William James (Willy) Buchanan

5th January 1978 - 12th June 2023
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Monday 19 June 2023, 1:30PM
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BUCHANAN: William James (Willy)

It is with deep sadness that our family want to inform you that Willy passed unexpectedly on Monday 12th June 2023 at home. Dearly loved son of Tony and Anne. Much cherished dad of Sophie, and Michael and loyal and loved brother and brother-in-law of Sharon and Fraser Hampton, Jason and Kelly and dear friend of Amanda. Awesome uncle of Holly, Elise; Blake, and Alexi and buddy to Daisy.

Willy was an amazing and loyal mate to many.

A service to celebrate Willy’s life will be held at J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill on Monday 19th June at 1.30pm. Messages to 103 Otatara Road, Invercargill 9879, 86 Te Anau - Mossburn Highway, RD 1, Te Anau 9679 

Messages

Very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Willy and wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the Buchanan Family.
Our thoughts are with you all during this trying time.
Mike & Wendy Bowering, Cambridge
So sorry for your loss, He will be deeply missed.
Thinking about you
George and Jose van der Poel , South Hillend
I was so sad to hear of Willy's sudden passing. I have many fond memories of holidays spent on the farm in Hedgehope when I was young. My thoughts are with Willy's family at this difficult time.
Jo Gray (Macandrew), Melbourne
I’m very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Willy.
I’ll always remember what a young character with a good humour and infectious smile while always wanting to offer help to anyone.
To Tony, Anne, Sharon and Jason and families, our thoughts are with you all during this trying time.
Lockie Wason and family , Rangiora
So sorry to hear of this sad news. I met Willy through mutual friends when we were in our late teens/early twenties, he was a genuine nice guy.
Sending condolences to his family and friends.
Sheree Marrah (nee Skeggs), Invercargill
The death of William has left us shocked and surprised. Please take care of yourselves and each other during this trying time. Lean on the love and support of your family and friends, and may the memories of William bring you strength and peace in the days ahead. Our thoughts are with you all xx
Dallas, Kay and family, Southland
To Willy’s family. We are so very sad to hear of your loss.
Sophie and Michael remember those great times you all had and think of the special memories and keep close to your hearts xx
Pete Treena Sophie and Tj symons
Treena Symons , Invercargill
Much love to Michael, Sophie and the whole Buchanan family following this loss. We wish we could be there to raise a glass in honour of a great mate and special guy. Our thoughts are with you all.
Kate, Stacey, Mikah and Cormac Buchanan, Spain
Willy, really enjoyed a beer and a chat at the fire brigade do recently. Thanks for your support during the Nightcaps Service Centre days. You're a good bugger to deal with. Cheers, Chris Marnane
Chris Marnane, Centre Bushc
We are thinking of you all at this extremely sad and difficult time Take care
Betty and Noel Sinclair , Invercargill
Will, you have left a hole that many of us will struggle to fill. Always there for a chat and a laugh when ever any of us needed. I will miss your snaps of the daily farm life and most definitely miss our catch up chats between Islands. My thoughts are with your family and friends today who are all going to miss you terribly. Rest easy Will x
Mel Lines, New Plymouth
Sad too hear William passed. I have fond memories of young Willy as a kid growing up with his Dad and wise G/Dad Bill . Sure made me laugh more than once. Condolnces to all family and friends of Willy
Terry Leonard, Napier
Our hearts are heavy as you have to travel this hard road. Ann, Tony ,we hope to connect with you really soon. Feel the love around you, it travels from Brisbane Australia. Much love. Ingrid and Dan and families. x
Ingrid and Dan Potent, Brisbane Australia
Our thoughts have been with the Buchanan family this week and especially today as you say Goodbye. Sincere condolences
Regan & Kyra Hubber, Winton
Deepest sympathy Anne, Tony and family.
It was a beautiful service to celebrate his life.
Ross and Anne Buchanan , Invercargill
Dear Amanda, Sophie & Michael. So sorry for your loss of Willy. Thinking of you all during this time.
Deane, Lisa, Amelia, Rafferty & Bonnie
McIntosh
Lisa McIntosh, Invercargill
We are very sad and sorry of the sudden passing of willy, our thoughts are with you all.

Dean and Jason and all the staff from Mciver and Veitch motorcycles Dunedin
Dean Veitch , Dunedin
willy enjoyed having a beer and a chat at recent fire brigade do thanks for your support during the nightcaps service centre days your a good bugger to deal with thinking of your family cheers Chris marnane
chris marnane , center bush
To Tony Anne and families.
We were so sorry to
hear of your very sad loss.
We have great memories of Willian growing up in Hedgehope.
He will be sorely missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sorry couldn't be there, as away at the time.


Chris Rosemary Cunningham and family., Cromwell