BUDD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-27 published
BUDD,
Arthur
Edward
Gilbert
Artist, blacksmith, father, husband, farmer, mechanic, welder.
Born October 2, 1914, in Edmonton. Died April 10 in London, Ontario,
of natural causes, aged 92.
By Marian PORCHAK,
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Arthur was the first child of Mabel and Albert
BUDD. He was born
in Edmonton, shortly after his parents had moved west. But in
1922, Arthur's parents returned to Southern Ontario to farm.
Farming was undergoing a change from horse-drawn to tractor-pulled
equipment. With Arthur's love of mechanics, he learned to repair
"whatever needed fixing," creating new parts as needed. When
tractors became scarce during the war years, Arthur and his dad
built one using an old car.
In 1937, Arthur met Madge, a teacher at a local elementary school.
Arthur serenaded his intended bride by flying over her boarding
house in an airplane. They married in 1940.
In 1942, Arthur was called to serve his country, leaving his
wife and two small children. He joined the Ordnance Corps, but
later was assigned to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers. In December, 1944, Arthur and his corps headed overseas.
While in England, he continued using his mechanical skills to
repair jeeps and ambulances.
Arthur and Madge were blessed with six children. They instilled
in them the values of honesty, fairness, education and teamwork.
Arthur believed in "living off the land." The family worked hard
to manage the animals, care for the pets and to plant, hoe and
harvest a very large garden and maple sugar bush.
Arthur was known locally as the one to have the spare parts for
collector machines and cars. He could fix anything and, until
he was too old to do it himself, he did all of the household
and car repairs. He also maintained full-time employment in the
manufacturing of industrial machinery for 40 years.
Arthur's retirement gave him time to rekindle his passion for
blacksmithing, which he had apprenticed for while in the Forces.
He had his own anvil and forge, but he also did demonstrations
at local heritage days and worked the blacksmith shop at Fanshawe
Pioneer Village in London, Ontario, for several summers. He was
among the 15 founding members of the Ontario Artist Blacksmith
Association.
Arthur lived 48 years on his 10-acre hobby farm. After Madge
passed away, he lived there alone before moving to the veterans'
wing at Parkwood Hospital in London. There he worked in the arts
workshop creating pieces such as silk scarves and ceramic items.
While there, his favourite line for phone messages to his eldest
daughter was, "All's quiet on the western front!"
The western front will be even quieter now. Arthur's memory lives
on in the hearts of his loved ones who treasure his creations.
Arthur's daughter Marian
PORCHAK submitted this on behalf of
herself and her three sisters.
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BUDGE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-05 published
KIRK,
Beatrice▼
Matilda (née
MOULTON)
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on
Thursday morning, January 4, 2007 in her 88th year, Beatrice
Matilda KIRK (née
MOULTON,) the beloved wife of the late Elmer
Duncan KIRK.
The▼ loving mother of Betty Lou (Mrs. Bruce
HOWLETT,)
Anne and her husband Douglas
ASHCROFT,
David▼
KIRK and Paul
KIRK
and his wife Susan. Grandmother of seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary (Mrs. Roy
HERSHBERGER.)
Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her
brother Mervyn
MOULTON and by two sisters Dorothy (Mrs. Mac
BUDGE)
and Jean (Mrs. Ivan
DOWNEY.)
Friends▼ may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft
Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service
will be held at the funeral home on Saturday morning at 11 a.m.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family.
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BUDGE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-01-09 published
KIRK,
Beatrice▲
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on
Thursday morning, January 4, 2007. In her 89th year, Beatrice
Matilda KIRK (née
MERVYN,) the beloved wife of the late Elmer
Duncan KIRK.
The▲ loving mother of Betty Lou (Mrs. Bruce
HOWLETT,)
Anne and her husband Douglas
ASHCROFT,
David▲
KIRK and Paul
KIRK
and his wife Susan. Grandmother of seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary (Mrs. Roy
HERSHBERGER.)
Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her
brother Moulton
MERVYN and by two sisters Dorothy (Mrs. Mac
BUDGE)
and Jean (Mrs. Ivan
DOWNEY.)
Friends▲ called at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft
Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service
was held at the funeral home on Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Interment
was in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial
donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family.
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BUDGELL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-11-30 published
JENKINS,
Peggy
(HETTY)
Retired Owner/Operator of Camsport Trailer Sales and Sandaraska
Trailer Park and past employee of Dunlop - Whitby.
After a life well lived and and a courageous battle with cancer,
Peggy, beloved wife, mother, Nana, great-grandmother and aunt,
passed away at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Palliative
Care Centre on November 7, 2007 with her husband by her side.
Loving and adored wife of David
JENKINS for 48 years. Cherished
mother of Lindsay (Marge) of Oshawa, Kim
BROUGH
(Doug) of Pontypool,
Rhys ('Osk) of Peterborough and Glyn (Cindy) of Orono. Much loved,
kissed and hugged Nana of Angela, Troy, Jenna, Amy, Iain, Nolan,
Hannah, Tara and Kari and Great-grandmother to Taylor and Kaylee.
Special
Aunt to Gordon (Lauren)
RICHARDS of Toronto. Sadly missed
by many Friends and past customers, especially long time friend
and support, June
BUDGELL.
Peggy will be remembered for her selflessness,
gentleness and her caring, thoughtful nature. She was extremely
dedicated to her family and Friends. She was well loved and will
never be forgotten. As per Peggy's wishes a funeral service was
not be held. As expressions of caring and sympathy Peggy requested
donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Peterborough
Regional Health Centre Palliative Care Centre. Her family wish
to thank and acknowledge the caring and compassionate nurses
and staff from the Palliative unit, who provided exemplary care
(respectful and supportive throughout her 2 month stay). The
wonderful, cheerful staff made this difficult time for Peggy
and her family easier to bear. Thank you also to the Community
Care Access Centre front line staff who were there every day
for her.
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