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CARL MELVIN (BUD) SAUNDERS

Date of Passing: Oct 15, 2012

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CARL MELVIN (BUD) SAUNDERS It is with great sorrow, we announce Bud's passing at the age of 72. He passed peacefully surrounded by family at Selkirk General Hospital, on Monday, October 15, 2012. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years Myrna; his son Clayton (Robyn); his sisters Darlene, Maxine, and Leona (Ron); and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Bud was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Herman, and sister Sharon. Bud was born January 2, 1940, and was raised in Lockport, where he lived for most of his life. He met Myrna in 1958 and they married in 1973. Bud worked at the locks in Lockport for 36 years. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing cards, and watching his son play hockey. He was also the honorary Mayor of Lockport for 35 years. The family would like to invite those who knew him to help celebrate his life on Friday, October 19, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church, 227 McLean Ave. Selkirk. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Oct 18, 2012

CARL MELVIN (BUD) SAUNDERS Peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Selkirk General Hospital Bud Saunders, aged 72 years of Lockport, MB, beloved husband of Myrna. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Oct 17, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 18, 2012

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • Myrna, my sincerest condolences are extended to you and your family. You are always there for others in very difficult times and I wish I could have been there at least for today. My sincerest sympathy, Virginia Bilinsky - Posted by: Virginia Bilinsky (friend) on: Oct 19, 2012

  • Myrna and family. My heartfelt condolences go out to you in the loss of Bud. I have many memories of him at hockey games when the boys were playing we had many laughs and good times. - Posted by: ELaine Boyd (Ffiend) on: Oct 18, 2012

  • Mryna, Clayton, Robyn, it is with great sadness we send our sincere condolences from Calgary to you on this difficult occasion. We remember the great times we had with Bud and you, at all of the Hockey Games and other activities. Keep well. - Posted by: PJ and Noreen Ward (friend) on: Oct 18, 2012

  • Condolences Sorry to hear of your loss of Bud LLoyd Pat Gunderson - Posted by: Mryna;clayton robyn () on: Oct 18, 2012

  • Our condolences to your family. - Posted by: The Loutit Family (Friend and Family) on: Oct 17, 2012

  • Mryna, Clayton, Robyn, We send our condolences to you all and the rest of your famimly at this difficult time in our life, Bud is one of our precious Angels looking down on all his family and friends sending our love to you all, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sending our love Kathy and Lawrie Matson. - Posted by: Kathy Matsom (cousin/friend) on: Oct 17, 2012

  • Myrna, please know that you are in my thoughts. Having recently experienced the loss of Don, I am able to empathize with your pain. You have traveled a long and difficult road. Its time for both of you to rest. My sympathies to Clayton and the rest of your family. Best wishes, Joyce - Posted by: Joyce Ward (friend) on: Oct 17, 2012

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