FRENCH, Buddy Barton - Buddy left us very peacefully at QHC on March 23, 2015. He was 81 (1933-2015). He leaves behind his adoring wife Carrie (Caroline) and a beautifully blended family; Sharleen French, Rick French (Carol), Kathy French, Jackie Kay-LePors, Elizabeth French, and Susan Miller (Neil). Bud also had fourteen grandsons; Kris (deceased), David (Amy), Robert (Josephine), Jamie, Daniel, Michael (Christa), Zane (Hudson), Christoph, Derek (Maddy), Roan, Mark, Sean, Lee and Taj, and one great-grandson, Oliver. A "Last Farewell" reception will be held at the JOHN R. BUSH FUNERAL HOME, 80 Highland Avenue, Belleville (613-968-5588) on Sunday, March 29. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with friends and family invited to say a few words starting at 11:00 a.m. Following that, everyone is welcome to join us for a taste of all Bud's favorite dishes at the funeral home. If desired, donations to Hospice Quinte would be appreciated by the family.