Edward C. Buckley

Mr. Edward C. Buckley, of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 20, 2019. 

Edward was a Weymouth Fire Lieut for 39 years until his retirement. He was also a United States Navy veteran serving after the Korean War. In his spare time he enjoyed boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Beloved husband of Carol A. (Stevens) Buckley.

Loving father of Susan Souther and her husband, Ted, of Hingham, James Buckley of Weymouth, Linda Bohan and her husband, Peter of Hull, Elisabeth Buckley of Halifax, and Christine Long and her husband, Eric, of Marshfiled. Brother of Noreen Tilley and Patricia Hackett both of Weymouth, and the late Ralph Buckley, Marie Dwyer, Joan Salvaggio, and Ruth Hackett.  Adored grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 6, and many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday from 4-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home NORTH WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea Street (off Route 3A – Bicknell Square).

Funeral services will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM in Old South Union Church, Weymouth. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Dana Farber Cancer Center especially, Dr. Christian Corwin  in Weymouth and to South Shore Hospice for their care and compassion during Ed’s illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Weymouth Food Pantry, 25  Columbian Street, Weymouth, MA 02189.