Elaine (King) Buchanan passed peacefully into God’s rest on July 5, 2021.
Born April 1, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Albert V. and Florence (Stevens) King,. She was pre-deceased by the love of her life and husband of 53 years, Daniel M. “Bud” Buchanan. She is survived by her four children, Amy (Ralph) DeVito of Oxford, CT, Ellen (Martin) Hahn of Vestal, NY, Julie (Stephen) Wilson of Flanders, NJ and Stephen (Shae) Buchanan of Seminole, FL and her sister, Joyce Burr. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was born in VT, raised in NY and attended Geneseo State where she received her degree shortly after marrying Bud. They raised their family in Lansing, NY where Elaine worked as an elementary school teacher for over 25 years. Following their retirement, Elaine and Bud moved to Jensen Beach, FL where they enjoyed time with friends and relaxing in the sun. In recent years Elaine relocated to Dunedin, FL. Elaine lived life to it’s fullest. She loved being with family and friends, teaching, reading, shopping, traveling, golf and playing bridge. She valued her role as a lector at her churches and was an active member of many social clubs through the years. She will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle way and infectious smile. The legacy she left behind will move forward as a testament to the strength she instilled in all of us, her family, her extended family, students and friends.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at St. Catherine of Siena Church with Father Joe Marcoux officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 4 to 6pm at Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W. Green St., Ithaca. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Elaine’s memory to Suncoast Hospice Foundation a member of Empath Heath, CircleofCaring.org.
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SERVICES Visitation
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. 209 W Green St. Ithaca, New York 14850
Memorial ServiceWednesday, July 14, 2021 11:00 AM
St. Catherine of Siena Church 302 St. Catherine Circle Ithaca, NY 14850
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