PICTOU – Margaret “Peg” MacPherson, 98, Pictou, formerly of New Glasgow, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in the Maritime Oddfellows Home, Pictou.
Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late William and Catherine (MacKenzie) MacPherson. She was employed for several years with the former MT & T. Peg was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church and CWL, New Glasgow. She lived her faith through charity and service to others. Peg now enjoys the promise made to her in baptism, that “life will change; not end”.
Surviving are, nieces and nephews, Anne (Paul) Villeneuve, Ottawa; Dr. John (Terry) MacPherson, Halifax; Catherine (Eric) Mattson, Victoria, B.C.; Tommy (Anna) MacPherson, Toronto, Ont.; Pauline MacNeil, Toronto; many grand nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Anne MacPherson; Catherine “Kit” MacPherson; brothers, John Hugh “Jack”, Joseph “Joe”, Roderick “Rod” and Douglas “Doug”.
The family will receive visitors 10 – 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, February 20th in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Glasgow where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with Father Thomas MacNeil presiding. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, New Glasgow.
The MacPherson family wish to thank the many wonderful people at the Maritime Oddfellows Home for the excellent care Peg received during her time at the Home.
Donations may be made in Peg’s memory to any charity of choice. www.pkmacdonald.ca