Rev. James Edward Sauvé “Bud” Tarrant

TARRANT, Rev. James Edward Sauvé “Bud” – 86, Harmony, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro.

Born in Montreal, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Violet (Sauvé) Tarrant.

Bud spent a few years working with the Bell Telephone Company, and then in the Navy as an electrician during the Korean War and later as a Protestant Chaplain on the west coast. The majority of his life, however, was spent as a United Church Minister, serving charges in Gaspé, Que., Dartmouth, N.S., Fredericton, Nackawic, N.B.,, St. Stephen, N.B., Truro and New Mills, N.B., from where he retired in 1996.

Bud is survived by his loving wife, Bunnie; daughters, Chris Greek (Bob), Norman Wells, NT; Peggy, Edmonton; grandchildren, Rachael Verville ( François), Robbie Greek, Teddy Greek ( Carolyn), and Jay Tarrant; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Tina Verville, and Riley, Anna, and Lizzie Greek; many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Mae (Ken) Mcphatter; brother, Vance (Marilyn) Tarrant. Arrangements have been entrusted to MattatallVarner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow. Interment will be held at a later date in Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax. Family flowers only.

If so desired, donations in Bud’s memory to the Mission and Service Fund of United Church of Canada or a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Bud’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com.