Ruth Buckler

DATELINE: CRANSTON

Buckler, Ruth, 89, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Leonard Buckler for over 67 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Jenny (Lubin) Bloom, she lived in Cranston for 62 years.  After graduating from Katharine Gibbs School, she worked as a bookkeeper in the jewelry industry for over 40 years.  She was a member of Hadassah, the former Temple Beth Israel and Temple Am David.   Devoted mother of Ann Addis (Reid) of Philadelphia, PA, Jeff Buckler (Michelle) of Amherst, NH and twins, Judy O’Donnell (Robert) of Cranston and Alan Buckler (Mabel) of Arlington, MA. Dear sister of Arline Schenkerman of Naples, FL, the late Harold Bloom and late twin sister, Evelyn Snow. Loving grandmother of Jenna, Dana, Jacqueline, Ilana and Sandra. Cherished great grandmother of Amelia and Oliver. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Kindred Hospice, 2374 Post Rd., Ste. 206, Warwick, RI 02886 or Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., #306, Providence, RI 02906.  Shiva will be observed at 103 Fairfield Road, Cranston on Friday from 2-5 p.m.