It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of
Donald C. MacPherson of Port Hawkesbury. He died in Cape Breton
Regional Hospital, Sydney on Monday, May 23, 2022 after a brief
illness.
Don was born in New Waterford and grew up in South Bar. He
moved to Port Hawkesbury in 1961 to work at Nova Scotia Pulp Limited,
where he worked for 37 years as a Lab Technician. He loved Port
Hawkesbury and worked hard as a volunteer in his community for many
years.
He was a member of St. Mark’s United Church serving on the
Board, singing in the choir and being a member of St. Mark’s Men’s
Club. He was a member of Lion’s International for 50 years where he
rose to the position of Secretary to District Governor of District
41N2. He held every position and enjoyed hard work and many fun times
with his fellow Lions. He was also a member of SACCC, served as
President for several years and turned his hand to help with whatever
was needed. Minor hockey, Ringette and the Food bank were just a few
other places where he donated his time.
Donnie Mac loved life and was always a perfect gentleman in
all things, with a big smile and a good work for everyone! He and Jean
travelled to many foreign places and visited her home in England many
times.
He is survived by his wife, Jean (Ashmore) of 57 years; his
daughter, Susan Lee; and son, Mark (Nicole); his beloved
grandchildren, Hope, Noah and Ella. He also leaves behind his sister,
Elinor Grandy; brother, Terry (Susan) and sister-in-law, Susan
Harrower; brother-in-law, George MacLeod and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lee and Cecil MacPherson; sister,
Jeannie MacLeod and nephew, Greg MacLeod.
Visitation will be held in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home,
Port Hawkesbury on Monday, June 6, from
2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will take place in St. Mark’s United
Church, Port Hawkesbury on Tuesday, June
7, at 2 p.m. with reception to follow at the Strait of
Canso Yacht Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nova Scotia
Kidney Foundation or St. Mark’s United Church. Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald C MacPherson 1940 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Canso, Province: Nova Scotia