Obituary of Roger "Bud" White

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Roger “Bud” White at the age of 89.  Beloved husband of 68 years to Elizabeth “Beth” (Smyth).  Born in Chatham in 1932, son of the late Kathleen (Allin)  and Gray White.  Loving father of Catherine Glendinning, Mary Beth (Joe) Rush, Brian (Laura), Michael, and Tim White (Deb McMillan).  Dearest grandfather of 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Glendinning, Sara (Darryl) Hoekstra,  Meredith (Jordan) Gobert, Lisa (Paul) Vilaranda, Renee, Rachel, Paul, Melissa (Liam), Kaitlynn, Jillian (Armando), and Vanessa White (Brad) and Geoff McMillan. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, his brothers-in-law Joe (Pat), Jim (Louise), Dan (Diane), John (Carol) Smyth, and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his brothers Robert “Bob” and William “Bill” White.  

Bud was born and lived his entire life in Chatham.  He worked at Campbell Soup Company for 40 years, retiring in 1992.  He could tell a great story, had an endless knowledge of trivia and enjoyed a good game of pool.  Bud loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time at the "Eau".  He was also a big fan of baseball and hockey and followed just about every game, regardless of who was playing.   We will all miss him.

Friends and relatives may visit at Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 11 AM until the time of a funeral service at 1 PM.  Please sign up for the funeral service only at https://signup.com/go/PpTtXgf.  Cremation will follow.

The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Matsusaki and Dr. Abdi, and the nursing staff of the Thamesview Family Health team.  Special thanks to his home care nurses, especially Jodie Eenink.   We would also like to recognize the exceptional doctors and nurses in the CKHA emergency department, as well as the nursing staff on 4th floor for their attentive and compassionate care.  

Donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, PAWRS, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Online condolences welcomed at www. peseski.com