Donald F. Buska

MORETOWN — Donald F. Buska, 75, formerly of Moretown, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at the Woodridge Nursing Home.

He was born March 26, 1937, in Montpelier, the son of John E. and Ella Mae (Santamore) Buska.

He attended schools in Middlesex.

On June 6, 1964, he married Barbara J. Badger in Northfield.

He worked for 34 years for Capitol City Steel and Supply Co., retiring in 1982.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting brass candleholders and bells.

He was a member of St. Augustine Church and St. Patrick Church.

Survivors include his wife, of Barre; a son, Darryl Morre, of White Plains, N.Y.; three sisters, Joyce White, of Berlin, Pauline Nishan, of Rutland, Mass., and Isabelle Spires, of Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his siblings Leona White, Eileen Simonds, Beatrice White, Marion Gabaree, Betty Young, Kenneth Buska, Myers Buska, Morris Buska, Olin Buska and William Buska.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, Patient Activities Fund, P.O. Box 550, Barre, VT 05641.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.guareandsons.com.