It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Macpherson born December 24, 1926. Helen passed away on April 8, 2020 at Royal Jubilee Hospital at the age of 93.
Helen has been reunited with the love of her life James John Macpherson in the Kingdom of Heaven. There, she will be surrounded by the family that has predeceased her; sisters, Nora, Agnes, Mary, Rena, Margaret and her brother, Patrick as well as so many friends and relatives who have departed during Helen’s long and colourful life. She is survived by her sister, Winnie. Helen is also survived by her sons, Angus, Roderick, Ian, Douglas and Kenneth as well as their families totalling 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Helen was instantly likeable, a quality that created and sustained countless friendships wherever she went. Helen was deeply religious and devoted to the Catholic church spending many hours volunteering with the Catholic Women’s League.
A devoted wife and mother, Helen ensured that her family wanted for nothing often at a great personal sacrifice. Uncompromising in her faith and devotion to her family, Helen’s happiness was derived from the happiness of her family.
Helen was an expert joke and storyteller and would often amaze her family at gatherings with her sharp wit, once proclaiming “had I known I would live this long I’d have taken better care of myself.”
Helen bore witness to an amazing number of historical events during her 93 years, everything from world wars and Lunar landings to this latest Pandemic. Through it all, she remained optimistic and upbeat and relied on her faith and visits from family and friends to sustain her.
She was a source of joy for all that knew her and her light will live on through the stories told by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com
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Pauline Eccles
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Margaret Robb I send heartfelt sympathy to my dear friend Helen’s family.
I will miss my weekly visits with Helen. She will be sadly missed.
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Lorrie Van Somer - CWL St Pat's To Dear Helen’s Family – On behalf of the CWL of St Patrick’s Church – I would like to convey our sympathy on the passing of Helen. I did have the chance to meet her and thought her heart and wit were wonderful. She truly was an example of a wonderful St Patrick’s CWL member. May your memories comfort you at this sad time.
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Maria and Jaime Dias Dear Ian, Jean, Riley, and Haley,and MacPherson family,
We send our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother, and grandmother. We are thinking of you and send you much love and many hugs.
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Patricia Hluchy For a few weeks, Helen shared a room with my mother, Elsie Hluchy, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in February 2019. My sister Maureen and I (I was visiting from Toronto) became very fond of Helen, who was warm, witty and good company. It was nice to know that Elsie had such a lovely roommate.
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Mary Ellen King, ssa Please accept my condolence and prayers as you say goodbye to Helen MacPherson. Helen was a great member of the Cridge family where her beautiful smile a lovely Scottish brogue delighted the residents. I had the privilege of bringing her Communion every Sunday. I was always touched by her devotion and reverence. May she rest in peace and pray for us.
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Margaret Sinclair It is always so sad, when you hear of someone’s passing, that you were so fond of.
I have a lovely memory, of the day, we spent with the family in Glasgow, on her last visit. Such a lovely gentle person and always seemed to be smiling. She was blessed, with a warm and loving family.
Till The Shades Lengthen
And The Evening Comes
And The Busy World Is Hushed
And The Fever Of Life Is Over
And Our Work Is Done
Then In His Mercy
May He Give Us
A Safe Lodging
And A Holy Rest
And Peace At The Last
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Philomena McManus I was very lucky to have such a loving aunt. I will carry her love and warmth with me for the rest of my life.
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Angela Budenberg Such a blessing to have known her warmth, kindness and lovely ways. Such a special tribute to a caring mother, grandmother, family member and friend to many, she would be so proud to know that her love lives on in the hearts of many. I believe that some day Aunt Helen and I will meet again. God bless.
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Ali Todd From all the Glasgow MacPhersons in loving memory of the beautiful Aunty Helen. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. You will have lots of wonderful memories to celebrate her life.
My lovely friend Helen gifted me with years of fun, fashion and frivolity. Trips to the supermarket and the Bay were always filled with hysterical laughter brought on by some silly comment one or other of us would make about nothing. We had so many wonderful experiences (especially our first cruise) together and she will be forever in my heart, resting peacefully in my heart. How blessed I am to have been part of Helen’s life and her inspirational faith assures me that she is joyfully at peace. I will always miss her.
With warmest love and hugs to Helen’s family.