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Gregory Buffington Obituary

Poway Gregory W. Buffington, age 49, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Palomar Medical Center as a result of complications from lymphoma. Greg was born on May 16, 1968 in Harrisburg, PA to Jere L. Buffington and Constance A. (Davis) Buffington. Greg is a 1986 graduate of Poway High School, where he was a member of the CIF Championship basketball team. He attended Palomar College. He was employed by Rapid Transmissions in Escondido, CA.He is survived by his daughter, Jenna Ross of Vista, CA; his parents of Poway; sister, Angela Buffington of Poway; nephew, Alex Wasserman; and nieces, Amanda and Samantha Wasserman; and paternal grandmother, Jean Buffington of Mechanicsburg, PA.A memorial service was in the chapel at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life was held at the Bernardo Heights Country Club immediately following the memorial service. The family has chosen the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of San Diego/Hawaii Chapter through its website at www.lls.org for donations in Greg's memory. California Funeral Alternatives of Poway handled the arrangements. Burial will be in Dearborn Memorial Park, Poway, CA at a later date. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ pomeradonews . Gregory W. Buffington May 16, 1968 - March 7, 2018

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Published by Encinitas Advocate on Mar. 29, 2018.

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April 18, 2018

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119: 50,76

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April 8, 2018

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you draw strength in knowing the fact that God is the creator of life, and he is capable of restoring life to someone who has died. Acts 17:24. 25.

April 2, 2018

Please accept my deep expressions of sympathy. May the loving memories you've shared continue to warm your heart. Psalms 116:15

Sandy Crays

March 31, 2018

Connie,
I saw this in the newspaper and while we haven't run into each other in so many years, I just had to reach out to you and your family. I am just devastated for you and your loss. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be. However, I do hope that in time the pain you are feeling today will be replaced with only happy memories. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.
Sandy Crays

March 30, 2018

So very sorry for the loss of Gregory. Please find hope and comfort in knowing that our loving Creator will reunite you with your loved one. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

March 30, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Acts 15:24 talks about a time when we will see our loved ones again. I hope this can bring you comfort.

March 29, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

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