Ira MCPHERSON Obituary

It is with great regret I didn't make contact with Ira or one of the boys earlier when I realised on reading of Ira's war exploits that both he and my father Bob Healey served together in the Pacific, WWII. I have a framed pic of all the boys taken, I believe, in the New Hebrides before they went into action for the first time.

Mum and I have just heard of the sad passing of Ira. We had a lovely chat with him just a few weeks ago and had a laugh or two... he never forgot us even after dad passed away a few years ago. dad and ira worked together at wakefield post office and dad would always say ira was one of lifes true gentlemen and indeed he was. thoughts are with you all...Anne and Julie Blair

A what a wonderful farewell to Ira on Tuesday! To draw such a crowd is a true indicator of the special man he is. I will always remember that smile laugh and mischievious glint in his eye..and the stories x kay

It was a privilege to be your friend Ira. You taught me so much on our Friday get together about Wakefield in its former years. I never came home after being with you and not having leant something having had a dram or three. Last Friday I learned about the beginnings of the Wakefield Fire Brigade. My Fridays will never be the same again and will have to find a alternative activity. God bless you Young Fella
Love Bob and Lynne Croy

It was a privilege to be a friend of Ira.I learned so much about Wakefield in its earlier time over a fair few drinks. I am most certainly am going to miss him as no doubt many more folks will do also. Rest in peace young fella!

Deepest Sympathy to all of Ira's family. I have fond memories of working with Ira at the Wakefield Post Office. A true, great fun gentleman. RIP Ira.

Condolences to Stuart, John and families. My lifetime of fond memories of Ira started when he worked in the Westport Post Office with my parents, Ross and Alma Kirkwood back in the 40s. He visited regularly especially to the Bach during whitebait season. Even after Mum and Dad died he continued to keep in touch and also white baited. Mum was particularly sad to say goodbye when we farewelled Joan in Wakefield. The solitaire board Ira made and gave me is still much used by family and friends as is the bowl and set of drinks mats. It is not only the family for whom his departure will bring change, also old friends. The end of a long and treasured era.

Thank you for the wonderful memories Pop.
We are truely blessed and privileged to have known and loved you.
You will be deeply missed.
All our love
Michael, Susan and Andrew X

Thinking of you John, Stuart and extended families at this very sad time. I will miss visiting 'Uncle Mac' whenever I'm up in Nelson and the birthday phone call from him every January. My thoughts will be with you all tomorrow, I'm sorry that I can't be there. It was so lovely that I got the chance to catch up several weeks ago. He will be dearly missed by everyone. With much love, Marlene, Andrew, Louis and Ella. xx

I enjoyed Ira's company socially and on the bowling green. It was good catching up with him in the Mall in later years. My condolences to your family at this sad time.
Lou Manson

Deepest Sympathy

To our dear friends John, Jean, Mark & Tim. The Allen Family are so sorry to hear your devastating news....such treasured memories you will have of an exemplary life well lived. He gave so much joy to all his family and friends. We will always remember Pop with the greatest fondness.
Our sympathy also to Stuart and his extended family.
With all our love Jenni&Bob and all our family. Xxxxx

We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Ira's passing, he will be sadly missed.
Love from Robin, Pip, Connor & Caitlin Eden

DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND THOUGHTS WITH ALL OF IRA'S FAMILY. WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND GOOD FRIEND. WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL AROUND THE WAKEFIELD VILLAGE.
FROM ALL THE INWOOD FAMILIES.

Oh Ira, you will be dearly missed. Happy for our recent visit and friendship over the years. The world has some big shoes to fill. Xo

Deepest sympathy to John, Stuart and families. Ira was a much loved and respected friend.

We are so sorry to learn that Uncle Ira has passed away. Our thoughts are with you....he was a very special man.
Love Jane, Henry and Rose (Bethwaite)

A wonderful compassionate man who I respected and also enjoyed working with I will always remember as my best work mate in the Post Office.

My thoughts are with you all no more whitebait

So sad for all of us who loved him,grateful to have known him,and now will be back to his lovely Joan.

Condolences to Ira's family a well known and respected ex member of the Wakefield Vol Fire Brigade.
Ian Thorn & Toni Douglas