Ira MCPHERSON

It is with great regret I didn't make contact with Ira or one of the boys earlier when I realised on reading of Ira's war exploits that both he and my father Bob Healey served together in the Pacific, WWII. I have a framed pic of all the boys taken, I believe, in the New Hebrides before they went into action for the first time.

Mum and I have just heard of the sad passing of Ira. We had a lovely chat with him just a few weeks ago and had a laugh or two... he never forgot us even after dad passed away a few years ago. dad and ira worked together at wakefield post office and dad would always say ira was one of lifes true gentlemen and indeed he was. thoughts are with you all...Anne and Julie Blair

It was a privilege to be your friend Ira. You taught me so much on our Friday get together about Wakefield in its former years. I never came home after being with you and not having leant something having had a dram or three. Last Friday I learned about the beginnings of the Wakefield Fire Brigade. My Fridays will never be the same again and will have to find a alternative activity. God bless you Young Fella
Love Bob and Lynne Croy

It was a privilege to be a friend of Ira.I learned so much about Wakefield in its earlier time over a fair few drinks. I am most certainly am going to miss him as no doubt many more folks will do also. Rest in peace young fella!

Deepest Sympathy to all of Ira's family. I have fond memories of working with Ira at the Wakefield Post Office. A true, great fun gentleman. RIP Ira.