Martha M. Buckingham
Martha Buckingham
CROGHAN, NY ~ Martha M. Buckingham, 90, of 6814 Mechanic St., died Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at her home where she was under the care of her loving family and Lewis County Hospice.
Born November 10, 1919, in Croghan, a daughter of Claude and Hilda Andre Davoy, she was graduated from Fr. Leo Memorial School in Croghan in 1936.
She married Robert F. Buckingham on May 17, 1939, at St. Stephen’s Church in Croghan with the Rev. Amadeus Burke, OFM, officiating. Mr. Buckingham died on December 2, 1999.
Mrs. Buckingham worked as a homemaker taking care of her large family for much of her early life. From 1960 until 1969, she worked as a cook in the cafeteria of the former Fr. Leo Memorial School in Croghan. In October, 1969, she went to work for AMF Incorporated Bowling Products in Lowville where she continued working until her retirement in December, 1981.
She was a life-long communicant of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Croghan and was a member of its Rosary Society.
She enjoyed a variety of hobbies and interests including tennis in her early life and later playing golf. She especially liked card playing, traveling and spending summers at Tennis Island in her later life.
Surviving are six sons and five daughters-in-law, Allan R. and Rosie Buckingham, Thomas W. and Sharon Buckingham and James J. and Patricia Buckingham, all of Croghan, Rodney D. and Sheila Buckingham, of New Bremen, David J. and Susan Buckingham, of Brantingham, and Robert F. Buckingham, Jr., of Fulton; four daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Donald Lee, of Croghan, Mary Jane and Ty Olvert, of Wellesley Island, Elaine M. and John Haley, of Bluffton, SC, and Janet M. and Bern Moshier, of Beaver Falls; 30 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren; a brother, Claude Davoy, of Croghan; three sisters, Alma Rose Boshart, of Lowville, Marie Campeau and Patricia Golden, both of Croghan, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Four brothers, Paul, Bill, Wilbert Napolean “Ricky” and James Davoy, and two sisters, Elizabeth Roberts and Kathleen Aucter, predeceased her.
Her funeral services will be held on Friday, beginning with a 9:45 a.m. prayer service at the Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan, followed by a 10:30 a.m. funeral Mass from St. Stephen’s Church, with the Rev. James Vacco, OFM, of St. Bonaventure University in Rochester, and former pastor of St. Stephen’s, officiating. Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan.
Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 266, Lowville, N.Y., 13367.
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My deepest symapathies go out to your family. I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Martha was wise and witty to the end and will be missed by all who knew her. Ron and Beth
We will all miss Aunt Mart very much. She always made us laugh. Our sympathies to the family. Love Patty, Pam, Paula and Rick Roberts
Sorry to hear the loss of your mother,mother-in-law,grandmother.
Our deepest sympathy to all.
Stay strong for each other.
God Bless
Dalys and Carl Montanye
So sorry to hear the news of the loss of your mother. Our deepest sympathy to you and family. We know how difficult this is for you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Elaine a Maryjane, I so sorry, my deepest sympathy. I am so glad I had the chance to meet such great lady. Sincerely Maria
We all loved Grandma B so much and will miss her terribly! She was always so proud of her kids, grandkids, and great grand kids. She will forever hold a spot in all of our hearts.
Ashley
So sorry to hear of your loss. We were out of town and just got the word a few days ago. You have our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Ken & Joyce
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