surveying and engineering licences in 2012 and 2018 respectively.

Continuing the work of his father and grandfather, David developed expertise in the field of drainage engineering, serving as Engineer for the former Township of Chatham for many years. In addition to drainage work, David was involved in a diverse range of projects including the design of municipal services in the former Town of Blenheim, shore protection on Pelee Island, bridge design, subdivision and land development throughout Kent and Essex Counties as well as legal land surveying.

With a remarkable memory and the ability to communicate technical and historical details of local matters, David was often consulted for his professional opinion as well as his recollection of the past. Chatham Kent has lost a valued resource that will be felt by many who had the opportunity to have known or worked with David.

In addition to running his business David found time to serve his community as an elected member and later chairman of the Chatham Water Commission for 22 years, Reeve of the former Erie Beach and lifelong member and elder of First Presbyterian Church.

David and Betty Anne enjoyed summers at their cottage at Erie Beach, golfing as members of Maple City Country Club and in recent years travelled on many memorable trips with the University of Toronto Alumni Association.

David leaves behind Betty Anne, his wife of 69 years, their children Lisa McGeorge and Margo Dolsen (Mark), grandchildren Amelia Pretty (Matthew) and Graham Dolsen, and sister-in-law Virginia McGeorge (the late Donald).

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Copper Terrace for their support and care as well as the countless kind helpers and drivers who have assisted Betty Anne.

Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Breakfast Program of First Presbyterian Church. On-line condolences may be shared at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca 

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of Michael Wayne Yeo, ​OLS 1807.

Peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe in his 63rd year. Beloved son of Marguerite (Pope) and the late Douglas Yeo. Brother to John (Jessica Khan) Yeo and Darren (Andrea) Almas. Cherished uncle to Amber, Jenna and Noah. He will be missed by his special friend Michelle Cleave and her two sons Bryse and Trent who will greatly miss his love and guidance. Mike leaves behind many other loving family members, friends and coworkers.

Mike spent his career as a hardworking, extremely dedicated, and well-respected Ontario Land Surveyor. The vast amount of knowledge he had was far from limited to his work. Mike had an insatiable thirst for learning and a remarkable ability to share facts about an endless range of topics. Mike had a deep passion for nature, loving both the complexity and the simplicity of it. It was here where he found his happy place, especially at the Waterford Ponds. To have a conversation with Mike about anything related to nature, or to join him on a hike, was nothing less than inspiring. You could sense the joy in his voice as he easily identified every plant, tree, or bush along the way, and without a glance at any nearby bird, could tell you what it was by the song it sang. His love of nature often led him to demonstrate acts of environmental stewardship, focusing his efforts and using his knowledge to influence better decision-making to protect and preserve the plants and animals that he cared so deeply about. Mike's heart beamed with both compassion and empathy, and there was never an occasion where he put himself before those he loved. He knew that kindness didn't have to be grand, but a quiet choice made consistently to show how much he cared! No time was ever spent with Mike that didn't include a great amount of laughter, and his infectious smile and razor-sharp wit will be remembered by everyone who knew him. Mike was far too humble to know how truly special he was, and he chose to keep his life simple and true. Nature was the place he found peace, and now it is his home.

Cremation has taken place. Serenity Burial & Cremation Services INC., 361 Main Street, Port Dover (226) 290-9093 have been entrusted with the arrangements. For those wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Michael they are asked to consider Nature Conservancy of Canada, P.O. Box 443 London, Ontario N6A 4W1 (natureconservancy.ca/where-we-work/ontario/featured-projects/backus-woods) Online condolences can be left at www.serenityburialandcremation.com

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of Roger Raikes Welsman, OLS 1035.

A life well lived.

Passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 93.

Predeceased by his beloved wives Lois and Carole, Roger will be lovingly remembered by his children: Jan (Carl), Tim, Larry (Ben), Phil, Amy (Kevin) and Step children: Susan (Michael) and Mark (Gizel).

Loving grandfather to: Cameron (Yana), Andrew (Kaitlyn), Eric (Kelly), Emma (Chase), Caden, Bronwen (Micah), and Robyn (Lyndie) and great grandfather to: Lucy, Eva, Mark, Owain, Ashton, Willa and Ruby.

He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Roger lived a long and fulfilling life. A traveller, sailor, pilot, and teacher, he embraced adventure and learning at every stage. He was a loving husband and devoted father who delighted in taking his children on road trips across Canada.

In his early twenties, Roger began his career with the Department of Highways Ontario, working on survey crews across the province. In 1970, he became a founding faculty member at Georgian College, where he taught with passion and dedication. His love for teaching carried him abroad in 1981, when he spent a year on exchange in Jamaica, sharing his knowledge of surveying.

A faithful member of the Anglican Church, Roger lived his life guided by faith and service.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the caring staff at Amica Little Lake for their compassion and support.

A visitation will take place at Adams Funeral Home (445 St. Vincent St., Barrie) on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 1pm to 2pm with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2pm. Following the service, a reception will be held from 3pm to 5pm.

In Roger’s memory, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Roger will be greatly missed and forever remembered with love.

Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca​

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of, David Allen Wilton, OLS 1612.

​David Wilton passed away peacefully at his home in Erin on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was the devoted husband of Kimberley Wilton, and loving father of Alicia Wilton (Mike Montagano), Jessica Rahim (Trevor Rahim), and Benjamin Wilton (Joyce Kuipers). His greatest joy was his family, and he was adored by his grandchildren: Jake, McKayla, August, and soon to arrive granddaughter who will carry forward his legacy of love.

He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Evangeline Wilton, and his late father, Robert Wilton. He is also fondly remembered by his siblings, Ruth Wilton and Tim Wilton (Pauline Johnston), as well as his mother- and father-in-law, Marilyn Wells and the late Edward Wells, and by his brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in his heart.

Dave loved his career as an Ontario Land Surveyor and was proud to be the owner of Speight, Van Nostrand & Gibson Limited, the oldest surveying company in Ontario. He treasured the lifelong friendships he built throughout his career.

He was also deeply grateful for the many friends, especially those who supported him and his family during the difficult times of his illness.

Dave found joy in curling, woodworking, fishing, camping, sailing, skiing, and “puttering” around his home in Erin. But above all, he loved driving his Camaro on a sunny day with his family by his side.

Dave will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

A funeral service for David will be conducted on Friday August 29, 2025 at the Christ Church Anglican in Meaford, ON at 2:30 p.m.

As your expression of sympathy, donations to Brain Cancer Canada, Christ Church Anglican, or The Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON   N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.   www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca

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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of Kathryn Sam-Guindon, OLS 1544.

On a warm day in July there was a call from afar for a host of new Angels. Kathryn Sam-Guindon was born in Wiarton on July 14, 1956 to parents, Patricia Sam and William Sam, and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in London, Ontario on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the age of 68.

She spent her entire working career in Wiarton as an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) and Canada Land Surveyor (CLS). In fact, she felt very privileged to be one of an historical group of the first half dozen or so female OLS’s and maybe even less than a handful of female CLS’s to graduate and practice land surveying. Her signature can be viewed over copious land survey documents regarding the Bruce Peninsula and Bruce County. She could have worked anywhere in the world but she loved the bush, she loved the uncomplicated life to be found on the Peninsula and she wanted to be close to her family.

She spent her ‘Kath Time’ cycling, skating, skiing, dancing, at the beach and shopping, which was an Olympic sport for her. Often she would crank up her playlist in the kitchen and work away.

Her trademark was ‘fun’ with a capital ‘F’. She mastered her cooking skills through trial and error. If there was a good recipe she would keep changing it until it was great which then made it ‘fun’ to eat. She treated family the same way. A special occasion at the house was not a success unless everyone was having ‘fun’. She loved to shop. She discovered ‘fun’ from one of her aunts who told her, “never pay full price”. If something had to be done that she disliked, she would complain about it until it was ‘fun’.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 45 years, Mario Guindon, her daughter Addasonne (Kenny Mc Cormack) and her sweetheart five-year-old grandchild, Avery McCormack. Kathryn was sister to Sandra Sam (Mangan), Marie Moore (Donald), and Kenneth Sam. She was sister-in-law to Maurice Guindon (late), Therese Russell (Phillip), Julie Guindon, Viviane Guindon, Charlie Guindon (Pauline), Stephane Guindon (Beverly) and Eugene Guindon and had many nieces and nephews who loved their Auntie.

Special Thanks to all First Responders, the health team at the Wiarton Hospital, Ornge Air Ambulance Services and the health team at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario.

A closed private family Memorial will be held at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel in Wiarton. Donations to the Wiarton Hospital, Ornge or the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation Memorial Forest Tree Planting Program would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of F. Bruce Fulford, OLS 1359.

Francis Bruce Fulford of Moose Jaw, SK., passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 81 years of age. Francis was born on June 15, 1943, in Ottawa Ontario to parents George Fulford (deceased 1988) and Ghislaine Fulford (Nee Labonte, deceased 1989). He had three siblings– Doreen Doede (deceased 2010), Celine Fulford (Kerry), Marc Fulford (Carol).

Bruce’s father, George, was an Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force and the family moved often (Ottawa, Moncton NB, Toronto ON, France, Halifax NS). Bruce finished high school in Halifax then attended Dalhousie University, Faculty of Engineering. After one year at Dalhousie, George was transferred to Toronto and the family followed. Bruce then attended the University of Toronto and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering.

In Toronto, Bruce worked for many years at J D Barnes and Assoc. where he enjoyed his work and often travelled in Northern Ontario, even in winter. He obtained his Professional Engineer certificate and Ontario Land Surveyor designation while at the company.

After many years in Toronto, Bruce began his international adventure. He joined an engineering firm in Saudi Arabia where he lived and worked for a number of years. Through this period, he worked at different locations and travelled extensively around the world. On one such trip he met Nitaya in Thailand. After returning to Toronto, Bruce and Nitaya married on April 25, 1987. Soon thereafter Tong, Toe, Ning and Tum joined them in Toronto, and they became the family Bruce enjoyed so much. 

In the early 1990’s, Bruce was offered a teaching position with Saskatchewan Polytechnic at the Moose Jaw campus. Many years earlier, when Bruce was a University of Toronto student, he worked one summer at the RCAF Moose Jaw base for an engineering firm, upgrading the runway. It was this fond memory of Moose Jaw that was instrumental in his return to the city. He enjoyed many years teaching engineering courses at the campus.

Once the family was established in Moose Jaw, Nitaya and Bruce founded Nit’s Thai Food Restaurant on Main Street. This business partnership, Nitaya’s culinary expertise and restaurant skills together with Bruce’s financial management, was very successful with Nit’s restaurant becoming a family run intergenerational enterprise.

Bruce happily enjoyed becoming a grand-father and great grand-father. On retirement, Nitaya and Bruce returned to Thailand each winter to their home located in a small town on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. 

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com.

The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the passing of Philip Ardon Blackburn, OLS 1104.

Ardon came to the end of his God-given time on earth May 3, 2025, leaving thousands of footprints, corner stones, straight lines and plans of knowledge along the way.

Ardon worked hard on the family dairy farm from a young six-year-old boy, managing machinery, big loads of hay and milking cows.

In high school he was nicknamed “Jake” which followed him every after. He excelled in the maths and was drawn to the challenges in the surveying field. Jake enjoyed sports in track and field, loved music, was a beautiful dancer and learned to play organ and the accordion.

He became an exceptional soft ball pitcher on teams in Parry Sound and North Bay, then, along with his three brothers and country kin, in Englehart on the famous “Guilpin Chamberlain Flyers” team who won four Northern Ontario Championships in the 1960s.

Ardon graduated from the Registered Land Surveyor College on May 14, 1962 with honours, and was the youngest ever at the time.

On graduating, he worked for the MTO for a number of years before establishing his own business “P. A. Blackburn Ltd Surveyor” in North Bay.

One of his proudest accomplishments was having surveyed much of the Ontario section of the Cross Canada Natural Gas pipeline through many miles of challenging terrain.

Exemplary in his chosen field of surveying, Ardon’s records and plans are impeccable pieces of art.

Unfortunately … his work became his whole life.

Ardon was the proud father of Tim and Aaron.

He was predeceased by his parents Philip and Bertha Blackburn, his brother Robert and wife Cheryl, his nephews Jeffery and Bobbie and his sisters-in-law Wendy and Marianne.

He is survived by his siblings Elizabeth “Betty” Church-Craig of North Bay, Ruth Bates-Trumble (Barry Cole) of Trenton, Dr. Gerald Blackburn (Marion) of Port Perry, Myrna Clarke-Kyser of Bracebridge, Murray Blackburn of Englehart and Doug Blackburn (Sharon) of Englehart.

He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ardon’s life and graveside service will be announced at a later date.

Should you wish to make a donation in Ardon’s memory, the Eastholme Residents Fund (cheques payable to Eastholme) is suggested.

To share a memory or photo, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit paulfuneralhome.ca or call Paul Funeral Home, Powassan 705-724-2024.​