G. Buchanan

G. Derrill Buchanan

April-20-1947 - May-02-2011

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Obituary of G. Derrill Buchanan

Buchanan, G. Derrill In hospital in Perth on Monday, May 2nd, 2011 in the presence of his loved ones, Derrill Buchanan (co-owner of The Hill General Store, McDonald's Corners) at the age of 64. Loved son of Mary (Ferguson) and the late Glenn Buchanan. Cherished husband for 42 years of Phyllis M. (Cooper) Buchanan. Dearly loved father and grandfather of Steven and Leslie and their girls Abigail, Jillian and Sarah, Tracy and her daughter Paige Tallman and Jeffery Buchanan. Derrill was predeceased by his brother Brian. He will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Brenda Buchanan, mother-in-law Freda (late Howard) Cooper, the Cooper family Rowie (Lynda), Pete (Betty), Reg (Virginia) and Bill Cooper. He will be fondly remembered and forever missed by his 'other family' the band Buck 50. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre at the General Campus or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Derrill's family wish to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Ross McLean and the nursing staff of the 3rd floor of the Perth Hospital for their care and compassion.