Blane Dwight Bussell

January 16, 1956 - January 26, 2016
Blane Dwight Bussell

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Blane Dwight Bussell, 60, former resident of York County, Virginia, passed away on January 26, 2016, while employed by the US Navy at Naval Support Activity in Manama, Bahrain. He was born in Fort Belvoir, VA, to his late parents Clarence Roy Bussell of Bensalem, PA and Ruth Boynton Bussell of Williamsburg, VA. Blane retired as a Master Chief of the US Coast Guard in 1994 after 20 years of active service, and in his retirement, continued working with the USCG Marine Safety Detachment in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands for many years. He was hard working, big hearted and loved his family and many friends. He was the beloved husband of Cindy Case Bussell; loving father to Alexander, Todd, and Jeremy Bussell, whom he shared with his former wife Charlene Alves Bussell; dedicated step-father to Matthew Hetzel; adored brother of Ronald & his wife Margie Bussell, Bruce & his wife Betty Bussell of New Jersey, and Donna & her husband Harold McEvoy of Florida; devoted uncle to Thomas McEvoy, Kelly McEvoy Bauer, and Ryan, Kevin, Alan and Mark Bussell. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 10:00AM at Bucktrout Funeral Home, 4124 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, VA. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, 1005 N. Glebe Rd, Suite 220, Arlington, VA 22201.


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  • February 06, 2016
    Jerry and Myriam McMillan says:
    I met Blane in 1991 at the Marine Safety Office in San Juan Puerto Rico; he was always ready to give a helping hand. I lost track of him until he took the Marine Inspector job at St. Thomas, USVI in 2003. I will always remember him for his big heart and finding ways to help his co-workers and the mariners he worked with. A Prayer for the U.S. Coast Guard Almighty God, We intercede for the men and the women Serving in the US Coast Guard. Grant them diligence as Guardian Angels Watching o’er seafarers sailing the seas. Grant them accuracy while searching about For those unaware of life’s stormy seas. Grant that their soundings and markings shall be Effectual in providing safe haven for these. As they guard our coasts, assure them that when They pass through the waters, You will still be with them. Assure these gate keepers to Your heavenly lights That we will keep lower lights burning for them In godly service to You and our country. Amen. – Chaplain James F. Linzey Blane you will be missed.

  • February 07, 2016
    Andy Courteau says:
    My thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy and the family. I will always remember Blane's smile and his generous nature.

  • February 08, 2016
    Megan Allen says:
    Blane was a very close friend to my father Dave Allen. He would call and check up on my dad to make sure we were doing well. When my father passed away in 2006 he reached out to me to make sure I was ok. Blane was one of the most caring people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He always told me I needed to come to visit him in St. Thomas because it was something my dad always wanted to do and never got the chance to. Blane though we lost contact I will always remeber you and how great of a friend you were to my father. May you Rest In peace. ❤️

  • February 08, 2016
    Captain Jerry Zinni says:
    My wife and I extend our deepest condolences and prayers. The entire FDRMC family will surely miss such a wonderful man.