Obituary of Reverend Macpherson Eaton

EATON, REVEREND MACPHERSON “Mac” – 89, Wolfville passed away February 26, 2015 at the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on August 11, 1925. He was the youngest child of the late Cyrus and Margaret Eaton, Ohio. “Mac” is survived by son Peter (Sheri) New Minas, NS; daughter Mary Eaton, Echo Bay, ON; grandchildren: Richard, Joshua, Angus, and Benjamin; great grandchildren Kaitlyn, Chelsie, Nicholas and Geneva. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Predeceased by wife of 65 years (Cynthia) Langille; son James; brother Cyrus Jr.; sisters Lee, Mary, Betty, Anna and Farley. Reverend Macpherson Eaton was a kind and gentle soul. He was born in the United States and spent many summers in Blandford, Nova Scotia. He came to love Nova Scotia, and chose to settle here. He met the love of his life, Cynthia, while staying with friends in Blandford. He would often say that the day he married Cynthia, was the best day of his life. They were married in the spring of 1949 and settled in East River, NS. Mary, Peter and James were born while the family lived in East River. One of his most special achievements was that he was the first rural mail-delivery postman for the Aspotogan Peninsula. He bought and ran a gas station business in Chester for a few years. “Mac” always loved cars and this vocation had an interest for him. He eventually sold the business. In 1956, “Mac” felt the calling for the ministry and the family moved to Wolfville, NS, so that “Mac” could attend the Acadia School of Divinity. As a student of the Divinity College, “Mac” was sent to minister the congregation of Forest Hill Church and Black River Church. Upon graduation, he chose to be the minister of the Windsor Plains Baptist Church. “Mac” was a quiet man and he had a loving appreciation towards rural life. He and his wife Cynthia moved from Wolfville to their new house on the Gasperau Mountain in the 1970’s. This is where they remained for the rest of their lives. He greatly missed his wife Cynthia, after she passed away. Now perhaps he has gone to be with her. A visitation for “Mac” will be held at the Wolfville Funeral Chapel on Monday, March 2 at 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. with a Funeral Service being held at the Gaspereau Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gary Manthorne and Dr. Alison Trites officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at the Greenfield Cemetery. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow in church vestry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Acadia Divinity College or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home (Wolfville Funeral Chapel) 568 Main Street, (902) 542-4656. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca