Ann L. Buckenmeyer

Ann L. (Meyers) Buckenmeyer, 90, of Alexander, NY, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Alexander, NY to the late John and the late M. Cecilia (Hartrick) Meyers
Ann grew up on the family farm in Alexander. She remained in Alexander her entire life and was active in many church and community organizations. Ann enjoyed music and with her brothers and sisters formed a family band that played at local events when she was younger. She worked in Buffalo as a comptometer operator following high school. But family was her focus: married 67 years with 6 children to raise, she was foremost wife, mother and head of the home, helping out on the farm with chores when needed. Ann worked as a postal clerk and Officer in Charge at the Alexander and Alden Post Offices once the kids were all in school. In the community she was busy as a 4-H leader, member of the Grange and Home Bureau and as a volunteer for the March of Dimes. She was a charter member of the Alexander Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York and Rural Letter Carriers Assoc. Auxiliary. Ann was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society and served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Vincent’s Church. But she always found the time to support her children and grandchildren in their school endeavors.

Ann was predeceased by her husband, Gerard; sons, Brian and Matthew; sisters, Helen Meyers and Rita (Asher) Borton and brothers, Walter and Jack Meyers.
Ann is survived by her children; Andrew (Sue) of Alexander, NY, Philip (Gail), of Liverpool, NY, Colette (Richard) Guarino, of Alexander, NY, Michelle Buckenmeyer of Rochester, NY, and Judy (John) Borner of Deerfield, NY; daughter in law, Laura, of Lake Ridge, VA; 18 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Joan ( Ralph) Parise..
Calling Hours will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main St, Attica, NY 14011. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at Ss Joachim & Ann Catholic Church, 50 East Ave, Attica, NY. Burial will be in St Vincent’s Cemetery, Attica.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Fathers and Brothers Maryknoll Mission at donate.maryknoll.org in honor of Ann. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC., 135 Main St, Attica, NY 14011