A proud native son of Victoria has died. David Wells Buxton, the last surviving Buxton of the original Buxton family, died in Victoria on December 18, 2025 at 94 years of age.
Dad was born in Esquimalt, BC on February 10, 1931 and was the son of Percival Herbert Bertram (Tich) Buxton and Phoebe Jane Mildred Buxton (nee Wells). He was the 8th son of 8 boys and 6 girls… he was the 2nd youngest in the line of 14. The Buxton’s were one of the largest pioneering families of Victoria , who are honoured by the regional landmark, Buxton Green Park in Esquimalt, BC. Dad was a career soldier with the PPCLI for 35 years finishing his career at the Royal Roads Military College.
He was predeceased by our Mom, Rae Buxton, in 2012. He is survived by daughters Bev, Dayle, son David and 6 grandchildren.
