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William Buckett Obituary

Buckett, William
Rochester: passed away peacefully on January 28, 2009. Survived by his sisters, Elizabeth (Fred) Kluge and Jane (Gordon) Danby; daughters, Deirdre Mincer, Laurie (Scott) Salko and Cristine (Lawrence Johnson) Buckett; son, Luke Buckett; grandchildren, Emma, Cody and Lawrence, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Bill, a graduate of Pratt Institute, NY, will be remembered for his exceptional talent as a graphic designer and his life-long dedication to and involvement in the Arts. He served as President of the Board of Trustees for the Memorial Art Gallery, Landmark Society, Genesee Land Trust, and was the first President of The Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester. He sang in the Rochester Oratorio Society and The Bach Chorus. He was an Officer in the United States Army and was the coach of the baseball team on base. His love for art, antiques, classical music, sports and nature shaped him and inspired those around him. He cherished his son, Luke, who gave him so much happiness.
The family would like to warmly thank Bill's doctors and the staff at Jewish Senior Life for their compassionate care.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 16 at 5:30 PM at the Memorial Art Gallery with a reception to follow in the Pavilion. Contributions in his name may be made to the Memorial Art Gallery and to the Parkinson's Disease Research Fund (attn: Janine Fitzpatrick, 1351 Mt. Hope Ave. Ste 223, Rochester, NY 14620).

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Feb. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for William Buckett

10 Entries

Linda Haddad

February 13, 2009

It is with deep sadness to learn that Bill has passed on. He was a driver for our agency, Jewish Family Service, for several years and loved by all, staff and clients alike. He was a great driver and a wonderful man. I speak for all here at JFS in extending our deepest sympathy to his family. Sincerely, Linda Haddad,
Transportation Supervisor.

Iryna Omelyan

February 4, 2009

I will miss Bill. He meant so much to me since we met. We had wonderful time together sharing our knowledge, experiences and his great accomplishments. He was unique and intelligent person with a sense of humor. Bill, his three caring daughters and son Luke became a family to me. I will never forget William Buckett.

Michael Roorda

February 3, 2009

I met Bill a few years ago when our son's both played soccer with the Jr. Rhino's. Bill loved to watch Luke play soccer. It was always a joy to engage Bill in conversation about horses, baseball, life, or just about anything. Those days at Brighton Sports sitting on the benches watching Luke and the boys will always stay with me. Bill was part of our men's therapy group that could solve the issues of the day. He was a true gentleman, friend, and I enjoyed all the special moments on the sidelines, especially when we won. I will miss you buddy.

Grant Holcomb

February 3, 2009

Bill Buckett was one of the Memorial Art Gallery's finest leaders---as Board President, committee participant, creative designer and all-around supporter of Gallery activities and, equally significant, the Gallery's fine staff. He led with creative insight and a caring spirit. He was truly a "Renaissance Man" who could wax poetically on Quaker aesthetics or the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was one of a kind....he was beloved by all at the MAG.

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Jennifer Wolfe

February 1, 2009

If you are a member of Facebook, you can view additional thoughts and stories of Bill by joining the group "An Architect of Design: Bill Buckett Remembered" at the following link:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=60577919055

Bill in his garden

Jennifer Wolfe

February 1, 2009

Bill was a rare and wonderful human being, and I am so happy to have had him as a mentor and a close friend. He was a fantastic listener, wonderfully optimistic, and one of the most loving and accepting people I've known.

Bill helped me look forward to growing old, because he did so with such grace and dignity. Bill was an enormous talent with tremendous personal ethics and character. And one of the last great charming "gentleman" in Rochester.

I will always treasure the impact his words, his work, and his wisdom, have had on my life.

Biil enjoying a good game of soccer 2003

Gladys Velarde

February 1, 2009

We are deeply saddened by Bill's passing. He was a great neighbor and a superb gentleman. His love for his son Luke and love for life was always evident in everything he did. We will miss him.
Nery, Gladys, Michael, Carla, and Andrew Velarde

Janie Stevens

February 1, 2009

Bill was the essence of what I believe is a "good man". He was kind, thoughtful, and articulate. The sound of his voice will be one of my enduring memories of him- lilting, positive, upbeat.

He brought so much to the community he lived in and will be sorely missed.

Shirley and Chip Dawson

February 1, 2009

We are sad to read of Bill's death and extend our condolences to all his children. Bill was a talented man but I remember him best as one with extremely fine tuned sense of humor. It was a pleasure to have known him.

Laurie Magnon

February 1, 2009

I'm sorry to hear that Bill has past on. He was a very nice person and a very good boss. I had the pleasure of working with him from 1988 until he retired.

My deepest sympathies to the family.

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