Patricia B. Buckland

January 9, 1926 - September 24, 2012

COOPERSTOWN - Patricia B. Buckland, loving daughter of George and Hannah Benedict, born January 9, 1926, passed peacefully the morning of September 24, 2012, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Patricia was preceded to heaven by her husband, Charles Buckland. She is survived by her three sons, George, Charles and Thomas; her loving daughters-in-law, Sue, Tina, Jennifer and Judith; her grandchildren, Morgan and Patricia; a wonderful granddaughter-in-law, Mollie; her great grandchildren, Robbie and Braeden; and a large, loving extended family.

Pat's faith was a very important part of her life. It was something that she never left for granted. She studied it, worked at it, and lived it. She was an active member of St. Faith's Episcopal Church in Cutler Ridge, Florida, for many years. She attended Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown, and recently began worshiping at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartwick Seminary.  

Patricia "Pat" was a bright, strong, vibrant woman who left a wonderful legacy. She was a blessing to all she came in contact with and will be missed and loved by all those who knew her.  

There will be a private memorial service with family to be held on the family farm in Hartwick.  

Arrangements are under the guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. Online condolences may be made at www.cooperstownfuneralhome.com.     

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to a charity of your choice. Patricia was supporting Simply Smiles. You may donate by going to their website: www.simplysmiles.org/how-you-can-help/donate/. You may also donate by personal check made payable to "Simply Smiles", and mail to 1771 Post Road East, Westport, CT  06880.


If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers, or call them at (607) 547-8822.

John H. Bouchard

May 29, 1956 - September 9, 2012

CHERRY VALLEY -- John Henry Bouchard, a true family man, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, September 9, 2012, at his home in Cherry Valley. Johnny, as he was affectionately known by many, was 56.

One of nine children, he was born May 29, 1956, at the Josiah B. Thomas Hospital in Peabody, Mass., a son of Armand Robert and Ruth Irene (Townsend) Bouchard.  

After graduating from Masconomet Regional High School in Boxford, Mass, he attended school to become a farrier.  

On June 27, 1976, John married Deborah Ann Collins in Middleton, Mass.

He  enlisted in the United States Air Force in January 1978, and served with the Aircraft Generation Squadron. In January 1982, he received his honorable discharge at Nellis Air  Force Base in Nevada, having attained the rank of Sergeant.  

Johnny later became a tractor trailer driver, owning his own truck and driving for Walmart. For the past two years he served as a van operator for the Cancer Center at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.  

In his leisure he loved spending time on his boat on Otsego Lake, and especially enjoyed time spent with friends at the former Brookwood Garden docks in Cooperstown. Most importantly was Johnny's devotion to his family. He was a true family man in every sense of the term, and was an especially proud Papa. 

Johnny is survived by his wife of 36 years, Debbie, of Cherry Valley; one daughter, Jacquelyn LaLonde and her husband, Matthew, of Cobleskill; one son, Timothy Collins Bouchard and his wife, Amber, of Troy; two grandchildren, Jack and Isabelle LaLonde; two sisters, Carol and Nancy; five brothers, Bob, Rick, Joe, Wayne and Kris; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by an infant sister, Kathy.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a service of remembrance to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2012, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown, with Eric Austin, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel of the Hills in Cobleskill, officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Immediately following the services, all are welcome to gather for a time of refreshment and fellowship at "The Adalaide" - home of Gail and Neal McManus, 311 Bush Road, Cooperstown.  

As an alternative to flowers, John's family suggests that those who desire to make a memorial gift, please do so to a charity of one's choice.  

Arrangements are under the guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers, or call them at (607) 547-8822.