Bill Budd of Riverview passed away after a sudden illness at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the age of 58. Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, he is the son of Albert and Mary Lou Budd.
 
Bill was incredibly passionate about his career as a City Planner. After obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree at Mount Allison University and Masters of City Planning Degree at the University of Manitoba, Bill started  his career as a community planner in Manitoba. Bill went on to work for the City of Moncton for 20 years, in which he most recently served as the Director of Planning and Development. Illustrative of his dedication to the profession, Bill was a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, the New Brunswick Association of Planners, the Atlantic Planners Institute, and the American Planners Association. He regularly attended professional functions across North America to further his expertise in his practice, served as a guest lecturer for urban planning students in the Maritimes, and organized conferences to bring the profession together.
 
In addition to being remembered as a leader in his field, Bill will be remembered as an avid fisherman, a national champion wrestler, a loyal friend, and most of all, an immensely loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and son. He will be missed and remembered by his wife Cynthia, son Brian, and daughter Meghan, as well as by his immediate family: Patty and Paul Bass, and Sally, Dave, Dylan and William Bibic.
 
A memorial service in Bill’s memory will be held at Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd. Riverview (506-869-2007) on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM.