John passed away peacefully at Broadmead Lodge on March 15th, 2018 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 53 years and in later years, companion to Edith Jackson. John leaves behind his devoted loving family, sons Jim (Donna), Bill (Catherine), daughter Elizabeth, grandchildren, Ross (Julia), Devon (Danny), Courtney (Scott), Kristin (Kevin), Dana, Jamie and great-grandchildren Paige, Thomas, and Carter. Son of Aida Lena and Duncan MacPherson and a native Victorian.
John completed his undergraduate education at Victoria College and dental degree from the University of Toronto. John was a very respected member of the Victoria dental community and Gold Study Club and practiced dentistry on Oak Bay Avenue for 50 years. John was a fine athlete in his school years and an excellent tennis player, and a long-time member of the Victoria Lawn Tennis and Racquet Clubs. He loved to golf with his sons and wife and was a member of the Victoria Golf Club for over 50 years.
John was an avid fisherman who especially enjoyed fishing at Qualicum Beach where he and his family spent many memorable summers together. The family is grateful for his last few years, where many hours were spent reflecting on his wonderful life, sharing stories and enjoying meals together.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers for the compassionate care John received at the Veteran’s Memorial Lodge at Broadmead.
There will be no Funeral Service by request.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Veteran’s Memorial Lodge at Broadmead 4579 Chatterton Way, V8X 4Y7.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Doris Clemens
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Jacquie & Dave Guyader Liz, Our thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Although we never met your dad, he sounded like an amazing man. We are sorry for your loss.
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Mary Green Dear Elizabeth and family
My most sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Your dear father was a great influence in my life. A very steady gentle kind soul – a gentleman. I worked with him for two years in the early 70’s. I call them my biggest and greatest years. He remained my dentist until he retired. He comes into my thoughts often, yet I have not visited therefore I was glad to have a lovely spontaneous visit in the Parkwood – and hoped to see him again. Yet, the next time he had moved. I have recently thought to call you but did not. This great man, your great father will continue to be part of my life.
Take care of your hearts.
With my sincere sympathy, Mary (Titerle) Green
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Doug Prescott Jim, Bill and Elizabeth. So many memories of so many Christmas gatherings from so long ago, in that amazing house of Aunt Ethel’s. When I reflect back on those times I have only happy memories, and your dad and mom were a huge part of that, as were you three. My dad had recorded those events, always in audio, sometimes in video, and the audio recordings were always highlighted by that booming baritone of Uncle John, an unforgettable voice for sure. Unrecorded memories are of your dad and Uncle Curt play fighting for the turkey skin during the carving ritual played out each season at the kitchen cutting board. Seems like yesterday. Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your families at this time of loss.
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Brian Genge Condolences to the MacPhersons from the Genge family … brings back memories as neighbours growing up and as his dental patients.
Dear Jim,
I never met your Dad, but I know that Mom always looked forward to seeing him at your place, so they could commiserate about “old age”. I always enjoyed listening to you telling us the latest happenings about John, with much humor and fondness. We’re very sorry for your loss.
Doris and Dick