MENANDS – Robert Donald ”Don” Bucher, age 100 of Menands, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 27, 2020 with his loved ones by his side.

Don was born in Albany on December 6, 1919 a son of the late Robert and Grace Bucher. He was a graduate of Albany High School and proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from the NYS Dept of Labor. Don had a passion for bowling and enjoyed going to garage sales. He had a love for dancing that lasted well into his later years. Don was always up for a trip to the casino and going out to eat.

Don is predeceased by his loving wife, Phyllis of 63 years and his sister, Jane E. Turner.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Diane E. Hart and her husband, Phillip of Menands; uncle of Robert and Roy Turner; beloved friend to Richard Murley of Watervliet and Rose Primett of Menands, which the family thanks for their love and support. The family would also like to thank Community Hospice for their care.

Visiting hours will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with a funeral service to immediately follow at 12:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will be in Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in Mr. Bucher’s memory.