WALTER PETER (BUCKY) BUCKOSKI

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WALTER PETER (BUCKY) BUCKOSKI November 7, 1930 January 18, 2008 Peacefully, on Friday, January 18, 2008 at St.Boniface Hospital, surrounded by his family, Dad passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with various medical challenges. Walter will be remembered by his beloved wife, Anita, their children, Grant (Kathleen), Dale Ducharme (Marcel), Glen, Dean and Kim (Bruce); his brother Robert (Enie) of Parrsboro, NS; sisters-in-law Sally and Gloria Bauer; brothers-in-law Archie Lavallee and Marc Lavallee (Diane); grandchildren Michael Ducharme, Brad (Tannis) and Michelle; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary; his sisters Dorothy Kashton (Chuck) and his brother Donald. Walter began his career in the 50s as an electrician with Ideal Electric. He was later foreman on a number of large apartment constructions for Hermann Bros. Electric. It was the love of horse racing that led him to the job at the Assiniboine Downs where he was the track electrician for 25 years. As a young man he was an excellent athlete. His favourite sports were hockey and baseball. He had many fond memories playing for the Winnipeg Tobans. When his playing days were over he took on the role of coach. He coached CPAC Womans Fastball teams, senior hockey and kids hockey at Boyd Park. Dad's love of horses led him to form B B Stables with Art Brockhill. This partnership grew into a great friendship. In recent years he passed on his experience and knowledge of horses to his son Grant. Walter also loved to go fishing with his brother Donnie and friends Art, Fred Liebrecht and Ed Kanski. After retirement, Walter and Anita enjoyed many winter trips to Phoenix with Gloria and Eddie Bauer and Fred and Margaret Liebrecht. We appreciate the compassion and care he received from the doctors and nurses during his stays at Seven Oaks and St. Boniface Hospitals. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2008