OLFORD-MACPHERSON, EDNA

GBRO a écrit:Lieu de naissance : Millertown, Terre-Neuve, Canada
Date de décès : 3 mai 2013
Surrounded by her loving family, Edna MacPherson, 103, on of Glace Bay’s oldest residents, passed away on May 3, 2013, following a brief illness.
Born in Millertown, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland in 1909, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertie Oldford.
At an early age she moved with her family to the Glace Bay area. Following completion of her education, she lived briefly in Boston; while there she married William, the love of her life. Edna and William were among earliest residents of Brookside Street, where they raised eight children.
A loving, caring and generous person, Edna was sustained by her Christian faith. She was a longtime member of the United Church, and in earlier years she was a member of United Church Women.
She is survived by daughters Jessie Williams, Glace Bay, Eileen (Bill) Hynes, Cornerbrook, Lestra (John) Jobes, Winnipeg, Alda Leader Swain, Glace Bay; and by sons Robert (Sheila), Courtice, Ontario, Ronald (Karen), Dartmouth, and Arthur (Betty), Bonaventure, Quebec. She shared many precious hours with her thirty-two grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by sisters Etta Matheson of Glace Bay, and Ada Fudge, Riverview, NB.
She was predeceased by her husband, William, by her daughter and son-in-law Anna and Jay McDonald; sons-in-law Irvin Williams and Bill Swain; grandson Gerald Williams; sisters Beulah Cavers, Muriel Duffett, Eileen MacPherson and Claudine Almon; and by brothers Leslie, Bert, Joseph and Norman.
Following the death of her husband she pursued painting, and became an accomplished artist. In healthier times, she looked forward to her weekly card game with “the girls”. She loved to travel, take brisk walks, or stroll in her garden. She enjoyed the company of family and friends who often delighted in listening to her accounts of the family history and the many poems she could recite from memory.
The family extends sincere thanks to Edna’s many special friends, neighbors and caregivers for their kindness and caring. Special thanks to Dr. Gordon Spencer.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home. A service of remembrance and celebration of Edna’s life will be held at Knox United Church on Tuesday, May 7 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow.
Family flowers only. In lieu, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
“You were the wind beneath our wings.”
Online condolences may be sent to http://www.pattenfuneral.com.