Douglas John Buchanan

Peacefully at McMaster UniversityMedical Centre on Thursday, February 18, 2010, Douglas John Buchanan in his 63rd year went to be with his Lord and Saviour. Beloved husband to "the love of his life", Marilyn (Domm) for 28 and one half years.

Wonderful, loving, and devoted Dad to Derek, Melodee, Daniel, and Marissa. Dear brother of Mary (George)

McKenzie and Shirley Hutty. Predeceased by his parents Rev. Fred and Isobel Buchanan; parents-in-law, Lee and Eva Domm; and brother-in-law, Arnold Hutty. Doug will also be missed by numerous relatives, friends and colleagues.

Having retired in September 2007 after 35 years at Dofasco, Doug then enrolled in McMaster Divinity School to pursue a Masters in Theological Studies. In spite of being diagnosed with colon cancer in July 2008, he continued taking classes until January 2010. Doug was a longtime, faithful member of Rymal Road Community Church, Stoney Creek, serving in many capacities in their church; also serving on various Boards including Roberts' Wesleyan College, Maple Grove Christian Retreat Centre, and Hamilton District High School, Exodus International and others; along with providing his expertise as a Consultant for numerous organizations over the years.

We, Doug's family, wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to the following: Dr. Stephen, Dr. Clarke, Dr. Taniguchi, the Juravinski Cancer Centre, and the staff on Ward 4Z at MUMC for their care and compassion during this past month.

Friends will be welcomed at the CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Avenue East, on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Doug's life will be held at West Highland Baptist Church, 1605 Garth Street, Hamilton on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 1 p.m. officiated by Pastor Peter Tursa of Rymal Road Community Church.

Donations in Doug's memory may be made to Rymal Road Community Church, Maple Grove Christian Retreat Centre Inc., Roberts Wesleyan College or the Juravinski Cancer Centre.

1 Peter 1 : 3-5

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade - kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.