Winifred Muriel "Winnie"
MacPherson – 92, Townsview Estates, Truro, passed
away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday evening,
June 23, 2016, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in
New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rhoda
(MacDonald) MacPherson.
Winnie had a strong faith in God and was a member of The
Peoples Church where she met many wonderful people and made many
lifelong friends. She graduated from Provincial Normal College in 1943
and went on to teach English and after retirement, she enjoyed
tutoring many children; just because she no longer taught in the
classroom did not mean that her love of teaching ended. Winnie and her
roommate, Helen, were known as "Thelma and Louise"
and they shared a wonderful friendship. The resident cat at Townsview,
Daisy, knew of her love for cats and enjoyed being spoiled with
attention and treats.
Winnie is survived by her sisters, Alda Henderson, North
Rustico, Prince Edward Island and formerly of Truro; Norma Lambert,
Hamilton, Ontario; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great
nephews, especially Tammy Bond, who thought of her as her second
Mother; they shared a sweet relationship and love of cats. Along with
her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Verna Bond, Doris
Peck. We would like to thank Elizabeth deVries for her friendship,
faithful visits and delicious cookies.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be held 12:30
p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2016, Pastor Ken Fillmore officiating.
Reception will follow. Interment in Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow.
If so desired, donations in Winnie’s memory to Townsview
Estates (Recreation Fund) or Palliative Care Unit (Colchester East
Hants Health Centre) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may
be sent to the family by viewing Winnie’s obituary on-line
and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com