Gordon MacPherson
1921-2019
MacPherson, Gordon A.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our
dear father, grandfather and uncle Gordon A. MacPherson on Saturday
May 4, 2019 at Northside General Hospital after a brief
illness.
Born in Sydney on December 18, 1921, he was the son of
Archibald and Phoebe (MacDonald) MacPherson. Gordon spent his early
years in Truro before returning to Sydney where he resided for the
rest of his life.
Besides his parents he was pre-deceased by his wife, Beatie
(Ripley), sisters Shirley, Sydney, Jenny (Tory) MacKay, Glace Bay,
Dorothy (Donald) Forbes, Glace Bay and Anna (Max) Wishart, Moncton and
nephew Donnie (Ann) Ripley, Grand Mira.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Frank) Larade,
Westmount and son Kent MacPherson, Sydney. He is also
survived by his daughter-in-law Stella (MacDonald) MacPherson and his
three grand-children, Kent MacPherson Jr., Leah MacPherson and Calum
MacPherson, together with many much loved nieces, grand-nieces,
nephews and grand-nephews.
A veteran of World War II , he served with the Canadian Army
as a signalman during the liberation of Holland. He always
spoke fondly of his comrades and the people of the
Netherlands.
After his return from overseas he was employed with the
Dominion Coal Company (DEVCO) until his retirement at 65. He
was a member of First United Church and the United Heritage Church
after amalgamation and was very active in his church community,
serving as an elder for many years. Some of his favorite
time was with the “Monday Night Men” at First
United.
He was a quiet, kind and gentle man with a very dry sense of
humour. He was admired for his kindness and thoughtfulness
to all those he met.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff
at Harbourview Hospital, DVA unit, for their care of Dad in his last
few years. He would often be found sitting with staff
enjoying their conversations and being treated as one of their
family. The family would also life to express their thanks
to the staff at 4 West Northside General Hospital for their care and
kindness during this last illness.
Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel
on Tuesday, May 7th 2019,
from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 am in
the chapel with Rev. Stephen Mills officiating. Interment will take
place at Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date.
Words of Comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca
or emailed to sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
.
“Well done, good and faithful servant, you have been
faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many
things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
Matthew 25: 16-23.
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Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia