Published in The Lake Report, May 21, 2026, page 26.
Harold “Bud” Moulson, SBStJ
March 9, 1937 – May 12, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the death of Bud Moulson after a long and hard-fought battle with chronic disease.
Son of Harold and Evelyn (née Eyres), Bud was proud to have been born at the original Hospital for Sick Children and raised in Toronto. Bud leaves behind his wife, Leslie (née Kennedy); his son, Geoff (Nancy) and their children, Tyler, Erin and Eric; his son, Chris (Anne) and his children, Ryan and Brody; former daughter-in-law, Jackie Alexander; sister- and brother-in-law, Carole and Jim Lusby; nieces, Danielle, Michelle, Jen, Jill and Megan; as well as many great-nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother Ron and sister-in-law Marlene.
Family was so important to Bud. Whether he was cheering on the kids at a tee-ball game, participating in Camp PUBGAL activities, hosting in Florida or proudly sharing their adult achievements, his sons and grandchildren were a particular source of joy and pride. Friends also meant the world to Bud, particularly those from the Niagara British Car Club.
Bud was noted for his strong work ethic. On his bike, he delivered newspapers as a kid, then prescriptions for a drug store. When the pharmacy bought a car, Bud was able to get his licence at age 15 so he could continue to help his Mom and Dad. When, at his first job with CN, a strike was called, Bud got a job with Sam the Record Man. When we moved to Virgil, he attended a job fair, which led to his working at two different local wineries.
He was proud of his 37 years of dedicated service at Levitt-Safety Limited, working in many different roles where he introduced innovative emergency care and industrial safety equipment as well as ISO certification for branches across the country. Facilitating backup fire protection in the pits at the Toronto and Vancouver Indy races was a role he developed and enjoyed.
Bud’s volunteer service is too extensive to detail. To honour some of his work in emergency care and CPR, he was invested as a Serving Brother within the Venerable Order of St. John by Governor General Schreyer in 1981.
Bud’s interest in high-level rescue and auto extrication led to his coordinating seminars at Seneca College in the 1980s for firefighters and EMS personnel. These were the impetus for these skills being routinely taught today in Ontario emergency services.
Special thanks to Dr. Karen Berti, SE Health nurses Bernadette and Deirdre, the many PSWs who provided tender, loving care and NOTL Palliative Care.
Cremation has taken place and an inurnment will be held at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery, 1483 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
Donations in Bud’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice or the Princess Margaret Foundation.
