Buchanan, Beverley J. Bev died peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls on Saturday, November 28, 2015 surrounded by the love of her family at the age of 58. Beloved wife for over 28 years of Tim Buchanan. Loved and respected mother of John, Alanna (Steve McGlade) and Brett Buchanan. Cherished daughter of Doris (the late Ernie) Dorman, sister of the late Bonnie Dorman and daughter-in-law of Donna (the late John) Buchanan. Special niece of Margaret Kelly, Jim Maley and Laura Jewett. Sadly missed by Tim's family; Harry (Donna) Buchanan, David (Jan) Buchanan, Johnna (Rob) Hoffman and Edlyn (Lee) Bennett. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Bev was a longtime correctional officer serving for many years at the Rideau Correctional and Treatment Centre in Burritt's Rapids and following closure moved to the St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre in Brockville. She was highly respected and loved by her co-workers all of whom have been there for her during this difficult time. She will be sadly missed by her companion "Marley" and her huge circle of friends and co-workers. "When you die, that does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live." Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. A celebration of life gathering will follow at Rob Roy's Pub 1-33 Centre St., Smiths Falls after 5:00 p.m. In memory of Bev, donations may be made to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care).