Douglas "Doug" L. Buchanan

February 20, 1944 - July 23, 2021

Douglas Lee Buchanan, age 77 of Millville, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, July 23, 2021. He had been in declining health for quite some time. Born in Audubon and raised in Haddonfield to the late Ralph and Virginia (Kurtz) Buchanan, Doug graduated from Haddonfield High School, Class of 1962 and then attended Bucknell University, where he received his associate degree. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Accounting from Rutgers University. Doug met and married his loving wife Mary Jane and they shared over 56 years of marriage. Together, they lovingly raised their two daughters. He worked as an auto controller for several area car dealerships in South Jersey and Pennsylvania for many years, and retired. Over the years, Doug and his family lived in Pitman, and then Mt. Laurel, where he had his beloved tree farm. Mary Jane and Doug then moved to Millville in 2018. Working on his tree farm and coaching his daughters in basketball and soccer were a few of Doug's favorite pastimes. He loved playing and watching sports of all types, and enjoyed rooting for all of the Philadelphia sports teams. Doug was a huge fan of disco and rock 'n roll music and loved to go dancing with his wife Mary Jane for many years. Most of all, Doug treasured the time that he was able to share with his family, especially his grandchildren. Doug will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary Jane (Ashenfelter) Buchanan of Millville; two daughters, Kimberly Hettwer and husband Kurt of Manasquan and Courtney Burkey and husband Tom of Millville; six grandchildren, Kayley, Christian, Nicholas, Camille, Meghan, and Ashley; his longtime friend and caregiver Phil; and his loving dog, Sandy. A private burial and graveside service for Doug was conducted on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Locustwood Memorial Park in Cherry Hill. Arrangements are under the direction of the Christy Funeral Home, Millville. In loving memory of Doug, memorial contributions may be made to the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, 1244 N. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360 or at the website: southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Douglas Lee Buchanan may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.