Richard Valentine “Bucky” Kennett joined Temple Lodge No. 33 in the 1950’s. We will post the exact dates in the near future.
Bucky Kennett was the founder of Bucky’s Sport Shop in downtown Duncan. He started the business in 1947 and it is still being operated today by Bucky Kennett’s sons.
Richard “Bucky” Kennett and his son circa 1954. (photo courtesy of the Kennett family & Bucky’s Sport Shop – used with permission)Richard “Bucky” Kennett in 1954. (photo courtesy of the Kennett family & Bucky’s Sport Shop – used with permission)Richard “Bucky” Kennett and his family in 1959. The child in the photo is now one of the owners of Bucky’s Sport Shop (photo courtesy of the Kennett family & Bucky’s Sport Shop – used with permission)
Richard “Bucky” Kennett is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in North Cowichan. His family told us he was buried with his Masonic apron.
Richard “Bucky” Kennett grave, Mountain View Cemetery, North Cowichan (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
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