W/C (L.Col), RCAF (ret'd) Senior staff officer, Employment and Immigration Canada (ret'd).

Bud slipped away on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2017 at the age of 97. Predeceased by his loving wife Lil, after 60+ years of marriage. Bud was the proud father of Beverly (Gernie) and Sherry (Bill), beloved grandfather of Brent (Nicole) and Bryan (Jessica), and great-grandfather of Sebastian and Iris. Bud also leaves behind many nieces and nephews in Manitoba, British Columbia and Ontario. Predeceased by his siblings and their spouses Fred (Bertha), Violet (Arthur), Maude (Roy), Mable (Jim, Ray) and Aubrey (Florence).

Bud joined the RCAF in 1939 and was the only person in his basic training group to earn every rank up to Wing Commander. After RCAF Technical Training School, Bud was posted to 426 (Transport) Squadron. During his 35 years of service he participated in the Korean Air Lift and travelled many times around the world to inspect and verify the readiness of the air bases to respond to any NATO commitment. After his retirement, he joined the federal government as a senior staff officer with the Unemployment Insurance Commission. During his 13 years at UI, he was given the project to upgrade the process for employment benefits. After consulting with UI offices across Canada, he designed, developed and implemented the Record of Employment (ROC) that is still in use today. This new process saved the government $162 million dollars and Bud received a formal commendation by Deputy Minister Gaetan Lussier.

After his retirement in 1984, Bud and Lil lived comfortably at their home in west Ottawa. Only in the last 2 years of his life did he require more assistance. The excellent staff and facilities at Ottawa 2 East, of the The Perley Rideau Veterans Heath Centre, were instrumental in Bud's total adoption of his new home. This was enhanced by his table mates, especially Jack Dodds.

Many dinners out with his family, niece Louise and daughter Sherry continued up to the week before his passing. Bud totally enjoyed having dinner at his favourite spots on Merivale Road - the Swiss Chalet, The Red Lobster (where he was given extra special attention by Connie Leroux), and the Merivale Fish Market Restaurant where all their extended family made us feel special.

Very much a people person, Bud was always ready with a smile and a story - he often said "you have to have a little fun in life". Friends are invited to gather at the Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), on Friday, September 29, 2017 at noon. A Memorial Celebration will be held from 12:30 - 1:30, followed by an interment in the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces located at Beechwood Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In memory of Bud, a donation to The Perley Rideau Veterans Heath Center Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.