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Mary McPherson Obituary
Mary L. McPherson originally from Norwood MA, and a long-time resident of Stamford CT, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul F McPherson and their son Stephen. Mary is survived by her four devoted sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Jr. and Ann of Potomac Falls VA, Kevin and Colleen of Marlborough, MA, Gary and Lynda of Broad Run, VA, and Scott and Nora of Southington, CT. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, Colin, Caitlin, Erin, Megan, Steven, Julia and Craig. Mary's kind heart and generous spirit will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to the: New Covenant Center, 174 Richmond Hill Avenue Stamford, CT 06902. Calling hours will be 5:00pm – 7:00pm Monday March 20, 2017 at Leo P Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 2900 Summer St. Stamford, CT, 06905 203-327-1313. Funeral celebration of Mary's life will be at St. Leo Church 24 Roxbury Rd. Stamford CT. at 11:00 am March 21, 2017. Interment to follow at Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, CT. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.leopgallagherstamford.com
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March 23, 2017
Our sincere sympathy to your family. We had many great times with your Mom and Dad over the years. And enjoyed one very special trip with them to the Holy Land and Jordan. you are in our prayers. Leo and Mary Gallagher.
March 20, 2017
To the Mcpherson Family
We at Boy Scout Troop 32 are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers are
with her and your family.
Your Friends at Troop 32
Elisa Overlock
March 20, 2017
To the entire McPherson Family,
The loss of a loved one turns our life upside down. Our world as we knew it has changed forever and those changes require that we in turn adjust to a new "normal."
We will keep all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Frank and Elisa Overlock
Steven Simmons
March 20, 2017
On behalf of the Simmons family, we extend our prayers to the McPherson family. We knew Gary and Kevin from Troop 1 BSA, as well as Mr. McPherson. May the good memories comfort you in this time of sadness.
Rob Knebel
March 19, 2017
Paul, Kevin, Gary, Scott and families, my heart goes out to you all. Your mom was indeed one of a kind. May she be at peace, and may you find solace in the memories.
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