Ronald Lawrence Buchanan Obituary

We announce the death of Ronald Lawrence Buchanan (Saint-Thomas, Ontario), who passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 80. Ronald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Lawrence Buchanan to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard "Dick" Buchanan and Marie Buchanan (Jacques); his siblings, Fred (late Sheila), John (late Diane) and Doreen (Ron Walsh); and his siblings-in-law, David Nesbit (late Gladys) and Annie Buchanan (late John).

He is survived by: his wife Mary (Nesbit); his children, Lisa Fritsch (Michael), Lesley Buchanan and Tim Buchanan (Megan); his grandchildren, Jessica (Adam), Kirsten (Colby), Jeffery (Megan), Zachary (Taija), Ethan, Hannah (Patrick), Daniel (Kennedy), Ezekiel (Aralynn), Justin (Christine), Joseph (Kenzie) and Shawn (Alanna); his siblings, Marcel (Ruth), Patricia Clifford (Bill), Barry (Lorraine) and Barbara; and his siblings-in-law, Alice Moore (Bob), John Nesbit (Ann) and Robert Nesbit (Kim).

If desired, memorial donations may be made to Holy Angels Restoration Fund, St Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation (Stroke Unit) or the Alzheimer's Society.