LACKEY, Lawrence “Bud”
Retired OPP Officer Kemptville Detachment

Peacefully, surrounded by family at the Bayfield Manor on Monday, November 20th, 2017, at the age of 85. Beloved husband for 58 years of Rita Lackey (née Pankow). Much loved father of Lisa Lackey of Vancouver, Johnna D’Alessandri (John) of Timmins and Paula Evans (Dennis) of Oxford Mills. Cherished Papa of Benjamin Evans, Eric D’Alessandri, Wesley Evans and Matthew D’Alessandri. Bud will be sadly missed by his sisters Ruth Shrout (Oren) of Virginia, Jean Le Vatte of Westport and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Myrtle and Elliott Lackey and his brother Lloyd Lackey. Bud joined the OPP and became a member of the Kemptville Detachment on October 21, 1963. He worked alongside Len Reid and Gary Walker at that time in the three officer force. Bud retired after 30 years of police service in Kemptville as not only a constable, but he spent time in his policing career as a safety officer and breathalyzer operator. Bud was the recipient of both the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. He loved music, especially country and blue grass, and he was a great musician with a wonderful voice. He could often be found singing and playing lead guitar with his band on the weekends at various venues. In his later years, he enjoyed playing golf with friends and family and he was always game for poker night with his buddies. Bud will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who had a big heart and a ready smile for friends and strangers alike. Friends and Family are invited to a Memorial Service in the Chapel at Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11 am. A reception will follow immediately at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Street, Kemptville. Donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society.