Age 86, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 3, 2011 surrounded by his family. Born in Wilmington, DE, Paul was the son of the late Robert Stewart and Johanna T. (Roche) Buchanan. He was employed at various area businesses including Pusey & Jones Electric Hose and Rubber. He retired in 1989 from the Colonial School District where he worked in the maintenance department. He was a lifetime member of the Mill Creek Fire Company and the Fire Police Association.