William "Bill" Frederick Buchanan

1937-2009

William "Bill" Frederick Buchanan
Unexpectedly, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on August 30, 2009, Mr. William “Bill” Frederick Buchanan, husband of Mrs. Carol (Stairs) Buchanan of Utopia NB. Born at St. George NB on June 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Clarence “Ted” and Mildred (Kagler) Buchanan. A loving husband, father, grandfather and nephew, in addition to his wife, Carol, he is survived by one daughter, Lisa Buchanan (Steve Cooke) of Utopia, one son, Randy (Rose) Buchanan of New River NB, two grandchildren; Sarah Cheney and Matthew Buchanan, one aunt, Dora Mitchell of Tower Hill NB.

Prior to his retirement, Bill worked as a Welder by trade with Ocean Steel in Saint John NB for 46 years and belonged to the Iron Workers Local Union Local 809. Bill was a quiet man who enjoyed the simple things in life like family, his friends and especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

At Bill’s request there will be no visitation at the funeral home and a private graveside service will be held at The St. George Rural Cemetery at a later date. In Bill’s memory, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB