Thomas Karl

Bucklin

Thomas Bucklin went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, at the age of 61 on Friday, November 6. He was born to Ralph and Ann Bucklin on November 24th 1964, and was raised in Belmont, Maine, graduating from Belfast High in 1983. He married Gail Corey in 1990 and they started their life together in Albion.

Tom was a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute, and Colombia Bible College. He was an active member of Living Waters Community Church and Central Maine Bible Conference.

Tom came to know Jesus as a teenager and spent many years at Camp Fair Haven serving the Lord. He loved drives to coastal spots and mountain views alike with his wife Gail, and their loyal dog, Tucker. Tom and Gail owned their own painting & carpentry business together for many years. In their later adventures together, they delivered picnic tables across the state for their daughter and son in law’s business, always finding a local diner to try on the way. Tom spent many hours working alongside his son, Will, happily sifting through their antique finds or discussing Camp. Tom and Jess shared a sense of humor and uncontrollable laughter when witnessing any physical comedy. One of Tom’s greatest joys was his grandchildren, making model planes for their ceilings and endlessly reading books to them.

He is survived by his children; Will Bucklin and wife Katie, Jess (Bucklin) Billington and husband Tony. His grandchildren; Thea and Callahan Bucklin, Weston, Avenly, and (coming soon) Conrad Billington. Brother Ben Bucklin and wife Jan, and Sister Marlene Bennett. Brother in laws; Tim Corey and wife Carolyn, Scott Corey and wife Robin, and Ken Dudley, as well as dear family friend, Shara MacDonald. Tom is also survived by many loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Ann, and his sister Linda Bucklin, nephew Donald Cushman, Mother in Law, Roberta, and sister in law Jill Dudley.

Visiting hours will be held at Faith Church on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville from 5:00 - 7:00 on Friday, November 20th. Tom’s celebration of

life will be held at Faith Church on Saturday, November 21th at 10:30 am with a reception immediately following the service. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, www.vrlfuneralhome.com.

Tom’s family would like to thank the Winslow Fire and Police Departments for their kind support on a difficult night. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom’s name to Fair Haven Camps, 81 W Fairhaven Ln, Brooks, ME 04921