Arthur (Bud) Frederick Stratford
October 3, 1935 – November 1, 2023
Arthur (Bud) Frederick Stratford, 88 years old of Dryden, ON., passed away peacefully with family by his side on November 1, 2023 at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Arthur was born on October 3, 1935 to Ruth (Hansel) and John Stratford in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Bud met Bernice (Fawcett) the love of his life in Thunder, Bay, Ontario. They married on March 29th 1958. Their marriage was a true love story that spanned 65 years. Arthur and Bernice went on to have 5 children, Gary Stratford, Linda (Russell) Barker, Susan (Dave) Smith, Lorne (Wanda) Stratford, Bruce (Shannon) Stratford.
Bud was survived by his wife, his 5 children, his brother Robert (Carolyn) Stratford, 2 brothers-in-law Ron Popowich and Doug Savela, 8 grandchildren; Brent, Jennifer, Kristy, Shayna, Jessica, Jared, Jordon, and Brenna, 5 great-grandchildren; Neveah, Blair, Bennett, Lenni and Sammy as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Bud enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, fishing, and camping at his favourite spots, Amesdale and Godson. Bud was an entertainer who loved to sing, play the guitar and was known on occasion to bring out his “bagpipes”. With his quick wit, shared jokes and his famous one liners, bringing smiles and laughter to all around him.
Bud was “one of the good ones”, special to many. With his playful nature he loved sports, especially hockey and baseball. He coached, built the backyard rink for the neighbourhood kids year after year and was always there to cheer us on, no matter the sport.
Bud will be dearly missed and will live on in the hearts and memories of all those he touched. May he rest in peace. Cheerio!
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dryden Regional Health Centre Equipment Fund, PO Box 3003, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6.
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to:
the Dryden Community Funeral Home,
249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
