With heavy hearts we regret to announce the death of Vernon
Marshall MacPherson, 91, of Manchester Guysborough Co., who passed
away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2022 in Guysborough Memorial
Hospital – a devoted husband, father and friend to all he knew. Vernon
was the only child of the late John and Carrie (McCall) MacPherson.
Born in Boylston and attended school in middle Manchester, Vernon
worked early on in life as a pulp cutter and also drove for
Zink’s taxi for a short while in Antigonish. He went on to
become a heavy equipment operator and finished out his career with the
Dept. of Transportation.
Vernon leaves behind
his wife Jean of 68 years, sons Roddie (Carol), Kenny (Caroline),
daughter Kathy, grandchildren Angela, Rachael, Rhonda, Ian, Daniel,
Devin, Gregory, Tyler and Emma, in addition to 9 great grandchildren
and 5 great-great grandchildren. Vernon looked forward to visits from
the grandkids and nothing put a smile on his face more than one of
them sitting on his knee. Vernon was predeceased by sons Johnny and
Wayne and grandson Stephen.
Vernon
was known as a meticulous man who took pride in anything he did which
was evident when driving passed his home in Manchester. His hedge was
the first thing noticed by those passing by. Vernon also played guitar
and before the passing of his uncle Hoyt, the two of them could be
found at local dances or in someone’s kitchen playing for
all who listened. Vernon loved playing cards and recounting stories
from his younger years with life long friends like Ransom Hart and
Gordon Pyle, just to name a couple. Their keen sense of humour and
propensity to get into harmless mischief left him with countless
stories to be told. Despite all of these things, Vernon’s
true passion was the time he spent in the woods hunting. With the
closing of each hunting season, he would immediately begin to plan for
the next year. This obsession started early in Vernon’s life
and he passes it along to his sons who, despite their best efforts,
will never live up to his accomplishments.
Vernon will be remembered by all as a kind, caring,
compassionate, gentle man who treated everyone the same. He always
gave more than he received, taught without trying to teach and gave
guidance when needed the most. Special thanks to Dr. Ranjini
Mahendrarajah and the staff of Guysborough Memorial Hospital for their
kind care and support.
Funeral service will be Saturday, September 24,
2022 at 1 p.m. in Boylston United Church, Boylston with Rev. Heather
Manuel officiating. A private family burial will follow the funeral
service. Memorial donations can made to the
Guysborough Memorial Hospital Foundation. Funeral arrangements are
under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home,
Guysborough. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family
at www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vernon Marshall MacPherson 1931 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia