Buckingham, Cole James age 4, born June 27, 2004, died unexpectedly on January 21, 2009 at Minneapolis Chil- dren's Hospital. Cole was an absolute blessing to all of us and we know our lives will never be the same without him. He had a spirit that lit up any room he entered and you couldn't help but completely fall in love with him. Cole is survived by his parents, Jesse and Shannon (O'Brien) Buckingham; his adored brothers, Casey and Anthony; his grandparents, John Buckingham, Carole Buckingham, Phil and Vonnie O'Brien; great-grandparents, Delores Rouillard, Adeline May, Don and Elaine O'Brien; aunts and uncles, Jennifer Buckingham, Jason Buckingham, Molly (Tony) Hines, Katie O'Brien, Jennifer (Patrick) Jordan and cousins, Erin and Jordan McEachern, Jonathan Buckingham, Sam, Charlie, Joe and Stevie Hines, Lauren Jackson, Drew and Abby Jordan; as well as many family and friends. Cole was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Norbert May, Roger Rouillard, John "Jack" and Dorothy Buckingham. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 27 at 11 AM at Mary Queen of Peace- St. Martin Campus in Rogers. Visitation will be held AT CHURCH on Monday from 3-8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to Mass. Burial to follow in St. Martin's Cemetery. Serving the family... The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville 763-497-5362 thepetersonchapel.com

Published on January 25, 2009


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