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Clair Buchanan Obituary
Age 85, of Elmira Heights, NY, went to be with his beloved wife on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Clair was born on July 23, 1923 in Caton, NY, to the late Ransford and Alice (Boyd) Buchanan. Clair served our country in the United States Army during WWII, and retired from Westinghouse in Horseheads, NY after many years of service. Clair married Marion L. Burroughs in 1970 and shared many loving years together before her passing in 2003. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Bonny J. Cassada of Elmira Heights; grandchildren, Christine (Cassada) Wolf and David G. Cassada II, both of Elmira Heights; great-grandchildren, Zachary Wolf, Jordan Mathews, Kayla, Joshua and Brooke Cassada. Clair was also survived by his sons, Michael, David, Jeffery, Nathan and Christopher Buchanan. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held there on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Full Military Honors.
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Marsha & John Walker
August 9, 2008
I will miss my Uncle Clair along with predeceased, Aunt Marion. I was Marjorie's daughter(sister to Marion), Marsha Walker and John Walker send their condolences.
Katrina Waters
August 6, 2008
My dear great Uncle Clair, I will miss you very much. Sorry I missed your services, found out today. You are forever in my heart. Love Marsha's daughter, (Marjories granddaughter) Katrina Waters.
Arthur Bowers
August 6, 2008
I am so sorry we missed seeing Uncle Clair July 26th when we were in Elmira visiting. You and Aunt Marion will always be in our hearts. Our prayers are with your family.
Love-
Art, Robin & Andrew Bowers
harold bowers
August 5, 2008
Good by uncle clair, though the years seemed to go by my brothers and, sister as well as mom and, dad always loved you and, aunt marion. I will always remember all those times you and, aunt marion spent with us while we were growing up. love harold jr.
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