Melvin F. Buchanan Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial
Start: 2025-09-22T15:00:00
End: 2025-09-22T15:00:00
Location: St. Mary Star of the Sea Church

The passing of Melvin F. Buchanan of Bristol, Connecticut leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 15, 2025 at the age of 89. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Buchanan and Elsie Buchanan (Chamberlain); his siblings, Phil, Richard and Nancy Buchanan; and his son Gary Buchanan.

He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Buchanan (Marcotte) of Bristol; his children, Darryl Buchanan of Burlington, Dan Buchanan (Erica) of Burlington and Melanie Mills (Steve) of Burlington; his grandchildren, Sam, Regan, Katie, Grace, Abby, Betsy, Riley and Molly; and his brother John of Plainville.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation in memory of Mel to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. (JDRF): Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, PO Box 5042, Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5042.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dunhaime Funeral Home

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September 18, 2025

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“Dan and family- my condolences on the passing of your dad. May all the bright memories stay with you forever and bring a smile to your face. Steve Buoniconti”

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Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
145 Main St, Unionville, CT 06085

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