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LORNE CURRIE BUCHANAN (P.
Born: Feb 13, 1925
Date of Passing: Jan 26, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLORNE CURRIE BUCHANAN (P. Eng. Retired) 1925 - 2013 After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Lorne passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 87. Lorne was predeceased by his father and mother, Gilbert and Ruth Buchanan, and brother, Bob of Francis, SK. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat; children, Cal (Maria) of Calgary, Ron (Katie) of Thompson, Yvonne Buchanan Sedun (Glenn) of Red Deer, and Paul of Winnipeg; grandchildren, James Buchanan, Laura Buchanan, Mark Buchanan, Natalie Buchanan, Brian Buchanan and Trinity Sedun; and sister JeanAnn (Glenn McEwen) of Regina. Lorne was born on February 13, 1925 in Regina and grew up on the family farm at Francis. Following graduation at Francis, he attended the University of Saskatchewan and graduated with a B.Sc. in Agriculture in 1947. He then worked for the Massey-Harris Company at Brantford and Toronto for one year, prior to returning to Saskatchewan and taking over the family farm. This entailed farming during the summer and being an instructor at the University of Saskatchewan during the winter. In 1952 he married Patricia DuRussel. In 1957, they moved to the United States, where Lorne studied engineering at Iowa State University. He received a B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering in 1960 following which he accepted a position as an Extension Agricultural Engineer with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture in Dauphin. He transferred to Winnipeg a year later. In 1965 Lorne accepted a Professorial position in the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the University of Manitoba and taught until he retired in 1990. Lorne really enjoyed cottage life on the Lake of the Woods and spent many hours building and fixing. He was keenly involved in restoring antique tractors, especially Ford-Fergusons and Massey Harris. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all their friends and the staff at the Winnipeg Palliative Care Program. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church, 933 Summerside Ave. in Winnipeg on Friday, February 1 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if you so desire, donations may be made to the Victoria General Hospital or Trinity United Church.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 30, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I miss my grandpa a lot - Posted by: Trinity Sedun (Granddaughter ) on: Mar 10, 2016
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Dear Yvonne and family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. - Posted by: Donna Nichol () on: Feb 01, 2013
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Our sincere condolences - Posted by: Sheila Rod & Heather(Contant) McDonald (Family friends) on: Feb 01, 2013
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Dear Pat - Our thoughts are with everyone and we will be with you in spirit tomorrow. - Posted by: Anne and Frank Sommerville and Janette Taper (cousins in Halifax) on: Jan 31, 2013
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To: Pat, Cal, Ron, Yvonne and Paul and to your extended family: The world has lost a good man. Someone of whom, as a wife, as sons and as a daughter, you can all be proud. Even though you have known for a long time that this was coming, that doesn't mean the pain in your hearts is any easier to bear. Our thoughts are with you. Bev and Garland Laliberte - Posted by: Garland Laliberte (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2013
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Dear Buchanan Family: We are so sorry for your loss, but know that Mr. Buchanan is at peace now. In this time of grief and loss, please know that you are always remembered and that we honor the memory Mr. B. With sympathy, Indrani Wells and Family xx - Posted by: Indrani Persaud Wells and Family () on: Jan 30, 2013
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I always enjoyed encounters with Lorne as he was so positive and enthusiastic. My sincere condolences to you Pat and the rest of your family. - Posted by: Norman Beaton (Friend and U of M colleague) on: Jan 30, 2013
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Cal, Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Friends at Murphy Oil () on: Jan 30, 2013
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We share the loss of Pat and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of grief. - Posted by: Vid and Gisela Persaud (Close friends and relatives) on: Jan 30, 2013