Lake County Obituaries

Louisa Winifred Alley Bucknell

Submitted by Barbara Alley

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MRS. W. BUCKNELL DIES IN UPPER LAKE WEDNESDAY

Funeral Services Will Be Held At Her Home Saturday; Graveside Services Under 
Auspices Of Rebekah Lodge. 
The Northern end of the county was greatly shocked Wednesday afternoon, February 
11, to learn of the death of one of the most highly respected and beloved women, 
Mrs. Louisa Winifred Bucknell. She passed away at her home in the afternoon at 
the age of 87 years, 9 months and 26 days. 
She had not been in good health for some time, but in spite of her advanced age, 
she was very active and took a keen interest in the community she made her home 
for over 84 years. 
Louisa Winifred was born to Andrew J. Alley and Mary Alley on April 15, 1854 in 
Linn county, Oregon. When she was 3 the family moved by wagon from Linn county 
to Lake county, first settling on what is now the Van Porter place. 
The county was in its primitive stages when the family arrived and Mr. Alley, 
possessing intelligence and good business judgment, besides an unusual capacity 
for work, acquired extensive possessions in the Upper Lake section and was one 
of the builders of the community. 
On August 9, 1870 she was married to Robert Bucknell in a double ceremony with 
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Alley. To this union were born Frank E. and George E. now 
deceased, and Birt M. and Roy and twin girls, Mrs. Maude McKenna and Mrs. Minnie 
Perry, all of whom have given their mother unceasing care. 
Mrs. Bucknell was active in the work of the Methodist church and was a charter 
member of the Queen of the Lake Rebekah Lodge, and was affectionately known as 
Aunt Winnie by her wide circle of friends. 
At one time, Mrs. Bucknell conducted a hotel in Upper Lake, but later moved to 
her home on Middle Creek in which she has lived for sixty years. 
Mrs. Bucknell is also survived by a granddaughter, Miss Margaret Bucknell and 
five grandsons, Alley, Wayne, Clarence, Earl and Vernon Bucknell; nine great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. 
Funeral services wil be held at the home on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with 
Reverend Donald Castlen of Linden officiating. Graveside services will be held 
under the auspices of the Rebekah Lodge. Jones Mortuary is in charge of 
arrangements. 
The entire community extends sympaty to the bereaved relatives of this very 
gracious and well-loved matron.

NOTES: (Died February 11, 1942)