Delbert "Bucky" A.

Buckley

Delbert “Bucky” A Buckley, 94, of Swanzey New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at home on November 5th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bucky was born on March 5th, 1932, in Swanzey, New Hampshire where he was raised by his loving grandparents and parents, Harold Morris and Elsie (Morris) Chadwick and in later years, Mr. John Henry Chadwick. Their care guidance and steady presence helped shape the man he came and carried their influence throughout his life.

He Grew up on a farm and junk yard where he began his love for mechanics. He worked as a mechanic for most of his love after he was honorably discharged from the Army. He loved going camping in Maine, hunting with his son, grandsons and great grandson, spending time with his family and going for long drives. He enjoyed tinkering on anything that had a motor.

He loved to tease people and loved it even more when they gave it back to him. He always helped everyone and enjoyed it even more if he taught you some of his knowledge and skills. He was Mr. Fix It, especially when it came to vehicles of any size.

Bucky was also a volunteer firefighter on the East Swanzey Fire Department for over 20 years. He also worked at F. W. Whitcome, where he retired from after years of dedicate work. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Bucky was predeceased by his grandparents Harold Morris, Bernice Morris, mother Elsie Chadwick, stepfather John Henry Chadwick, son David Buckley, and granddaughters Sarah Buckley and Michelle O’Niell.

He is survived by his long-time partner Genie Duso of East Swanzey and her son Robert Duso of Spofford, NH, sister Sandra Naquin of the state of Washington, daughters Sandra O’Niell and husband Bill of Winchendon, MA, Virginia Benoit of East Swanzey, and sons Kenneth Buckley and wife Bonnie of West Swanzey, and Todd Buckley and fiancé Lisa of Winchester, NH. He has many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Swanzey Fire Department.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th, 2026, at Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Chapel on 44 Maple Ave, Keene New Hampshire from 10:00am to 12:00pm, immediately followed by burial and graveside service at Mountain View Cemetery in Swanzey at 1:00.

All are warmly welcomed to attend.