Search by Name

Search by Name

E. Bruce MacPherson

E. Bruce MacPherson obituary, Lynnfield, MA

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue

Wakefield, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Feb. 5, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Send Flowers
Book a Nearby Hotel

E. MacPherson Obituary

E. Bruce MacPherson , 93
1932 - 2026
Lynnfield - E. Bruce Macpherson, age 94 of Lynnfield, passed away on Sunday February 1 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
He was born in Lynn on February 4, 1932 and was the son of the late Allen and Helen (Hughes) MacPherson.
Edwin B. was a Lynn English High School graduate, and served his country joining the US Navy, serving as Engineer aboard the USS Aggressive. After his time in the Navy he worked for New England Telephone as a lineman, installer, and as a Mechanical Engineer.
He met the love of his life, Terry Burns, whom he shared sixty-six years of marriage. They spent summer vacation times between their home in Lynnfield and North Conway, and upon retirement spent their winters in Naples, Florida, much of it along with their Pug, "Max".
He was a devoted husband to his wife, and patriarch to the family. A quiet, authoritative presence to family and friends alike. He was an avid reader with many interests, especially in mechanics and engineering, and also ready with a kind word and a shared laugh. He delighted in time spent with his family and their dogs through the years.
He was the beloved husband of Terese "Terry" (Burns) MacPherson. He was the loving father of Tracy Jandreau and her husband John of Portland, ME, Elizabeth "Betsy" MacPherson and Michael Branen of Nashua, NH, Glenn MacPherson and his wife Annemarie of Lynnfield, and the late Andrew MacPherson. He was the loving grandfather to Robert Rousseau and his wife Terie Lea, Kate Green and her husband Joseph, Amanda Rousseau and her husband Kevin Murphy, and Christopher Rousseau, loving Grandfather to Anna, Jacob, and Alyssa MacPherson. He was Great Grandfather to Atlas Green, and Finlay, Molly, Silas, and Jackson Rousseau.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 Grove St., Lynnfield, on Thursday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the church prior to the Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
Services are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield.
Service Information: His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 Grove St., Lynnfield, on Thursday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the church prior to the Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Item on Feb. 5, 2026.

Memorial Events
for E. MacPherson

Feb

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Grove St, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Feb

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Church

Grove St, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Funeral services provided by:

McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

Memories and Condolences
for E. MacPherson

Sponsored by McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield.

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in E. MacPherson's name

How to support E.'s loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor E. MacPherson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more