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James Francis 'Bacon' MacPherson

James Francis 'Bacon' MacPherson

Born In: New Waterford

Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: September 28th, 2014

It is with deep sadness that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of James Francis 'Bacon' MacPherson, 73, of New Waterford on Sept. 28, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in New Waterford, he was a son of the late Jim and Veronica (MacGillivary) MacPherson.
Bacon worked for over 40 years in Lingan and Phalen Mines and with the Sydney Steel Plant. He was a member of the former St. Agnes Church, currently the Parish Church of St. Leonard. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Army, Navy, Airforce, Unit 217, New Waterford. Bacon was very active with Combined Christmas Giving in town and thoroughly enjoyed his trips to Sangaree Island. He will be missed by all.
Surviving are his wife, Hughina MacPherson; sons, Jim, Alberta, Steve and Rob, both of Truro; brother Gary; sisters Flo MacDonald, Patsy MacDonald, Lorraine Jessome, Carol Hood, Brenda Roach; grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters Eileen Bonnar and Myrna Roach.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Agnes Cemetery, New Waterford, with Fr. Ray Huntley officiating. All are welcome.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.


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