Maureen M. (Knox) Buchanan

Leominster- Maureen M. (Knox) Buchanan, 75, of Leominster, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her husband and daughters, after a long illness.

Maureen was born December 6, 1947, in Concord, MA, daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (DiCiaccio) Knox. She was raised in Littleton, MA and graduated from Rivier College in 1969. She was an elementary school teacher, having taught at St. Anna’s, Julie Country Day and at the Boylston Elementary School until her retirement. Maureen was an active member of the Leominster Elks and Leominster Eagles for many years. She also enjoyed several winters in Fort Pierce, Florida.

She leaves her husband of 53 years, William C. Buchanan; three daughters: Erin McGurn and husband, Michael of Braintree, Bridget Elliott and husband, Chad of Leominster, Dr. Molly Buchanan and husband, Michael Moran, of Wells, ME. She also leaves her beloved grandsons: Sean McGurn, Benjamin Elliott, William McGurn, Jacob Elliott and the late Archie Moran. Maureen was pre-deceased by her sister, Beatrice Plourde and her brother, Alvin Knox. She leaves one brother, Hugh Knox and his wife Joan, of Shelburne Falls and many cherished sisters and brothers-in-law and their families. Maureen’s family would like to thank the phenomenal caregivers at HealthAlliance Home Health and Hospice, especially Erin Thompson.

Veteran's causes were important to Maureen. Her family would be appreciative of remembrances made in her honor to the Leominster Disabled American Veterans Association Chapter 24, 100 West St., Leominster, MA 01453.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 6 at the funeral home. A celebration of Maureen’s life will follow. Burial will be private, at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.

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