He is survived by his sons, Denis (Terri-Lou), Peter (Kelli); daughters, Patricia Dionne (Steve Baldock), Jacqueline Dionne, Pauline Dionne (David Hacker); sisters, Helen Dighans, Kathleen Farina (Alfred); 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley.
A devoted husband and proud father and grandfather, Bud enjoyed working and spending time outdoors with family and friends. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be held on, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1:30 pm at Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC with Pastor Ingrid Schultz officiating.
Donations may be made to The Land Conservancy of British Columbia: conservancy.bc.ca
Thank you to the staff at Menno Home, Cheam 3rd Floor and the Palliative Ward Staff for their care of Dad.