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MacPherson; Roderick “Rod”

October 6, 2012 59 Condolences

MacPherson;

MacPHERSON – Roderick “Rod”  94, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens Manor, Liverpool, on Saturday, October 6th, 2012.

Born in College Grant, Antigonish county, he was a son of the late Rod and Christine (Stewart) MacPherson.

Rod worked in the woods in his early years then worked as a carpenter in the Pictou Shipyards. He met and married his wife Dorothy and moved to Liverpool where he sold and maintained war time homes for CMHC. Following this, he worked for G.W. Clements as a meat cutter and ran two general stores; one in Milton and the other in Liverpool.  He moved to Truro and worked as a carpenter for a time then moved back to Liverpool where he started MacPherson’s Deli which he ran until his retirement. They moved to Greenfield where he enjoyed growing vegetables, flowers and giant pumpkins. He was a member of the Liverpool Curling Club, Liverpool Golf and Country Club, K40 and the poker club in Greenfield.

He is survived by his wife the former Dorothy Clements; his daughter Christine of Bedford; his sons Stewart (Lorna) of Bedford, Horace (Marie) of Liverpool and George (Joy-Anne) of Bridgewater. His grandchildren Kyle Nickerson, Allison, Scott, Jason (Katherine), Liseanne (Darrick) Renee, and Craig (Fiona). Great grandchildren Mila, Finn, Nolan and Ryder. Sister in law Eileen White and special family friend Karen Umphrey.

He was predeceased by infant daughter Anne, sisters: Christine MacDonald, Mary Chaisson, Margaret Damery, Clara Connors, Betty MacMillan  and infant sister Sadie. Brothers Lockie, Dugald, Duncan and Angus.

Visitation will be Monday evening (October 8th, 2012) from 7 until 9 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Liverpool. 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

 

 

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  1. Janet and George Fletcher

    October 6, 2012 at 11:32 am

    We were sorry to hear about Roderick. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  2. Charlie &Enid MacKay

    October 6, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Dot and family-so sorry to hear of Rod’s passing.
    He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

  3. Deb and Chuck Sponagle _Taylor

    October 6, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Bless you all ,at this so sad time. We send our sincere condolences to all of you, his wonderful Family.
    Deb and Chuck

  4. Nancy and Vernon Oickle

    October 6, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    Dorothy and Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories of Rod help you through this difficult time.

  5. Ron & Barb Campbell

    October 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Dear Horace & Marie,
    Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Rod.
    I remember him well from the deli.
    He always had a smile & friendly hello.
    He will be missed.
    Ron & Barb Campbell

  6. Becky and Mark Lavender

    October 6, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Rod was such a nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

  7. Ron & Noweta

    October 6, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Horace and Family
    sending our sincere sympathy , we all have great memories of your father … He will surely be missed by many. .love to all of you at this sad time……..

  8. anne MacDonald

    October 6, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    So sorry to hear of Rod’s passing. A very lovely man. I’m sure he will be dearly missed by all.

  9. tyler and amanda frank

    October 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Sorry to hear about your fathers passing. We are thinking of horace and your family. Take care.

  10. Alta Mason

    October 6, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Dorothy, Horace & Marie, and all the family,
    Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful husband, father, Grandfather and friend to many. Rod was truly a wonderful man and will be sadly missed. After a wonderful life, Rod is now safe in the arms of Jesus where you will all meet again one day. Keep all your wonderful memories close to your heart. As you travel this difficult road, may knowing others share in your loss ease your grief. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
    Alta Mason

  11. Gerry & Phyllis Leaman

    October 6, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    We send condolences to your whole family. Remember all the great times in your heart.

  12. Susan MacLeod

    October 7, 2012 at 5:17 am

    To the MacPherson Family: I am so sorry that you have lost Rod. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many friends. He will always have a special place in my heart because he was so kind to my family when we lived on Milton Road and he worked at Clements Grocery Store.
    My sincere condolences. Susan MacLeod and Rita Dagley

  13. Cathy and Rollie Wentzell

    October 7, 2012 at 5:29 am

    To the MacPherson family,
    We are saddened to hear of Rod’s passing . Take comfort in each other and the many wonderful memories created by such a long and successful life.

  14. Margo & Borden Hanley

    October 7, 2012 at 5:37 am

    To the MacPherson family: our sincere condolences to you at this sad time. God Bless.

  15. Allan & Beth LaRocque

    October 7, 2012 at 5:38 am

    To Horace and Family,we are sorry on hearing of Rod’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.May he rest in peace.

  16. Barry & Connie Cole

    October 7, 2012 at 6:04 am

    To Horace and Family,
    So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He was a very kind man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Lots of great memories of him.

  17. john bain

    October 7, 2012 at 7:04 am

    this just has broken my heart . sortry to hear of your dads passing , my thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddened time.he was that ( special friend) of our family

  18. Leo and Ruth Campbell

    October 7, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Christine, Horace and Stewie…very sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

  19. Pam,& Wayne Mansfield

    October 7, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Horace, Marie , Jason(family) and Liseanne….very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  20. Joe & Edie Whitty

    October 7, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    The MacPherson Family:

    Rod was a very kind and thoughtful man. As a father, he instilled many wonderful qualities to all his family members. God Bless You All.

  21. Jordan & Bella Oickle

    October 7, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  22. Jan & Garnett Winchester

    October 7, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Dorothy and family,
    We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Rod’s passing. He was a dear man and he will be sorely missed. We will miss his visits back to K40–he hugged us all and we loved to have him in our midst. Sincerely Jan & Garnett

  23. bonnie flemming

    October 7, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    Horace and Marie, I am so sorry for your loss..I liked your Dad Horace..he was a nice man.

  24. Roslyn Rowter

    October 7, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  25. BRENDA LAWRENCE

    October 7, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Horace,Marie and family. Sorry to hearof your loss. A well respected true gentleman.Thinking of you all. sincerely Brenda Lawrence

  26. Lorraine Randall

    October 8, 2012 at 4:58 am

    Stewie, Lorna & MacPherson family:

    I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing, my prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

  27. Loran MacLeod

    October 8, 2012 at 7:16 am

    Horace and family,
    Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad.
    Loran

  28. Steve Boye

    October 8, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Dot,
    I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of you and Rod. He will be missed.

  29. Steve Boye

    October 8, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Dot,
    I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have very fond memories of you and Rod. He will be missed.

  30. Deborah Rippin

    October 8, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Teenie
    Just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and your family at this challenging time. Although I never had the good fortune to meet your Dad, after viewing all the photos it would appear that he lived a very full life where he had many opportunities to enjoy his family and friends. You were truly blessed.
    Deborah

  31. Lonnie Chaisson

    October 8, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Rod . I have fond memories of Uncle Rod and Clem visiting us in Pictou .I am truly sorry I cannot be there but Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now.
    Our deepest condolences to Aunt Dorthy , Horace , George ,Christine, Stewart and families.

    Lonnie , Gail and family

  32. Karen and Wendell Whynott

    October 8, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Sending a message of sincere sympathy to the MacPherson family. We remember Rod as a lovely spirited man and we hope your personal memories will help each of you at this sad time.

  33. Shane Christensen

    October 8, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Dear Teenie
    My thoughts are with you this weekend. I didn’t know your father, but I’ve usually found the saying ‘The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ to hold true, and so I feel sure that your dad had a zest for life and a spirit of generosity. He was blessed with a long, meaningful life and passed surrounded by his loving family.
    Shane

  34. Becky Medicraft

    October 8, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Dear Teenie and family

    My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

    Becky

  35. Barbara and Richard Stinson

    October 8, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Christine “Teenie” So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

  36. Christene (Chaisson) Southwell

    October 8, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Aunt Dorothy and Family
    I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Rod’s passing. I will always remember his warm friendly smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. All my love Christene, Jack, Mary and Christene

  37. Diane(Mansfield) Wentzell

    October 8, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    Teenie, So sad to read about your Dad’s passing.Many memories of great times we spent together as kids at your Mom and Dad’s.Thinking about you ,praying for you.Diane

  38. Fred and Dorothy Lohnes

    October 9, 2012 at 7:25 am

    Our sincere sympathy to all of the Mac Phersons and their family’s
    Dot& Fred

  39. The Raynard Family

    October 9, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Dear Horace and family:

    It was sad to read of the passing of your Dad.

    Rod was a lovely person and we know he enjoyed a wonderful life on this earth. He was well known to our family over the years when he had his business in the Milton community. Mom and Dad always spoke very highly of him, and enjoyed seeing him in his store.

    Please know you will be in our hearts and in our prayers at this time, and God Bless.

    With sincere sympathy,

    Norm, Gail, Debra, and Diane
    (the surviving children of Tib & Tom Raynard)

  40. Louise Bruce

    October 9, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Dear Dot,
    So very sorry to hear of Rod’s passing. You & he shared such a special friendship with Mom & Colin. I know he will be greatly missed. (The photo memorial was beautiful — so many wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing them with us.)
    Hugs and prayers,
    Louise (Olive H.’s daughter)

  41. Roger & Valerie Wilcox

    October 9, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Harace and family,
    Our thoughts are with you “ALL” during this time of sorrow.Having lived on Bristol for 40 years we remember your dad’s store and his cheery nature.Please aqccept our sincere sympathy.

  42. Stephen & Janis Oliver

    October 9, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Dot and Family: We were sorry to hear of Rod’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

    Stephen and Janis

  43. Jackie Rogers

    October 9, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Dear Christine

    I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I know what a loss it will be to you and your family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

    Jackie

  44. Linda & Robert Trainor

    October 9, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    To Horace & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. God Bless you all. Linda & Robert.

  45. Sandy Tonello

    October 9, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    To the family ; in such a sad passing take heart for a life well lived and his love so spread.Teenie prayers are with you and all at this time.

  46. Rachel and Robert Dexter

    October 10, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Sincere sympathy to Horace and family. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

  47. Carolyn & George Parnell

    October 10, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Dear Dot and family may it comfort you to know that many are supporting you in thought and prayer as you go through this time of sorrow. With caring sympathy, Carolyn and George Parnell

  48. David & Judy Whynott mersey point

    October 10, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Horace and all of Rods family we are sorry to hear of your loss he was a great guy and very kind hearted. He will be missed and remembered.

  49. Marion (Randall) Croft

    October 11, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Dear Stewie, Lorna and family of Rod:

    When I am made aware of news of the passing of a resident of Liverpool the years go flooding back in my brain and I have such nice memories of the times when I knew the person or a family member. I certainly remember your dad who was such a personality and your mom (VON). They were part of the life I think of when the word Liverpool is mentioned. And though your dad lived a long life, that meant you had more years to love and appreciate your dad and so his passing, though not unexpected at that age, is still a very hard emotional event to deal with. Our sincere condolences to all the family,
    Marion and Peter Croft

  50. Rod MacPherson

    October 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Dorothy George Horace Christine & Stewart:
    Truly sad to hear about Uncle Rod. I will miss visiting with him when I go back east. I know you will all miss him a great deal . He was wonderful man, with a good & kind soul.

  51. Peggy Kelley

    October 11, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.

  52. Mervin Zwicker

    October 11, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I was so sorry to hear of Rod’s passing. On my yearly trips home I always looked forward to the short visits with Rod and yes the weekly poker games. Rod was not only a good poker player who kept the young guys on their toes but also a real gentleman and it was a pleasure to be in his company. When I think of Greenfield I will remember Rod.

  53. Janice Mitchell

    October 12, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Thinking of the MacPherson family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in each other and in the friends that surround you.

  54. Samantha & Fred Murphy

    October 12, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Horace and Family
    Sorry to hear of your fathers passing,You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    Fred and Samantha

  55. lorne and barb redmond

    October 13, 2012 at 6:04 am

    horace marie and family condolances from us to you rod was a great guy and everyone who knew him would agree that he was a super person take care lorne and barb

  56. Lauren Tutty

    October 13, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    My sincere condolences go out to all of you. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  57. Marina Jesso { MacLeod }

    October 13, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    So sorry to hear that Mr. MacPherson has passed away. My thoughts are with the famiy.

  58. Ruth Anne Zwicker

    October 15, 2012 at 6:21 am

    So sorry to hear of Rod’s passing. He was a wonderful person. Thinking of you all during this time. Take care.

  59. Rod Damery

    October 16, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    So sorry for your loss! With all respect, your uncle Rod was my “ward Cleaver”. RIP Uncle Rod.

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