Obituary of Donald T. Bucknam
Donald T. Bucknam....Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and Patriarch of the family died on Friday, July 20th, 2018 at the age of 75.
He adored his family and to Don, everyone he met somehow became a part of his family.
His generosity and his need to care for others was endless.
Don owned and ran an Insurance Agency (Wolcott Agency, Riedman Corp and Brown & Brown Insurance) in Wolcott for 30+ years. He was a staple in the community. He served on the School Board, rallied for many causes from the purchase of lights for the soccer field to being a supporter of the Arts; the benefactor of many students and community programs.
He was everyone's biggest fan whether at a soccer game, or High School Musical. He was one of the few people to own a video camera in the '80s so he was a staple in every crowd!
This passion continued as he followed his grandchildren's athletics and his great-grand children's activities. He loved to travel, always bringing along a stray or two. He passed on his love for the the Yankees to his children and it became a way for him to connect with people in his later years.
He survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Ellen Brennan Bucknam, their children; Michael Bucknam (Joy Stockwell) of Auburn, Mary Beth Bucknam Edmonds (Todd) of Ithaca, Meg Bucknam of Auburn; grandchildren, Pierce, Shannan and Lauran Bucknam and Brennan, Riley and Finley Edmonds. five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
Don was predeceased by his father and mother, George and Mildred “Millie” Bucknam, his son, David Bucknam in 1998, and a brother David in 2018.
Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Farrell’s Funeral Service, Inc., 84 South Street, Auburn. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at noon in St. Alphonsus Church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fleming.
Memorial contributions in memory of Don maybe made American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org
