Patricia Colleen "Pat" Clarke-Buchanan – 81, North River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Stewart and Christina (Cameron) Patton.
Pat worked with Department of Community Services for many years. She was active with local elections as a DRO for many years. She always put others ahead of herself, and this was most evident while she provided palliative care for her parents and her husbands. She was loved by all who knew her. She loved to bake and cook and many will remember the great meals that she would prepare for family and friends, not even needing a special occasion to do this on. She enjoyed bowling in earlier years, belonging to various leagues, and in later years especially enjoyed being outdoors, sipping a good cup of tea by the fire. Pat was so happy that she could remain in her own home right up until the time of her death.
Pat is survived by her children, Frederick Clarke, North River; Katherine Johansson, Gothenburg, Sweden; granddaughter, Kajsa Johansson, Gothenburg, Sweden; step children, Dennis Buchanan, Bible Hill; Ann (Clayton) Crocker, Onslow Mountain; Mike (Cathy) Buchanan, Harmony; Jason (Laura) Buchanan, Greenfield; step grandchildren, Cheryl Linkletter, McAdam, New Brunswick; Garrett Buchanan, Onslow; Brylin Buchanan, Harmony; Gage Buchanan, Greenfield; step great grandchildren, Jonas Linkletter, McAdam, New Brunswick; Lilly Buchanan, Onslow; many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her second husband, Leonard Donald Buchanan; first husband, Frederick Keith Clarke; brother, Ronald Patton.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Reverend April Hart officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Earltown Village Cemetery, Earltown. If so desired, donations in Pat’s memory to IWK Health Centre Foundation are welcomed. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com