In memory of
Robert "Bob" Howard McPherson
June 9, 1932 - January 22, 2026
Robert Howard McPherson passed away suddenly on January 22, 2026, at the age of 93.
Bob was born in Toronto, where he began his career as a salesman. In 1970, he became a Real Estate Broker in Markham and later worked throughout the Durham Region.
Bob was the father of Sue Vandittelli (late Joe), Maryanne Leishman (Bob), John McPherson (Lorenzo DeNoble), David McPherson, and Paula McAuliffe (Ken). He was predeceased by his children, Maureen, Elizabeth, and Charlie. He was the proud grandfather of Kristina, Josh, and Phillip, and predeceased by his granddaughter Amy Saunders.
He is survived by his sister Margaret Weir (late Bob) and brother Paul McPherson (late Carol) and was predeceased by his sisters Joan Speight (late Edward) and Marlene Parker (late Bob). Bob was also predeceased by his wives, Maureen McPherson (Prescott) and Janet Tisdale. He was the partner of Claudia Sands for 26 years and uncle to many Prescott and McPherson nieces and nephews.
Bob was a longtime friend of Bill W.
Funeral Service details to be posted shortly. Interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Cemetery at a future date.
Memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto:
https://alz.to/give/
Bob was born in Toronto, where he began his career as a salesman. In 1970, he became a Real Estate Broker in Markham and later worked throughout the Durham Region.
Bob was the father of Sue Vandittelli (late Joe), Maryanne Leishman (Bob), John McPherson (Lorenzo DeNoble), David McPherson, and Paula McAuliffe (Ken). He was predeceased by his children, Maureen, Elizabeth, and Charlie. He was the proud grandfather of Kristina, Josh, and Phillip, and predeceased by his granddaughter Amy Saunders.
He is survived by his sister Margaret Weir (late Bob) and brother Paul McPherson (late Carol) and was predeceased by his sisters Joan Speight (late Edward) and Marlene Parker (late Bob). Bob was also predeceased by his wives, Maureen McPherson (Prescott) and Janet Tisdale. He was the partner of Claudia Sands for 26 years and uncle to many Prescott and McPherson nieces and nephews.
Bob was a longtime friend of Bill W.
Funeral Service details to be posted shortly. Interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Cemetery at a future date.
Memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto:
https://alz.to/give/
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