ALCORN, Robert Ross “Bud”

Family and friends gathered at the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel, as Reverend Murray Arnill conducted services in memory of Robert Ross Alcorn, on Tuesday, October 7, 2003. The Lions Club conducted a memorial service in the funeral home on the Monday evening. Pallbearers were Bud’s son-in-law Cam Haddow and Dennis Brox, brothers-in-law John Premi and Raymond Ouellette and family friends Wilf Hall and Del Passmore. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Bud was a life-long resident of North Bay and the loving son of the late Harold Alcorn and the late Susan Lecappelain. Bud was retired from Boart Longyear after 38 years and was a member of the Widdifield Lions Club for 32 years. He was involved in industrial fastball, slow pitch and the oldtimers leagues for many years. He was an avid hockey supporter of the Trappers, Centennials and Skyhawks. Bud is survived by his wife Bette (nee Ballantyne) and daughters Jane Haddow (Cam) of North Bay, Linda Brox (Dennis) of Cambridge and Patricia Carr of North Bay. Loving Grandpa to Kendall and Lindsay Haddow and Jesse and Matt Carr. Dearly loved brother of Barb Steele (George) and Debbie Ouellette (Ray), all of North Bay. Predeceased by his sister Karen and brothers-in-law Jim Robillard and Don Ballantyne. Joined in peaceful rest by mother-in-law Florence Ballantyne (deceased October 13, 2003). Remembered by sister-in-law and husband, Dodie (Ballantyne) and Dr. John Premi of Burlington, sister-in-law Angie Ballantyne of Sault Ste. Marie many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Bud passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 4th. He was 62 years old.