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David McPherson Obituary

McPHERSON, David A. Sr. Of Pepperell November 28, 2008 Survived by his wife Beverly Jean (Rowe) McPherson of Pepperell, MA, his sister, Joy McPherson of Waltham, MA, and brothers Robert McPherson, Jr. of Florida and Paul McPherson of Waltham, MA, his children: Bonnie Jean Toomey and husband, Steven of Lunenburg, MA, Heidi Yates, and husband James of Harvard, MA, David A. McPherson Jr. and Doreen Arsenault of Pepperell, Christine Oberhelman, and husband Randy of Hudson, NH, his grandchildren: Natalie Jean Toomey, Steven Russell Toomey Jr. and his wife Michelle LaRoche Toomey, Jillian Margaret Toomey, Sean Ryan Toomey, Jeffrey Yates, Kendall Yates, Holly Yates, Amanda, her husband, Kevin Michaud, their children, Stacy Williams, Anthony Williams, and great grandson, Collin Michael Toomey. Funeral Services 11 A.M. Fri. Dec 5, at the Community Church of Pepperell, Townsend St. Visiting Hrs. Thurs 5-8 P.M. at the Hamilton- McGaffigan Funeral Home, 37 Main St. (Rte 113 ) PEPPERELL. Burial in Association Cemetery Pepperell. Please see www.mcgaffiganfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 2, 2008.

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Kerry McLaughlin

September 2, 2009

The McPherson Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences, as late as they are. He was a wonderful man.

Bev Iacoviello

December 5, 2008

Bev, Bonnie and family,
I was so saddened to see the news of Dave's passing. He always had a smile for everyone and time to stop and talk. I loved to run into him at Donelan's or on the street just to have a chat. He will be missed by so many and he loved all of you so much. Please take comfort knowing that he is looking down on you. You will feel his presence whenever you need it.

Sharon Johnson

December 4, 2008

Bev & family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Dave for years at the Varnum Brook . He was always smiling and so much fun to work with. Dave will surely be missed, he touched so many of our lives.

Teresa and Andy Boyce

December 4, 2008

Heidi, Your Dad sounded like a really cool guy. He is someone I wish I had a chance to meet and talk with. I'm so sorry to hear of your great loss. We are thinking of you and your family.

Mary Egan

December 4, 2008

Bev and Family, I was sorry to hear of the sudden death of Dave. Cherish the memories and the good times you spent together. Will miss seeing him on his bike this summer at Beach Acres. My prayers and thoughts are with you all as you grieve this holiday season. Love, Mary Egan (H1)

Donna McPherson (Clement)

December 3, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
I will always remember when me and Heidi. Joy and bonnie. david (davey) and robbie chrissy and karen would all get together on occasional sundays in burlington or pepperell or at grandma and grandpas. and scheme our parents into letting us have sleep overs and robbie would always want to stay with david and I with Heidi but we couldnt both stay so I use to beg uncle dave to let me stay instead of robbie and of course you know who won. Uncle dave will be sadly missed I have great memories and will always keep them close to my heart especially his blue eyes which is a classic McPherson trait and that smile that always reminded me of grandpa. may you all hold on to your memories and believe he will always be there looking down on you knowing what a wonderful family he had. with love and sorrow
cousin Donna

Paul McPherson

December 3, 2008

YES we will miss him dearly to say the very least. I know that Dave is now so proud of his most wonderful family, I know I am.
Dave's brother, Uncle Paul

JACK AND PEG MORRISON

December 3, 2008

Beverly, so sorry to hear of your loss our deepest symphathy's are with you and your children. god bless

The Bakuns

December 3, 2008

Heidi...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this sad time.

Mary Fahey

December 3, 2008

Dear Bonnie,
I was saddened to hear of your dad's passing. In life, there are people who remain strong in one's memory. Your dad is one of those people for me...a strong man, an honest man, one who spoke his mind. A feisty gentleman at times. A father who loved his children. A colleague to be trusted. Someone who could make me laugh. My sympathy to you and your family.

Carlene Frechette

December 2, 2008

To Christine,
I would like to expess my deepest
sympathy.You and your family will
be in my thoughts and prayers during
this time of sorrow.
God Bless.

Bonnie Toomey

December 2, 2008

Dad was surrounded by family when he began his new journey. As most of you knew and loved my Dad, known affectionately as "Pappy" to his grandchildren and great-grandchild whom he met for the first time just six months ago. Dad was a man of faith and assured me with a warm squeeze of his hand and a flash of his beautiful blue eyes that he would be looking down on all of us from Heaven and checking in from time to time whenever we needed him. I am sure he is looking over my shoulder now smiling and whispering some maxim in his famous Scottish brogue which he loved so much to do for us. I loved him and always will.

Rob and Luanne Macmillan

December 2, 2008

We would like you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for all of you at this difficult time. We are so glad that we got the chance to know him, he was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.

Steve & Michelle Toomey with Steve's grandparents 8.23.08

December 2, 2008

Greg Gouvin

December 2, 2008

Bev and family,
We became aquainted with Dave through our friendship with Steve and Bonnie. During that time we realized what a special and thoughtful person he was. This was especially evidenced at Steve and Michelles' wedding this summer when we enjoyed watching him interact with our son Gregory. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.
Denese and Greg

Natalie Toomey

December 2, 2008

Words cannot begin to describe how much you will be missed. I know you're up there watching down on me and allof your loved ones eating an endless supply of spaghetti and meatballs. :)

I love you so much Pappy!

Love nat

Steve Toomey

December 2, 2008

We will miss you Dad!

Steve and Bonnie Toomey

Peter Fitzpatrick School

December 2, 2008

We will miss Dave's frequent visits to the Peter Fitzpatrick cafeteria. He always came with a big hug and a huge smile for all of us. He will be missed terribly.
Love, the PFS kitchen girls Donna, Cheryl, Toto, Bonnie

joyce faulcon

December 2, 2008

Bev and Family Were deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Bob and Joyce Faulcon

Florida Toomey's

December 2, 2008

We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.

Tom, Sheila

December 2, 2008

He was a great husband and father and we all know he will be missed by many. Take comfort in all the good memories you will share in time.

Tracy (Nolan) McEvoy

December 2, 2008

Bill & I want to extend our deepest sympathy to your entire family at this very sad time.

Robert Lindgren

December 2, 2008

You were a great guy,you tought me alot of things when I was a teenager,that I still carry with me in my adult life.I enjoyed working with you at our church suppers,odd fellows& Grange suppers .You Will be missed my Brother. Go to that lodge/Grange meeting and take your place.

lori durno

December 2, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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