Obituary of Dorothy MacPherson

Dorothy Louise “Dot” MacPherson, age 87, died peacefully at her home in New Glasgow, NS on December 7, 2016. Born in Oshawa, ON, January 26th , 1929 to the late Marguerite and Harry Pellow. Dorothy is fondly remembered by many as a loving and kind mother, grandmother, aunt and dedicated friend. Dorothy worked at the CIBC as a teller. Customers at the “Commerce” remember her friendly smile and pleasant service. One day while she worked in London, Ontario, a man walked into the bank and Dorothy promptly dropped the money she was counting. When asked what was wrong, a shaken Dorothy simply replied “That’s the man I’m going to marry”. She and Arthur MacPherson shared 52 wonderful years, three children, and four grandchildren together. Dorothy was a devoted amateur photographer who loved to gather with friends and family. Dot kept a near-encyclopedic database of birthdays and anniversaries, and kept in touch with many. She also played piano in Sunday School at Kingsview United Church in Oshawa, ON for over 15 years, and was a former President of the UCW at Trinity United Church, New Glasgow, NS. Dorothy was predeceased by beloved husband Arthur James; son Ian Cameron and her sister Ruth. She is survived by daughters Jane MacPherson, and Heather Watt (Kenneth); sister Margaret Pellow; sister-in-law Florence MacPherson; daughter-in-law Pat MacPherson; loving remembered by grandchildren Alan (Alexis), Lindsay, Laurie, and Sarah; great-grandchildren Griffin and Lennox; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy met health challenges with courage, grace, and good humour. Heartfelt thanks to the caring and compassionate V.O.N. of Pictou and Annapolis Counties; dedication of Doctors Elliott, Kwasnik, and Wagg; Rhonda Langille, R.N.; Lawton’s staff, and Dr. Buchholz and staff of Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. Friends and family plan to gather in summer 2017 to celebrate Dorothy’s life.