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William J. Buchanan

1933 - 2021

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

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Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. - Newfane

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William Buchanan Obituary

Name: Calling hours for William J. Buchanan
Start: 2021-12-13T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. - Newfane

William J. Buchanan of Lockport, NY husband of Darcy Buchanan entered in to rest at home with his family under care of Hospice on Thursday, December 9, 2021, He was born on October 17, 1933 in Lockport, NY, son of the late Donald R. Jean C. Carter Buchanan. William graduated from Lockport High School in 1951, Erie County Technical Institute in 1954 and General Motors Institute with a Bachelors Mechanical Engineer degree in 1957.

William retired in 1995 after 42 year career at Harrison Division of General Motors Corp. He worked in several plant areas of Manufacturing Engineering, and retired as Supt. of Manufacturing Design and was the originator of several patents assigned to GM and was honored with the GM "Boss" Kettering award and the Delphi Hall of Fame for patents innovations. Bill was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal (Former Vestry) and Chairman Finance Committee and Treasurer, former member of Christ, Grace and all Saints Episcopal of Lockport. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, sailing, golf, TV, woodworking, home building and repair projects, traveling and Winters in Florida. Bill was a life member of Olcott Yacht Club where he was past Commodore, Life member of BPO Elks, Niagara Frontier Country Club, Colonel of the Clinton Club and past member of Tuscarora.

Father of Beth (James) Pease and Cheryl (Tim) Balk. Step father of Gerald (Stacy) Lampman, Stacy Lampman and Elizabeth Gilson. Grandfather of Jayson, Gregory, Christopher, Molly, Katelyn, Jack, Chad and Jarrett.

Family and friends may call at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on Monday, December 13, 2021 from 4-7PM. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 10am in St. Andrews Episcopal Church 2239 West Creek Rd. Burt, NY Inurnment will be in Corwin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations. to Niagara Hospice 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094, #MSSUCKS Lockport, NY or St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 10, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for William Buchanan

10 Entries

ward crafts

January 15, 2022

TO ALL BUCK'S FAMILY, BUCK WAS A GREAT GUY TO KNOW AND WORK WITH AT HRD. WE WENT ON A GM BUSINESS TRIP TO BOSTON, MASS. YEARS AGO WITH TOP MARKS TOO! MAY YOUR BEST WARM MEMORIES OF BUCK, KEEP HIS SPIRIT WITH YOU ALL, ALWAYS! BEST WISHES AND YOU ALL TAKE CARE. WARD CRAFTS

Sandra Miller

December 13, 2021

Darcie and Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Bill. He is now out of pain and at peace. I cannot be at the funeral but I will attend on the Zoom session.

Sincerely, Sandy Miller

Jim Alrutz

December 12, 2021

Sorry to be reading this, but I know Buck I will have pictures framed and ready for his heavenly abode and his Mom will already have made friends enough for them all. I still have a bottle of Buck's original home made wine that I will have to open now for sure, when I get home. I'll light a candle here in Durham. Dr A

Bob Falgiano

December 12, 2021

When I graduated from GMI in 1968 and
was assigned to Production Engineering, Bill was a senior engineer in the group. He was one of the great guys in the group and wonderful with the rookies such as myself.
Bill was respected by all .
I’ll miss seeing him at the Christmas retiree luncheon that we always held at Cammarata’s before Covid hit.
I ran into him this past summer at a restaurant in Somerset and got a chance to talk to him briefly. He was his same
old smiling self. My condolences to his entire family. It was my great fortune to have known him.

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Hank Beamer

December 11, 2021

I was very sorry to hear of Buck's passing. I have many fond memories of working with him as a young engineer. He was a real gentleman, an expert at tool design, and was blessed with a helpful can-do spirit. In the early 80's he was instrumental in developing a header design for the then new aluminum radiators that was stronger, lighter, and less expensive. It resulted in one of his many patents and to my knowlege remains in production to this day. He was a great guy.

Jean and Bill Conley

December 11, 2021

Gosh Darcie, I'm so sorry to read about Bill. He was the nicest guy at HRD.....a real gentleman. I so enjoyed reading about his career & I pray your happy memories sustain you and the kids in the coming days. Sending much sympathy, caring & love....

Kathy Massie

December 11, 2021

Sending to all of the family my love & sympathy. Bill had a long and enriched life with his community and especially to St Andrews, Burt, and, of course his extended family. ❤❤

Missy McCann

December 10, 2021

Prayers of peace for Darcy and the rest of Bill’s family. ❤

Missy, Kevin and Kristen

Karen Moon

December 10, 2021

Darcy and family
Bill was definitely a special and talented man. He had a great sense of humor. I loved his quiet laugh. I remember how proud he looked when he showed us his round house he built. He brought a lot of love into your family. I know he will be missed by so many. My thoughts and love are with you.

David Foote

December 10, 2021

Darcy & family. We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. Bill was a great guy who will be missed by many. Sincerely, Dave, Mary Kay, & lynn Foote

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