The death of Clara May Buchanan of Sussex, occurred at the Sussex Health Centre on October 31, 2009 at the age of 81. She was born at Millbrook, NB, a daughter of the late William H. and Martha (McFarland) Proctor and was in her 65th year of marriage to her best friend Ora V. Buchanan. Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughters; Harriet (Fred) Liddle of Penobsquis, Betty Ann Buchanan of Sussex and Martha (David) Chown of Keirstead Mountain, son Clarence Buchanan of Millbrook, grandchildren; Melody Kane, Amy Buchanan, Kristen and Courtney Chown, Mark Kane, Will Buchanan, Bailey and Colby Chown and 5 great grandchildren, sisters; Viola Gall of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK and Alice (Earl) Mitton of Sussex Corner, brothers; Murray Proctor of Picadilly and Nelson (Lee) Proctor of Deseronto, ON, sister-in-law Florence Proctor of Sussex Corner and several nieces and nephews. Clara was predeceased by a grandson Garnet Swan, sister Irene O’Neal and brothers Phillip Proctor, Russell Proctor and Wilson Plummer. “Find comfort in knowing that you were a special part in a well lived life.” Clara Buchanan was one of a kind, a special soul that filled our lives with such a bright light. She was a true people person, caring for everyone she ever met. Touching so many lives, she lived her life to the fullest. Born at Hidden Hollow, Millbrook, she was the fifth to be born of eight children. Her hobbies included rug hooking, crocheting, knitting, scrap booking, picture taking and painting. Clara loved to travel. Known as the “Rolling Pin Lady” she owned 1134 rolling pins. She knew the names of every flower and tree that God created. She loved the outdoors and, in her younger years, worked on the farm. Ora and she also attended many square dances. A member of the WA, St. Marks Guild, 50 Plus Club and The Tea Room Hookers, she influenced so many lives. Clara led Juniors for 24 years and has been a faithful member of St. Mark’s Anglican Church since 1946. In recent years she has read at nursing homes as an honorary member of the Happy-Go-Lucky Fiddlers and is considered the Matriarch of the Tea Room Hookers. She has written a book on rug hooking: Hooked on Rag Hooking. Most of all Clara was content as a homemaker, loved her family and the closeness of her friends and neighbors. Clara obtained inspiration from her husband, family and closest friends. However, we have ALL received inspiration from her. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Sussex Corner at 11:00AM with Reverend Allen Tapley officiating. Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery, Sussex Corner. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Diabetic Association, Heart and Stroke, Cancer Society, St, Mark’s Church or the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.