Clarence (Bud) Randell
March 19, 1936 to August 14, 2022
Obituary
Passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022 at the age of 86, Clarence (Bud) Randell.
Clarence (Bud to his family and many friends) was known for his big heart, generous personality and quick wit. Retired 26 years from his career in public service after rising to the top civil servant position of Deputy Minister, he was known for being a man of fairness who got things done. His contributions to the communities in which he lived included his multiple volunteer leadership roles in the Anglican Church, Kiwanis and on numerous boards. A devoted loving husband for 62 years and beloved father, Papa, brother and friend, Bud’s love of family was at the center of everything he did.
Leaving to mourn wife Yvonne (Bulgin); children Chari Bishop (Noel Bishop), Tony Randell (Sadie Sellars), Darren Randell (Mark Royle), and Kim Randell (Brian Arnold); grandchildren Julia Bishop (Jess Major), Lauren Edwards (Aaron Edwards), Jordan Randell, Meaghan Randell, Parker Hopkins, Cole Hopkins and Matheson Hopkins; great-grandchildren Oliver Major and Elle Edwards; sister Kay Wright; brother Doug Randell (Patricia Williams) and sister in law Judy Witty.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the HSC Critical Care Unit especially nurses Alli and Megan who went above and beyond in their care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place. A funeral service with family and close friends will be held from St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Logy Bay Road, on Friday, August 19 at 11 a.m.
Schedule
funeral
11:00am, Friday August 19th
St. Mark's Anglican Church
203 Logy Bay Rd, St. John's
Relatives and close family friends welcome
Darren and Mark,
Sincere condolences to you both, at this sad time.
May your memories of your dad give you some comfort and peace.
Yvonne and family,
We have very fond memories of Bud as a golfing buddy to Dad, Owen Antle. He was always kind and understanding.
Our sincere condolences.
Jeannette and Roy
Yvonne and family
So sorry to hear about Clarence’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Kevin and Kay Smith
Ray and Lynn Goulding
Enfield, Nova Scotia
August 21, 2022
Yvonne,
Please accept our regrets and condolences. We can’t even imagine the great loss Bud’s death is for you and your large and loving family.
Lynn and I really enjoyed the time we spent in your and Bud’s good company. Mother, too, thought highly of Bud, remarking more than once that you married well when you married Bud. However, Implicit in her comment was that when Bud married you he did even better for himself. (Mother tended to show partiality toward her side of the family.).
Sorry that our condolences are belated.. The Goulding family’s communication network, which has always worked very efficiently, in this instance collapsed. We only learned of Bud’s death last night. We did not know that Bud was ill and were surprised, saddened, and set back by the news of his death.
Take good care of yourself. May a day come soon when you and your family remember Bud with more smiles than tears..
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I had the privilege of working for and with Clarence in many of the same capacities during my career in the Public Service. In that 34 years, I would consider Clarence amongst the “cream of the crop”. He was professional, dedicated and easy to talk to. His decision making was always grounded in common sense and he had the ability to find common ground when oftentimes none seemed to exist. All wrapped up with a good sense of humour. Couldn’t ask for anything more.!! My sincere condolences to his family and many friends.
Sincere condolences to the Randell family at this sad time. My husband ,John, spoke highly of Bud. both as a friend and valued colleague.
Phyllis Fitzgerald
Condolences on the passing of Clarence Randell. I worked with Clarence for many years as a fellow deputy minister. He was an accomplished public servant who was highly respected. He served the people of the province with honor, civility, good humor and distinction.. His was a life well lived.
David Vardy
Kim , condolences on the loss of your Dad . I lost my Mom this past year … it is heartbreaking… but you will always have his love and your memories of him in your heart ❤️
Lori (Calder) Gladstone
Dear Kim, and entire Randell family-
I am heartbroken to learn of your Dad’s passing. He truly was a lovely, lovely gentleman. My deepest condolences to you and the family. May your happy memories bring you comfort and peace. Please give your Mom a hug for me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all, Jane xo
Sending my heartfelt condolences to all the Randells … Yvonne, Darren, Kim, Doug and all family and friends at this sad time.
Peace, and comfort in good memories to you all.
Regards,
Sheilagh
Sincere condolence on the passing of this extraordinary person. Many happy times with Clar during his tenure in Municipal Affairs,our time together at the housing corporation and during many interactions with Kiwanis. A true gentleman, mentor and friend.He will be sadly missed
To Yvonne and the Randell family.
Our sincere condolences on Bud’s passing. For many years I had the privilege of working together with Bud in the senior Public Service of the Province.. To all of us, Public Servants and Politicians alike, Bud was Mr. Municipal Affairs. Through his dedication to his job, his extensive knowledge base and approachable personality, Bud made a valued contribution to the Public Service and people of the Province.
So sorry for your loss!
Yvonne & Family
So sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time . So many good memories of him over the years especially the numerous games of growl and our time working together at Municipal Affairs. . He was one of the most fair and honest person I have encountered along lift’s path . He was also my go to guy when I needed advise ( which was often ) . He was the gentleman’s gentleman with a quick wit. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the difficult days
We are sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Yvonne and all of the Randell family.
Eric and May King
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Kim and family, I pray you are able to find peace and that memories are easy to come to mind & heart as you gather with family and friends to honor your dad. A very difficult loss.
Be well.
Hugs…Allison
So sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Thinking of you and sending my sincerest condolences.
Judy, we are very sorry for the loss of your brother in law Bud and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Deepest sympathy to you and all the Randell family.
Sincere sympathy to all the family on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. I knew and worked with Clarence for many years in government and was always impressed with his thoughtfulness, his respect and his humor. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. May he Rest In Peace.
I had the good fortune to have a number of business meetings with Clarence during our careers and found hi to be a knowledgeable, forthright and helpful colleague.
To his family I offer my condolences. May he Rest In Peace.
To Yvonne and Family
My thoughts and sympathy are with you at this sad time. Our family understands your loss at this time as we are still experiencing our own loss. Having lived in your neighborhood we know the respect and fondness we all had for Bud. As you loved him so you will miss him. Sincerely Phyllis Beckett
My sincere condolences to the Randell family. I knew Clarence through work.. He was a thorough professional and a true gentleman. I came to respect and admire him greatly.
Yvonne and family, I am so sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. Some of my best years in the public service were those that I worked with him. He was a true gentleman. Keep the good memories close..
Yvonne & family…Sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. He was a good friend, greatly respected. I look back on all the wonderful times I shared with you, Bud and mutual friends. He will be missed. Take care and cherish the memories. Eric Bugge
Yvonne and Family
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We were saddened to hear about Bud’s passing. We only recently met as new neighbours but we do treasure the wonderful smile he always had for everyone on his walks in the cul-de-sac. May the beautiful memories you share of your times together help you in the weeks ahead.
Tony & Sadie & family
Our hearts are with you this week. Bud was always a pleasure to be around. His beautiful family is a legacy of his life. Love to Yvonne and the family.
Yvonne and Family
Very sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. He was a good civil servant and a good person. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Aunt Yvonne and family
I am sorry for your loss and sharing in your sadness. I have many , many wonderful memories of Uncle Bud that I will cherish forever.
I am sorry that I could not be there but am sending my love.
He will be missed.
Yvonne and family,
We are truly saddened to hear of Bud’s passing. As family friends for over 40 years, we have many memories that we cherish, and our camping times together and these will continue to be part of our daily lives.
. Bud served this province with compassion and deep understanding in his various executive roles. It was my pleasure and honour to have worked with him over the years. His role as Kiwanis Lt.. Gov was an example of his willingness to volunteer in helping others.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
In sympathy and friendship,
Milton and Joan Peach
Yvonne & Family
I was saddened to learn of Clarence’s passing. A quiet, gentle man who always had a smile. He was one of the pillars in the starting of St. Marks Church, and he will be forever remembered and missed.
Condolences to you and your family. God Bless 🙏🏽
To the Randell family,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Randell. I have lots of wonderful memories of the time our “Birch Street” families spent together growing up. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sue (Taylor) & Harry Purney
Clarence was a super executive in the public service. I had the pleasure to offer him his first executive position. He served the Province with distinction and competence.
Wish the Province had more like him.
Hon Brian Peckford P.C.
Yvonne, this is such sad news.. Such a great loss to you and your wonderful family. On behalf of myself, and all the ladies of the St. James Bowling League, our deepest and sincerest sympathies to you all.. Our hearts are broken for you. Hugs.
Yvonne,
David and I were so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. We really enjoyed having the opportunity to visit and chat with you both and with mom and dad over the years. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Lisa & David
Michele and I send our condolences on Bud’s passing. We’re sorry that we will not be able to join you at the service, but our thoughts will be with you..
Godspeed Bud.
Dear Yvonne,
Sincere condolences on Clarence’s passing. He was a founding member of St. Mark’s who contributed to the life of the parish in many roles. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Barbara Khan
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So sorry to hear that Bud passedaway….have many good memories of our bowling together!
I am saddened to hear that Bud passed away. He was a good man, and to me, a wonderful former father-in-law whom I respected with great fondness. He was also a fine grandfather to Parker, Cole, and Matheson, and I very much appreciated his caring help for his grandsons. I am glad that the boys are able are there with the family at this time as they are very fond of their Papa and it is important to them. He will be greatly missed. Kind regards to Yvonne and all the Randells. Cherish the memories and good times. With sympathy, Tim
Yvonne:
We are very sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. We have fond memories of many trips spent with you and Bud over the years. We always considered you among our best friends. Our sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Eloise and Glenn
Kim and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. I have memories of standing in your kitchen, as he quietly got a cup of coffee, before we hit the road for school. I’m sure we weren’t the easiest morning passengers, but he was always quiet and pleasant as we started our days. Cherish your memories and know you are all in my thoughts. With care, Susan
Sorry for your Loss.. Cherish your Memories.
❤️Lynne & Charlie Henley
Doug and family,
So sorry to hear about your brothers passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
Cindy and Tony Lye
Yvonne and family. We are deeply saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing.. He was a very well respected man and a stalwart of our small condo community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.. May he RIP.
Reg & Marina Reid
My sincere condolences Yvonne., I understand the loss of a spouse. Bud was indeed a treasure and you will have a ton of wonderful memories to see you through the coming months. I always enjoyed running into my one time Kiwanis colleague and neighbour. May he rest in peace.
Yvonne, the memories came pouring into our mind as we remember our times together with Kiwanis. You came into our thoughts from time to time over the years when we would be talking withClayton & June. We send our deepest love to you, your Family and always Remember you both will always remain in our heart and mind. Love you. Chuck & Dorothy McIlravey
Mrs. Randell, Darren and Mark and family, Jeff and I are so sorry to hear of Mr. Randell’s passing. He was such a warm, kind gentleman and always stopped to catch up and chat whenever we saw him. Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time.
Susan and Jeff MacNeill
To Yvonne and Family. So sorry to learn of Bud’s passing.. Bud inspired everyone with his wit, charm, and ready smile. Kind as the wind, wise as an owl, generous to a fault—he leaves a legacy of pleasant memories to family and friends alike. We will not forget him. Lorraine and Ron Robbins
To Yvonne, Tony and family, we are so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. He was a wonderful man with a beautiful soul. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dear Yvonne, June and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time in your lives. Our time with you and Bud during our Kiwanis days will always be pleasant memories; as will my personal time with him doing a study on community amalgamation. He was a kind and dedicated friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yvonne: Condolences on Clarence’s passing. My thoughts and. prayers are with you and your family at this time.
To the Randell family
My deepest condolences to you all. Mr Randell was a friend of my Dads( Peter Withers ) and was my boss many many years ago at Municipal Affairs . I remember fondly a group of coworkers would play cards at lunchtime and have a great laugh.
I came to know Darrin, Kim and Chari and my daughter is good friends with Lauren . What a small world .
Mr Randell was a kind , thoughtful man.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time
To the Randell family my sympathies and heart felt condolences. Uncle Bud was always the kindest caring loving man. Bud thank you for helping out our family over the years . Aunt Yvonne and family Buds light will never stop shining as his light which touched so many people personally and professionally will live on forever in those that had the pleasure of knowing him. The Lane family
So many happy memories I have of a dear Uncle. Growing up I loved to visit Yvonne and Bud’s home. Lots of conversations and guidance I welcomed. Thinking of all the family xo Safe journey home Bud
Janet
Yvonne and family, it is with heavy hearts that we learn of Bud’s passing.. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time in your lives. Bud was an admirable man in his chosen field throughout his life and certainly left an impression on all who had the opportunity to have know him. R.I.P. my friend.
To Yvonne , Chari and family,
So sorry to hear of Bud’s passing.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Sincere sympathy,
Frances and Dave Bishop.
Mrs. Randell, Chari, Tony, Darren, Kim and families,
I’m saddened to hear of Mr. Randell’s passing. He was just the nicest man, and always up for a chat whenever I saw him over the years. I send my deepest sympathies and much love to you all on your great loss.
Tony,
sending deepest condolences to you, Sadie, Jordan, Meaghan and family on the passing of your father.
Holding you all in my heart,
Jill Hawley Monahan
Yvonne and family.
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Bud.
He was a remarkable man in so many ways.
He treated everyone with respect and compassion and was a role model for those who knew him.
As a father, grandfather, husband , brother and uncle he will be sorely missed.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and know that he is now at home with our Lord.
God Bless you all and take comfort in the knowledge that he loved you all unconditionally.
With sincerest condolences…Phil Lane
Dear Yvonne and family,
My sincere sympathy. I knew Bud well and admired him as one of the true leaders in the Public Service. I share in your mourning as you mourn for Bud but also celebrate his life.
Rex Gibbons
Yvonne and Family,
We are very sorry to learn of Clarence’s passing.
Clarence had vast municipal experience which he generously shared with me when I succeeded him as Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs in 1987.
He was a model public servant, true gentleman and devoted family man.
May the many happy memories of a long life together be a blessing to you and the family in this time of grief.
Wayne & Judy Mitchell
Ottawa
To Chari and family, so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Yvonne and family. So sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Our condolences and prayers go out to you at this sad moment in your lives.
Bernice and Bob Power
Airdrie, Ab
Yvonne and family, so sorry to hear about Buds passing ,sincere condolences to you all, hugs Gladys Crummey
To Yvonne and family, So sad to hear of Bud’s passing. I will never forget his kindness to me when Linda passed. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Maxine Stanley
Yvonne,Kim and Family. Deepest sympathy to you on your loss.
Sincerely Linda Giannou