Cecile J. Buck

Cecile J. Buck, 88, of Skaneateles passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 6, 2024 at Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse. Born on December 18, 1935, Cecile was the daughter of the late John and Grace Reapsome of Cisna Run, PA. Cecile was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She met Girdon, her beloved husband of 63 years, while attending Penn State University, where she received her B.S. in Home Economics in 1958. Her love of family led her to raise 3 children and 2 foster children. Subsequently, Cecile went on to teach fourth grade in the Syracuse City School district and received her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Syracuse University. Then in 1984, Cecile and Girdon founded VIP Companion Care, which offered in-home elder care services in Central NY. After 15 years of running the business with Girdon, she retired to help raise and dote on her 5 grandchildren. Cecile combined her passion for cooking and baking with a love for her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. This combination resulted in many varied culinary delights, including summer corn mush, chicken corn soup, Schnitz and Knepp, and rivoli soup. She also enjoyed setting a beautiful table, collecting antiques, and in later years, bird-watching. Cecile is survived by, Husband: Girdon E. Buck of Skaneateles, NY Son: Andrew (Cathy) Buck of Owasco, NY Son: Nathan (Annie) Buck of Underhill Center, VT 5 Grandchildren: Carrie Feyerabend (Craig) of Vestal, NY; Mary Buck of Rochester, NY; Joseph Buck of Lake Forest, CA; Lyda Buck of Owasco, NY; Ivy Buck of Underhill Center, VT. In addition to her parents, Cecile was predeceased by her sister MaryLou McMillen, her brother Max Reapsome, and her daughter Carolyn Buck, who, having witnessed her mother’s giving spirit, became an organ donor upon her death. Calling hours will be held Friday, August 9 from 5-7 PM at Brew Funeral Home, 48 South Street, Auburn, NY; and Saturday, August 10 from 12-1 PM at the Owasco Reformed Church, 5105 NYS Rte 38A, Owasco, NY, immediately followed by the Memorial Service at 1PM. A committal will be held at 4:00 at Starrucca Rural Cemetery in Starrucca, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Owasco Reformed Church (5105 NYS Rte. 38A, Owasco, NY) in memory of Cecile J. Buck.

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