Obituary of Eddie Buchanan
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Celebration of the Life
Edward Cameron Buchanan, Glace Bay
April 17th, 1938 – July 20th, 2021
A limb has fallen
from the family tree,
that says please do not
grieve for me.
Remember the Best Times,
the laughter, the song,
the Good Life I lived
while I was strong.
Many people will walk in and out of your life – only a few special ones will leave footprints in your heart – that describes our Eddie. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a loving husband, proud father of his six girls, papa, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law, and dear, dear friend.
Eddie passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side, at the Glace Bay Hospital, on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021, at the age of 83. Born in Glace Bay, Eddy was the son of the late William and Etta (Cameron) Buchanan.
In his earlier years, Eddie was employed with the Point Edward Naval Base and co-owned Caledonia Auto Sales with his brother Jimmy. He was employed at the Sydney/Glace Bay Airport as a Fire Officer for over 30 years until his retirement.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Alma Marie (MacPherson); daughter’s, Kathy (Ira) Lefort, Nine Mile River, Margaret Anne (Dan), Gardiner Mines, Mary (Earl) Beaton, Mira, Edwina (Dan) Muller, Strathmore, Alberta, and Lisa (Donald) MacKinnon, Glace Bay,
His precious grandchildren: Danielle (Greg) Woodworth, Christopher Lefort, Marci (Amy) Buchanan; Buchanan and Mira Beaton, Jeffrey, Liam, and Jillian MacKinnon, Almanda (Coltin) Muller, Kayla (Dylan) Muller, Cameron (Danielle) Muller, A.J. and Michael Pittman, Eddy (Mary) Buchanan, Jonathan (Crystal) Boutilier, Samantha (Stephen) Boutilier.
Great Grandchildren: Jace Beaton, Michael and Tori Clarke, Dylan, Brady, Brooke, and Ryker Buchanan, Angel, Jocelynn and Rylie Boutilier, Max, Logan, Noah, and Ethan Muller, Everly and Baby Oli Arsenault, Zander, Anthony and Nickolas Royal, David Gaudet, Tanner and Aven Pittman. Also Left to mourn is his sister-in-law, Shirley Buchanan.
Besides his parents, William, and Etta, he was predeceased by his daughter, Sharon Boutilier; brothers, Jimmy (Edna), Junior (Jean), Aubrey, Wally (Shirley), Eric; sisters, Margaret (Austin), Hattie (Percy), Lorraine (George), Norma (Allister) and Eva (Cecil) Cathcart.
In his life he brought all his friends and family joy and laughter, which they will greatly miss. Those who knew him loved him deeply. Whether it was selling cars, ski-dooing with the kids and his nephews, or taking his family on road trips (even had room for Grandma to come along), Eddie was a jokester, good friend, wonderful dad, and a loving and devoted husband. He even had to borrow a pair of shoes to get married in, as he had only work boots and sneakers to wear. He would tell stories about all his adventures with Junior, Jimmy, Wally, and Aubrey, you were never safe when they were together. Eddie’s passing leaves a void that is keenly felt by all and will be impossible to fill.
Father; Your love, your patience, your understanding, your wisdom, and your amazing sense of humour will live on inside us forever. You have given us gifts that are more precious than anything in this world. Goodbye, Father. You will always live on in the hearts of your “6 little girls”.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St., Glace Bay. 902-849-4199. Burial services will take place at a later date.
You will be invited to share in a time of refreshment and conversation with Eddie’s family in the reception center of Tracey’s Funeral Home, when arrangements are complete.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com.
