He was the new Suffragen (assisting) bishop when we moved into the Diocese of Massachusetts. He and his wife hosted all the new clergy and their spouses for dinner a few months later at their home in Needham. That was in 2002.
In the past twenty-one years, I’ve worked with Bud many times. He began a summer program for families at the Barbara C. Harris camp that offered family and faith friendly gatherings in the Monadnock region. Guitar in hand, he visited churches almost every Sunday. He had a passion for children’s ministry and a willingness to sing silly and sacred songs.
When he retired, he and his wife, Ruth Ann, settled in Plymouth and chose Christ Church in Plymouth for their church home. His passion for environmental awareness and appreciation continued in his work with the Creation Care movement; he encouraged churches to have energy audits and to adopt earth friendly practices. He and his wife sponsored local families at Christmas, shopping for gifts and the much needed food cards.
Bud Cederholm died peacefully in his sleep a few days ago. He touched so many lives, including mine. I am thankful for the many times I saw his love for God’s children grace the world.
I, too, am so grateful for Bud’s friendship and ministry over the years. Growing up in Randolph, all attending the same church where his dad was our choir director and RuthAnn’s dad was our beloved minister, to our times playing music together many years years later, I will always cherish the memories.
Bud definitely left his mark in the world and on our hearts. He was a wonderful, kind person who loved life, people, creation, and God profoundly.
Thanks for sharing your memories, Debbie. I didn’t know that you and Bud were at the same church. Peace, Johnna