Mary Buckie Obituary

One of my favorites. Wish I could jump back into picture. My two mom´s.

Just read all of the condolences again. I felt like I needed to be near you again. Susan died at age 69. I know she loved you too. My sister, brother and Melissa all gone. Whenever I was having a hard time with something you always came through for me always. I only had one dream about you since you left us. It was about eight years ago and in the dream I had picked up the phone and it was you and your voice and you said to me hi Janie, how are you and I woke up and I just laid there for the longest time It was so good to hear your voice again. I just could not stop crying but I think I may be seeing you soon. i´m counting on it. Love you

Today my Aunt Mary would have been 100. Love and miss you so much. You had so many family and friends that loved you so much, hope you´re all celebrating today.

Always love Hinsdale, Our first trip was when I was 6. I loved you instantly and that never changed. Forever my girl, always there through thick and thin. Always gave me good advice, not that i always listened . I was blessed to have you as a friend and beloved Aunt. Miss you always.

Your influence on me was immeasurable. Just like you had with your Aunt Alice and Aunt Gert. My Aunt Mary, forever in heart.

Christmas Eve 1977. We loved our Chicago family. You all drove to Philadelphia that year to spend it with us. Great memory. Love and miss you so much.

Our favorite girl. Wildwood NJ 1991

One of my favorite pictures of everyone from Mary´s wedding. So much fun we all had, miss that so much.

Dear Aunt Mary, You are the only one that I wish I could talk to right now. Dealing with overwhelming grief over Melissa and my brother dying 7 months apart. I loved your hugs and words of wisdom. Miss you so much. XXOO.

My Dear Aunt Mary, I miss you so much. Wish I could talk to you. You always helped me when there was a problem.Always on my side.

Correction, GUARDIAN ANGEL. She would laugh over this. Aunt Mary taught English at one time.

Dear Aunt Mary, Happy Birthday! I miss you so much,our talks,walking on the beach,your wisdom, your sense of humor and most of all your love. You were an angel to me in life, and now my guarding angel. I think of you every day, it is still hard to look at pictures of us at the shore,you loved it so. Forever in my heart, I love you. XO

Mrs. Buckie was the greatest homeroom teacher anyone could have! What a great sense of humor! She always encouraged us to do our best! She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed! Cindy Rushford Hawk - Class of '84

What a beautiful tribute to my dear Aunt Mary. You were so wonderful to me and i know you would have loved my new granndson George.I'll love and miss you always

Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. I was honored to teach with Mary for a number of years at St. Mary's. Her love of history and literature was inspiring. She was a valued collegue and friend. The comments of her students proof the value of a dedicated teacher .

DeEtta Kambic Perkins

I worked with Mary for several years when she taught at St. Mary of Gostyn School. She was always loads of fun and gave encouragement to both her colleagues and students. She was loved by all of us.
My husband and I have many fond memories of fun times with her.

I am so touched by the tribute to my Aunt Mary by her former student's. She was so loved, forever in my heart

I am sorry for your loss. Please be comforted in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your difficult time of need. 1Peter 5: 7
Sincerely,
Janice

SMG Class of 1983 loved Mrs. Buckie! She inspired all of us and although she called us "idiots" we knew we were loved! God Bless and welcome you home!

Thanks Mrs. Buckie for being the best 8th grade teacher (Class of 1985) a kid could have!

I fondly remember Mrs. Buckie as a dedicated, strong, purposeful woman. After becoming a middle school teacher myself, I can only hope that my students remember me as influentially as I remember her. My thoughts are with her family.

Mrs. Buckie. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Your whole-hearted teaching and caring for students was truly memorable. And you had such a knack for tying in some well deserved discipline and words of advice for us troublemakers. ;o)
-Tom Fitzer SMG '94

Mrs. Buckie, She was an amazing teacher. I used to get dropped off early in 8th grade and she'd let me sit and do my homework and she'd tell stories from the Navy. She was seriously just the coolest teacher and made my last year at St. Mary's memorable. I work in elementary education now and hope that I'll be remembered as fondly some day. My thoughts go out to her family. Tiffany Jones SMG(Class of 89)

Mrs. Buckie was a gift to me in my 8th grade year. She was strong, smart and loving. She showed up at our class reunion in Downers Grove some many years ago...what a class act. I was blessed to have her as a teacher and my condolences are extended to her family whom I know she valued deeply.

Katie Burke Class of 1982 SMG

Mrs.Buckie was my favorite teacher at St. Marys. Everyone was her idiots. she once told us that she called us Idiots because she loved us. She will be missed

Mrs. Buckie was a big part of what made St. Mary's such a special place. Her "unique" way of handling us troublesome 8th graders was a joy then and has kept her alive in our memories forever. She used to always say she could never teach 2nd graders...but she had the 13 year olds down pat.

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to her family and close friends...know that she had a lasting impact on everyone she taught, the mark of the very best of teachers. Godspeed Mrs. Buckie.

SMG - Class of '94

Mrs. Buckie was one of my favorite teachers at St. Mary's. I have thought about her much over the years. Thinking of her family.

Katie Murphy O'Brien class of 89

My condolences to the family; Mrs. Buckie was a great person and a phenomenal teacher. She was my eighth grade teacher and she still comes up in conversations today. Her teachings and strength better prepped me for the world.
SMG '96

A Great teacher at a Great school.. have very special memories of both. Condolence to the family. She will be missed.

Mary always supported the music dept. at St. Mary's. It was a pleasure working with her. My prayers are with her family.

God Bless Mrs. Buckie, she was a wonderful teacher. My condolences and prayers to her family and dear friends.

One of my favorite teachers. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Mrs .Buckie!! The most favorite teacher of all! Smart, and strong, and the MOST loving. Thank you for having my back that year...ill never forget it.
Even when I got to do your hair at our Salon... You made ME feel smart and strong ... Thank you for being in my life. Xo

I have such fond memories of 7th and 8th grade with Mrs. Buckie. Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends, she will be missed.

To the family, my condolences and gratitude. Mrs. Buckie was my 8th grade teacher and I continue to remember her strength and chutzpah to this day. She was warm, strong and caring. I remember her verve for teaching about the US, and it is no surprise to me that she served in the Navy. I remember during a Social Studies class, she quoted American statesman Carl Schurz, "My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right." And she said it with such conviction, I felt as a child what it meant to be patriotic and just. I like to think partly because of her, I currently serve in the Navy now, and I'm proud to call her a Shipmate. Fair winds and following seas, Mrs. Buckie, this Sailor knows the ropes because of you. - Jason Joven, LTJG, USN; SMG Class of '96

I loved Mrs Buckie! We had the best 8th grade class ever! 1983.

Best Teacher ever!!!

Mrs. Buckie was an amazing teacher ans was always full of wisdom and guidance. She will be greatly missed.

There are very few teachers that I can say impacted my life and she was the top of my list! She always believed in me and took extra time to help me succeed. Thank you Mrs. Buckie helping me stay in the right direction. God bless you!

I fondly remember Mrs. Buckie as one of my favorite (and also toughest!) teachers. I remember her telling our (somewhat rambunctious) class, "This is not a democracy. This is a dictatorship, and I am the dictator!" My condolences to her family.

Mrs. Buckie was one of my teachers at St. Mary's. She was a great teacher and she will be greatly missed. Condolences to her family.

Mrs. Buckie was my eighth grade teacher at St. Mary's. She was one of my favorite teachers there! Her classroom was always so fun and full of energy. My condolences to her family for their loss. She was a wonderful lady!

Mary was my teacher in grade school. Of all my grade school teachers, I remember her having the most impact on my life. She offered me guidance while I was going through a tough time in my life and I followed her advice which forever impacted my life for the better. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a great person and loved by so many.

My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of peace and comfort be with you during this difficult time. Romans 15:33

May you find comfort to cope with your loss.we .We have the promises from God who cannot lie, will wipe the tears away.