We regret to advise of the death of Sapper William Michael “Bud” Richardson (Ret'd) of Petawawa ON, peacefully at home on 13 July 2021 at the age of 95 years. 

Bud was born in St. John, NB where he grew up in a family of five siblings. He was a veteran of the Second World War. He started his post-war military career as a Sapper. Among locations, he served in Chilliwack BC and with 2 Field Squadron in Camp Gagetown NB before remustering to the Physical Training Instructor trade. Bud served  a full career as a PTI and eventually retired in Petawawa ON. He was very involved in the community of Petawawa with various service projects such as the Trojan Boxing Club, OPP Community Safety, Ladies Keep Fit Program, Bingo, and various children's programs. Bud was an active member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 517.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Bud with his family during visitation at the Murphy Funeral Home, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Sunday 2- 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on 19 July at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Petawawa. Interment in St. Columba's Cemetery.

In memory of Bud, donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 517 would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.