D. KEITH BUCHANAN

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D. KEITH BUCHANAN On September 29, 2006 Keith Buchanan passed away suddenly at his summer residence in the Whiteshell at Barrier Bay. Keith was predeceased by his parents Sarah and James, siblings Lottie, Ernest, Eleanor, Marjorie, Allan, Dorothy, Edith and daughter-in-law Jo-Anne. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jacqueline (nee Overwater), sons Ernest (Darlene), Gerard (Grace), Gordon, Neil (Dawnie), daughters Cheryl (Blair) DuGray, Marlene (Mike) Waite, grandchildren Maegan, Jaime and Erin Buchanan, Troy and Reid Buchanan, Cassie and Kristy DuGray, Tamara, Jennifer, Chad and Jessica Waite. Dad was born on August 27, 1929 and attended Lord Roberts then Kelvin High School as well as the Radio College of Canada. He worked at Falcon Hardware and Linde Air before a career as a Wire Chief at CN Telecommunications which he retired from in 1987. Dad met Mom in 1952 and they married in August 1953. They raised their family in Fort Rouge where Dad grew up. The retirement years were spent living in the Whiteshell at a cottage built by the Buchanan clan when the park opened in the early 1950s. They wintered in Apache Junction, Arizona until the late 1990s. Dad had wonderful artistic talents yet he seldom displayed them. He was a great artist and played several instruments including the accordion and organ. He also was an exceptional handyman taking on several construction challenges during his life including additions to his house in Fort Rouge and the cottage in the Whiteshell. He was always willing to lend a hand to those who needed help. Dad, you will be greatly missed by your friends and family. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. and a Memorial Mass on Thursday October 5, at 1:00 p.m. both taking place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 4588 Roblin Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Breast Cancer Society.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 03, 2006