Passed away peacefully on Friday December 13, 2019 at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Sheila Buchanan. Loved father of Steven (Diane Snell), Brad (Nasrin Kasraei-Nia) and Kelly (Hank Lammers). Cherished grandfather to Alex (Krystal) Buchanan, Michael (Christy) Darby, Andre Casole Gouvia Buchanan, Tanya Casole Gouvia Buchanan, Ryan (Alecia) Darby, Farshad Azimi, Astri Buchanan, Shahrzad Azimi, Tarah Buchanan, Talvi Buchanan, Sarah (Nick Versaevel), Ashkan Azimi, Adam Buchanan, Duncan Buchanan, and Angus Buchanan. Fred will be remembered by his brothers John, Marcel, Ronald and Barry and sisters Patricia, Barbara and the late Doreen. He will also be missed by many in- laws, nieces, nephews and countless friends. Friends will be received at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home (11 Cambria Road North, Goderich) on Sunday December 15, 2019 from 2 – 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church (156 North Street, Goderich) on Monday December 16 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations made to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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Barbara White
I was saddened and shocked to hear about Fred’s passing. I am a Nortel retiree and knew Fred at Nortel and Golden Legends Club for many years. He and Sheila, who we dearly missed, helped to keep our Club going with the their many hours of volunteering. The Golden Legends volunteers have many happy memories of the BBQ’s at the farm and the great Pot Luck dinners.
My sympathy and others from Golden Legends extend our sympathy to the family.
Barb White
Terry Johnston
Condolences to the Buchanan family. Since about 1964 at Northern Electric on Dixie Rd there have been many hours spent with Fred trying to see who could tell the biggest story. Other memories of when he ran the NT Club. The BBQ’s at the farm.– Sheila did the work–Fred took the credit. And trailering in Wilbeforce to name a few.
He will be missed.
Terry
Peg Graham
To Fred’s family, Pat and I offer deepest condolences in the loss of your father, Fred. We knew him for many years from our parish in Acton. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Pat and Peg Graham
Iris and Paul Buchan
We were members of OCTRA quite a few years ago. I remember going against Fred and Sheila in a Ride and Tie with my neighbour Viola. We were all trying not to be last, not being all that spry.
I also remember Fred’s marvellous lasagna dinners at some of the rides. I still have the recipe for the vegetable lasagna, with umpteen mushrooms. Absolutely yummy.
Fred and Sheila were some of the very nicest people in OCTRA. Sorry they are gone.
Bob and Sherry Campbell
Our deepest condolences to your family. Sorry we couldn’t join you in person. We have fond memories of celebrating New Years with Fred and the family on Outer Drive for many years! He’ll be missed.
Sharron Chamney Durst
My sincere sympathies to all of the family.
Grant Clatworthy
My condolences to Brad and family on the loss of your father. He was most importantly a great person but also wonderful team mate and friend to many. Not many skated alongside Fred without appreciating his willingness to let the opposition know he had your back…. all the best Fred…may you rest in peace
Grant
Kelly Tomlinson
I just wanted to pass along my condolences to the family. Fred was quite a character and the times I saw him he was always full of fun. Fred always had a lot to talk about and I always enjoyed being around him whenever I saw him. Fred and Sheila were always good to my mom and dad throughout their life and always made the effort to stay in touch with my family. Sheila and Fred always took the time to visit mom in her retirement home after dad passed away. I know that Fred and Sheila will be greatly missed by their children, grandchildren and friends but they can feel better now knowing that they are once again together forever in Heaven.
Kelly Tomlinson
Serge&Nicole Tremblay
Are tought are with the familly.Are prayers are with you.
Ken McGee
To all of the Buchanan family.
My sympathy to you. I have known so many members of the family over such a long time, right back to the parents. Its always so sad when a family member passes.
Serge&Nicole Tremblay
Are sympatie to the familly we are with you in this sad moment and will be in are prayers.
Pete and Maria Thuss
So sorry for your loss, sending live and hugs ❤️
Marlene Lacoursiere
Steve & Diane, I am sending my thoughts & prayers to you and your entire family. Relish the beautiful memories to bring peace and smiles to your heart.
Ronald Walsh
I am sorry I cannot be with you at this time. You go ahead and celebrate your dads life to he utmost. He deserves it!
I am under doctors orders to stay out of a vehicle for 6 weeks following my operation.
I will be thinking of you all on Monday.
Love to all.
Uncle Ronald
Lorie & Ray Kiernan
Our deepest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love Lorie & Ray
Melanie Ducharme
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May the peace of Christ and your love for each other sustain you all and give you courage.
Love, Mel and Kealey
Karin Buchanan
My deepest sympathies to the family. Hoping you find comfort in your memories at this most difficult time.
Chris Blundon
Steve and family. Thoughts are with you at this time. Much sympathy.
Stan Alkemade
Fred judged horses and people with equal honesty and respect. I will miss his companionship, stories and the sharing the occasional Scotch, in fields around North America. His love of life, horses (particularly quarter horses) and his wife and companion, Sheila, was always there. Ride on in peace my good friend.
Misha Green
There are no words to express how deeply Fred will be missed by all of us at OCTRA. God speed Fred.
ROBERT COPELAND
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FRED WHO WAS AN OUTSTANDING HUSBAND, FATHER AND FRIEND TO MANY. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED. REST IN PEACE MY COUSIN AND FRIEND. BOB, CATHY, AMBER AND SPENCER COPELAND.
Kelly Corbyn
Forever in our hearts, you will be missed by your OCTRA family. Reunited with the love of your life, Rest In Peace my friend.
Dave & Colleen Tooth
Thoughts are with family in this sad time. We do remember the good times. All our Love Colleen DeBruyn and Dave Tooth.
Kevin Buchanan
In loving memory of our dear Uncle Fred,
We have faith that you will rest comfortably, reunited with Aunt Sheila and remembered fondly by those like us who will keep your memory present always.
Kevin Buchanan & Wooyeon Kim