Wendell “Bucky” Charles Rockwell

BENTON – Wendell “Bucky” Charles Rockwell, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at MaineGeneral Medical Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Bucky was born July 13, 1932 to Charles and Edna (Stoddard) Rockwell of Hodgdon. Bucky worked on his family farm and attended Hodgdon High School. He went on to a successful career as a truck driver, retiring from Coles Express in 1996. He was recognized for driving two million miles in the state of Maine with no accidents. Bucky was a collector of baseball caps and, at one time, had over 450 hanging in his garage. In his retirement, he enjoyed tinkering in his garage and puttering around his home keeping things just so.

Bucky was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His family was his pride and joy and he never missed an opportunity to tell them how proud he was.

He was predeceased by his parents; six siblings; son, Jerry Rockwell; and grandson, Ryan Rockwell.

Bucky is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Rockwell; sons Larry Rockwell (wife Kathy), Charles Rockwell (wife Tracy), Jay Moore, daughters Debra Russell (husband Butch), Jennie Reid (husband Roland), and Jill Davis (husband David). He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many cherished extended family and friends.

Bucky leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and hard work and will always be remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A graveside service at the family cemetery in Sherman, followed by a celebration of life, will be held this summer. Date and time will be determined at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Dan and Scott’s Cremation, 445 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan, ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the

Cole’s Transportation Museum,

405 Perry Rd.,

Bangor, ME 04410; or

a non profit of your choice