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Donald MacPherson Obituary
Estero - Donald "Don" MacPherson, 70, of Estero, FL and recently of Hebron, CT passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson's disease on January 17th. Don grew up and spent most of his adult life in Franklin,MA, where he earned a living as a mechanic, truck driver and a mover, and played a large roll in his wife's decorating business, Balloons by Nanci.
Don was also a veteran of the US Navy.
Don's sarcasm and wit made him a favorite to his friends throughout the years, as well as his caregivers in his later years. Don enjoyed playing golf, riding his 3 wheel bike, driving his granddaughters around in his golf cart and watching Florida sunsets.
Don was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years-Nancy MacPherson of Estero, FL. He is survived by his daughter Holly MacPherson-Blouin, son-in-law Michael Blouin, granddaughters Morgan and Brooke Blouin of Coventry, CT; brothers Paul MacPherson, Kenneth MacPherson, and sister Beverly Nigro.
Over the years Donald has touched many lives in Massachusetts and Florida, he will be greatly missed.
Memorial & burial will be private.
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Anne Chazet
April 4, 2025
I spent 3 great weeks at Don and Nanci's house in Franklin. I was 15 and Holly was 10 or a bit less. RIP Donald RIP Nanci. God bless Holly and her family. Grateful and best regards from France. Anne.
Elaine Barbosa
April 3, 2019
Dear Holly an family. I am not good at reading the local news but I ran into a friend from Franklin an they asked if I knew about your dad passing. I am so so sorry to hear that he is gone. Your mom an dad are together once again an I'm sure he is happy, he must have missed her so I often think of the many times I stopped an visited with them when I delivered their mail. They made a great couple . Take care of you wonderful family an know that they will be watching over you . Again I'm so sorry.
January 24, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
January 20, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
January 18, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort, strength and peace ,knowing that the God of all comfort will comforts you now and in the difficult times ahead. Isa 66:13
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