Leeds – Constance S. Buckley, 97, a resident of Leeds, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. Her family remembers her as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a caring and giving individual to her community and church. She was born February 20, 1925, in Litchfield, the daughter of George Clinton Smith and Dorothy (Frost) Smith. She was educated in the Monmouth schools and graduated from Monmouth Academy. She received her nursing degree from Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston where she worked as a Registered Nurse in the operating room until her marriage in 1950. Connie served as a cadet in the Cadet Nursing Corps during World War II. On September 30, 1950, in East Monmouth, she married R. Gilbert Buckley. Mr. Buckley passed away on June 26, 2005. They made their home in Leeds where they raised their children, Dwight and Sharon. Connie was a faithful member of the Leeds Community Church. For many years she served as the Leeds town treasurer. The Town of Leeds honored her with the Boston Cane which was presented to her by her son Dwight. She enjoyed going out for a ride just to get an ice cream. She is survived by her son Dwight Buckley and companion Lois Hathaway both of Leeds; her daughter Sharon Leslie Buckley of Leeds; 2 grandsons, Aaron James Buckley and wife Becky and Brett Gilbert Buckley and wife Teasha; 3 great-granddaughters, Liz, Mallie, and Courtney; great grandson Will; her brother Kenneth Smith and wife Rita of Greene; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Gilbert Buckley; 7 brothers, Roger, Robert, Raymond, Roland, Fred, Ralph and Milton Smith; and 3 sisters, Alberta Tapley, Amber S. McCabe, and Frances McCabe. Connie’s family would like to thank those that helped Connie and the family keep her at home and help guide her on her journey; DFD Russell Medical Center, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice, Elite Homecare, friends, and family. Messages of condolences may be made to: www: finleyfuneralhome.com
Buckley, Constance S., - 97, a resident of Leeds, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. A graveside service will be held 1PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Leeds Center Cemetery, Rt 106, Leeds, Maine. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Leeds Community Church, 123 Church Hill Road, Leeds, Maine, directly following the graveside service. Arrangements by BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main Street, Monmouth, Maine. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Connie’s memory to Leeds Community Church, PO Box 228, Leeds, Maine 04263, OR to Androscoggin Home Health & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240.