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Buchanan, Katherine Marie (mohr) , age 81, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, from complications following cancer surgery, with family members at her side. She was the daughter of late William Henry Philip and Elizabeth (Christman) Mohr. Kay grew up in the Roslindale section of Boston, married and moved to Medfield where she resided with her husband for 50 years before they moved to the Community at Pond Meadow in Wrentham.

Kay leaves her husband of 60 years, Austin C. “Buck” Buchanan, four daughters; Karyn Marie Bliss and her husband Richard of Haslet, TX, Pauline Louise Buchanan of Chesapeake, VA, Sandra Lee Raimbeault and her husband Robert of Pawtucket, RI, and Debra Mohr Castaldi and her husband Carty of Boston, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, a niece and four nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Warren Mohr and David P. Mohr.

Kay was a graduate of Hyde Park high school and the Massachusetts Memorial Hospital School of Nursing where she worked following her graduation. Kay interrupted her career to raise her family, returning to nursing in the early 1970s at the Glover Memorial Hospital in Needham. She started in the emergency room, then moved up to the intensive care unit and then served as head nurse on the 47 bed surgical floor for several years before retiring in 1992.

A member of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield for 59 years, she served as Director of Religious Education, also served on the governing board as a member and clerk. Kay was very active in church activities serving at chairman of several committees and as president of the Woman’s Alliance. Kay supervised the office of the family printing business located on Spring Street in Medfield. An avid gardener she tended a large vegetable garden as well as several flower gardens around the Medfield home. She enjoyed sewing, making many of her children’s clothes, knitting and crocheting, and enjoyed working and teaching many crafts such as basket weaving, and painting with acrylics. Kay loved to read, her expertise as a bridge and Mah Jongg player is well known.

A Remembrance Service will be conducted on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, 26 North Street, Medfield, MA at 10 a.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, PO Box 215. Medfield, MA 02052.

Guest Book:

Fred Rogers	(gimpy22@comcast.net):
Dear Buchanan Family, Mere words cannot express my sorrow at your loss. Your MOM was one of my dearest friends.I have so many fond memories of stopping by Pleasant Street to chat with both your mom and dad. Unfortunately your dad always ended up on the wrong end of the talk and got himself in trouble. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dana Friend	(ddfriend@comcast.net):
Dear Buck and family, I am so sorry to learn of Kay's passing. I have so many fond memories of her. She was a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care and God Bless. Dana

Sue Purkis	(spurkis@nc.rr.com):
Buck and family, I first met Kay when my mother moved into 8 Virgil Pond Way. Both Buck and Kay were very kind to my mother. Kay was a very kind person. She will be missed my many people -- including my mom and I. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue Purkis

Marshall Sugarman and Darline Lewis	(dlewisnew@gmail.com ):
To the Buchanan Family, We always looked forward to seeing Buck and Kay at church. Kay was a welcoming, very loving and warm person. It is hard to imagine not seeing her on Sundays. Her loss must be devastating to all of you. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and that Kay will be greatly, greatly missed.

Ken Ferguson	(steeplejack@charter.net):
Pauline... Sorry to hear of the death of your mom. Blessings, Ken

Nancy Norris	(cusanno@verizon.net):
Dear Kay, It's going to take some getting used to sitting in the pews on a Sunday morning and not seeing you there, but I take solace in feeling your spirit which will never cease to fill the building. Thank you for your contributions and commitment to our church. We owe a lot to you and to Buck.

Jenifer Bartle	(jenbartle@hotmail.com):
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of one of the warmest and most gracious women I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Kay will live on in my memory as a shining light of steadfast love and kindness. I feel truly privileged to know her the little I did. May the light of her memory continue to warm and comfort you through the pain of your loss. In sympathy, Jenifer Bartle

Janet McKetchnie	(imjanetm@gmail.com):
Kay showed us the true meaning of community through her participation in all aspects of church life. She was our most loyal choir member and I will miss her voice. Her spirit will be with us always.

Chandler Blackington	(CJBCONCORD@AOL.COM):
So sorry to hear of Kay's passing.We were friends all,for over 50 years, to old nights when they would visit us after shopping in Boston's Market. A teasure of years, a treasure of frienship - hopefully Kay might find our Dorcas too.

Jeanette Ruyle and Bibel family	(jruyle23@verizon.net):
I have always thought of Kay as one of my religious education mentors. She gave me crucial support when I first became a Director of Religious Education and for that I am forever grateful. All of us will miss her presence at church. Love, Jeanette and Dan, Sarah, and Jay

Wendell & Karol McNamara	(karolskubs3@verizon.net):
Bucky & Family, We send to you our sympathy and prayers regarding the loss of your Dear Kay. May the wonderful memories of her help ease the pain of your loss.

Margaret Helen Olsen	(silverskate1@verizon.net):
so sorry to read of Kay's passing. I've thought about you both often, even though I haven't kept in touch. I know it is hard to lose a loved one. My thoughts are with you today, as ever MHOlsen

Karyn Bliss	(karyn_bliss@hotmail.com):
In the heart of Texas your family as well as your friends across the world are remembering YOU for the special place you hold in our memory. Forever we will hold you dear and look forward to the great reunion. love always...karyn, family

Mary Dowse	(dowsem@live.com):
My sympathy to all of the family on Kay's passing. Although it had been years since I had seen Kay, Karyn and I began every visit with an update on our families as there were multiple connections between us. The First Parish in Medfield and Kay are fondly remembered from my high school (and LRY) days. Mary

Tom and Sheleen DiFusco	(tdifusco1211@hotmail.com):
Sandy, Sheleen and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sonja Taber and family	(staber@charter.net):
Dearest Karyn and Family We are so sorry to hear of your dear Mom's passing into another dimension. The few times I have met her, she left a wonderful impression. The few days she was visitng in Texas, she managed to help our community. I see her wonderful qualities passed on to her daugther Karyn. I will always remember her warm,smiling face. May her Life be honored by all she loved. May her memory be cherished for all she gave. May your heart be comforted by all you shared. With Sympathy John and Sonja Taber, Karen and Mark

Bruce Bosselman	(brucebosselman@gmail.com):
To Buck, Karyn, Pauline, Sandy & Debbie. I have been thinking about Kay every day since I met with Buck last week. It is hard to believe so much time has passed since we were neighbors on Pleasant St. Kay was such great Mom and wonderful person. My sympathy goes out to all of you. Bruce

The Ballantyne Ballard Family	(s.terry.ballantyne@comcast.net):
Dear Buck and Family, We are so sad to hear of Kay's passing. Kay was the mother that Nancer and I never had; Accepting, supportive, adventurous, warm,funny... a truly marvelous person. I just can't imagine First Parish without her. It's a great loss! Our hearts and our thoughts are with you. Terry, Nancer and Cody

Terri and Mike Smith & family	(Tess5427@aol.com):
Buck and all the Buchanan women & families, I always enjoyed the Christmas letters and the updates on the family over many years. Karyn has been a mentor and dear friend for over 35 yrs. I'd venture a guess some of that wisdom came from her Mom. I've been receiving periodic emails over these many long months and prayed for you all as you traveled this long journey together. What a caring, loving family! God Bless you all and grant you peace as you move into this new phase of your lives. Thankfully, there is the hope and promise of being reunited again one day. You are all in our hearts and thoughts. Fondly, Terri

Whitney Winchester and Family	(whitneywinchester@gmail.com):
I will always remember my Nanny as a strong, courageous woman who loved to travel and lived life to the fullest. I will always hold close to my heart the memories I have of spending time with her in the summers as a child working in the garden and the many places she took us. She has always been there for my family with a kind, supportive word and I will miss her dearly. She was a wonderful Grandmother and a great friend.

Anne Lesnik	(iluvttv@yahoo.com):
I am truly blessed by knowing Kay. She provided sunshine to a rainy day. Her presence at Songbirds has and will continue to be missed greatly. She is one terrific lady. May God bless you all during this time of loss. Take care and God bless, Anne

Natalie Rammel	(Gramel4l@Verizon.net):
Bucky, Just a note to say how good it was to see you today, it was a good chance to fill in spaces of our families. My love and prayers will be with you and your family, even though I won't be there on Saturday. Kay was such a lovely person, it was always such a pleasure to spend time with you both. Natalie

Nancy Savoie	(nancy.savoie@state.ma.us):
Buck -- I learned late about Kay's death this summer. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her kindness and outreach to me and my family when we first began to attend First Parish, and we always counted on seeing both of your faces when we attended services. I will continue to think of her whenever I make rhubarb pie. Fondly, Nancy







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