Frederick O Buckley M.D.of Marblehead, MA and Boca Raton, FL passed peacefully on January 6th in Boca Raton. He was born in Lynn, MA in 1922 to parents Arthur and Mary (O'Brien) Buckley, both of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by brother Arthur and his wife Lillian (Verza) Buckley.

Fred was the beloved husband of 69 years to Marye Esther (Bugler) Buckley, the father of Andrew P. (late Barbara King) Buckley of Holmby Hills, CA and Marblehead, MA ; Frederick O. (Patricia Daley) Buckley, Jr. M.D. of Swampscott, MA; Brian J. Buckley of Marblehead, MA and Boca Raton, FL; Marye E. Moran of Rye, NY; Sheila M. Goggin (Daniel) of Old Greenwich, CT and the late Michael K. (Julia Butler) Buckley, and uncle to Louis Buckley of Guilford, CT and Arthur Buckley of Marblehead, MA. His legacy also lives on with his 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Dr. Buckley grew up in Swampscott, MA attending St. John's School; he went on to graduate from Lawrence Academy and then joined the WWII war effort as a Staff Sergeant in the Army's 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" during the Pacific campaign, serving in the Philippines and Japan. Upon returning, he graduated from Tufts College in 1947 and Tufts University School of Medicine in 1951. He did his internship at the Carney Hospital in Boston and was the first graduating Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology of St. Margaret's Hospital, Boston. His illustrious career spanned more than 35 years at Salem Hospital. He was named the Chief of OB/GYN at Salem in 1967, was the President of the Essex South Medical Society in 1973, held the position of Medical Staff President of Salem in 1974 and was the first Surgical Executive Chief of Salem, appointed in 1985; he retired from that post in 1992. In addition, he was the Chief of OB/GYN at J.B. Thomas Hospital Peabody. He was on many leadership committees throughout his career at Salem Hospital. In addition to these roles, he was a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, the Essex South Medical Society, a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Buckley was equally as committed to his patients as they were to him.

Dr. Buckley has always been a family man to the core. As a devoted parent, he was often found cheering from the sidelines of a vast array of athletic events or quietly observing a dance routine. The endeavours of his talented children, grandchildren and great grandchildren always filled him with a great sense of pride and brought a beaming smile to his face, but it was the simple pleasures of poolside barbecues that he enjoyed the most. Dr. Buckley and his much-loved bride of 69 years enjoyed many adventures over the years including travelling the world. One of their favorite trips was the trans Atlantic crossing on the S.S. France. Their love of life and each other was always evident wherever the couple was encountered. They truly were the life of every party, leading the pack with their renowned dance routines. It is this love of life that will continue on in all his dearly beloved that survive him.

Relatives and friends may call Friday (1/13) from 4 to 8 p.m. at Murphy's Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., Salem. A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday (1/14) at Star of the Sea Marblehead. Fred will be laid to rest at Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Fred's name to North Shore Medical Center, Development Office 81 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970 or Catholic Charities of Boston 55 Lynn Shore Drive Lynn, MA 01902. Please share condolences at www.murphyfuneralhome.com.