Edward F. Buckley
October 8, 1945 — January 30, 2019
Edward F. Buckley
Ed was born in Gloucester on October 8, 1945, one of six children of the late Dorothy (Walters) Robinson and his step-father Dewey Robinson. He was raised in Ipswich, and graduated from Ipswich High School in 1963. In 1965, he married his wife and best friend, Jane Alexander. Throughout his career, Ed held logistics positions in various seafood companies on both the North and South Shore. Over the last few years he enjoyed his time working at Mystic Valley Elder Services.
A selfless man, Ed always put others ahead of himself. He was entirely devoted to his wife Jane, son Rich, his daughter-in-law Kelly and two grandchildren Cade and Mikayla. Outside of work, he always centered his life and activities around his family. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, dance and was fully supportive of all their activities. Ed loved being near the ocean and enjoyed summer visits to Scituate with his family. He enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and looked forward to winning his annual Florida State/Miami Football game "pizza bet".
Ed was the beloved husband of Jane (Alexander) Buckley with whom he shared53 years of marriage. Devoted father of Richard D. Buckley and his wife Kelly of Peabody, and his nephew Tim Ewing (who he considered a second son) and his wife Lisa of Peabody. Dear brother of Lora Lee Thomas and her husband Jody of Tallahassee, FL, and the late William Ward, Mary Ewing, James Buckley and Timothy Buckley. Caring brother-in-law of Paul Alexander and his wife Deniseof Wakefield. Cherished grandfather of Mikayla and Cade. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
He will be loved and missed by all who knew him, and as he always said to his grandchildren."keep smiling!"
There will be no services at this time, A Celebration of Life will take place at a future date. Gifts in memory of Ed may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451, or to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial St. #19, Malden, MA 02148.
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