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Jo Campbell (honorary Buchan)
January 20, 2006
Mr.Buchan,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family.
Cindy Lalonde
January 12, 2006
To the Buchan Family,
Although I have not met Robert Buchan, I feel for the Buchan family loss as I know of the close family bond that they have. My Uncle John, Robert's brother, is a testament to the strong Buchan roots, the generous spirit and strong family values of the Buchan clan. I am sure that Mr. Buchan will be sadly missed but leaves many loving memories. God bless. Cindy Lalonde and Warren Eyers.
Nancy Buchan
January 12, 2006
I have many fond memories of my brother-in-law Bob-- such a sweet, soft-spoken man, always jovial and full of fun. John and I always enjoyed Bob and Joan's visits. We loved to reminisce. I can honestly say I don't know a more generous person than Bob. We all will miss him.
- Nancy Buchan
Kimberley Miller (Buchan)
January 11, 2006
Uncle Bob,
Such sad news to hear of your passing. Victor and I enjoyed our visit to Ottawa and hearing your wonderful stories including the courting of Auntie Joan. My father will miss your love and brotherly support, as it ment so much to him. The example you set in life, and the love you shared with family and friends just proves what a wonder person you are. Auntie Joan do not be sad, reflect and enjoy in the wonderful memories you shared with Bob. Please know few people have enjoyed such great pleasures as finding their soulmate.
Today Uncle Bob, (Saturday Jan 14th 2006)we celebrate you, all you stand for and the example you've set for all who have had the pleasure o knowing you.
All our love, The Miller's of Colorado
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Paul (Mal) Malloch
January 9, 2006
I was shocked and saddened when my Mum (Billie Malloch) called to say Bob had passed away. Mum and Dad (Cam) were friends with Bob and Joan for many many years. The standard line around our place was that if anything needed fixing-- call Bob. And we did! And he fixed it!
It seemed there was nothing Bob was not good at. And one of the thing he was best at was humility. For all his talent and for all that he gave so many people, he was always just Bob-- no fuss, no pretensions, no ego. All in all, he was a very sweet guy who seemed to get enormous satisfaction from helping others.
I remember the twinkle in his eye when he would manage to fix something, or solve a problem, or overcome an obstacle in 30 seconds when someone else had been working all afternoon to surmount it.
Most of all, Bob was devoted to Joan and to his boys and their families. Nothing was too much for him to do to make their lives better. Always generous, always giving, always selfless.
What a guy!! He will be missed by many.
Condolences to Joan, Bob and Gord and their families at this tough time. Take care and God bless.
Cynthia and Rick Schein
January 9, 2006
Dear Joan, Gordon, Bob and families,
Rick and I send you our love and condolences. We have such wonderful memories of Bob, beginning with I as a child in 1948 visiting the farm for the first time, and listening to Aunt Katie tell me about Bob and his bride from England, and showing me the house that was being built (--by Bob??). Ah, that was sooo-oo romantic to a young teenager. And then, after I married: Rick, along with me , enjoyed Bob’s congeniality, his interesting conversation, his photography and a photo workshop for COLOR photography. That was most impressive. His love of history and knowledge of the local area always made our visits rich in word and thought. We both know that Bob was a gracious host, and extended himself to others. Our lives were enriched and enlivened by our times together. Those visits, whether in the States or Canada, even though few, covered many years and will remain precious to us.
Cinny Sternberg Schein – daughter of Doris Buchan Sternberg - and Rick Schein, 526 West Nittany Avenue, State College, Pennsylvania 16801
David Ruddock
January 9, 2006
I only met Bob & Joan a few times when they came over here to the UK , to meet with Joan's family ( Joan is my father Ted's sister ). However I have very happy memories of taking Bob to Scotland to visit the area his ancesters came from - in particular I remember him as a happy and jovial man , full of fun. I am sure he will be sorely missed by all his large family and friends and , on behalf of all the family and friends this side of the pond , our thoughts are with Joan , Bob jnr , Gordon and all the family.
Joan Sternberg Loos
January 8, 2006
To the family of Buchan
I will always see Bob Buchan and Joan at the family reunions trying to help piece together the long and precarious past with the present threads which have bound us,whether on big cardboard or computer. His humor kept me going, his hospitality and family stories let me know I had missed a great deal by not living in this Canada country and so experience my heritage better. He will be missed. Love, Joan and family of Westcott and Unfricht
Hun Bendik
January 8, 2006
Mike & Hun would like to send our condolences to the Buchan family.
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. John & Nancy always spoke so fondly of Bob & Joan. He will be sadly missed by all. Sincerely Hun & Mike.
Bob & Joan
January 7, 2006
Bob and John in Happy Times
John Buchan
January 7, 2006
IN REMEMBRANCE OF BOB
So many memories of our relationship come to mind when I was a young boy:
--His returning from war and seeing him getting off the train at the Ottawa Union station and knowing he was a returning war hero.
---The times he would fix my bicycle or teach me how to drive a car or let me ride on the back of his "Indian" motorcycle.
---Giving me my first taste of beer or kidding me about my choice of girl friends.
As I grew older he remained a hero to me in many ways:
---his ability to excel in so many endeavors during his lifetime
---being able to fix almost anything to building his first house
---his loving relationship with his wife Joan and their two sons Bob Jr. and Gordon, was a clear example of what a great family man he was.
I will never forget him and the examples he set.
Rember the famous quote: "The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most rewards, but the ones that CARE.
Bob certainly CARED.
John Buchan
305 Via Chica Ct.
Solana Beach
CA. 92075
[email protected]
Ted Buchan
January 7, 2006
Dear Uncle Bob,
My prayers are with you. I am honored to have known you and laughed with you. You will be missed dearly. I know that my dad John was so proud to have you as his brother. My love goes out to Auntie Joan.
Sincerely,
Ted Buchan
Debbie Agnew Buchan
January 6, 2006
Dearest Uncle Bob,
I have very fond memories of times at your home on Forest Hill. Thank you so much for the wonderful example you set for my dad John. He looked up to his big brother for strength and courage. All my love goes out to Auntie Joan, Bobby, Gordon and the family. You will be greatly missed.
Much love,
Debbie
Beth Smeaton
January 6, 2006
I miss you Uncle Bob. You set a wonderful example for all of us through your patience and devotion. There are so many things you accomplished from photography to furniture making to leveling the cottage at Lake Connelly, many years ago. I always knew that if something was possible my Uncle Bob could figure out how to do it and do it well! I am blessed that you have been such an important part of my life. Auntie Joan, Bobby and Gord, and families, my deepest sympathy, you're in my thoughts and prayers. With love,
Kathy Bourlon
January 5, 2006
My favorite memory of Uncle Bob involves mashed potatoes! One of those silly family jokes that makes me smile everytime I make that side dish. I'm so glad I went back for that second hug when Carol and I visited Auntie Joan and Uncle Bob last month. Love always, Kathy
Craig Buchan
January 5, 2006
Thank you Grandpa for teaching me some of the finer things in life such as getting a fishing hook stuck in your leg and one thing I never could acquire was the taste for scotch. Cheers to you Grandpa.
Skip Crosby
January 5, 2006
It was nice to talk to Gordon, and Joan yesterday and reminise about the wonderful times we all had together at the cottage!
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