Obituary of Bud Cheevers

Cheevers, Dallas "Bud" Passed away, surrounded by loving family and after a battle with cancer and heart disease on Tuesday October 29, 2024 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Linda (nee: Courtnage). Loving and proud father of Paul Cheevers (Marguerite Merey). Brother of the late Jack (late Kathy), their daughter Shannon (late Steve), Brenda (late Allan), their son Trevor (Kathy). Brother-in-law of Emily (Roy), their daughter Donnalynn, late sister-in-law Donna (Orval), their children Ryan (Tonya), Anita (Grant), Andrea (Ryan), as well as many loved great nieces and great nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Emerson and Dorothy. Bud and Linda’s love story began at a very young age. Their relationship blossomed over 58 years marked by commitment and companionship to Jesus and each other. They spent months every year in retirement travelling with friends to all continents of the world including many cruise ship holidays. Bud leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, devotion and fantastic memories. Bud spent his early years on a farm and came to Brantford in 1965 working at Pure Food Meat Market. He then owned Bud’s Quality Meats in downtown Brantford and then started as a meat cutter for 34 years first at Dominion, A and P and Metro retiring in 2004. For many years he cut and delivered hundreds of cords of firewood along with various other small business adventures. Bud was passionate about vegetable and flower gardens and his lawn, spending countless hours outside. Bud was kind, determined and always radiating cheer. He had a keen sense of humour and his love for family and friends shone brightly. Bud was a proud member of Queensway Baptist Church and loved Jesus. He volunteered at the church fixing and repairing the church building. Friends will be received at the Beckett-Glaves Family Funeral Centre on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm. Funeral service will take place in the chapel on Tuesday November 5, 2024 at 1pm. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial Reception will follow the interment at Queensway Baptist Church, 211 St. George St. Brantford. Funeral web-cast and donations are available at www.beckettglaves.com. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the contingency fund at Queensway Baptist Church.