Grace M. Buchanan

Albany- Grace Marie Adel (Gavin) Buchanan, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on November 19, 2015. Born May 16, 1921 in Astoria, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Martha (Mara) Gavin, Sr.
Grace was predeceased by her beloved husband Paul D. Buchanan, Sr. in 1992, her son-in-law William E. Leary Sr., her daughter-in-law Melissa A. (McCann) Buchanan, her granddaughter Lindsay Leary and her siblings, Adair Battista, Joseph F. Gavin, Jr., Gerald Gavin, Sr., and Edward Gavin.
Grace is survived by her children: Linda Leary and Paul D. Buchanan, Jr., her grandchildren: Lauren Grimshaw (Christian), William E. Leary, Jr., Meaghan Leary, Paul D Buchanan III, Troy Buchanan; her great-grandchildren: Avalyn and Audrey Grimshaw; her brother Donald Gavin (Joan); and many nieces and nephews.
Her life was centered around her family where she cherished her time spent with her children, grandchildren and most recently her great-grandchildren. Grace was also a proud NY Giants fan for over 50 years.
She will be remembered by all who knew her for her warmth, intellect, quick wit and generosity. Grace loved and lived life to the fullest. She always had a positive outlook on life and had a smile for everyone.
Her deep faith in God, interest in others, humor, and strength guided her long and blessed life. One of Grace's finest accomplishments was to instill the importance of family to her children and grandchildren.
Our family would like to thank: Jayne, Diane, Catherine, Marilyn, Mary, and Angie for their loving and compassionate care of Mom over the past few years.
Additionally we would like to thank her brother Don for his weekly visits. These visits allowed mom to reminisce about past events. Talking about old times brought a smile to mom's face.
Thanks to Madeline, mom's nurse practitioner. Madeline aided tremendously in allowing mom to live comfortably during her last few months.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday November 24, at 9AM at All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St. Albany, NY. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
In lieu, of flowers, Grace's family asks that you consider a contribution to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10022 or Northeastern Association of the Blind, 301 Washington Ave., Albany, New York 12206. To leave a message for the family, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.newcomeralbany.com.