Buchanan, Euphemia "Effie" Doreen Peacefully, in Perth Hospital after battling lymphoma, on Saturday, March 18th, 2017 surrounded by her family, Effie Buchanan at the age of 85 years. She was the loved wife for 68 years of Orville Buchanan. Effie was the cherished mother of Jim (Ann), Joan (Gary Tysick), Danny (Linda Lee) and the late Brian (Connie Kelford). She was the adored grandmother of Stephen, Karen, Jason (Sandra), Johnathan (Alicia), Chad (Crystal), Sari, Brittany (Dale) and great grandmother of Will, Hope, Jensen, Chloe, Olivia, Jacob, Karson, and Keegan. Effie was the loving sister of Betty (Machan) Closs, Keith (Peggy) Machan, Dave (Thelma) Machan, Jack (Elsie) Machan and predeceased by brothers Williard, Charlie and James Machan, sisters Ora (Machan) Paul, Marion (Machan) Churchill, Agnes (Machan) Stiller, brother in law Hilliard (Eva) Buchanan and sister in law Lois (Buchanan) Gamble. Along with raising a family, Effie worked for many years at the Lanark Kitten Mill, Canadian Tire, and with her husband Orville ran the Holiday Rent A car business. For years, Orville and Effie organized countless Miss Eastern Ontario Pageants making many lifelong friends. Effie enjoyed crafts of all kinds, many trips to Florida for winter vacations and cottage life. She will be missed by lifelong friends and her many neighbours at Haggart St. The family wishes to thank her family doctor, Alan Drummond, and her many care partners for their compassionate care when she was struggling physically. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St West, Perth on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Center. Spring interment will follow at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to Wheels of Hope, Cancer Society or The Lung Association would be appreciated.