1948-2017
Harold James MacPherson
1948-2017
Harold James (Jimmy) MacPherson, of Antigonish, died
peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, Wednesday, November 8,
2017 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, after a brief
illness. Born in Antigonish, November 28, 1948 he was a son of the
late Harold and Gertye (MacDonald) MacPherson.
Jimmy was an incredibly gifted musician who started his
musical training with the Marian Boy Choir, and attended St. F.X.
University where he majored in piano with a double minor in voice and
organ. He was a member of Winnie Chafe and Friends for over 20 years,
and was a former member of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. He performed
and was musical arranger for the CBC music show The Ceilidh.
He was a member of the Antigonish Highland Society’s Gaelic
Choir which performed in the first Nova Scotia International Tattoo in
1979. Jimmy served as the Principle Cantor at the Papal Mass in
Halifax on September 14th, 1984 during Pope John Paul II’s official
visit to Canada. He was the organist, Senior Choir Director and
vocalist at St. Ninian’s Cathedral for close to fifty years. He was
also generous with his musical talents for local groups, performing
for the Lights of Love, the Dutch Community, Veterans, countless
weddings, funerals and many other occasions. He moved a touring
Russian hockey team to tears with his rendition of their National
Anthem in the mid-seventies.
A licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director his care and
compassion were always evident throughout his 47 year career at
MacIsaac Funeral Home.
Surviving are brothers and sisters Helen Ann McCarthy,
Sarasota, FL, and her children Cindy LaBella and Jennifer
McCarthy-Richesson(Ladd); Terry (Judi), Antigonish, and their children
Terra MacDonald (Carman) and Brent MacPherson (Estelle); Angus (Anne),
Calgary, and their children Emily, Mary and Owen MacPherson; Donnie
(Sheila), Antigonish, and their son David; Brenda, Calgary, several
grand-nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles and
cousins.
He was predeceased by infant nephew Colin.
Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Sunday, November 12 in MacIsaac
Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Funeral Mass 11:00 am
Monday, November 13 in St. Ninian’s Cathedral, Rev. Donald
MacGillivray presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to
St. Ninian’s Cemetery, St. Ninian Foundation or charity of
choice.
James
Tender to those in grief
Preserving images of life
Solitary reflection.
Gentle spirit—alone with death.
Cantor for the Lord
Purveyor of His Message
In life and in song.
Gentle spirit—celestial bound.
Master fingers flying
Genius at play
Grace notes with discerning grace.
Gentle spirit—weaving magic.
Voice with power sublime
Gifted richness crafted
Meriting applause.
Gentle spirit—dispensing joy.
Tangled webs of dreams
Guarded silently within
Unspoken.
Gentle spirit—struggling soul.
Tucked warmly in aching hearts
Loved, so loved
Distant as a star.
Gentle spirit—man of mystery.
marie
Oct. 95

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Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia

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