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Linda L. (Lehtinen) Buckley
September 24, 2018

Obituary

LEICESTER: Linda L. (Lehtinen) Buckley, 84, formerly of 30 Pleasant St., died peacefully, Monday, Sept. 24 at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.
Her husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Buckley, Sr. died in 2000. She leaves her sons; Thomas E. Buckley, Jr. and his wife Linda of Leicester, James R. Buckley and his wife Frances of Auburn, Leon R. Buckley and his wife Terri, and Raymond W. Buckley all of Leicester, John E. Buckley and his fiance Sharon Lynch of Jacksonville, FL., Francis K. Buckley and his wife Mary of Spencer, and Henry R. Buckley of Ft.Lauderdale, FL., her daughter Cheryl G. Tebo and her husband John of Rochdale, 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Haapoja) Lehtinen and lived in Jacksonville Beach, Fl. from 1978 to 1999 before returning to Leicester.
Linda was an accomplished Yahtzee and Monopoly player. She enjoyed her Word Jumbles and crossword puzzles.
The family would like to thank the staffs at Lanessa Extended Care and Harrington Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care of Linda while a patient at both facilities. “God speed, Ma!”
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Leicester Library Renovation Fund (www.leicesterlibrary.org) 1 Paxton St., Leicester, MA 01524 or Jeremiah's Inn, 1059 Main St., Worcester, MA. 01603.

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1131 Main Street
Leicester, MA 01524
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