FRENCH, Leon “Bud” french

It is with great sadness that we say a final farewell to Bud. He quietly passed August 19, 2025, at Brookhaven Long Term Care Facility, where he resided with Gerry.

Bud was a father of sons, a grandfather, great-grandfather, an uncle, a cousin, and a spouse to Gerry Chapman for more than 20 years. They found each other in their sixties, and neither had a greater love than what they found in each other.

He was a prankster and loved to make Gerry laugh, something he did until the day he died. Bud also played junior baseball in his youth and was a loyal Blue Jays fan.

Bud was very well known in Kelowna. He taught in the public school system, was a principal, and later joined the real estate board. He also volunteered for both the Lions and Royal Canadian Legion for most of his retirement.

Bud was cremated at Springfield Funeral Home in Kelowna; no service or internment will be had as per his wishes.

It is his hope that the Legion will raise a glass to him and his service.

You will be missed!