Susan M. Buccina, 58, of Wiscasset, died Nov. 5 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
She was born in Rumford on May 18, 1952, a daughter of Albert J. and Bernice S. (Bielskis) Comeau. She attended Rumford schools and graduated from Rumford High School in 1970. She was employed at Mammoth Mart in Rumford and graduated from Farmington State Teacher’s College. On Aug. 10, 1974 she married Robert F. Buccina and they resided in Bath. In 1978 they moved to Wiscasset. Susan was employed as a teacher at Fisher Mitchell School in Bath and at The Mart in Brunswick.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bath and a member of the M. S. Society.
Susan was a devoted wife and mother who courageously coped with Multiple Sclerosis for 30 years until she succumbed to pneumonia. She was an inspiration to all who knew her for her endless love and compassion. She also enjoyed cooking and sewing.
She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Buccina of Wiscasset; daughter, Stacie M. Buccina of Wiscasset; mother, Bernice Comeau of Rumford; sister, Sandra Gamez and husband Robert of Rumford; brother, Alan Comeau and wife Debbie of West Buxton; brother-in-law, Peter Buccina of Rumford; sister-in-law, Janet Clawson of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wed., Nov. 10 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m., Thurs., Nov. 11 at All Saints Parish at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 144 Lincoln St., Bath. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wiscasset.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, Maine Chapter, P.O. Box 798, Portland, ME 04104 ATTN: Research.
Condolences may be made online at www.daiglefuneralhome.com.
