Arthur “Art” Buckley
Died: November 10, 2008 | Place: Parkwood Hospital
Obituary
BUCKLEY……
Surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, on Monday, November 10, 2008, Arthur “Art” Buckley of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Dora (Angus) Buckley for 56 years. Cherished father of Lynda Butler and her husband Paul of London and Dale Buckley and his wife Linda of Margaree, Nova Scotia. Loving grandfather of Lisa Marie Butler and her husband Antony Davies of Toronto, Shannon Nicole Butler of London, Amanda Lynn Buckley of Cornwall, and great-grandfather of Laura Buckley. Dear brother of Audrey LeClair of St. John, NB. Dear brother-in-law of Nelson Angus and his wife Terry Angus of Shawville, Quebec and Connie Buckley of St. John, NB. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Alan Arthur Buckley, his brothers Percy, Roy and his sisters Dorothy, Aeriel, Irene and Rhona. He served with dignity and honour in the Merchant Navy (1943-48), Korean War (1952-53) and Canadian Army (1952-75). Friends will be received by the family from 7 – 9pm Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Korean-Legion Service under the auspices Byron Springbank Branch No. 533 will be conducted at the funeral home at 7 pm with Reverend Frank Mantz officiating. Cremation with interment in Maple Grove United Cemetery, Shawville, Quebec. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Always be happy. Never stop praying. Give thanks for whatever happens. That is what God wants for you, in Christ Jesus.
1Thessalonians5:16-18
I’m sorry for your loss of a good friend, smile and remember all the laughing, and good times you all had together and know is not in pain anymore. Hes up there in Heven with our Lord Jesus, watching you and being there with you in spirit.
Dear Dora: I am so sorry for your loss. The both of you were very special people to my parents to to me. Keep all the memories of the happy times in your heart. I will sing a song for Art and my Dad tomorrow. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.
xoxoxxoxo
Tessy Shannon
Dear Dora and Family, We are with you all as we join in celebrating Art and his life. He has been a wonderful brother,brother-in-law, uncle and friend…and will always be in our hearts. We love you.
Dear Aunt Dora and Family:
It is hard to know what to say at a time like this But remember all the fun and good times you had together with family and friends always in our Hearts. Love Kathy and Dale
I have heard so many great things about Art from my best friend, his grand daughter Shannen Butler. My heartfelt condolences for your loss, may his memory live in your hearts every day.
Dear Dora,
I wish we could be there with you during this sad time, but please know that we are there in spirit!!! Though it is hard right now to think of the happy times remember how many there were! I am sure that Uncle Art and Pop-o are catching up and sharing a few laughs together right now….Love you Michelle, Andy and Kids xoxox
Dear Dora,
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and the family in this sad time and remembering Art with warm, happy memories!
Love Nancy
Grampa,
I pray peace met you when you passed. I send my love to you now and always. I will always remember the many moments you brought laughter into my world- even in the midst of your suffering…You have been a wonderful role model for me in my life; your spirit and strength I will think of often- To you, and all the wonderful years you lived well-
With Love, your granddaughter, Shanny
Aunt Dora:
Deepest sympathies, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family . Uncle Art was a very special Uncle and will never be forgotten.
Love Don,Lynne,Kristin,& Ryan
Dear Nan,
Its hard to find the right words to consol you, Im sorry I can’t be physically there with you right now, but please believe I am with you and the family in spirit. My prayers are with you. I did not realize how bad Grandpa had gotten, but I truly believe he is in a better place now. Im sure my mom, Allen and him are sitting around … catching up on old times. I love you.
Love Elaine
Dear Grandpa,
If only we could see into the future. Im so sorry I didn’t get to see you one last time. I only knew you a short time, but the time we spent together I was very proud to call you my Grandpa. I hope you have found my mom, and are at ease. Your in my heart always. I love you!
Love Elaine
Nan,
The service last night was beautiful and exactly what Grandpa would have wanted. Antony and I are thinking of you in this difficult time. Grandpa is at peace now.
“Ah, when shall day dawn on the night of the grave,
Or summer succeed to the winter of death?
Rest awhle, hapless victim! and Heaven will save
The spirit that hath faded away with the breath.”
– Shelley
Dad I know last night you would of loved the service for you, with all the veterans and the last post. We all put a poppy on the wreath by your side. I know you were looking down and smiling. It was a good day to go to God and we were able to celebrate remembrance day with you in such a special way. Rest now, your battles have been won. Love always your daughter Lynda
Dear Grampa,
Words can’t express just how much the difficulty of losing you is on us all and how hard it will be to be able live each day without you here. As I remember you I will remember you for your strength and ability to take on any task no matter what the difficulty. You were well-loved and I just want to Thank-you from the bottom of my Heart for always being there and guiding me in the right direction. Also for loving me and being not only My Grandgfather but, my friend in good times and Bad. You’re a wonderful person and a wonderful Great-Granfather to Laura. Always Know that we are a truly blessed family because of you. We love you and will me miss you with every passing day. With love forever and always your Granddaughter and Great-Granddaughter Amanda and Laura
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Gramma,
Laura and I want you to know that you are in our prayers and we love you dearly. Just remember we are always here for you. With Love from Amanda and Laura xoxoxoxoxo
Dear Shan & Family,
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I’ve never been very good at knowing what to say in times like these, but there is a beautiful poem I once saw and I managed to find it on the internet, and will post it here. I hope that it can convey all that I wish to say. Shan, I wish I could be there with you to give you big hugs… just like you were there for me.
xoxo,
Jenn
COME WITH ME
The Lord saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms aroud you
And whispered, “Come with me.”
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
A beautiful smile at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.
It’s lonesome here without you
We miss you so each day,
Our lives aren’t the same
Since you went away.
When days are sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper,
“Cheer up and carry on.”
Each time we see your picture,
You seem to smile and say,
“Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping,
We’ll meet again someday.”
Rhonda Braswell
Dear Dora & Family
We are sending you our deepest sympathy at this sad time and pray that you will have the strenght to get through these difficult days.
It was always great to visit with you & Art when you were
at Dunc & Enid’s.
We hope to see you in Shawville when you have the service for Art.Please take care of yourself.
With love and sympathy,
Pat & Harry
dear nan,
im sorry to hear about the loss of a great man, husband, father and grandfather my thoughts and prayers are with u and the rest of the family in this time of grieving.
Dear Dora
Rod & I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. How fitting that Art had his service on Remembrance Day after all his years service in the Canadian Armed Forces.We have memories of you both that have always been of really special friends . Our love and prayers are with you .
Love , Wilda & Rod
Dora,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of Art. He was a great uncle and a great story teller. The NY Yankees have lost a great fan!
Peter Angus
Denise, Ben & Holly Angus
Aunt Dora,
I will always remember the summers that you and Uncle Art camped at Rockwood Park, the wonderful stories that Uncle Art told and the times we spent together. He will be always loved and missed.
Art:
It has indeed been my privledge to have had you for a father-in-law. I will miss dearly the many bottles of beer we shared over a ball or hockey game. The many stories you told I know by heart and will treasure them. As with all old soldiers may you rest in peace and be very proud of the honourable service you have given to Canada.
Rest now and enjoy a cold beer for me.
Paul