Laurence R. Buxbaum

Larry Buxbaum passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Larry was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Sylvia (Keller) Buxbaum. He is survived by his adoring wife Linda Simon, daughter Deborah Lisa Burke (Brian), son Evan Buxbaum, grandchildren Naia Buxbaum and Gabe, Rook, and Aiden Vergen, brother Steve Buxbaum, and former wife Gloria (Mishuris) Buxbaum. Larry is also survived by his brother-in-law Robert Strickland (Jenny), sister-in-law Joyce Strickland, as well as stepchildren Keith Simon (Christine) and their four children, Nathan, Madeline, Sammy and Luke, and Christina Simon (Clay Grier).

Larry was born on March 9, 1942, and grew up in Yonkers, NY. He spent summers with his family at Twin Pines Resort near Lake George, NY, where he worked and also developed his lifelong love of fishing. After graduating from Yonkers High School in 1959, Larry went on to graduate magna cum laude from Williams College, where he played tennis, wrestled, and served as president of his fraternity. After Williams, Larry attended Harvard Law School, graduating in 1966.

Larry’s career began at a law practice in Boston, followed by public service positions in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and in the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs. A private sector career followed as vice president and legal counsel for several companies in the supermarket industry, before shifting to work as Executive Director for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and then the Hennepin County (Minnesota) Bar Association. While in Minnesota, Larry also taught courses for judges based on learning through literature. After retirement, he and Linda lived in Georgetown, TX and most recently in Columbia, MO.

Larry loved the New York Times crossword puzzle, a competitive game of tennis, a good pun, watching sporting events, traveling with Linda, and engaging in thoughtful and meaningful conversation.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Larry’s name may be made to his son’s nonprofit Sorrel Leaf Healing Center (www.sorrelleaf.org), the ACLU, or a charity meaningful to you.