Elaine Buckler, 91

WARWICK, R.I. – Elaine Buckler passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, on what would have been her 73rd anniversary. She was predeceased by her husband Martin.

Elaine was born and raised in Providence, the daughter of Peter and Clara Botvin, the sister of George Botvin and Ina Rosenthal. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, Elaine was an active member of B’nai Brith for many years. Elaine was a commercial real estate broker and a mortgage originator. When driving around Rhode Island, she enjoyed pointing out the buildings she had sold. Very family oriented, she felt enormous joy when with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren or talking about them. Elaine was a passionate admirer of Eleanor Roosevelt, with an extensive book collection and always ready to share her knowledge with others.

Elaine is survived by her sister Ina, sister-in-law Evi Sheffres, her children Susan Buckler and her husband, Alan Carey, her son Steven Buckler and his wife, Wendy, her daughter Patti Garriepy and her husband, Ken, her grandchildren Lucas Carey and his wife Xiaoyun Wu; Jeffrey Buckler and his wife, Natasha; Rebecca Buckler, Colin Carey, Jesse Garriepy, and Jamie Garriepy. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Sammy Buckler, Ethan Buckler and Manu Carey and many adored nieces and nephews.

Her last years were spent at Tamarisk Assisted Living in Warwick where a staff of dedicated professionals took great care of her. Donations in her memory can be made to The Center for Spectrum Services, 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY 12401, a center for the education of children with autism spectrum disorders founded and run by her daughter Susan.