ENOSBURG FALLS - A. James Budd, Jr., age 83, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans following a short illness.
He was born in Enosburg Falls on April 26, 1924 the son of the late Arthur J & Mabel (Hemingway) Budd Sr.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Enosburg Falls and was a 1942 graduate of Enosburg Falls High School. Following high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corps serving from 1943 - 45 during WWII. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1945 he joined his parents plumbing and heating business, A.J. Budd & Son located on south Main Street which is presently the site of the main street shopping center. He was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. He was also a life member of the American Legion Post # 42 of Enosburg Falls holding 63 years of continuous membership and held the post of Commander from 1962 - 63 and from 1976-77 as well as being part of the Color Guard Squad for nearly 40 years. He was a former member and past president of the Enosburg Falls Lions Club, a former member of the Enosburg Masonic Lodge and the Missisquoi Valley Sportsman Club.
Jim had many hobbies and interests including, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, traveling, watching fireworks, singing and listening to music with his favorite song being Old Black Magic . He especially had an abundance of love for his family and many long lasting friends.
He is survived by his two daughters, Joan McAllister and her husband Francis of Lowell, and Nancy Martinson and her husband David of Montgomery Center; three grandchildren, Adam McAllister of Eden, Megan Martinson of Montgomery Center, and Jeremy Martinson of Plymouth, NH; several cousins; the mother of his daughters, Louise Counos of St. Albans.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday April 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Church St., Enosburg Falls. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Missisquoi Cemetery in Enosburg Falls. There will be no visiting hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jims memory may be made to the A. James Budd Scholarship, C/O Enosburg Falls High School, Attention: Sally Bashaw, P.O. Box 417, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450