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Reverend Donald E. Buck of South New Berlin, NY, former pastor of the West Edmeston Baptist church (15 yrs.) went home to Glory on June 22, 2014.  Ordained in The Free Methodist Church and pastoring also in Wesleyan churches of New York, he held degrees from Roberts Wesleyan College and Niagara University.

A dual career in ministry and counseling provided 25 years as a Guidance Counselor in Warsaw, Cincinnatus and Unadilla Valley.  A member of the South New Berlin Fire Department, he served as Fire Police for 20 years and as Chaplain for the Chenango County Fire Association for over 10 years.

He is survived by sons Jeffrey (Lydia), Christopher (Irene) and Matthew (Kelly) and over 25 grandchildren, and wife of 25 yrs., Carolee.  His 2nd wife, Millie died July, 2011.  Step-children Sean (Charlene), Shannon and a very close father-daughter relationship with I.J. and her son, Dylan gave his life special moments for over 20 years.

Memorials may be sent to the Baptist Church, PO Box 34, West Edmeston, NY  13845.  Condolences may be expressed to Christopher Buck, 180 Hunky Hollow Rd., Duncannon, PA 17020 and at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.

Friends are invited to come to a wake at the First Baptist Church Parish House in West Edmeston anytime between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 28, 2014.

A luncheon will be provided by the First Baptist Church.  In lieu of flowers, bring your favorite recipe and a dish to share as Don loved a church supper.

 

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Corky Murphy
Warsaw, NY
Both Don and Carolee were very influential in my life. They were our youth pastors in the early 70s. They put up with a LOT of teenagers being teenagers, and they also gave us wonderful Christian leadership, were good role models and were very patient with us. My parents moved away from Silver Creek when I was a Senior in high school and Don and Carolee invited me to live with them from March to June so that I could finish at Silver Creek. What a blessing! I am so thankful that they did that. I ended up staying with them until I went to college and I remember them being away on vacation and I didn't clean up after the dog messed on the carpet (what a brat!) but they were loving and kind anyway. Our ways parted after I left for college, seeing them only occasionally. Then when they moved to Warsaw, I reconnected with them again and ended up going to Valley Chapel. Again, both of them encouraged my spiritual growth and helped me through a very difficult time. I am so blessed to have had a relationship with both Don and Carolee. God bless each of you during this difficult time.

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Cana White
Edmeston, NY
To the entire Buck famil and IJ/ Dylan I am very sorry for your loss. I also know that he is in the best place he can be. I am honored to have worked along side him in ministry. In running first West Edmeston Day Camp and also working in youth ministry for 5 plus years. Even though circumstance caused me to step down I will always be greatful for the insight, trust and teaching that Don gave me along the way. Again my deepest sypmpathy to you all of you.

 
 
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