Obituary of Lorna Jean Murray-MacPherson
Peacefully, with family by her side, the death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on September 3, 2022, of Lorna Jean Murray-MacPherson. Beloved partner and wife of John S. MacPherson (Jack) for over 41 years. Lover mother of Wendy Elizabeth Murray (Corey DesRoches) of Miscouche and step-mother to Donna Lee MacPherson of Montague and Kerri Wynne MacLeod of Charlottetown. Also fondly remembered by their foster-son Merlin McDonald (Tammy) of Charlottetown and their children, Abigail, Darien and Andrew. Survived by her grandchildren Ashley Deveaux (Ryan Wilkie), Rebecca Deveaux-Shovar (Dorel Shovar), Jordan Deveaux, Tanner Murray (Chelse Fraser), Thomas Murray and Alexis Murray (Jaylynn Jones). Remembered too by her step-granddaughter Meghan Skerry (Cory), great granddaughter Aubrey Matthews, great grandsons Fox and Mace Shovar and lastly her step-great granddaughter Willow Skerry. Also survived by sisters-in-law Trudy Hughes (Jimmy, deceased) of Summerside and Anna Kiernan (Dan) of California and Roberta Peabody of BC. Also fondly remembered by the Morrison / Heald Families.
Born on October 2, 1948 in Saint John, NB to the late Frederick Morse Peabody and Helen Eugenie (nee Gray) Peabody. Lorna is survived by her brother James “Jimmy” Peabody (Diane) of Wickham, NB and sister Elizabeth “Betty” Lyon (Ron, deceased) of London, Ontario.
Predeceased by her first husband Maurice Willard Murray Jr. (1946-1975), daughter Andrea May Stephanie Murray (1967-1976), son James “Scott” Murray (1970-2006), brother Reginald Peabody, sisters Mabel Lagasse (Ron) and Nancy Cameron (Ray). Lorna was also predeceased by her step-granddaughter Olivia Ruth MacLeod (1993-2012). “Auntie Lorna” will be remembered by her numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Lorna worked as a hair stylist for over thirty years. She saw beauty in the world around her and captured many a scenery on canvas. She also loved to write poetry and do baking (especially at Christmas).
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 2 pm from the Hillsboro Funeral Home Chapel. No visitation by request.
Flowers are gratefully declined; a donation to the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry or Trinity United Church, Benevolent Fund would be appreciated.
“Beauty seen is never lost, and even when I’m gone, the sun will rise in the morning and the birds will sing their songs.” (from one of Lorna’s Poems).
A sincere Thank-You to the Home Care and QEH Staff.
1948 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Lorna
Jean
Murray-MacPherson 1948 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Stratford, Province: I-P-E