It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to our loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother at the age of 78 years. Budd passed away peacefully in the morning of Thursday August 23rd with his wife by his side and his family all around. He fought a courageous battle with COPD for many years.
Budd is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 58 years Joan; his son Cam (Tracy); daughter Yvonne (Maurizio); his five grandchildren Hannah, Anitta, Kyla, Eliseo, and Cairine; his brother Buck (Ruby); his sister Shirley Hill; his sister in law Gail Coutts; brother in law Leo Ziehr; brother in law Bill Nielsen and his numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Wonderful support was given by his loving
nieces from the Gibb/Berube family, Barbara and Brenda.
He was predeceased by his parents Mary (nee Fischer) and Norman Coutts; his sisters Cathy and Veda; his brother Joe; his brother in law Jerry Hill; his brother in law Don Gibb and his sister in law Marlene Berube (Gibb).
Budd cared deeply for his wife and family with a loving and supportive heart. His life with Joan was full of laughter, adventure, and sincerity. His grandchildren meant the world to him and he always had a smile for each one. He was a compassionate man who always had a kind word and found the positive in every situation. His warm and welcoming personality was infectious, touching the lives of those he met.
Budd was a dedicated advocate for the rights of workers and union values. His endless passion guided him through his leadership in the labour movement in Alberta, Canada, and the United States. He will be fondly remembered for both his negotiating skill and his charming ability to light up a crowd with his humorous one liners.
Even in his final days, he found the strength and clarity to whisper a few simple but impactful words,
“There will always be differences of opinion…..but you can work it out……you just have to listen.”
Our sincere thanks to the nurses and doctors of the Westview Health Center in Stony Plain whose care meant the world to him and was so deeply appreciated. To Moe Daniels and Mark Hayes….. for their willingness to see the person in the patient.
In lieu of flowers donations can be offered in Budd’s name to the Canadian Lung Association, 17420 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB T5S 1K6.
A Celebration of Budd’s Life will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. from the Heritage Pavillion, 5100 41 Avenue, Stony Plain, AB., with Pastor Douglas Hanson-Torwalt officiating.
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