McPherson Obituaries
Merle B. (Anthony) McPherson Submitted by Heather Waddingham Added April 2008
Source: Telegraph Journal January 11, 2008
MCPHERSON, MERLE B. - Merle the widow of the late Charles McPherson passed away peacefully at the Whitehall Estates, Hampton. Born 1917 on Campobello Island the eldest daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Anthony. Merle graduated from Saint John High School, attended Normal School then began her career as a teacher in Charlotte County where she met her husband Charles. She taught in Simonds School District for many years during that time she attained her Bachelors of Education through UNBSJ.
Devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Merle loved to knit, play cards and enjoyed shopping. Merle was a former member of the Pythian Sisters Lodge. Merle is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Rob MacAndrew of Quispamsis; daughter-in-law, Sharon McPherson of Hampton; grandchildren, Shawn and Stacie; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Devon, Hannah, Haley and Wil; brother, Gordon Anthony (Rose) of Saint John; sisters, Seretha Munn (Walter), Ruth Beney both of Black's Harbour, Laura Wilcox of Lake Utopia, Lillian Justason of Grand Bay-Westfield, Mary Boyd (Stephen) of Pennfield; several sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and many friends. Besides her parents, Merle was predeceased by her husband, Charles; son, Walter; grandson, Glenn Taylor; sister, Edith Johnson; brothers, Wesley, Millidge, Waitstill, James, Graeme, Willard, Ralph and Ronald.
Resting at the Fundy Funeral Home 230 Westmorland Rd. (646-2424) with visitation on Thursday, January 10th and Friday, January 11th, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday January 12th, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow at Fernhill Cemetery. Donations in memory of Merle can be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.fundyfuneralhome.com
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