Wilfred Budden
October 30, 1938 to February 27, 2024
Obituary
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Wilfred Allan Budden, age 85, passed peacefully away on February 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Pleasantview Towers, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Pre-deceased by his parents, Allan and Annie, brothers Pleman and Cecil, sisters Margaret, Ellen and Elsie, in-laws Stanley and Sybil Gill, Robert Gill and Annie Norris.
Leaving to mourn his wife of 58 years Kezie, son Brian (Florence), daughter Nancy (Barry), one precious grandchild Lindsay (David), brother Lester (Marion), many nieces and nephews, special neighbours Eugene and Joan Randell and a large circle of friends.
Wilf was born in Horwood and moved to the Church of England orphanage in May 1952, with his brother Lester and left in May 1957. He spent 41 years working at James G. Crawford Ltd. and retired in 1998. He was a person of faith who devoted many hours to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and a friend to all.
Special thanks to Dad’s caregivers from TLC Nursing and Homecare Services, doctors, nurses and staff of HSC Emergency, 4NA and 4NB, staff at 3SW at Pleasantview Towers and Treena Snook NP from the Home Dementia Program for their care and compassion during Dad’s illness.
Visitation is Thursday 2:00-9:00 and Friday 2:00-9:00 at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Cremation to follow. Funeral service to take place from St. Thomas’ Anglican Church at 11:00 on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Reception after the service. Inurnment at 1:00 at the Anglican Cemetery on Kenmount Road.
No flowers by request. Donations may be made to St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
2-9 p.m. on February 29, 2024
2-9 p.m. on March 1, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Saturday March 2nd
St. Thomas' Anglican Church
Inurnment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery Columbarium, Kenmount Rd. at 1:00 p.m.
Brian, Nancy, and Mrs. Budden: sending heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family as you mourn Mr. Budden’s passing and celebrate his life. I have fond memories of him (and all of you) at St. Thomas’ when I was younger. His huge smile shall not soon be forgotten. Sending best wishes to you and your families now and always. Thinking of you all.
Brian, Nancy and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Kezie and family. Please accept my condolences on Wilf’s passing. It is hard to think of “Pop” picking up Lindsey without a smile automatically coming on my face. Wilf was always so full of antics and kindness towards others. A true blessing to all.
So Sorry to Hear of Wilfs Passing shared many a laugh at the SStore Years ago… Condolences to Keziie.. Brian and Nancy and families
Brian and the Budden family, I’m sorry to hear of your father’s death (you look like him!). It’s never easy to lose someone we love, even when it’s been a long-lived life. May your memories bring comfort and delight to you all as you move forward without your dad. In sincere sympathy,
Gerry Marshall
Brian,
I was very sad to hear about your father’s passing. I know that you will miss him dearly. I hope you find comfort in your memories of happy times together.
Mrs Budden, Brian and Nancy,
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr Budden passing. It was a pleasure to help you out in the store on Smith Ave during my lunch break from Bishop Abraham, while you ran over to pick Nancy up from school. Then you feed me Kraft Dinner before I went back to school.
I fondly remember you coming to the Pink Poodle for supper with Mr and Mrs George. I was telling you I was getting married and looking for an apartment. Mike and I were only to happy to rent yours on Larkhall St. You both were always so kind to us. Sending you all my deepest condolences.
Love Janice
So very sad to here of the passing of Wilfred ,he will be sadly missed by many,my sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Sorry about spelling
kezie
Dave
Dear Lexie
So sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing
Remember good times building floats for church floats
Thinking of you at this time
Dave and sue squires
Kezie And Family: Our sincere condolences on Wilf’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Floss, Marlene & Doug
Kezie and family. You are in my thoughts and. Prayers. Wilf was one of the. Most dedicated supporters of St. Thomas Church. NFLD has lost a Great, kind man. RIP friend. Boyd. That CFA
Kezie and family
I was deeply saddened to hear of Wilf’s passing. He was a lovely man and always was a pleasure to meet and chat with before service. Our prayers are with you all.
Dave Dewling
Dear Kezie and family.
Jenny and I are deeply saddened to learn of Wilf’s passing. You are both such integral parts of St. Thomas
Church and dearly loved by all who have the good fortune to know you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace Wilf.
In thanksgiving for the life, legacy and Christian witness of Wilf. May you find the promised blessing in your mourning. May Wilf rest in peace and rise in glory.
Brian, deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. Please pass along my sympathies to your mom and the family.
Doug Kirby
Kezie, I’m so sorry to read of Wilf’s passing. We go back a LONG way and it seems we’ve lost touch in recent years. I think of you lots of times and don’t do anything about it. Maybe we can at least chat in the not too distant future. Hang onto those memories of your years together.
Kezie & Family: Sorry we cannot attend Wilf’s funeral but please accept our sincere sympathy at this time of loss and sadness. Remember with pride Wilf’s life of devotion and love of family. Move forward with courage.
Kezie andFamily, So Sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing but he “Fought the good fight “ and now it is time to rest in his Heavenly Home. Keep all the wonderful memories you all have of him tucked away in your hearts and talk of him often and I am sure that will help a lot .Big Hugs and sincere condolences to you all
Condolences to Kezie and family on Wilf’s passing.. I have good memories of him and all the help he gave to the church and also to the church office when I worked there. He had a dry sense of humor and could always make me laugh. He will be missed.
We are sorry to hear of Wilfs passing! Sincere condolences to his Family !
Brian and Mary Gardner
To Kezie family & friends, sorry to hear of Wilfred’s passing. Condolences to all that knew him.
Bob & Mary Green
Aunt Kizzie
My condolence,thinking of you and family at this sad time
Uncle Wilf rest in peace.
Brian…my condolences to you and your family
John Brooks
It is with great sadness to learn of Wilf’s passing. My sincere condolences to Kezie, his family and friends.
God Bless
Kezie and family.
So very sorry to hear of wilfs passing.
please accept our sincere condolences.
Roy & Linda Symonds
So sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing 😇 I knew Wilf in The orphanage where I lived for 11 Years. Hold all the Precious Memories close to your heart ❤️ RIP my Brother With my Deepest Sympathy Reg Kennedy
To the Budden Family our thought and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. RIP Wilf
Bev/Al Blundon
Sorry to hear of Uncle Wilf’s passing—- hugs to all
Sorry to hear of uncle wilfs passing wishing I could be there love Joan
Kezie and family so sorry to read this today,, we had many many great Friday nights over the years bowling with you guys and had so much fun,lots of great memories for sure. May Wilf’s gentle soul rest in peace.Condolences to all the family.
Dear Kezie and family , Jeanette and I are deeply saddened by Wilf’s passing. Kezie and Wilf were such an amazing team and synonymous with the term “ Christian Service “ at St. Thomas’ . Beautiful people and faithful parishioners.
May God Bless you as you celebrate Wilf’s christian journey.
Peter & Jeanette Harvey
Langley, BC
To Kezie and Budden family: Linda and I were sorry of to hear of Wilf’s passing. We have many great memories of you all as neighbours during our years on Larkhall St. RIP Mel and Linda Earle Naples Florida
Dear Kezie and family
Our hearts are saddened by Wilf’s passing,
Our hearts are overflowing with thanksgiving for knowing him and sharing so many wonderful experiences over the years,
Our hearts are full knowing our loving God, who sustained him and us in the past will also care for him eternally, and will continue to sustain us as we grieve and continue our lives.
Blessings.
Helen and Hollis Hiscock.
Kezie, Lester and family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing.. Our deepest sympathy to all.
To Kenzie,Brian and Nancy. So sorry to hear of Wilf passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. He is no more pain and once again knows everyone around him that in itself is a blessing. Keep the good memories close to your Heart they will help I. The days ahead. Big Hugs to all. Myra
Kenzie,
Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of Wilf.
Hold on to all your beautiful memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Rest in peace Wilf.
Kezie,
Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Wilf. “Death leaves a void that nobody can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal.”
Kezie, Brian, Nancy & Families:
We are just reading of Wilf’s passing, our condolences to all of you. We had many good times at the Softball Field years ago, so much fun. We would always ask Brian how both of you were doing when we would see him at the Ballfield. Take comfort in knowing that he is at rest now and treasure your memories of him. Take Care.
Kezie,
Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Wilf. I hope you will all find comfort in the many wonderful memories you created throughout the years.
Kezie , Brian, Nancy and families:
Was saddening Kezie, to get your call that Wilf had passed away. I trust that the treasured memories well help you all during this difficult time. Extending my deepest sympathy. Rest in peace, my friend.
My deepest sympathy!
To Kezie and family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Wilf.. Thinking of you at this time.. RIP Wilf. Kay and Jim Butler
Kezie and family, Sid and I are saddened to hear of Wilf’s passing. We have fond memories of you both at St. Thomas. Please accept our sincere condolences at this very sad time.
Kezie,Brian,Florance,Nancy,Barry and Lindsay,
I am so sorry to hear of Wilf’s passing. I have so many memories of him over the years as our neighbours and especially how helpful he was to me when Bill was sick and the boys were young. I wish I could be at the funeral on Sat but I’ll be out of province. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and know that we are only a couple of doors away if we can help in any way.
Sending much love to all of you.
Margo,Graham and Mitchell Hand
Sweet Kizzie. Thinking of you as your grieve the passing of Wilf. HUGS
Brian, Florence and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of your much loved Dad. The loss of a parent no matter their age is a time of tremendous sadness. I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that you took such loving, gentle care of him when he needed you the most. I will keep you and especially your Mom in my prayers for strength and comfort.
Kizzie and Family
Kizze you may not remember me, but we both worked together at St. Andrew’s School, and I remember Wilf from his softball days at the Lion’s Park. So sorry for your loss, sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Aunt Kizzie
My condolence thinking of you and family at this sad time
Uncle Wilf rest in peace.
Aun.t Kizzie & Family
Thinking of you with much love and sadness at Uncle Wild’s passing. May the love you shared and all the memories you made over the many years keep him close at heart!! Love and hugs!!
My condolences to the family. I still remember the day I meet him over 4 years ago and ill keep him in my memories.
Thinking of you with much love and sadness at Wilf’s passing. May your strong faith and the love you shared will hold fast, and memories keep him always near.