Charles "Bud" Lovell, 97, of Catharine, New York, entered into a well-deserved eternal rest on March 28, 2023 at his home that he built in 1956-57. He was born on November 1, 1925 to Cecil and Edna Lovell. Bud graduated from Odessa High School. He was married in 1949 to Cleo Bird and spent 44 years of wedded bliss together before her passing in 1993. He retired from Shepard Niles after 44 years as a machinist. He was a long time member of the Mechanics Club in Montour Falls. Bud built a cabin in the woods where he enjoyed hunting, cutting wood, and picnicking with family. Bud spent many enjoyable hours fishing bullheads in the canal at Watkins Glen. He enjoyed going out to eat with family and riding the bull at Texas Roadhouse on his 97th birthday. He always looked forward to the family picnic at Havana Glen. He was predeceased by his wife, parents, sister, Ellen (Chuck) Crane; and in-laws: Genevieve (Robert) Potter, Grace (Jack) Davis and Ray Bird. Bud is survived by his children: Carolyn Seymour (Charlie), Shirley (Jim) Hoxie, and Randy (Sally) Lovell; nine grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, sixteen great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews. His wishes were to die at home and were fulfilled by his loving family with special thanks to grandchildren Missy, Jennifer, Amielia, Robin and Tommy; and our home boys that kept that fire burning. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, April 3, 2023 from 12:00-1:00 pm at Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY His funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm. Interment with military honors will follow in Highland Cemetery, Odessa, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Odessa Fire Department.