Buzzell, Ronald C., 81, of Caribou, in Caribou, on April 17, 2012. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Ronald Chester Buzzell, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 17 with his family at his side at a Caribou hospital. Ron was born in Caribou on August 15, 1930, the son of Chester and Lena (McNeal) Buzzell.
Ron was a 1948 graduate of Caribou High School and a 1953 graduate of Clark University. He was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was an active member of the United Baptist Church of Caribou, serving as a Deacon, past Chair of the Board of Deacons, past Sunday School superintendent and teacher. Ron taught school in Washburn before starting Buzzell’s store at Madawaska Lake, later moving the business to Caribou. He was an avid sportsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and spending time at his camp at Madawaska Lake. Ron loved being with his family and was a wonderful storyteller. He had a great wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed playing Rook and Chess with his family. He was a longtime member of the Caribou Rotary Club and will be greatly missed by its members.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dorothy, his children, Jean and her husband William Duncan, Joyce and her husband Edward A. Malone, Betty Buzzell and David Buzzell; grandchildren, Edward R. Malone and his wife Angela, Katie Malone, Carl Anderson, Erik Anderson, Amanda Buzzell, and Kayla Buzzell. He leaves behind great-grandchildren Faith Buzzell, Anna Malone and Simeon Malone; and a sister, Maxine Robb of Florida.
Friends and family called on Thursday, April 19th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street Caribou. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, Rev. Gary Johnson officiating. A reception followed services at the funeral home. Interment followed the reception at Maine Veteran’s Cemetery in Caribou. Memorial donations may be made to the United Baptist Church of Caribou.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
