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Michael McPherson Obituary

McPHERSON, Michael S. Sr. Age 62, of Mansfield, formerly of West Roxbury, September 24, 2020. Husband of Doreen H. (Dunn) McPherson. Father of Heather M. McPherson, Michael S. McPherson, Jr. and Kelli D. McPherson, all of Mansfield. Brother of James McPherson of Pembroke, Maureen Collins of New Hampshire, Regina Ward of Marshfield and Gerard McPherson of Marshfield. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, September 28th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., MANSFIELD. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 29th at 9:30 A.M. in Saint Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial with military honors will take place on Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Due to the limitation of flowers allowed at the National Cemetery, Michael's family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For complete obituary, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 25 to Sep. 27, 2020.

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Mary & Jim Choquette

October 1, 2020

Heather and family, we are so sorry for your loss

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Gayle Ferraro

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ron sherman

September 28, 2020

my condolences to mikes family
sorry for your loss
from my time spent around your family you struck me as very close

Ron & Sue Sherman

Don Schultz

September 28, 2020

Mike was a great guy to work for and just all around good guy may he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.

Gale Murray

September 27, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janice Weaver Guarino

September 27, 2020

Always a good friend growing up. Many summers spent hanging out camping you always had my back Thank you my friend

Jacqueline boyd

September 26, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Michael he was funny to be around and a very kindhearted person.. my condolences to his family. Rest in peace.

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Kay Renault

September 26, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss Doreen, Heather, Michael and Kelly. My heart dropped when I read this....your all in my thoughts and prayers. I have many great memories of all of you. ❤

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Memorial Events
for Michael McPherson

Sep

28

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home

55 North Main Street, Mansfield, MA 02048

Sep

29

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Saint Mary's Church

330 Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield, MA

Sep

29

Service

2:00 p.m.

Massachusetts National Cemetery

Bourne, MA

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Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home

55 North Main Street, Mansfield, MA 02048

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