Contributions to the tribute of G. Derrill Buchanan

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Dear Phyllis, It was with great sadness that we received the news of Derrill's passing. There is no doubt that his loss will be keenly felt by all who knew him, including us. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family. Elmer & Sue Reid

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Trish and Casey Burnettte posted a condolence

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Lots of love Trish and family.

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Bob and Deanna Hart posted a condolence

Hello Phyllis... We have never met your family as we lived away for decades, but we have kept up-to-date on happenings around McDonald's Corners including you and your family. We have heard many good things about both you and Derrill and of course have had frequent reports during Derrill's illness. In spite of the intense sorrow of losing a loved one, we can have some assurance that he is no longer suffering, and now at peace. Please accept our sincere condolences Phyllis. You are all in our prayers. Bob and Deanna

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Jeff Easter posted a condolence

I was a co-worker of Derrill's with St. Lawrence & District Ambulance Servies. My condolences to his friends and family. I will have many great memories of Derrill. You will be missed. Jeff Easter

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Kathi Moore posted a condolence

We have just heard the sad news of Derrill's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Almost every time he came to Smiths Falls he would stop at our music store for gear and conversation. We will miss his talent, knowledge and humor. A double double to you Derrill, and comfort and peace to your family, who even in sadness must feel pride in the legacy left by someone so special. Kathi Moore and Claude Langevin

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Matt Leskiw posted a condolence

I was a co-worker of Derrill'sback in the 80's with SLADAS in kemptville and Finch. He was a fine man and a great co-worker. My condolences to all his close friends and especially to his family. I was casually discussing Derrill a few days ago with some fellow Paramedics. RIP DERRILL Matt Leskiw DURHAM REGION EMS Bowmanville

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Steve Duke posted a condolence

It is with great sadness that I learn of the death of Derrill I had known him from the start of my career with St. Lawrence Ambulance in 1989. I truly treasured working there and Derrill was large part of marking St. Lawrence an enjoyable place to work. I still remember Derrill’s contained frustration trying to restrain a bunch of uninterested paramedics during our W.H.M.I.S. training. Derrill you will be missed by all who knew you. -Steve Duke

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Cathy Lalonde posted a condolence

Dear Phyllis and family, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Derrill. He was always the same and treated everyone with respect and always had a laugh or two to share. Even after moving away, our girls always want to go the store for a visit (and a sucker of course) when we are back that way. We are thinking of you all...Cathy, Arnold, Rachel and Becky Lalonde

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caron dale leclaire posted a condolence

my deepest condolences to phyllis and all of your family. i never met derrill but felt as if i knew him because my brother bill brydges spoke so highly of him and about how much he would be missed.what a great person he must have been to have been able to touch even those that he never personally met. my prayers are with youand your loved ones.

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Forwarded message : posted a condolence

I am very sorry for your loss. He was well respected and a true gentleman. I have forwarded the email to some of his EMS friends. You have my sincere Sympathy, please pass this on to his wife and family. Take care, Mark Urquhart - Provincial Chief Officer - EMS Sector

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David Lew posted a condolence

I knew Darryl from my time at Kingston Regional Ambulance in the late 1980s. Darryl and I had many good laughs over local and provincial issues that came to light when we met with Ernie and Peter. Darryl, you will be sadly missed, not only by your own family, but those of your EMS family. My condolences to Mary and family. Dave

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Mervyn & Gertie Martin posted a condolence

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Steve McIntosh & Kylie Boudreau posted a condolence

My old friend Derrill, I will miss your jokes and companionship. I remember when I was in high school you would always let me and others stand inside to get away from the cold weather. There was always something we could shoot the breese about and you're laid back attitude made you the perfect person to listen to someones story. I enjoyed the laughs and all the kind things Phyllis and you would do for me and the fam. You will be missed, it's going to be awful wierd coming into the store in the morning and not seeing you brewing the coffee. Thanks for being such a good friend. May you rest in peace.

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Frank Payette posted a condolence

To The Buchanan Family I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Derrill for many years. He was a good friend and a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Frank Payette, retired EHS

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Ray & Dot Kerrigan posted a condolence

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss, words are rather useless at a time like this, but please know we are thinking of you all.

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Nora and Brian Cromwell, Steve & Kylie, and Theresa McIntosh posted a condolence

Phyllis,Steve,Tracy,Jeff and family. Freda and families.Our most sincerest sympathy on Derrill's passing. Derrill left you with many wonderful memories,and held a special place for each one in his heart. God Bless. Derrill,you will be dearly missed.

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Debbie and John posted a condolence

Dear Phyllis and Family, It was with a heavy heart we heard of the passing of Derrill this past June 11, 2011. Please accept our sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Bev Arcand posted a condolence

Dear Phyllis, Please accept Gary and I's deepest sympathy on the loss of Derrill. It was quite a shock to see the announcement in the EMC. It seems ages since we lost touch through our Tupperware days. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. We do see Jeff the odd time working at the rink. Take care of yourself.

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Susan Tryon posted a condolence

I am very sorry for your loss, Phyllis and family. I always enjoyed our Friday afternoon visits every week when Derrill came to pick up the Auto Traders...we would always have great chats and I always helped him carry the Traders out to his van just so we could prolong the conversations! He will be very sorely missed by many. Susan

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Kim Stilwell posted a condolence

I'm so sorry for your loss.....Thinking about you Tracy and your family! xoxo Kim and Family

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Nikole & Paul Green posted a condolence

Dear Phyllis and family~ our deepest condolences go out to you all. We have so enjoyed getting to know you both over the past several years and will truly miss an amazing member of our community. Nathan still talks about the time when Derrill taught him to check the bread or shall we say squish the bread. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Paul, Nikole, Nathan and Sawyer

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Kevin Carnrite posted a condolence

Phyllis and family, sending you all my deepest condolences. Derrill was a large part of our small community and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Reg Weber posted a condolence

My prayers and thoughts are with the Buchanan family....Derrill would come to visit me in the Music store over the years...I sure will miss our visits and conversations....your friend Reg Weber

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Heather & Dave Sloan posted a condolence

To Aunt Mary, Phyllis and all of Derrill's family our sincerest sympathy. It was so good to see Derrill and have a good visit two Christmas's ago at Mom's 80th birthday celebration. He said at that time he was fighting hard and and so he has. Thinking about him brings back lots of great childhood memories of family gatherings, music and dancing and "my handsome cousin". My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care , Heather and Dave Sloan

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lynne parks posted a condolence

Our community has lost a true friend. We remember his humour, his music, his wisdom, his honesty, our rescuer in times of trouble. Just imagine the musicians welcoming him into the big band. Play on, Derrill, play on. Lynne and John Parks Mark and Haley Youngs

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Diane Gursby posted a condolence

To The Buchanan Family: Please accept our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Father, Husband and Grandpa. Jim remembers teachng the children at school and has many fond memories of them. Our thoughts and prayrs go out to you all during this very difficult time. Warmest Regards, Jim & Diane Gursby.

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Helen Rough posted a condolence

Phyllis so sorry for your loss,it is a terrible thing to lose the love of your life. This is the time for the strength of family and friend to pull you through and give you the strength to go forward . Loved working and knowing Derrill for many years at KDH . Take care and give my condolances to the family .

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Ann-Marie (Turner) Liberman posted a condolence

Phyllis, Tracy, Stephen, Jeffrey and family. I am saddened to hear of Derrill's passing. He was always so kind to me in the hours that I spent at your place, even when I was talking so loudly that he couldn't hear his guitar. He made me smile. I know he will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with you during this sad time. Ann-Marie

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Andrew and Linda Brooks posted a condolence

We are saddened to hear of your loss and would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Your community shares your grief. Linda, Andrew, and Christopher Brooks

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