Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1934
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
William Buzzard Obituary
Bill was born on January 1, 1934, in Sligo. He is the son of the late Jesse and the late May (Hetrick) Buzzard.
He served in the U.S Navy during the Korean war from Aug. 24, 1951 to Oct. 14, 1954, serving on the USS Iowa BB61 where he received several accommodations for service.
On June 18, 1955, he married Marian Aaron at St. Nicholas Church in Crates.
Bill worked for GM in Tonawanda from 1965 until 1994, retiring after 30 years as a pipe fitter. He previously worked for Stauffer Chemical in Niagara Falls from 1955 until 1965.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception RC Church in Ransomville, N.Y., and the USS Iowa Veterans Association.
Surviving is his wife, Marian; their children, Catherine (late, Clemon) Monrean, Jesse (Patti) Buzzard, Jerome (Renee) Buzzard, Peggy (Jeffrey) Hall, Ruth Campagna, William Jr. (Shelley) Buzzard and Steven (Donna) Buzzard; his sister, Ruby Kamerer; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur, Roy and Jesse Buzzard Jr.; and his sisters, Violet Garner and Grace Thompson
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Hardison Funeral Home, in Ransomville, N.Y.
A brief prayer service with Deacon Howard Morgan will be held at 7 p.m. immediately following the visitation.
A memorial Mass and burial will be held at a later date in Crates.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or to Cambria Volunteer Fire Co., 4631 Wilson Cambria Rd., Lockport, NY 14094.
To leave a condolence, visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Buzzard
Sponsored by Hardison Funeral Homes, Inc. - Ransomville.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in William Buzzard's name
Memorial Events
for William Buzzard
Jan
23
Funeral services provided by:
Hardison Funeral Homes, Inc. - Ransomville3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, NY 14131
People and places connected with William
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support William's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor William Buzzard's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
