It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Jellie Redwood who lost her battle on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12:30 p.m., may she rest in peace. She is survived by her loving partner John Redwood.
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Table left to right. Dan Uchacz Retiree’s Recording Secretary, Patty Uchacz, Wendy Rudiger, Neil Rudiger, Tom Andersen, Wendy Killips and Glenn Killips Retiree’s President at the IAM District Lodge 14 Retirees Association Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
There is a warm feeling about Christmas that reminds us of our Union Brothers and Sisters who are a blessing to us. It gives us a touch of warmth that says family in the best possible way.
Happy Holidays from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge 14 Retirees Association. They would like to take this moment to wish everyone peace, health, happiness and prosperity through the Holiday Season and in the upcoming New Year.
Continue reading ALBERTA IAM RETIREE’S
Richard Arsenault, IAM Retiree, former IAM Grand Lodge Representative
and former IAM District Lodge 14 Directing Business Representative
Richard Arsenault said “We never get bored here (in Florida) and with all my IAM Leadership training, this is what I qualify for”.
“A reindeer?”, he was questioned.
He answered, “Not just any reindeer, RUDOLPH.”
IAM mourns the loss of our Brother Chris Wagoner, retired Winpisinger Center Director. Chris passed away on November 20, 2022 after a brief illness, with his family by his side.
(picture taken September 22, 2017)
Norman G. Bezanson
IAM District Lodge 14 Retiree
Former Grand Lodge Representative/Organizer
IAM Local Lodge 1722 Member / Formerly IAM Local Lodge 1579 Member
(September 20, 1929 – January 27, 2022)
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Brother Norman Bezanson passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of 92. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Donna and son Robert (Armando), as well as his six grandchildren Sara, Kya, Celeste, Noah, Samuel and Hope. He is predeceased by his wife Marie Ella June, sons Ellis and Karl, sisters Mary and Maude and brother Blair. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home (10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton). You can view the service from this link.
(picture taken April 26, 2018)
Norman G. Bezanson
IAM District Lodge 14 Retiree
Former Grand Lodge Representative/Organizer
IAM Local Lodge 1722 Member / Formerly IAM Local Lodge 1579 Member
(September 20, 1929 – January 27, 2022)
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Brother Norman Bezanson passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of 92. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Donna and son Robert (Armando), as well as his six grandchildren Sara, Kya, Celeste, Noah, Samuel and Hope. He is predeceased by his wife Marie Ella June, sons Ellis and Karl, sisters Mary and Maude and brother Blair.
Continue reading R.I.P. NORMAN
Sister Heather Kelley
GLR Coordinator for Women’s Issues & Human Rights
National Education Representative
Ron Fontaine
Grand Lodge Representative
National Organizing Coordinator
Leonard Loza
IAM Local Lodge 99 – Retiree
(picture taken March 27, 2018)
(March 19, 1948 – April 26, 2020)
With a sad and heavy heart we advise that Brother Leonard Loza passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 72.
Greg Loza (son) advised that his dad, our brother, passed away peacefully and will be missed by his family and many friends. Len’s family will be having a grave side service for him. Unfortunately due to the current coronavirus situation and accompanying regulations there will not be many people allowed to attend. The family plans to have a memorial service at the Holy Trinity Church once the social distancing situation is over. R.I.P. Brother Leonard. We miss you so much each and every day . . .
Howard Ellis-Toddington
IAM Local Lodge 1579 – Retiree
(picture taken July 7, 2005)
(July 7, 1954 – April 18, 2020)
It is with deep sadness that we inform Brother Howard Ellis-Toddington passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 65.
Derek Ellis-Toddington (son) advised that his dad was cremated and they will not be having a service. Howy wished to be taken to his home town of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan to be laid to rest. R.I.P. Brother Howy. You touched so many lives and made us better because we knew you.
The IAM multi-employer pension plan (MEPP registered July 23rd 2013) is run by labour and management trustees that give IAM MEPP locals a low-cost alternative to a single-employer defined benefit plan or an RRSP. The IAM Plan provide a defined benefit pension based on negotiated contribution rates.