Obituary of Dudley Christie

Age 79 of Kentville, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014. Born on October 11, 1935 in Smiths Falls Ontario; he was the son of the late Raymond and Geneva Christie. Bud is survived by his daughter Shannon, son-in-law Bill, and grandson Josh. Predeceased by his daughter Kelly Grace and by brother Monty. Bud began his career with Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1955. After receiving his apprenticeship in 1960, he held the position of Shop Foreman at many different yards until being promoted to Locomotive Foreman in Agincourt. He retired in 1993 holding the position of second-in-command at the Power Bureau Office in Toronto. Bud was a Noble of the Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection, a Noble of the Rameses Temple in Toronto; a Life-time Member of the St. Francis Lodge in Smiths Falls, and, in April 2014, he was made an Honourary Noble with the Eastern Valley Shrine Club – Philae Temple. Special thank you is extended to Hugh and Millie Cubitt of Smiths Falls for being such caring friends to Dad over the years. Please know that you meant the world to him and to us as well. Thank you to Shannex, Orchard Court for making his last days so happy. As well, a special thank you to Michelle and Kim for their care and compassion during his last hours with us. In keeping with Bud’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no service, interment will be at a later date. Donations in memory can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal, QC. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Coldbrook (902-679-2822).