William "Buck" Andre Lafond

The passing of Buck, age 80, occurred in Shellbrook, SK on Apr 22, 2025. Buck was born in a 2-room log house on Muskeg Lake. Although he was an only child, his family was large. He attended school in Duck Lake & Marcelin, spending his teenage summers at cadet camp in Vernon, BC. His family life began when he met & married the love of his life, Sandy. They built a home together while Buck worked as a land surveyor throughout the prairies. It was impossible to be on a highway with him without a story starting with “I was here back in…” His love of road trips has been instilled in his kids, who have all logged hundreds of thousands of miles for both work & fun. Despite that wanderlust, his deepest roots were planted at home, at Emerald Lake. Buck was introduced to hunting by his best friend, Maurice D. This turned into a lifelong passion of ‘just looking over the next hill.’ Retirement brought many new joys, including time spent with grandkids, amazing road trips from Alaska to New Mexico, as well as joining new communities such as the 12-40 artists group & the Legion in Leask. Buck was a pillar of the Duncan Beach community, actively engaged in the garden, helping with or supervising all projects & always stopping by for a chat & a joke. He will be missed by all.

Buck will be lovingly remembered and forever cherished by his children, Chris (Robin) & their daughters Amy Ruth, Sophie Elise, Neve Paisley, B.J., Clint (Kari) & their daughter Jenna Lynn, and his adopted grandsons, Leif & Erik. He is survived by a vast community of cousins, nephews, nieces, and very special friends.

He was predeceased by his mom, Beatrice, wife, Sandy, son, Brett Alexander, favorite cousin, Hilliard, best friend, Maurice. As well as numerous cousins.

William's Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, Muskeg Lake, SK. Interment will take place after his Funeral Service at the Muskeg Lake Cemetery, Muskeg Lake, SK.

Martens Warman Funeral Home is honoured to be entrusted with Mr. William Lafond's care and arrangements.