George Steven 'Steve' Mac Pherson
Born In: Calgary, Canada
Born: October 24th, 1952
Passed in: Plesant Bay/Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: March 8th, 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Steven Mac Pherson. Steve passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, at the Northside General Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Born in Calgary, Atla., Oct. 24, 1952, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Lena Margret (Timmons) Mac Pherson.
Steve graduated from the Cape Breton Vocational School as a heavy duty mechanic and spent several years employed at Irving Oil Bulk Plant in Sydney River. He was also employee/owner of Mac Pherson’s Esso Service Station, Pleasant Bay, N.S. He also spent many years employed in the fishing industry in Pleasant Bay, N.S. Steve gave many years of his life to the Pleasant Bay Volunteer Fire Department, as a team member and as Fire Chief, and was truly dedicated to his community. Steve’s greatest passion in life was his children and he has been known to be seen at many arenas throughout the province. The boys’ love of hockey was radiated from their dad and he truly was one of the best hockey dad’s ever. Steve had several hobbies and one of his favourites was his love of stock car racing that he shared with his brother Charlie. For several years if Steve or Charlie had to be located you could be sure to find them under the hood of their beloved car. Another fond hobby of Steve’s was music and until he became ill he loved to play his guitar and drums. His best buddy Arlie and he would round up the boys for a jam session and the kids often got lulled to sleep by the laughter and great tunes coming from the basement. Steve also enjoyed doing woodwork and carving and spent tireless hours on his many projects. Steve’s children will all treasure their memories and the many hours they spent with the man they are so proud to call Dad!
He is survived by his sons, Ken Mac Pherson (Lesley), Bedford, N.S., Scott Mac Pherson, Calgary, Alta., Adam Burton (Holly), Dartmouth, N.S., Riley Mac Pherson, Marion Bridge, N.S; daughter, Leah Mac Pherson, Marion Bridge, N.S.; stepdaughter, Caleigh Morrison, Marion Bridge, N.S.; granddaughter, Kate Burton, White’s Lake, N.S. and his very special niece little girl, Shandel Short, Halifax N.S. He is also survived by sisters, Debbie Timmons (Philip), Pleasant Bay, N.S., Carmella Vassallo (Joe), Balls Creek, N.S., Colleen Hill (Alex), Frenchvale, N.S., and Florence Morrison (John), Balls Creek, N.S.; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Besides his parents Steve was predeceased by his son, Christopher Mac Pherson, his only brother, Charles Mac Pherson, maternal grandparents, Jack and Bertha Timmons, Pleasant Bay, N.S. and paternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Mac Pherson, South Harbour, N.S.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Pleasant Bay Professional Center. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew’s United Church, Pleasant Bay, with Rev. Margie Wood officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Pleasant Bay Whale Center. Interment will be at the Pleasant Bay cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in Steve’s memory may be made to the Pleasant Bay Professional Center or St. Andrew’s United Church.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
