Leonard "Buzz" E. Bussiere Jr. 83, died October 26, 2018, at Porter Medical Center after a long illness. He was born January 7, 1935, the son of Leonard and Myrna (Haddon) Bussiere of South Woodbury, Vt. Buzz graduated from Spaulding High School of Barre, worked on his parents farm, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. He retired from the USAF as an electronics technician in 1978 and worked for Simmonds Precision of Vergennes for several years. He then thoroughly enjoyed his most challenging and rewarding experience as a stay at home dad and homemaker for his beloved daughters and wife. He is survived by his wife Kay Brothers Bussiere who he married in 1977, by his two daughters, Myrna Montminy and husband David and Elizabeth Donoho and husband Dave, and by his grandchildren Michael and Kaitlyn Montminy and Hazel Donoho. Buzz was predeceased by his parents and by his sister Devona Bussiere. His family gives a special thank you to all the wonderful people at Porter Medical Center, the Middlebury Ambulance, and Project Independence Elderly Services for their wonderful care and patience. Graveside services will be held in Farmingdale Cemetery in Middlebury at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Independence Elderly Services, PO Box 581, Middlebury, Vt 05753 or to the Middlebury Regional Emergency & Medical Services, 55 Collins Drive, Middlebury, Vt 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. SERVICES Graveside Service Thursday, July 25, 2019 11:00 AM Farmingdale Cemetery Middlebury, VT 05753