Bud Lemon passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on August 17, 2025 in his 85th year.
Beloved husband of Fran, married for 60 years. Father of Ron Lemon (Karen), and Scott. Granpa to his favourite and only granddaughter Kaitlyn. Brother of John (Michelle) and predeceased by Wayne (Lois). Brother-in-law of Joanne Fewkes (Brian). Also predeceased by his parents Robert and Leona. Bud will be remembered by several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Bud was an active member of the St. Marys Kinsmen Club and K-40 club for 51 years. Bud worked his way up through the ranks at Holiday Inn (Commonweath Hospitality) to become Corporate Manager, Maintenance and Energy Systems, owner of C&N Balsa Supplies and Bud’s Driving School; teaching driver education for a total of 27 years. Bud loved old cars and trucks, he restored a 1952 Mercury truck from frame up. He was an avid camper and sailor and loved spending time with granddaughter Kaitlyn, family and extended family.
A visitation will be held at the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home, 47 Wellington St. S. St. Marys, on August 28th, 2025 from 2 – 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society Huron Perth, St. Marys Healthcare Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home.
