Diane M. (Grzyminski) Buchanan, 65, of Pottstown, Limerick Twp., wife of Douglas Buchanan, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 16, 2021 after a six-year battle with cancer.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Maryon Grzyminski and Cathryn "Kay" Archinal.
Diane enjoyed going to their beach house in Ocean City, NJ. She was a wonderful Mimi to her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Diane would also volunteer her time at St. Damien Thrift Shop in Ocean City. She graduated in 1973 from Archbishop Ryan High School. Diane owned and operated The Wizard of Ice ice-cream shop in Feasterville, PA for over 20 years. She formerly worked at Acme Markets in Philadelphia.
Surviving with her husband of 46 years are sons Douglas Buchanan Jr. (Karyn) and Nicholas Buchanan (Laura); brother Joseph Grzyminski (Joanne); sister Susan Sato (Creighton); and her 5 grandchildren Sarah, Luke, Quinn, Logan, and Elliot.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 22, 11:00AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta RC Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA . Entombment will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00AM to 10:45AM at the church.
Please note that flowers will not be accepted by the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's name to the following organizations.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 – www.foxchase.org
BCan – Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network – www.bcan.org
St. Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville PA 19473.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Maryon Grzyminski and Cathryn "Kay" Archinal.
Diane enjoyed going to their beach house in Ocean City, NJ. She was a wonderful Mimi to her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Diane would also volunteer her time at St. Damien Thrift Shop in Ocean City. She graduated in 1973 from Archbishop Ryan High School. Diane owned and operated The Wizard of Ice ice-cream shop in Feasterville, PA for over 20 years. She formerly worked at Acme Markets in Philadelphia.
Surviving with her husband of 46 years are sons Douglas Buchanan Jr. (Karyn) and Nicholas Buchanan (Laura); brother Joseph Grzyminski (Joanne); sister Susan Sato (Creighton); and her 5 grandchildren Sarah, Luke, Quinn, Logan, and Elliot.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 22, 11:00AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta RC Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA . Entombment will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00AM to 10:45AM at the church.
Please note that flowers will not be accepted by the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's name to the following organizations.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 – www.foxchase.org
BCan – Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network – www.bcan.org
St. Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville PA 19473.
Diane M. (Grzyminski) Buchanan, 65, of Pottstown, Limerick Twp., wife of Douglas Buchanan, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 16, 2021 after a six-year battle with cancer.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Maryon Grzyminski and Cathryn "Kay" Archinal.
Diane enjoyed going to their beach house in Ocean City, NJ. She was a wonderful Mimi to her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Diane would also volunteer her time at St. Damien Thrift Shop in Ocean City. She graduated in 1973 from Archbishop Ryan High School. Diane owned and operated The Wizard of Ice ice-cream shop in Feasterville, PA for over 20 years. She formerly worked at Acme Markets in Philadelphia.
Surviving with her husband of 46 years are sons Douglas Buchanan Jr. (Karyn) and Nicholas Buchanan (Laura); brother Joseph Grzyminski (Joanne); sister Susan Sato (Creighton); and her 5 grandchildren Sarah, Luke, Quinn, Logan, and Elliot.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 22, 11:00AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta RC Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA . Entombment will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00AM to 10:45AM at the church.
Please note that flowers will not be accepted by the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's name to the following organizations.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 – www.foxchase.org
BCan – Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network – www.bcan.org
St. Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville PA 19473.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Maryon Grzyminski and Cathryn "Kay" Archinal.
Diane enjoyed going to their beach house in Ocean City, NJ. She was a wonderful Mimi to her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Diane would also volunteer her time at St. Damien Thrift Shop in Ocean City. She graduated in 1973 from Archbishop Ryan High School. Diane owned and operated The Wizard of Ice ice-cream shop in Feasterville, PA for over 20 years. She formerly worked at Acme Markets in Philadelphia.
Surviving with her husband of 46 years are sons Douglas Buchanan Jr. (Karyn) and Nicholas Buchanan (Laura); brother Joseph Grzyminski (Joanne); sister Susan Sato (Creighton); and her 5 grandchildren Sarah, Luke, Quinn, Logan, and Elliot.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 22, 11:00AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta RC Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA . Entombment will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00AM to 10:45AM at the church.
Please note that flowers will not be accepted by the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's name to the following organizations.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 – www.foxchase.org
BCan – Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network – www.bcan.org
St. Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville PA 19473.
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