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Margaret M. McPherson

03/02/1926 - 07/30/2013

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Obituary For Margaret M. McPherson

Margaret M. (Doherty) McPherson, 87 of Rockland died on July 30, 2013 at the Coyne Healthcare Facility in Rockland. She was born in Woburn, daughter of the late Charles and Ann (Connolly) Doherty and was raised and educated there. She has made her home in Rockland for the past 45 years.

Margaret had been employed as a school bus driver for more than 20 years at Christie's Bus Service in Rockland. An avid reader, she loved to knit and crochet. Mrs. McPherson was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Rockland, served as a voting registrar. She was a member of the Holy Family Mothers Club and was an elected Library Trustee in Rockland.

Wife of the late Charles J. McPherson, she is survived by her children, Andrew C. McPherson and Susan J. Tenore and her husband Raymond Tenore, Jr. all of Rockland. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Alyssa and Jonathan Corriveau. She was preceded in death by her sister Jeanne Doherty. The McPherson family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life on Friday August 2, 2013 from 5-8 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Saturday August 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM. A private Burial will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

Services

TBD

Graveside Service

Massachusetts National Cemetery Connery Avenue Bourne, MA 02532 Get Directions »
2 Aug

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
3 Aug

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Valerie (Hallisey) Wild Owl

    So sorry for your loss, Andrew and Susan! I'll never forget your mom as our bus driver, ever since elementary school! You're both in my thoughts.

  • 05/25/2021

    Debra (Hallisey) Willow

    I just found out about your mom. I'm so sorry to hear of her passsing. I have so many wonderful memories of her, from knowing her as my bus driver in elementary school to knowing her as your mom, Andrew, in high school. She was one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Please know that I am thinking about you and sending you love. She will be fondly remembered by so many.

  • 05/25/2021

    Marcia A. Weaver

    Susie and Andrew, I just found out about your mom and I am so sorry. Your mom was great lady. What fun her, Ruth, Gerry, Howie, Muriel and the rest of them had when they were bus drivers. When I think of them all I do is laugh. She will be missed. Again, I am sorry.

  • 05/25/2021

    Chuck Tilden

    Susan and Andrew. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful person. She always had a great smile. She was my bus driver for kindergarten. She was so proud of both of you! I am very glad to say she was in a part of my life. I consider it a great privilege to be able to say I knew such a wonderful person. Please accept my condolences.

  • 05/25/2021

    Dianne & Dan

    Sue & Andrew, Peg was a wonderful person. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time. We are here if you need us. Love, Dianne & Dan

  • 05/25/2021

    Carole Monet

    I drove a school bus with Peggy years ago. What a wonderful person she was. She and Charlie were two of the nicest people anyone could know. My heartfelt sympathies to Peggy's family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Pamela Donovan

    Andrew, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a lovely lady. I know how close you were and I'm sure she knew what a wonderful son you have been. My condolences to your family, please. -- Pam Donovan

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