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MacPherson; Dorothy Violet

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MacPherson;

Dorothy MacPherson (Clements) of Liverpool, Nova Scotia
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother (Dorothy) on April 4th, 2015 at Queens Manor, Liverpool.
Born in Montreal on June 18th, 1919. Dorothy was the daughter of the late George and Annie Clements.
Dorothy graduated as a nurse from the Halifax Infirmary in Halifax, N. S. She began her nursing career in Pictou where she met and married her late husband, Rod.
They returned to Liverpool where she worked as a V.O.N. , Queens General Hospital and at Fahie’s Nursing Home. Dorothy and Rod later opened and operated MacPherson’s Deli where they worked side by side until they retired and moved to Greenfield.
Dorothy loved living in Greenfield, socializing with her many friends, family and especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.
She will be remembered for her natural care giving as a nurse , compassion as a mother and a kind and warm heart for all her children, grandchildren and great -grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Christine of Liverpool, her sons Stewart (Lorna) of Bedford, Horace (Marie) of Liverpool and George (Joy-Anne) of Bridgewater and special family friend Karen Umphrey.Her grandchildren Kyle Nickerson, Allison MacPherson, Scott MacPherson, Jason (Katherine) MacPherson, Liseanne MacPherson (Catlin), Renee MacPherson, and Craig (Fiona) MacPherson. Great grandchildren Mila, Finn, Nolan and Ryder. As well she is survived by her many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Rod, her infant daughter Anne and her brother Horace.
A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will be held on Friday, May 8th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Liverpool, followed by a reception. Father Keith Billard officiating. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com The family would like to thank Dr. Susan Thorne and all the staff of Queens Manor for their loving support and compassion.

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  1. Horace and family.

    We are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a very kind person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Take care and God Bless.

  2. To Dorothy’s family
    I am so sorry to be reading about your mom .She was the sweetest lady and so kind .I’ve always enjoyed our chats whenever we happened to run into one another …..She will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her ….. Remember the times spent with her .

  3. Dear MacPherson Family,

    The family your Mom and Dad have raised and left behind is a testimonial to the goodness they have
    spread on this earth. May Dorothy enjoy her just reward with your Dad in Heaven. Please accept our sincere condolences on her death at this time.

    Dunc& Goretti Mac Isaac

  4. To hear the news of your mothers passing was to say the least “Heart breaking.” I know I do not have to tell you all what a wonderful woman she was. Her boundless compassion, love and desire to help was unlike any other. She brightened my day with her beautiful blue eyes and her genuine smile. I am better for have had known her. She was a kind soul, and I know she is happily hand in hand with Rod now as they rest together. You had beautiful parents.

    My Sympathy to you all,

    Laurie-Anne Brown (Recreation at Queens Manor)

  5. Dear Horace, Marie and all of Dorothy’s family. Our sincere condolences go to you and your family for the loss of your mother. I knew her most recently at the Manor and she was always such a kind and gentle lady. She is now at peace. Hold your memories close to your heart. God Bless.

  6. So sorry for your loss ! Aunt Clem was a wonderful lady ! I was always so happy to hear they were coming up to New Glasgow . The constant smiles on their faces always brought a ressaurance with it that life could be better ! May they be as happy in their next life together .

  7. Dorothy was a lovely lady . I enjoyed getting to know her more in later years in Greenfield with Rod, as well as visiting them when they were living in Bridgewater. Lovely people, it was a privilege to know them. My sincere condolences to all of the family

  8. Horace and Marie, thinking of you at this difficult time. Dorothy was a lovely person with a ready smile.

  9. Horace, Christine and families;
    We were very saddened to hear of your mothers passing. Although I never knew her that well I normally seen her almost daily at Queens Manor and every time we met there was always that smile.Having just seen her in the wheelchair about a week ago means that she did not suffer long which is something to be thankful for.

  10. Horace and family:Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.Sincere condolences to all her family.

  11. So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. She was a lovely lady. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Take care…

  12. I am sorry to hear of your loss, I am sure she will be missed by the many people who knew her. our condolence are to you at this sad time.

  13. Dear Horace and your entire Family,

    Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom, grandmother and great grand-mother who sounds like a very special lady.

    God Bless
    Zona , Stephen and Steve

  14. So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
    Kevin and Debbie Page

  15. To Horace and all the MacPherson families.So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time

  16. Horace, Christine & Families – We were very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.

  17. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

    Ron & Barb Campbell

  18. To all of Dorothy’s family.
    I was so saddened to hear of your Moms passing. I as you will always have fond memories of this wonderful lady but one special day when I, Deb was at the Manor and went up to her not sure if she would remember me, and her reply was”Oh yes little Debbie Sponagle’ I will forever remember the hug that we shared that day. God Bless you all at this very sad time . Please accept our sincere condolences.

  19. To the MacPherson family;
    so sorry to hear of you mom’s passing, she had a loving heart, we lived side by side for a few years, and i learned a lot about gardening, She a lovely lady; R.I.P.my friend;

  20. Sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing. A lot of good memories growing up together in the prefabs. She will be missed for sure.

  21. Dear Horace & Marie, & family,
    So sorry to hear of your MOM’s passing. Cherish the memories. May she R.I.P. Take care of each other & GOD Bless you all.
    Robert & Linda

  23. To the MacPherson family,

    Rod and Dorothy were such a special couple. So devoted to each other and to their family; always dressed to the 9’s; and always up to celebrate each and any event. I know Dorothy has missed Rod terribly, and I hope you all take comfort in knowing that they are now together again. The video of happier times was absolutely beautiful – thank you so much for sharing these family memories with us. Take care, Nancy and Dave

  24. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. She was a lovely lady.

  25. Our deepest condolences to you all , on the loss of Aunt Clem .Always enjoyed to see her and Uncle Rod when they were visiting Mom& Dad in Pictou , Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

    Lonnie & Gail Chaisson

  26. Sorry to read of your Mom passing. Will be thinking of you all during the days ahead.

  28. Our thoughts are with you all. My, how we all loved Dottie – such a part of our Kin family.
    Sincerely, Garnett & Jan xxoo

  29. Dear Horace,Marie & Family,

    So sorry to hear of your MOM’S passing. My thoughts and prayers
    are with you at this sad time.

    Jeanette Toplis

  30. Horace and Family ,I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing Times like this are never easy and may you find peace knowing that she is now with God

  31. Horace, Christine and families – So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I’m thinking of you all at this very difficult time.

  32. To the MacPherson Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are sent to you all at this most difficult time.

  34. We are very sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a remarkable lady and she will certainly be missed by many.

  35. To the MacPherson family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

  36. We were very sorry to hear of your loss. We hope the happy memories of Dorothy that you share as a family will help you through this difficult time.

  37. To all the MacPherson Family.,

    I was so surprised to read of your mom’s passing. She was a great lady. We had many good times in Greenfield over a cup of tea, playing cards or a planked salmon supper and at K-40 functions.
    I am so sorry. My Sincere Sympathy to you all at this most difficult time.
    Take Care, Bea

  38. Horace and Christine, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Sincerely, Nelson & Liz.

  39. are sorry to hear of your Mom’ passing. She was a lovely lady. Are prayers and thoughts are with you all

    We are sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts
    are with you at this time.

    Merv Bernadette

  40. Sending our sincere sympathy to the MacPherson family as you mourn the loss of your dear mother.

  41. So sorry for your loss.Dorothy was a very kind and loving person.She was always a pleasure to care for at Queens Manor.

  42. To the McPherson family, we are so sorry for your loss.The picture memorial was so beautiful, of a beautiful family. Took us back to other times ,wonderful times.enjoyed seeing it so much .take care of each other

  43. Horace and family We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.Our condolences to you and all your family at this sad time.

  44. Sending our sincere sympathy to the family; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  45. To The MacPherson Family
    So sorry to hear of Dorthys passing.A wonderful lady.
    Thinking of you all at this difficult time

  46. To all The family,
    I am glad that I got to know Dorothy at the Manor. She was always a gracious lady. You will miss her but have all those lovely memories. My sincere sympathy.
    Daphne

  47. Tinie, So sorry to read about the loss of your dear Mom. Many fond memories of times spent at your parents home when we were kids. She was a wonderful lady who loved her family very much. Saw her several times at the manor. She always recognized me and smiled with a twinkle in her eye. Take care, Diane

  48. I have many fond memories of Dot and Rod over the years. My condolences to all of you at this time.

  50. Horace and family:

    We were so sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. She was a wonderful person and so kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  51. We are saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing, another angel goes home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Merv Bernadette

  52. The MacPherson Family,
    Very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, thinking of you at this time.

  53. I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Dorothy. I only knew her for a short period of time but I will definitey never forget her. She always knew how to put a smile on my face, whether it be a hug or just a smile. She was a wonderful and loving lady and she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Heaven definitely gained a beautiful angel

  54. Christine, Horace and familes – thinking of you all at this time – our sincere sympathy goes out to you.

  56. Dear Horace and family:

    I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Even though she lived a full life it is always hard to say goodbye. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Jean Strum

  58. Horace and George & family- I was sorry to hear about your Mom. Please accept our condolences

  59. The MacPherson Family:
    Sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

  60. To Dorothy’s family,
    Thank you for sharing your mom!! She was such a sweetheart and it was a pleasure to have known her. Know that we all share in your loss and miss her too.

  61. Dear Horace and family,
    We were sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
    Mothers are special people.

  62. To Dorothy’s Family
    Please accept our sincere sympathy at this sad and difficult time.
    Pat & Doug Lohnes

  63. Horace, Marie & family,
    We were so sorry to learn of the passing of your dear mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

  64. I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to the family of Dorothy MacPherson. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

    With sincere condolences,
    Sterling Belliveau, MLA

  65. Please accept my sincere condolences. I remember her visits to my home as the public health nurse after I had my children. She was always very kind and knowledgeable.

  66. Teenie and Family
    Sorry for the loss of your mother. May the wonderful memories of a wonderful woman offer comfort at this difficult time.
    Barb and Richard Stinson

  67. Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. There are so many wonderful memories of her and Rod when we were neighbors in Truro, and later when we visited in Bridgewater. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  68. Our deepest condolences to the MacPherson family. Rod and Dot were wonderful friends of our parents, Hardy and Lola Freeman when they were neighbours in Greenfield. Your Mom was especially helpful during Hardy’s illness.
    We hold you in our prayers.

  69. Christine and family
    I was sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. The video tribute to your parents is beautiful.

  70. We send our condolences to you, Horace, and your family. We are sorry to hear of your loss.

  71. Christine and family,
    I was so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. It was a pleasure to meet her through the Manor recreation activities. She was so pleasant. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and fond memories. Sincerely, Iva

  72. So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to all the family and fond memories.
    Leon & Norma Robertson

  73. Mom (Ruby Scobey) and I will miss the wonderful smile that she gave us every single day. Mom will surely miss her friendship. She was a special lady. Please accept our sincere condolences.
    Queenie and Ruby.

  74. Horace and Family,

    Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. May you find comfort in the many memories she has left with you and your family.

    Sincerely,
    Kim and Adam Masland

  75. Horace and family, just want you to know the time I worked at queens manor, I met this kind hearted soul your mother! your mom would say to me every day I worked dear you work so hard and always a thank- you after breakfast! may you find peace and comfort knowing her love! god bless you and yours!

  76. I was saddened to read of Dorothy’s passing. Dot was a very special lady – a friend to all and able to make anyone comfortable in any situation. It was a privilege to know Dot and to call her a neighbour and a friend. Rene and I shared many fond memories of Dorothy & Rod during our time in Greenfield. Please accept my sincere condolences.
    Sherrill

  77. In 1945 as a new member of the Liverpool teaching staff, one of the first persons I got to know was your mother. As a V.O.N. she visited my classroom, and was a life-long friend. In the years we both lived in Greenfield, we got to know Rod and Dot well. Shared gardening secrets, kept a check on Rod’s pumpkins. It was a privilege to be invited to their planked salmon suppers! What feasts they were! Now you have only memories of these lovely people. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
    Sincerely,
    Barbara Brittain Tutty

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