James Oliver Buswell
December 4, 1946 — September 28, 2021
Send a Sympathy Card
Past Services
Funeral Service
James Oliver Buswell
James Buswell first burst onto the music scene as the youngest soloist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at age seven. His musical career spanned almost 7 decades and included performances of over 100 violin concerti on 5 continents with major orchestras and many of the greatest conductors. Through his teaching, chamber music playing, conducting, and numerous recordings, he has touched countless lives. The music world today mourns the loss of this musical and intellectual giant.
Jamie was the beloved husband of cellist, Carol Ou with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Cherished father of Anna Buswell, William Buswell, Joshua Buswell, and Rachel English. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, and his brother-in-law, Sam Ou of Boston.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to gather for a Funeral Service celebrating his life at the First Congregational Church, 121 W. Foster St., Melrose on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10am. Masks are required for all in attendance.
The Funeral Service for Jamie will be livestreamed. To watch the service remotely, please use the following link on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 10am EST:
https://my.gather.app/remember/james-buswell
Gifts in honor Jamie's life may be made to:
Mass Audubon, www.massaudubon.org
Community MusicWorks www.communitymusicworks.org
Dana Farber Cancer Institute www.dana-farber.org
Doctors Without Borders www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Mariposa Museum and World Cultural Center www.mariposamuseum.org
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Oliver Buswell, please visit our flower store.
Past Services
Funeral Service
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am
First Congregational Church
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
