With broken hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, Buck.
His suffering has now ended.
Beloved husband of the late Beverley Million. He will be sadly missed by children Cris and Brian, Tammy and Bill, Jason and Heather. Proud Papa to Becca and Stefan, Blake and Chelsey, Derick and Samantha, Jaden and Austin, Jackson, Ava and great grandchildren Colton and Isla.
Buck – a strong, proud and stoic man of few words, with an easy nature. He was always there to lend a hand to family, friends or anyone in need of help.
He was a loving husband, father and papa. As a symbol of his enduring love
he had a portrait of his kids tattooed over his heart – "where they will always be"
For more than 30 years Dad was an employee at Sifto beginning as a miner and later becoming the carpenter.
Prior to working at the mine, Dad worked in home construction and before that sailed the Great Lakes for over a decade.
Having a heart attack may have made him retire earlier than he planned but certainly didn’t slow him down.
After "retirement" Dad kept busy doing odd jobs for folks and playing hockey well into his 70’s
Besides his family, Dad also loved his furry gentle giant Tucker, Mopars and having a cold beer with a buddy. His annual fireworks display every Canada Day weekend was highly anticipated by the neighbourhood and friends.
There are many people we’d like to thank.
Thank you to Wanda for her companionship, to Mike for his friendship and breakfast visits that Dad looked so forward to. Heartfelt thanks to Stephanie Greenfield NP and the entire medical support staff for always being just a phone call away
A celebration of life will be held at the Goderich Legion at a later date.
If you feel so inclined, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109, Goderich would be sincerely appreciated
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
John Talbot
I have know Buck and his family for many years and Buck was about as strong willed a man as I have known but Buck would do anything for others as deep down, he had a kind heart. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Frank & Lowisa Hagan
Our sincere sympathy to Cris, Tammy , Jason and their families.
Buck was a good friend, we go back along way. Years ago we used to play golf every Sunday morning in Bayfield. We also played hockey and fastball together for many years as well.
He will be missed.
Frank & Lowisa Hagan.
Susan &David Bartlett
We send our deepest condolences to Cris,Tammy, Jason and family. The legion just won’t be the same without him, he’ll be surely missed.
Ken “Fluff” Daer
My sincere sympathy to the family. I knew Buck for 45 years. We shared many memories playing ball and hockey. He will be missed by all.
Steve and Joan Sparks
So many many wonderful memories of times we had with Buck, of course Ron was usually at his side, as he is now, somewhere in the afterlife telling jokes, drinking beer. We lost a friend but you lost someone precious and if any words can help you through this hard time is that we will sit on the deck he built and always remember this wonderful man. So very sorry to hear this.
Ron & June Corriveau
Cris ,Tammy, Jason and families:
So sorry hear that Buck had passed away. What a great guy, so much fun and good memories of being around your Dad playing with the Deckhands. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ron & June
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Tammy – you and your family are in my special thoughts – Your dad’s love for each of you will always be with you.
Sincerely – Cecelia
Larry & Jane Boyd
Our Condolences to Cris,Tammy, Jason and families at this difficult time.
Treasure the Memories 🙏🤗
Paul Thorne
To the Family
I have known Buck over the past dozen years and recall him as being a straight shooter and a man of immeasurable patience. I watched him fit a new door at the local Legion in the “dug out” basement and believe you me not one measurement down there was square but despite it all Buck succeeded in the task at hand and fitted a new door to perfection. I know these last months have been difficult ones for Buck and the Family but I take solace in knowing he is in a better place and perhaps now can teach the Master a few carpentry tricks. Wishing all who knew and miss him inner peace in the difficult days to follow.
Shirley Darbyson
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Father and Grandpa.
Thinking of your family during this very sad time.
Ellen & Lee Littlechild
Sending our deepest condolences to Buck`s Family, he will be missed.
Mike Hillier
Birgit and I would both like to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Million family. We met Buck and Bev when we moved into Goderich from the farm, and Buck helped us throughout the move. Over the intervening years he and I made several trips together and his knowledge and curiosity about the world never failed to impress. A lot of what I know about Goderich I learned from Buck. He had a lot of great stories about the place and the people, and always told them with a combination of fondness and good humor that made his love of both apparent. The phrase “If you need me, I’ll be there” comes as close as any I can think of to describe the way Buck looked at life and friendship in this world and Birgit and I are both going to miss him. Rest in peace my friend.
Bill and Donna Fritzley
Our deepest condolences to all of Buck’s family at this very sad and difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Rest In Peace dear friend.
Sincerely
Bill and Donna
Butch and Mariette Desjardine
Many great times spent with Buck and Bev. So many memories with two of the best. Now they will be together again. Our condolences to the Million Family.
R.I.P Buck
Butch and Mariette Desjardine
Paul & Sue Corriveau
To all the Million Family our deepest sympathy on the passing of Buck, I knew him from the time I moved to Goderich 48 years ago and nicer guy you couldn’t meet. We played hockey and ball together for years and had many beers in the basement den to discuss the game of the day. Our thoughts are with the entire family at this difficult time.
Paul & Sue Corriveau
Claire Reynolds
To the Million Families,
Our deepest sympathies to you all on hearing about Bucks passing. Hold on tight to the memories you have made, and call on them to help you get through this sad time.
Thoughts are with you,
Mike and Claire Reynolds
MIKE RUSSELO
To Buck/s family. Please accept our sympathys and condolences over the passing of Buck.He was a great teamate on the Oldtimers hockey team and just an all around nice guy. MIKE russelo and KAREN sturdy.
Marion McNaughton
To all the Family,
Thinking of you all at this very sad time,
Marion McNaughton
Dwight Caldwell
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Buck. He was a great guy and had an excellent taste in muscle cars. May he Rest In Peace. Dwight, Tanya Caldwell and Family
Barb Martin
Sincere condolences and prayers go out to Buck family.
Jane Kerr
Cris, Brian and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne & Gwen Doak
Our deepest sympathy to Marvin’s Family. I know a lot of people knew him as Buck but he has always been Marvin to me. ( He hated that name). I have so many memories of growing up and spending time at his place as a kid. One of my favorite memories is we were at the Legion on a Sat. night and I went over and tried to get him up for a dance and he said no, so I went and sat down next thing he is at my chair asking me to dance. That was a very special moment for me and one I will treasure. Marvin you will always have a special place in my heart. RIP.
Pat Moore Johnston
Cris, Tammy & Jason & families
May we offer our sincere condolence in the loss of your Dad/Grandpa. We know this is a most difficult time and our thoughts are with you. Live with the memories of his kindness and happiness and it will help you through the difficult days to come. Another of the old neighbours gone.
Pat Johnston & Bob Desjardins
Harvey Livingston
Our sympathy to Buck’s family. Recalling many good times back in the days of the Oldtimers hockey in Goderich.
Harvey and Pat Livingston
Gayle and Barron Purser
Dear Cris, Jason and Tammy and Families
Please accept our sincere condolences in your loss of Buck!
sincerely Gayle and Barney
Denis & Shelley Kerr
Cris, Tammy, Jason and families. Our condolences to you all. Buck was a great man! We will miss the yearly fireworks he loved so much. He really was a great patriarch if your family. He and Bev will be finally back together. No one knows their future but Buck knew he wanted to spend eternal life along side his wife, the great woman she was. Buck was one in a million!! Literally. And now his legacy will be remembered by you all.
Ray (Jake) Allin
My condolences to Cris, Tammy, Jason and families.
Jim Bissett
Sorry to hear of your loss. Memories are what matter most at such a difficult time.
Jim,Denise and Family
Sylvain and Julie Babin
Please accept our most sincere
condolences
Michelle and Tiffany Gaynor
Cris, Brian, Becca, Blake and families, we are so sorry for your loss. It has been a very, very sad last few days for all of us. Thinking of you all.
Dianne Kruse
Cris,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man who enjoyed life to the fullest.
My deepest sympathies,
Dianne Kruse
Ashley Furtney
Cris,
Thinking of you and your family during this time and sending you so much love & hugs
Roxana Nassiri
Dear Cris,
I am very sorry of your loss!
God may be with you in your sorrows!
Love,
Roxana
Amy Upshall
So sorry for you Loss Cris & family.
Don McArthur
It has been years since I have seen Buck but I have many fond memories of our times together on the many hockey teams.
Rest in Peace Buck
Harold and Dianne Leddy
To Chris, Jason, Tammy and family
Sorry for the loss of your dad , worked with Buck, played hockey with him and of
course the odd party. We lost another one of the good old boys
RIP my friend
Judi williams
To Chris, Tammy , and Jason, and all the families….sincere sympathy to you all….The one thing death can not take away are all the wonderful memories you have,,,,, I believe the song, My Way , was written for Buck. . Right to the end ,,he did it his way RIP Buck,,,,,
Nancy and Junior White
We extend our sincere sympathy to all of Bucks family and friends. We have known Buck since we were teenagers and Bev also an have many fun times with them. Cherish your memories!!!
Shirley Erb
To all of Bucks Family and friends. Buck was a super great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.