MacPHERSON, Anita Pearl “Penny” of Walpole formerly of Roslindale passed away, unexpectedly, on April 9, 2014. Loving and beautiful wife of John R. MacPherson. Devoted and adored mother of Donna MacPherson of Exeter, NH, Edward MacPherson and his wife Elaine of Westwood, Peggy MacPherson of West Roxbury, Christina MacPherson of West Roxbury, Anita Niland and her husband Ralph of Walpole, Janice Reader and her husband George of Walpole, Renee Walsh and her husband Kevin of West Roxbury.
Cherished Grammy to her “baker’s dozen”: Elicia, Nicole, Joseph, Karlie, Erica, Jordan, Shane, Alana, Dana, Alex, Violet, Matthew and Holden. Beloved sister of Linda Gartland. Caring aunt and cousin. Loyal friend to many.
Funeral Service in the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Monday, April 14 at 10 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday, April 13 from 4-8 pm. Interment private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Penny’s memory to autismspeaks.org and alz.org (alzheimer’s association).