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Obituary: Donna Lee Buck, 80, Longtime Bennington Resident
Donna Lee Buck passed away suddenly on August 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Donna was born in Chelsea, MA on January 17, 1946, to Harry and Marge Moon. Donna graduated from Bennington Catholic High School in 1964 and…
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Key points
- Donna Lee Buck, 80, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2026.
- Visitation and a memorial service will be held August 10, 2026, at E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home in Bennington.
- Burial will follow the service at Saint John the Baptist Cemetery in North Bennington.
The Bennington community is mourning the loss of longtime resident Donna Lee Buck, who passed away suddenly on August 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Local services will take place in Bennington and North Bennington on Monday, August 10.
According to an obituary published by E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home, Buck was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on January 17, 1946, to Harry and Marge Moon. She graduated from Bennington Catholic High School in 1964 and married Francis Buck later that year on September 5.
A Lifetime of Local Work and Service
Throughout her career, Buck worked for several area businesses, including Tansitor Electronics, Montgomery Wards, and Sears Roebuck. She later retired from the quality assurance department at NSK Steering Systems.
Buck was also deeply involved in local civic and faith communities. She was an active parishioner at Sacred Heart St. Francis Church and volunteered with the Vermont State Fire Fighters Association, where she managed membership dues and supported the cadet academy.
Family and Funeral Details
Outside of work, Buck enjoyed gardening, cooking, kayaking, shopping, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Francis, daughters Catherine Haas and Bonnie (Michael) Lemieux, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many extended family members.
Services will be held on August 10, 2026, at E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home in Bennington:
- Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Memorial Service: Immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m.
- Burial: Saint John the Baptist Cemetery in North Bennington, following the service.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home originally published by E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home (Bennington, VT). Read the original story.
