Mr. Raymond Buckland a lifelong resident of Medford, Massachusetts and beloved husband of Elaine P. (Curran) Buckland, died at Wingate at Reading Nursing Center in Reading on September 18, 2007. He was 84 years old.
Born in Canada on June 23, 1923, he was the beloved son of the late Walter and Sarah (Matthew) Buckland. He was a graduate of the Medford Public School System and served in the United States Air Corps. during WWII. Mr. Buckland was a foreman at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford for more than 25 years. He was also a member of the Grace Episcopal Church of Medford.
Besides his beloved wife, Elaine, of 53 years he will be sorely missed by one loving son and daughter-in-law; Raymond J. and his wife Robin Buckland of Lynn, one daughter; Patricia M. Collins of Medford and three grandchildren; Michael and Cathleen Collins and Sean Buckland.
Visiting hours were Wednesday, September 19, 2007, from 4 to 8 PM in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford. Funeral serivce was private. In lieu of flowers donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to Wingate at Reading Nursing Home, Resident Activities, 1364 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867. For additional information, please visit www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.