The late Maurice William Buchanan (January 28, 1938 – March 5, 2024) died peacefully at home, aged 86.

Hailing from Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, the beloved husband of Miriam (nee Liddle), and father of William and Geoff; father-in-law of Becky and Ali; and grandfather of Abi, James, Millie, Oliver, Olivia, Maddy and Charlie, was a man of great Christian faith who will be missed by all who knew him.

Maurice and Miriam moved to Suffolk from Northern Ireland with their two sons in 1971, where Maurice established a chicken farm.

He started farming ducks in the late 1980s and founded Gressingham Foods in 1989.

Through his leadership and innovation, the business became established in the retail and wholesale markets, and Gressingham Foods is now the major supplier of ducks in the UK.

Maurice’s sons, William and Geoff, are Group Directors.

There will be a private family funeral, with the family looking forward to welcoming friends and colleagues to a service of thanksgiving celebrating Maurice's life at Easton Grange, Easton, Suffolk IP13 0EL on Tuesday, April 16 at 2pm.

Instead of flowers, donations to St. John’s Church, Woodbridge, are welcomed.