FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

Lorna Elizabeth Hunter  (1934 ~ )

 

5.7.2.1.2. Second child of Roy C. Hunter and Elizabeth Feairs, Lorna Elizabeth Hunter, was born November 12, 1934, in Mount Forest, W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. 

  She married (1) George Wynne McPherson, son of John Ornel McPherson and Myrtle Iva Cunningham, November 7, 1953, in Monticello, E. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario and had four children:  

 

• (5.7.2.1.2.1)  Dale William  (1955 ~ )

• (5.7.2.1.2.2)  Dean Walter  (1956 ~ )

• (5.7.2.1.2.3)  Liana Wynne  (1957 ~ )

• (5.7.2.1.2.4)  Constance Elizabeth  (1959 ~ )

 

  She married (2) Mervin Reuben West, son of Wilfred Thomas James West and Clara Margaret Carter, October 1, 2005, in Grand Valley, E. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

  Lorna C. Hunter McPherson West currently resides in Grand Valley, Ontario and George Wynne McPherson died May 11, 2002, aged 69 years in Orangeville, Ontario.

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----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Hunter—McPherson

On Saturday, November 7, 1953, Monticello United Church was the scene of a quiet but pretty double ring ceremony, in which Lorna Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hunter, was united in marriage with George Wynne McPherson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John O. McPherson. The Rev. Mr. George Leck officiated. The church was decorated with ferns and 'mums.

  Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of nylon tulle over slipper sating with Chantilly lace bodice descending into peplum. The sweetheart neckline was embroidered with seed pearls and rhinestones, and pearl necklace. A finger-tip veil was caught by a headdress of orange blossoms, and she carried a white Bible adorned with red sweetheart roses and white satin streamers. The bride was attended by her sister, Marlene, wearing a strapless gown of mauve tulle over silk, and brocaded jacket, and a headdress of mauve forget-me-nots. She carried a cascade of yellow 'mums.

  The groom was attended by his brother, Robert McPherson. Mrs. George Leck played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, "The Lord's Prayer."

  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride. The bride's mother received in a dress of navy tricotine crepe with navy accessories and corsage of pink roses. The groom's mother assisted wearing green tissue taffeta with yellow accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.

  For a motor trip throughout Eastern Ontario, the bride wore a grey gabardine suit with red accessories and corsage of red roses. Mount Forest Confederate, Nov. 26, 1953.

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

 

Lorna E. Hunter McPherson West

 

George W. McPherson

April 6, 1933 ~ May 11, 2002

George Wynne McPherson entered into rest in his 70th year, on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at Headwaters Heath Care Centre, Orangeville. Loved Husband of Lorna, dear Father of Dale and Karen of Grand Valley, Liana and Kimball Foord of Guelph and Connie and Ron Kirby of Mount Forest, Grandfather of 10 and Great-Grandfather of 2, Son-in-law of Elizabeth Hunter.

  Resting at Sime’s Funeral Home, Grand Valley on Sunday, May 12, 2002. Funeral Service was held at Trinity United Church, Grand Valley on Monday, May 13, 2002 at 2 p.m. Orangeville Banner, May 17, 2002.

 

John O. McPherson

July 9, 1891 ~ August 30, 1972

John O. McPherson passed away suddenly at the Shelburne District Hospital, on Wednesday, August 30, 1972. Mr. McPherson had been a resident of Dufferin Oaks for the past 2½ years. He was born in Grand Valley and spent almost his entire life on the family farm in East Luther, Con. 7, Lot 26. He was the son of the late William J. McPherson and his wife the former Elizabeth Fawcett.

  Mr. McPherson was predeceased by his wife, the former Myrtle Iva Cunningham, a son, William Stephen, two daughters, Mrs. R. Harrison (Helen) and Myrtle Lois. He is survived by six children, Mrs. Norman Newson (Lillian); Leslie, Ottawa; Cecil, Toronto; Oliver, Robert and George, Grand Valley; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.

  Farm, family, church and municipal affairs filled the life of this respected citizen. He was a member of the session of Tarbert United Church for many years and also a member of the Orange Lodge and R.B.P.  He served almost 30 years as councilor, Reeve and Treasurer of East Luther Twp.

  Funeral services were conducted from Sime’s Funeral Home, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, with interment following in Union Cemetery, Grand Valley.

  Honorary pallbearers were: Harry Walker, Stanley Potter, and Bill Newson.

  Active pallbearers were: Harold  Hilborn, Norman Smith, Allan Jones, Oliver Cunning-ham and Keith Cunningham.

  Flowerbearers were: grandchildren, Sherri Lee, Heather, Donna, Dale, Dean, Liana and Murray McPherson, and Christopher Harrison. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, Oct. 4, 1972.

 

Myrtle  I. Cunningham McPherson

January 30, 1895 ~ October 24, 1961

Myrtle Iva Cunningham, daughter of Stephen Cunningham and Maria Ferrier, born in the Township of East Luther, January 30, 1895, married to John O. McPherson, December 1, 1915, died at Orangeville Hospital, October 24, 1961.

  Mrs. McPherson was the mother of nine children: Lillian (Mrs. Norman Newson), of Brockville; Leslie, of Ottawa; William, killed in an auto accident Jan., 1955; Cecil, of East Luther; Helen (Mrs. Raymond Harrison), died June, 1955; Oliver, of East Luther; Lois, of Simcoe; Robert and George, of East Luther. She also had thirteen grandchildren. Surviving Mrs. McPherson are, one sister, Grace (Mrs. Victor McCallum), and three brothers, Wilfred, Leslie and Oliver, all of Toronto. Another brother, John, of East Luther, died in 1954.

  With the exception of three years spent in Toronto immediately prior to her marr-iage, Mrs. McPherson had lived her entire life in East Luther.

  Pallbearers were: Norman Smith, Harold Hilborn, Allan Jones, Harry Walker, Elgin Cunningham and Keith Cunningham.

  Flowerbearers were nephews: Earl Townsend, Roy Cunningham, Irvine Cunningham, Emerson Cunningham; Nieces: Fay Baines, Marie Carr, Joan Lewis, Ruth Welch, Sheila Wright; Granddaughters: Ann Newson and Lynn McPherson; Cousins, Fern Hurley, Isobel Cunningham and Jessie Townsend.

  Services were held at 2:00 p.m. at her late home and at graveside in Grand Valley United cemetery and were conducted by Rev. G. T. Wanless, pastor of Tarbert United Church, assisted by Rev. Geo. Leck. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, Nov. 8, 1961.

 

William J. McPherson

November 24, 1849 ~ February 9, 1920

Mr. W. J. McPherson who came to the village from East Luther a few months ago, died Monday morning, February 9, 1920 after a week’s illness from pneumonia. He was up the street a week ago Saturday, showed no evidence of any cold or illness and was taken down on Monday. From the first his condition was considered serious, and despite tender care and nursing the end came in a week. Mr. McPherson was born in Chinguacousy Township and came to Luther 48 years ago settling on the 7th Con-cession. About 16 years later on account of failing health he came to this village, remaing for 4 years, and built the house he bought last fall. With this exception he spent his years off the farm, which he made one of the best in the vicinity. He was not only a very successful farmer, but a man of high ideals, honorable motives and strictest integrity. In politics he was a strong Conservative, and in religion a Presbyterian, being an elder for many years. In 1882 he married Elizabeth Adeline Fawcett of Drayton, who proved an able helpmate, and survives her husband with the following children:—Robert H., of Druis, Sask.; Mrs. A. McGill, of Plenty, Sask.; Mrs. Edward Townsend and John O., of East Luther, and Mrs. B. O. Collins of Haverhill, Mass. The funeral took palce to-day to the Union Cemetery.¾Star and Vidette. Orangeville Banner, Feb. 19, 1920.

 

Elizabeth A. Fawcett McPherson

May 13, 1858 ~ February 4, 1933

Elizabeth Adeline Fawcett, widow of the late William J. McPherson, entered into rest on Saturday evening, February 4, 1933, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. S. Townsend, East Luther.

  The deceased who was in her 75th year, was the youngest daughter of the late John and Lavina Fawcett, of Drayton, Ontario. Her father died when she was 12 years of age, leaving eleven of a family who have all predeceased her. On February 2, 1881, she married William J. McPherson, of East Luther, settling on Lot 26, Con. 7 (the farm now occupied by her son John O.)

  Mrs. McPherson was a devoted wife and mother, a woman of high ideals and an inspiration in church and community life. Here she spent her married life until a few years ago when failing health made necessary her removal to her daughter’s home. She leaves to mourn the loss of a faithful mother and counselor two sons and three daughters, Robert H., Druid, Sask.; (Myrtle) Mrs. Archie McGill, Plenty, Sask.; (Ella) Mrs. B. I. Collins, North Bay, Ont.; John O. and (Winnifred) Mrs. Ed. S. Townsend, of East Luther.  She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her thirteen years ago this month, also one son, Cecil F., fourteen years ago.

  The funeral was held from the residence of her son-in-law, Edward Townsend, on Tuesday afternoon, February 7th, to the Union Cemetery at Grand Valley, service being conducted by Rev. Mr. Kitching, of Monicello circuit. The pallbearers were all nephews, Melville, Roy and Oliver Graham, Elgin Nodwell, Howard Hilnorn and Albert Reid. The flower bearers were four grandsons. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, Feb. 16, 1933.

 

John H. McPherson

July 10, 1822 ~ January 8, 1903

One by one the links that connect the past with the present are being broken, and last week [January 8, 1903] the death of the late John McPherson removed one of Garafraxa’s earliest pioneers. Born in Ireland eighty years ago, the deceased came to Canada with his parents when about five years of age, settling in Chinguacouchy. About fifty years ago, he and his young partner in life forged their way through the bush to Garafraxa, and settled on the farm which was home to them for half a century, and when they saw their own grow up, some to prosper in life’s journey and other to be called home early. Of a family of nine, five survive: Wm. James and Mrs. Geo. Hilborn in Luther, Mrs. H. Reid of East Garafraxa, and George and Emily at home. John McPherson who founded the first newspaper in Grand Valley, was a son of the deceased. The late John McPherson was a man of high ideals, whose greatest pleasure was to hear of his family’s success, and to whom he set a splendid example. He was a staunch Presbyterian and a loyal Conservative. He rarely knew what sickness meant, but about four years ago he lost his sight. On the 12th of July last he took to his bed, the result of a slight stroke of paralysis, and until a week ago seemed no better or worse. During this time, however, he grew weaker and weaker, and slept into the great beyond about 4 o’clock on Thursday morning. His aged widow, feels the loss of her beloved husband, and is in very poor health. The remains were interred in Price’s Corners cemetery on Friday. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, Jan. 15, 1903.

 

Isabella McCulloch McPherson

March 16, 1824 ~ April 13, 1903

In East Garafraxa on Monday, April 13, 1903, Isabella McCulloch, widow of the late John McPherson, aged 79 years. Grand Valley Star & Vidette, Apr. 23, 1903.