FRED BUCHAN

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FRED BUCHAN On Saturday, February 19, 2005, Fred Buchan, passed away at his residence. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 55 years, Lucy; children, Raynold (Linda), Gregory (Lenore), Lori-Lee (Chris); sister Marion Pike (Jim-deceased); brother Gordon (Lorraine); step-sisters, Anne Fosberg (Ray), Sandra Jones (Ray); step-brother Raymond Craig (Laura); granddaughters, Melody (Leo), Erin, Lacey and Brett; grandsons, Adam and Derek; great-granddaughter Nyla; great-grandson Fredrick; brother-in-law Ralph Minchin (Laura); sister-in-law Jackie Minchin (Paul-deceased); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, George (1976); mother Hazel (1986); sister Freda Uhryniuk; and step-father, George Craig (1985). Fred was born on June 2, 1928, in Waseca, SK. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy as an air mechanic in the spring of 1945 and was discharged in 1947. For the next ten years, he was employed as an electrician and in 1957, changed careers and was employed by Public Works Canada, in the Property Management Division until his retirement in 1990. After retirement, his greatest joys were time spent with family and grandchildren, golfing during the summer and curling during the winter season. He was past-president and life member of the Fort Garry Legion Branch No. 90, a share-holder and member of the Carman Golf Club and a past-president/life member of the Pembina Old-Timers Recreation Association. A special thank you to Dr. L.P. Leung Shing in appreciation for many years of excellent care. The family also thanks the many doctors, nurses and health care workers for their support and care of Dad over the past years. We especially thank Riverview Palliative Care, Jo Duffy and Norma and a special thanks to my buddy, Ralph. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, February 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Garry Legion, 1125 Pembina Hwy., followed by cremation. A private family interment will be held at a later date. My beloved, May the angels sing of your love and praise, on your silent journey home. Lucy Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2005