Francis E. Buckley

Buckley, Francis E. of Squantum December 6, 2004. Beloved husband of Sandra (Beattie) Buckley. Loving son of Josephine Buckley of Canton and the late James J. Buckley, Sr. Loving father of Susan Buckley of Weymouth, Stephen Buckley of Quincy, Kimberly A. and her husband David White of Kingston, and Michael Buckley of Quincy. Loving “Grandpa” of Gillian and Jonathan White of Kingston. Brother of James J. Buckley, Jr. of Boston. Brother in law of Sandra L. Buckley. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., WOLLASTON Friday at 10:30 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, North Quincy at 11:30AM. Please note: 11:30 AM is the correct time for the Funeral Mass. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Mr. Buckley was on the School Council for Squantum School. He was recently elected to the Board of Governors for Quincy College and was the past President of the Squantum PTO as well as the past President of the Squantum Community Association. Mr.Buckley was an instructor at the University of Massachusetts and an educator with the Boston Public Schools for 45 years, retiring 1 1/2 ago. A long time communicant of Star of the Sea Parish in Squantum, he served as a lector. He also was a judge for the Annual City of Quincy Christmas Parade. He was recognized by the City Council for all his volunteer work. Donations in memory of Mr. Buckley may be made to the Quincy College Foundation, Gov. Buckley Fund, c/o President’s Office, 34 Coddington St., Quincy, MA 02169.