Obituary for Douglas Ashby Budden
Budden, Douglas Ashby
Douglas Ashby Budden, born October 7, 1931 died peacefully at his home in Mono, Ontario on March 25, 2023 with Jane Hamacher, his loving wife of nearly 29 years by his side. Son of Agnes May (nee Price) and Albert (Bert) Budden; he was predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia Louise Budden (nee Hardy). He will be missed by daughters Denise (Joe Potts) and Natalie, sons Matthew, Murray and Blair and grandchildren, Douglas, Andromeda, Arran and Nicholas.
Doug was born and raised in North York, graduating from Earl Haig Collegiate in 1948, where he pursued his love of sports, particularly in hockey, and in the outdoors, earning the status of King’s scout and developing skills he could use during memorable summers working for hydro in Algoma. As a young teen, he also worked in the railway yards as the age of diesel was dawning.
In the 1950s, Doug became a police officer/detective for such forces as Richmond Hill, Chinguacousy and North York, managing to help the latter win the 1953-54 Ontario Police Championships as goalie and winning the Scully trophy for outstanding goal tending for the police league two consecutive years. In the early 1960s, Doug shifted his focus to the greater opportunities in the construction industry. At first, Doug worked for such established companies as Armstrong Brothers and Graham Brothers as estimator and project manager. He later owned, developed and managed his own businesses, even venturing for a time into mining and water treatment products.
Throughout his working years and beyond, Doug never lost sight of his interest in sports. Following a move to Brampton, he began coaching hockey and lacrosse and became a member, then president of the Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association. A great organizer, he quickly moved through the executive ranks, becoming vice president, then president of the Ontario Lacrosse Association and a life member in 1978. Nominated to the Canadian Lacrosse Association to reorganize and restructure, he was almost immediately elected vice president, which led to a three year tenure as president. In about this same period , he served as Director of the Sports Federation of Canada and was on the organizing committee for the Canada Games (St. John’s NFL,1977), and on the board of directors(1969) for Sport Ontario, becoming Director in 1977. That same year he was awarded the Queen’s Silver Jubilee medal for outstanding community service.
Doug was a tireless promoter of lacrosse, box and field, at many levels. It was this kind of commitment that helped Canada’s field lacrosse team win the 1978 world championship. Doug’s dedication to the sport and success in reviving interest in lacrosse in Canada led him, along with other notable enthusiasts, to be inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame (1984) as a Builder. The efforts of this dedicated group led to a renewal of the sport across the north eastern Us, Australia, the Uk as well as Canada. Now interest in lacrosse is world wide.
Nor did Doug stop upon retirement. In his 60s, he took up running and was winning marathons; he played senior hockey into his 70s (but not as goalie). And he continued skiing and tried his hand (again) at tennis and golf. He continued working into his 80s and with his wife became interested in land stewardship and developed and implemented a plan to restore their Mono land.
Much loved by friends, families and associates for his warmth, exceptionally positive outlook and his determination to enjoy life to the fullest and in all its varieties. A good problem solver, resourceful, intelligent, a bit of a risk taker, but often wise too. He has enriched our lives and we will miss him.
Please join us for a Celebration of his wonderful life in early October, 2023, likely in Mono. Details to be announced. If you wish to honour Doug with a donation, please consider his love of the land and for sports with a gift to Ducks Unlimited or to minor Lacrosse or to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Douglas Ashby Budden, born October 7, 1931 died peacefully at his home in Mono, Ontario on March 25, 2023 with Jane Hamacher, his loving wife of nearly 29 years by his side. Son of Agnes May (nee Price) and Albert (Bert) Budden; he was predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia Louise Budden (nee Hardy). He will be missed by daughters Denise (Joe Potts) and Natalie, sons Matthew, Murray and Blair and grandchildren, Douglas, Andromeda, Arran and Nicholas.
Doug was born and raised in North York, graduating from Earl Haig Collegiate in 1948, where he pursued his love of sports, particularly in hockey, and in the outdoors, earning the status of King’s scout and developing skills he could use during memorable summers working for hydro in Algoma. As a young teen, he also worked in the railway yards as the age of diesel was dawning.
In the 1950s, Doug became a police officer/detective for such forces as Richmond Hill, Chinguacousy and North York, managing to help the latter win the 1953-54 Ontario Police Championships as goalie and winning the Scully trophy for outstanding goal tending for the police league two consecutive years. In the early 1960s, Doug shifted his focus to the greater opportunities in the construction industry. At first, Doug worked for such established companies as Armstrong Brothers and Graham Brothers as estimator and project manager. He later owned, developed and managed his own businesses, even venturing for a time into mining and water treatment products.
Throughout his working years and beyond, Doug never lost sight of his interest in sports. Following a move to Brampton, he began coaching hockey and lacrosse and became a member, then president of the Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association. A great organizer, he quickly moved through the executive ranks, becoming vice president, then president of the Ontario Lacrosse Association and a life member in 1978. Nominated to the Canadian Lacrosse Association to reorganize and restructure, he was almost immediately elected vice president, which led to a three year tenure as president. In about this same period , he served as Director of the Sports Federation of Canada and was on the organizing committee for the Canada Games (St. John’s NFL,1977), and on the board of directors(1969) for Sport Ontario, becoming Director in 1977. That same year he was awarded the Queen’s Silver Jubilee medal for outstanding community service.
Doug was a tireless promoter of lacrosse, box and field, at many levels. It was this kind of commitment that helped Canada’s field lacrosse team win the 1978 world championship. Doug’s dedication to the sport and success in reviving interest in lacrosse in Canada led him, along with other notable enthusiasts, to be inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame (1984) as a Builder. The efforts of this dedicated group led to a renewal of the sport across the north eastern Us, Australia, the Uk as well as Canada. Now interest in lacrosse is world wide.
Nor did Doug stop upon retirement. In his 60s, he took up running and was winning marathons; he played senior hockey into his 70s (but not as goalie). And he continued skiing and tried his hand (again) at tennis and golf. He continued working into his 80s and with his wife became interested in land stewardship and developed and implemented a plan to restore their Mono land.
Much loved by friends, families and associates for his warmth, exceptionally positive outlook and his determination to enjoy life to the fullest and in all its varieties. A good problem solver, resourceful, intelligent, a bit of a risk taker, but often wise too. He has enriched our lives and we will miss him.
Please join us for a Celebration of his wonderful life in early October, 2023, likely in Mono. Details to be announced. If you wish to honour Doug with a donation, please consider his love of the land and for sports with a gift to Ducks Unlimited or to minor Lacrosse or to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com