Michael F. Buckley, 71, of Magnolia Street, Rumford, died peacefully on April 22, 2025 at the Woonsocket Health Center, Woonsocket.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Richard W. and Marlene D. (Fitzhugh) Buckley, he was a lifelong resident of Rumford.

Mr. Buckley was an auto mechanic for over 40 years.

Michael enjoyed auto racing.

He is survived by a sister, Cynthia G. Blanchette and her husband Robert Blanchette of Rumford; a cousin, Steven Francis Buckley of Riverside and a step uncle, Joel Halbert of Texas.

A private Burial will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.