Obituary of Shirley McPherson

The family of Shirley Vivian McPherson of Halifax announces the passing of their dear mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother.  Shirley passed away in St. Vincent’s Nursing Home on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the age of 77. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Annie (Crossman) Slaunwhite. She grew up in Halifax and was a resident of Purcell’s Cove for more than 30 years where she brought up her family. She was a former member of the Purcell’s Cove social club and enjoyed playing darts and travelled to Vancouver to represent the area in the women’s league. As her children grew older she opened up her home to many foster children and kept in contact with them throughout the years. She is survived by her children Belinda Preston (John) Halifax, Thomas "Sam" (Donna) Middleton and Kevin, Halifax, grandchildren, Lisa, Josh, Jason, Dawn, Shawn, Corey and  9 great grandchildren, sisters, Margaret "Bidgie", Porter’s Lake, Carolyn, Dartmouth, brothers, Joe, Otterbrook, Danny Halifax and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband Thomas McPherson, son David "Davy" and brother Carl "Do Do" Slaunwhite.  Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. 149 Herring Cove Rd. (477-5601), where visitation will be held on Thursday, November 1 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 10 AM at Emmanuel Anglican Church, 322 Herring Cove Rd. with Rev. Dianna Frye officiating.  Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment will be held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 33 Old Sackville Rd.  Family Flowers only please.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Metro Food Bank or the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia.  The family would like to sincerely thank the 6th floor staff of St. Vincent’s Nursing home for the care and compassion that was shown to Shirley.