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Obituary of Carl Edward Buckley
Buckley, Carl Edward
October 13th, 1935 - February 2nd, 2014
"I have done my best in the race,
I have run the full distance, and
I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7
Peacefully, on Sunday, February 2nd, 2014, at Lanark Lodge in Perth, passed away from complications related to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases. Beloved husband and best friend of Jeanne, for 52 years. Cherished and deeply loved father of Chris (Cindy) of Renfrew and Susan (Fred Ford) of Cheltenham. Dear son of the late Roberta and Warren Buckley. Dearly loved brother of Susan Asselin (Michel) of Ottawa, Donald Buckley (Katie) of Edmonton AB, and Frank Buckley of Campbell River BC. Loving Grandpa of Sophie, Frederick, and Madelyn Ford and Ryan Chaput. Much loved by his nieces and nephews. Carl was born and raised in St. John NB, and later moved to Edmonton where he met Jeanne and began his 37 year career with the Public Service. After transferring to Ottawa, Carl and Jeanne raised their family and spent many summers at the cottage near Perth. Upon retirement, Carl and Jeanne moved to the Perth area. Carl will be fondly remembered by all his friends and family. The family would like to acknowledge and are grateful to the staff of Lanark Lodge for the extraordinarily high level of care and compassion given to Carl during his stay. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Thursday, February 6th 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Church, Perth on Friday at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation could be made to the Carl Buckley Legacy Fund at the Alzheimer's Society of Lanark County.