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Russell Buck Obituary

Russell D. Buck, 53, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA after a long illness.

He leaves his wife, Michelle (Rapp) Buck, 49, of Sturbridge; his sons Adam R. Buck, 22, and Jonathan E. Buck, 20, of Sturbridge; his mother Sylvia G. Buck, of Warren; his brother, Kenneth J. Buck, 55, and his wife Angela Buck of Tyngsboro; nephews Eric and Karl Tomlinson, and niece Laura Tomlinson of Wilbraham; nieces Addison and Kaitlyn Ducharme of Springfield; two aunts, and many cousins.

He was the son of Sylvia G. (Walker) Buck and the late Robert A. Buck of Warren, MA. He was a direct descendant of Col. Solomon Keyes, one of the first European settlers of Warren (formerly known as Western).

Russ worked as a parts manager in the forklift industry for Summit Handling, Inc., and loved the challenges of his job. His ebullient and outgoing personality led him to make friends easily and often. Like his father, he loved social interactions, surrounded by people, telling stories and “working the room” in the midst of constant conversation. He loved spending time at the family cottage on the Maine coast; reading books; attending fires and researching earthquakes and other natural disasters; attending concerts with his sons; photography; spending time with his close friends Seth and Cathy Blackwell of Warren; and most of all sharing time with his family.

He was an avid railroad fan and N scale modeler, taking after his father. He was interested in anything and everything to do with his favorite railroad, the Milwaukee Railroad, and its electrified division across Montana and Idaho. In the 1980s, he organized the first N-Trak N scale modular train layout at the Big Railroad Hobby Show sponsored annually by the Amherst Railway Society at the Big E fairgrounds in Springfield. For many years, he helped out at his father’s hobby store, Tucker’s Hobbies, in Warren.

Calling hours for Russell will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 4 to 6 PM in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield. Burial will be held privately in Pine Grove Cemetery in Warren. Flowers may be sent or memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.

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Published by The Republican from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2017.
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Dearest Michelle & Family-
I was so shocked and saddened to read of Russ's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl

Cheryl Lopriore

October 18, 2017

Sylvia, Michelle, Seth, and all of Russell's family and friends, Please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of Russell. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep his memories close to your heart and he will never be far away.

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Lisa and John Pensinger and family

Lisa Pensinger

October 12, 2017

My heart felt condolences to Russell's wife and family. So sad to hear this. I was a fellow classmate from Quaboag. Far too young to go. God bless.
Colleen O'Neil

Colleen O'Neil

October 10, 2017

Russ Buck

October 7, 2017

Russell's death came as a great shock to me. My thoughts are with his family now; I hope they will find solace.
I always enjoyed sharing stories with him when I came out to Tuckers Hobbies. He would show me some train photos from his latest vacation, or tell me of his travels. We called the visits our "show and tell", and catch up on the latest developments in our shared hobby of N Scale models. He will be sorely missed and very fondly remembered!

Chip Atwood

October 6, 2017

To Russell's family thoughts and prayers... great all around person and he will be missed.

Michael Glasheen

October 6, 2017

Ken Buck

October 5, 2017

Ken Buck

October 5, 2017

To Russell's family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sadden to hear of his passing. Always had a story. R.I.P Russell!

Your friend from Summit Handling in Franklin.

holly knipper

October 5, 2017

Alas, poor Russell, we knew him well...

A passionate ferroequinologist taken far too early, condolences to the family and all who knew and will miss him.

Steve

Steve Belforti

October 5, 2017

I used to do business with Russ. He was always accommodating and e gentlemen. He will be missed.

Kevin Caggiano

October 5, 2017

Sylvia, so sorry for you loss. May he rest in heaven.

Charlotte Farrar

October 5, 2017

Michelle and your family. So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Kathy Asquith

October 5, 2017

To Russell's Family: I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person, always kind and caring. He was always nice to me in high school. He will be missed a lot. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandra Edick

October 5, 2017

Dear Russell's family,

I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. My condolences to all of you. I went to school with Russell from grade school to H.S. He was a very kind and gentle soul like his father. May the love of God, family and friends get you all through this difficult time.

Deanna Sariol-Clough

October 4, 2017

Russell was a great guy! So sad to hear of his passing. Always enjoyed talking trains with him. My condolences to his Family, he will be missed.

Shawn Invernizzi

October 4, 2017

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