John (Jack) Budden
1927 - 2010
John Budden, B.A., B.Ed., M.A. of London, Ontario and formerly of Woodstock, NB passed away on January 4, 2010 in Florida.
John Budden was born on March 14, 1927 at Glace Bay, N. S. Son of the late John and Mary Budden.
Survived by his loving wife Olive Thompson-Budden, predeceased by his first wife Hattie (Fidgen). Loving father of Wendy Brett, Maplewood, N. J., Douglas Budden (Debbie), of Woodstock, NB, and Patricia Stewart (Craig), Greensboro, N.C. Step-father of Robert (Beverly), Simcoe, Barry (Elaine), Mississauga, Leigh Anne Cain (Geoff), London and Craig (Maureen), Winnipeg. Will be missed by his grandchildren Rachel, Laura and Molly Brett, Cole Stewart, Jacqueline Antworth and by eight Thompson grandchildren and his sister, Anne Johnston of Glace Bay, N. S., his brothers, Arthur Budden of Dartmouth, N.S. and Gerald (Judy) of Sydney, N.S. and by many nieces and nephews.
Also predeceased by his brothers Albert, Leonard, Abe, Bob, and by his sisters Florence and Edith.
Proud graduate of Mt. Allison University, N. B. and University of Maine. Jack was a gifted educator and administrator in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. He retired as Principal of New Brunswick Community College. Jack was active in his community in many levels, including District Governor of Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Probus Club of London, as well as an active and committed member of the United Church of Canada. He was proud of his Cape Breton roots.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from St. James United Church with interment to follow at the Woodstock Rural Cemetery.
Contributions to the N. B. Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged.
The Culberson Funeral Home 188 Connell Street, Woodstock, NB in care of funeral arrangements.
(www.culbersonfuneralhome.com) (506-325-1130)