Obituary of Ronald F Bucknam

Ronald F. Bucknam, 81, of Reading, passed away Friday, December 6^th at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Melrose.

Ronald was born in Winchester, the son of the late Francis and Marguerite (Bryn) Bucknam, he was educated in the Burlington school system and graduated from the Medford Vocational High School with a certificate in welding. This education laid the foundation for a lifelong career defined by hard work and skill.

Immediately after graduation, Ronald began a 30-year tenure with North Woburn Machine, where his craftsmanship and dedication earned him the respect of all who worked alongside him. He always kept busy, even after long hours at work, he would continue working side jobs to help better provide for his family. His immense work ethic made him the go to person when anything needed to be fixed, his skillful hands were unmatched, earning him the title of family handyman.

Ronald’s true passions lay beyond his welding torch. He loved the outdoors, especially the sea. He spent countless days fishing off Crane’s Beach in Ipswich aboard his beloved boats, the 6 Bucks and the Dizzy Miss Lizzy. He was equally drawn to the mountains, cherishing time spent at his cabin in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. Ron found joy in snowmobiling trips through the pristine trails of New Hampshire and Maine, creating memories with family that will be treasured forever. In his later years, he took up gardening showcasing his green thumb, his garden was always filled with beautiful colors and smells.

Summers were for gatherings and Ronald was known for hosting unforgettable Fourth of July cookouts by his pool, surrounded by laughter and the people he loved most. In his later years, he and his loving companion of 36 years, Carole Rindone, embraced the simple joys of retirement- cruising to Bermuda, soaking up the sun by the pool and enjoying life’s quieter moments together.

Ronald is survived by his loving companion Carole Rindone of Reading, his adoring children, Mark Bucknam and his wife Debra of Medford, Scott Bucknam of Billerica, Brian Bucknam of Sunapee, NH, and Lisa Rindone and her husband David of Stoneham, eight grandchildren, Matthew J Bucknam, Christopher M Bucknam, Leah M Bucknam, Robert Bucknam, Daniel Bucknam, Jessica Kangas, Sara Levesque, and Shawn Rindone, seven great grandchildren, Alyssa, Hailey, Madison, Gavin, Evalynn, Ella and Maya and the late Carter, a sister, Nancy Kauffman of Tewksbury and Robert Bucknam and his wife Ginny of Burlington, Carole’s children and grandchildren who looked at Ron as a stepfather and grandfather, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his visiting hours on Thursday, December 12, from 10am to 12pm at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St. Burlington, a funeral home service will follow the visitation at 12 noon. Burial will be private and at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/