September 01, 1930 - November 24, 2024
On Sunday November 24, 2024 Richard (Dick) Buckles passed away at the Pioneer Manor in Sudbury, ON at the age of 94.
Predeceased by his loving wife Mary Buckles (nee Nodwell in 2020) brother Robert Buckles, sisters Nancy Couch and Alberta Leitch and his eldest grandson Jordon Klym.
He is survived by his 4 daughters Kay Storey (Bob), Susan Klym (Eugene), Carol Rigg (Albert) and Patricia Vezina (Steve) as well as his 10 dearly loved grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Dick was born on September 01, 1930in Youngstown Ohio. He spent his childhood in South Bend Indiana, Youngstown, Toronto and eventually on a farm in Erin Township. He met his wife Mary who he married in 1952 and began dairy farming in Hillsburg, ON. In 1968 they moved with their 4 daughters to Cochrane, ON where they kept busy on their beef farm in Glackmeyer Township, a rural mail contract and inside postal work. In 2014 Dick and Mary moved to Sudbury to be near family.
Dick enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends including baseball buddies, American cousins, brothers, sisters and especially his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and Mary enjoyed travelling Canada from the east coast to the west coast and north to Alaska visiting many Provincial Parks along the way.
Special thank you to the Staff at Pioneer Manor for your kind, compassionate care for Richard during his short stay. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory can be made directly to Health Sciences North Foundation (Northern Cancer Fund) https://hsnfoundation.com/donate/.
The Greaves family are sad to hear of Dick’s passing.
I was interested to read that your parents had postal jobs as well as running a farm. Both very hard work.
My mother, Beryl, remembers the visit to Cochrane.
True Homestead spirit! Our Condolences to all.
December 16, 2024
Dear Carol, Albert and family,
We were sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Remember all the good times and hold them close to your heart. Our sincere condolences and hugs to all.
December 5, 2024