Donald “Budd” Joyce
1930-2022
Donald “Budd” Joyce, LCDR
(ret’d) – Recipient of the Order of Canada
February 12, 1930 – July 15, 2022
Budd passed away peacefully at The Moncton
Veteran’s Centre on July 15, 2022 at the age of 92. He will
be sadly missed by his wife Eleanor (Wright), who has been by his side
for the last 12 years.
Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Budd was predeceased by
his mother Violet Brookes and father Stewart Joyce as well as brother
Stan and sister Irene. He leaves behind his daughter Wynne (Fern) and
son Wayne (Emilie) as well as stepdaughters Janet (Norm) and Ann (Jim)
and stepson Jean-Marc (Anne-Catherine). He was grampa to Carly, Kelly,
Denis, Jeremy, Melodie, Daniel, David, and Jessica, and great-grampa
to 10 great-grandchildren.
Budd began his career in the military, serving with the Naval
Reserves and upon graduating from university, he joined the Regular
Forces which was the start of a lifelong journey to destinations
world-wide. He was very proud of his service to Canada and was highly
regarded for his contributions to organizations such as NATO and The
Pentagon.
Budd was intelligent, charismatic, and a chef extraordinaire.
He loved to entertain and had an unusually sharp recollection of
people and places, which made for many engaging
conversations.
At home, Budd was a real handyman. He could sew, repair,
paint, landscape, build, whistle, and sing a tune so beautiful it
could bring you to tears.
A celebration of Budd’s life will be held
for immediate family and closest friends
on Thursday, July 21st from 1-3pm at
Cobb’s Funeral Home, 330 Whitepine Rd, Riverview (869-2007).
Masks are required for
attendance.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the
Alzheimer Society of Canada in Budd’s memory.
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Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick