Obituary of Mary Buchanan

BUCHANAN, Marie – Marie’s family is very saddened to announce her passing at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the age of 90. Dear sister of Joan Oxley (Charlie), Sarnia, Josephine Savage (Ron), Sarnia and Terrance Buchanan (Geeta), Warrington, England. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents John & Martha Buchanan, sister Eileen Brown (Harold) and brothers Jack Buchanan (Nora) and Francis Buchanan (Pat). Marie was a registered nurse practicing for 43 years in Hamilton, California, England and B.C. Upon retiring, Marie moved to Sarnia to be closer to her family. Marie was active with her church, was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and the Hamilton St. Vincent de Paul Society. She enjoyed walking and tai chi. Marie’s family would like to thank her home nurse Stacey, the staff of Bluewater Health 4 East Medical and the Intensive Care Unit, especially nurse Elizabeth and Dr. Springer for the compassionate care given to her. Cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Sarnia on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may make donations to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, 106 N. East St., Sarnia, N7T 3R1 or The Inn of the Good Shepherd, 115 John St., Sarnia, N7T 2R1. Arrangements entrusted to the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Sarnia, 519-344-3131. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com