Theodore W. "Sam" Buchanan

EAST PROVIDENCE - Theodore "Sam" W. Buchanan, 95, formerly of Rumford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen B. (Allard) Buchanan. Born in Alton, RI (Village of Richmond), he was a son of the late John Sr. and Alna (Leblanc) Buchanan.
Sam was a US Navy veteran of World War II, surviving the sinking of the USS Quincy at Guadalcanal. He also served aboard the USS Santa Fe, earning the World War II Victory; American Defense; American Campaign; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medals, receiving a total of ten battle stars. Sam worked as a steeple jack and union painter for Cornell Construction where he was a foreman until his retirement in 1985. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed playing many East Providence area courses.
Sam leaves two step-sons, Robert Lamarche and his wife, Paula of Warwick and William Lamarche of Calimesa, CA; two step-grandsons, Matthew and Stephen Lamarche; three step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Marjorie Connolly and John Buchanan, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. VISITATION will be Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. at CHEETHAM Funeral Home, 1012 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Alpine Nursing Home, 557 Weaver Hill Rd. Coventry, RI 02816 will be appreciated. CheethamFuneralHome.com