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Susan C. Buchanan

Susan Buchanan Obituary

77, of Punta Gorda, Florida and Killingworth, Connecticut, passed August 20, 2007 after a brief illness. Physician, educator, wife and mother, she was the first female Chief Medical Resident in the history of New York Hospital. She is survived by her husband J. Robert Buchanan M.D., daughter Allyn Buchanan, son Ross Buchanan and granddaughters Elise Buchanan and Erin Buchanan. A private memorial service will be observed by the family.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 26, 2007.

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David vannesscarver

July 4, 2023

Without md susan carver bucanne lwould not a52 year old daughter when born she was 2months plus premis dr susan saved her life

Winada Heins

September 9, 2007

Dear Dr. B,

Please accept my condolences. I know that lifetime memories will help you in your time of need.

K.C. Armour

August 29, 2007

Bob...I was so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. K.C. Armour

Ronald Lamont-Havers

August 29, 2007

Dear Bob, We were deeply saddened to learn of Susan’s death. She was a wonderful, thoughtful and kind individual who will be missed. Our condolences to you and your family.
Hale and Ron Lamont-Havers

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