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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CORN, William Earl - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Earle Corn, MMM, CD.
Earle passed away peacefully from a sudden illness Oct 3rd at the age of 76.
Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on May 11th, 1949 Earle leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Betty Rae.
Earle was one of the most loyal and fierce supporters of Cadets, the RCN and the Navy League of Canada. So many of us who had the pleasure of serving or working with Earle have seen, first hand, his incredible pride in service and his unsurpassed enthusiasm for, and love of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet and Navy League Cadet programs. His leadership and active engagement has positively impacted the lives of so many Cadets, officers, and volunteers who considered him a mentor and achieved greater potential because of his support and encouragement. He did the same during his time in uniform with the RCN and will be greatly missed across the Navy League of Canada and RCN communities.
Earle joined the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves (RCNR) in 1965 as a signalman, transferring to the Regular Force in 1969, and went on to serve with distinction in numerous HMC Ships. Career highlights included Yeoman of Signals in HMCS Iroquois, Chief Yeoman of Signals in HMCS Huron, Squadron Chief Yeoman of Signals for Standing Naval Force Atlantic, and his final sea posting as the last Coxswain of HMCS Margaree.
He
later served as Base Chief Petty Officer at CFB Halifax and Formation Chief
for Maritime Forces Atlantic, before finishing his career as Area Cadet
Officer (Sea), responsible for all Sea Cadet Corps in Nova Scotia. Despite
wearing the rank of Lieutenant (Navy), he continued to be known
affectionately as "Chief':
A lifelong volunteer with a passion for youth development, he served with the Navy League of Canada, including National President, Nova Scotia Mainland Division President Prior to his death, he was serving as the Branch President, The Navy League of Canada-Sackville Branch and was also active in youth programs such as Big Brothers and Scouts Canada. His memory and legacy will be kept alive by all who served, trained, volunteered with Earle and had the pleasure of knowing him.
Earle also leaves behind his beloved son, Garrett (Shakiyla) and his pride and joy, his granddaughters, Drew (Kayd) and Nadia; brother, Bryan Remple (Florence); sister, Delores Dercach and his beloved beagle Target and many, many friends and acquaintances. He was predeceased by his parents Mary and William Corn and sister Vina.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Earle's name can be made to The Navy League of Canada - 221-815 St Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON K1K 3A7 (1-800-375-NAV1).
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a visitation will be held in the Atlantic Funeral Home, Oakridge Chapel (1110 Old Sackville Road, Middle Sackville) on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 6-8pm. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1pm in the Atlantic Funeral Home, Oakridge Chapel with reception to follow. Burial in Oakridge Memorial Gardens. Livestream will be available for those that cannot attend by registering through the link to the right of Earle's obituary.
Rest well Earle, we have the watch. (Arbor Memorial)
Ships served in: HMCS UNICORN - Enlisted in the RCN(R) at HMCS UNICORN in 1965 * Transferred to the Regular Force (C.A.F. (Navy)) in 1969 HMCS SUSSEXVALE - Drafted to SUSSEXVALE in 1966 HMCS YUKON - Served in YUKON as an AB / LS SG HMCS SAGUENAY - Served in SAGUENAY in 1975 as a MS HMCS IROQUOIS - Served in IROQUOIS as Yeoman of Signals HMCS HURON - Served in HURON as Chief Yeoman of Signals STANDING NAVAL FORCE ATLANTIC - Squadron Chief Yeoman of Signals HMCS MARGAREE - Served in MARGAREE as (final) Cox'n. Paying off Crew 1992 CFB HALIFAX - Base Chief Petty Officer MARITIME FORCES ATLANTIC - Formation Chief Petty Officer AREA CADET OFFICER (SEA) for Nova Scotia * Honourably Released 2004
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