Heather M. Buckingham (nee Boyd), age 41, of Lorain, died on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, following a sudden illness.
She was born on October 23, 1974 in Amherst and has been a lifelong resident of Lorain. Heather graduated from Southview High School in 1993.
Heather was employed as the General Manager of Dominos Pizza in Sheffield Village. Prior to this she worked as a manager at Cedar Point and had also worked at Red Lobster, Lutheran Hospital and Our Place Restaurant in Lorain.
She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elyria. Heather enjoyed her dogs, reading, the outdoors and NASCAR races.
She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Chris Buckingham; a son, Chad Boyd and a step-son, Sebastian Brown both of Lorain; a grandson, Noah Michael Simpson; parents, Thomas and Peggy (nee Vargo) Boyd of Lorain; and brother, Jim (Angie) Boyd of Lorain.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmer and Emily Vargo and William and Zelma Boyd; and a brother, Jesse Surrena.
Memorial mass will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 9:30 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria. Rev. Donald Dunson, pastor will officiate. She will be laid to res at a later date in a private setting. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, is handling the arrangements. To send online condolences go to
www.dovinfuneralhome.com .