FARMINGTON – Paula Dawn Buchanan, 57, of Farmington died early Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2014, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Farmington, April 18, 1956, a daughter of Donald “Bucky” and Helen (Adams) Buchanan and grew up in East Wilton. She attended local schools and was a 1974 graduate of Mt. Blue High School.
Paula was a hard-working, goal-oriented woman who was known by her smile and quick wit. She was an accomplished real estate broker, having been affiliated with Sandy River Realty. She enjoyed spending time with her children, traveling, and felt at peace at her home and at her beloved camp on Webb Lake in Weld. She was an animal lover, taking great joy in her dogs and cats, and watching the deer around her home.
Paula was a proud and devoted mother and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Matthew Moore of Denver, CO and Nicole Moore of Deland, FL; a sister, Patty Buchanan of CA; two brothers, Jamie Buchanan of MN and Billy Buchanan of East Wilton; sister-in-law, Jeannine Backus of East Wilton; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Condolences and tributes as well as a memorial video may be shared on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, followed by a “Potluck” Celebration of Life at the Farmington Elks Lodge in West Farmington. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Private interment will be in the spring at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts in Paula’s memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 477 Congress St., Suite M1, Portland, ME 04101 or online at maine.wish.org.
Matt and Nicole, thinking of you at this time. I remember your mom screaming at the top of her lungs at your basketball games…anything you both were doing and she was one proud mom of you, that was evident. My condolences to you and the rest of your family in your loss. Remember the good times and dwell on these.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this lovely Lady May you rest in peace
What a great person to have known all these years. So much fun and laughter. Condolences to her family.
RIP Paula, you will be missed by many,you were a great lady !
My sincere sympathy Paula’s family. Another angel got her wings. Paula was very courageous and fought a tough battle, a former classmate, she will be deeply missed by all. Rest In Peace Paula, we love you…..
My thoughts and prayers go out to Paula’s family. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
My sympathies and prayers are with Paula’s family. I have known Paula for many years through the real estate office and a customer at the banks I have worked at in town. It was always a great pleasure to have her as a customer, very kind person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Rest In Peace Paula
I grew up in East Wilton and knew the entire Buchanan family. Paula will be missed because she always had a smile on her face for everyone . RIP Paula
Paula would walk into a room, and have everyone’s full attention. She was a professional lady who did an excellent job! She had a great sense of humor and the best Maine accent ever. Rest in Peace Paula. You will be missed.
Paula may you know rest with the angel wings that you deserve and peace finally be yours. Many thoughts and prayers to the family you leave behind. Till we meet again know that the world will miss your presence here.
Family of Paula Buchanan –
May you rest in peace Paula and finally be out of pain. Have known you for many years and took care of your children when they were younger. What a beautiful girl you were inwardly and outwardly. Had some real good laughs together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
RIP Dear Paula. You never changed in all the years I knew since you were a child. Always sweet, loving, caring about others. God bless your children and your entire family. You will be missed.
Condolence and prayers to all who knew and loved Paula. She was a unique woman who always had a smile and a friendly “hello”.
Patty, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how close you and Paula are and always will be!
Love, hugs and prayers!
Paula was a real gem. There was no one like her and she can never be replaced and will certainly be missed.
Paula, I see you as a sweet little girl in E. Wilton. I see you walking with Mom I see you with Grandma. that little girl lingers in my memory of you. You will walk with Mom again now. Rest in peace , Paula.
Paula will be missed, for sure. Good gal. Tough as nails at times. Soft and sympathetic at other times. Fought more than one tough battle in your lifetime, but the last one certainly was the toughest. Rest in peace, my friend.
My deepest sympathy to Nichole,Matt, Pattie and as well as Paula’s entire family.
I feel privileged to have had such a wonderful lady as my friend. Earth’s loss is heavens gain.
Love Renee
A woman full of love and determination. Paula your courage an attitude were an example for all. May you rest in peace and always be smiling over all of us from heaven above!
Deepest sympathy to Paulas’ family. Her energy is what I recall and her kindness to Helen. A wonderful woman, gone too soon.
A profile in courage and testimony of God’s grace. Paula never complained about her illness,and met each
day with the Grace God gave her. She shared the spirit and love of Christ openly and her testimony on this
speaks for itself. We are all fortunate to have called her friend.
Our prayers and sympathy are with Nicole, Matt, Patty, Jeanine and the rest of her family, caregivers and friends. Paula will always put a smile on our faces and be a blessing to all who knew her.
Blessed to call her friend,
Carol and Lance
After all you have been through it is now that you R.I.P.
Nichole and Matt, my deepest sympathies and heart go out to you. I know what it is like to lose a mom too soon. Let good memories help you through this tough time. Your mom was a fun-loving, sweet lady with a great smile. I’ll always remember her kindness to Marge Gordon, another angel. From all the responses you have gotten you can tell your mom was thought of with lots of love. She’ll always be with you.
Ladies Nite out at Front Street will not be the same without you Paula. Your laughter and fun loving spirit will be sorely missed!
Nate said it best “we lost our Paula”. Loved her bunches! Nate n’ Nance
RIP Paula