Francis (Buck) Ordway was born on April 17, 1933 in Horicon, New York to the late Forest Lee and Mildred Barlow Ordway. Buck passed on Wednesday March 2, 2016 at his home with his wife of 58 years Ann (Howard) Ordway by his side. He is survived by five children: Forest, Laurie, Ron, Bill and Brett, nine grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. Buck managed at the Helmrath Farm in Spencertown, New York for many years. He also worked for several years at the Town of Austerlitz Highway Department.  His favorite past times were deer hunting and fishing.    At the family's request donations to the Community Hospice of Columbia/ Greene (47 Liberty St, Catskill, NY 12414 ) in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com. This summer Buck's life will be celebrated at a family BBQ.