DUNCAN WRAY, age 87, on April 24, 2015 at Bryn Mawr Extended Care Center, Bryn Mawr, PA. Buell was founding partner emeritus of the architectural firm of Buell, Kratzer, Powell. He was born in Rochester, NY and graduated with honors in 1953 from Yale University School of Architec-ture. He moved to Philadelphia in 1960 to work for the famed architect Louis I. Kahn. Other firms where Buell worked were Vincent Kling, Ewing Cole, the Vitetta Group, Delle Donne, and Cope Linder. He was preceded in death by his sons Ely and Gordon. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Sally Lou Buell (nee Smith) from Rye, NY; 4 grandchildren, Mark, John, Jack and Sarah; 2 great grandsons, Jaiden and Jase. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Apr. 26, 2015.

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Anne Meyers

April 26, 2015

A man of great charm, a dear friend and colleague, an artist in every way. He will be sadly missed by Angel in person and Marshall in spirit. All love to Sal.

April 26, 2015

Sally,

We so adore you and Duncan. Duncan was always such a gentleman, a dear coworker and a gift to walk home from work with. He cherished you so much...I am grateful that the two of you have been part of our lives. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony and Lynda Cloud-Weber

April 26, 2015

Sal, we send our love and condolences...our prayers, and thoughts are with you...Terry & Barbara Mullikin

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