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Colleen Buchan of Merlin passed away on February 27, 2024 at the age of 89 years. She will be reunited with her beloved husband Royce (2007) and will be lovingly remembered by her children Judy & Lenny Phelan, Rudy & Deb Buchan, Jim Buchan, Kim Urquhart (2021) and Kelly Buchan, by her grandchildren Michelle & Justin, Jeff & Jill, Brandie, Laura & Rob, Melissa & Jeff, Khloe & Mitch, Aubree & Jesse and Logan, her great-grandchildren Madison, Megan, Alley, Macie, Brooklyn, Jake and Nate as well as her great-great grandchildren Aria, Nash and Iylah.
Colleen was the daughter of the late Mary Jane & Archie Carr and sister of the late Betty & Ozzie Suitor. She is survived by her sister-in-law Rose Carr and brother-in-law Bob Gobert. She spent her working career at Southwestern Regional Centre, retiring in 1999 as a Facility Supervisor. She had a soft spot in her heart for dogs and cats, she enjoyed crocheting, making crafts for vendor markets and shopping. She and Royce enjoyed boating in the summer and trips to Florida in the winter. She was a proud grandmother who always had a story or two ready to share about her grandchildren’s lives. She appreciated her neighbours and her long-time friends that she made over the years and visiting the Merlin Friendship Club.
Colleen’s family will gather privately at the Merlin Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to Royce.
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May 2 1934 February 27 2024
blenheim community funeral home
Death notice for the town of: Blenheim, Province: Ontario
death notice Colleen Buchan May 2 1934 February 27 2024
obituaries notice Colleen Buchan May 2 1934 February 27 2024
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