Bud Keeton
Douglas Wain (Bud) Keeton Obituary
Passed away at the Willett Hospital in his 96th year with family and friends at his side. Survived by his devoted wife Doreen (nee Todd) for 67 years, sister-in-law Jane Hurst, and son Peter Keeton, and many nieces, nephews, family in North Carolina, Australia, and loyal friends. He was predeceased by a sister Mae, brothers Jack, Bill, and a nephew Donny Keeton. Also, parents Percy and Maggie Keeton.
Bud was a Korean war veteran. His regiment P.P.C.L.I. (aka) Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry, 2nd Battalion. He fought at, The Battle of KAPYONG (1951). He was among 110 soldiers to march at Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation (1953). Bud was also a paratrooper. In the summer months, you would see him driving his 1953 Ford Jeep around the town, stopping at his favorite place, Tim Hortons. He actively participated in local parades, often alongside fellow veterans, showcasing their jeeps. Come November, he would be delivering poppy boxes to the stores or standing on a corner selling them. Then onto the schools with another Legion member, to talk to the students about the importance of Remembrance Day and what it stood for. He was a loyal member to Paris Legion Branch 29 and Korean Veteran Association.
Bud worked at McHutchion Bakery, MacDonald-Oliver, and Paris Poultry.
A private service has been held with interment at Paris Cemetery.
“Until We Meet Again”
