Chronicle Herald March 20, 2007 MacPHERSON, Jean C. - Jean Chisholm MacPherson, Q.C., died peacefully at home in St. Andrews, Antigonish Co., surrounded by her family on March 17, 2007, at the age of 93 years. She was the wife of the late Judge Hugh J. MacPherson. Born in Antigonish, she was the daughter of John Frederick and Mary Elizabeth (MacGillivray) Chisholm. Jean attended Mount St. Bernard and received her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Francis Xavier University in 1937. She then studied nursing at St. Martha's School of Nursing, Antigonish, before moving to Montreal where she worked as a nursing instructor at St. Mary's Hospital. Jean went on to join the navy and served in Nova Scotia during the Second World War. One evening in 1946, she asked air force veteran Hugh J. MacPherson to play his piano rendition of "I've Been Working on the Railroad". This encounter was the beginning of a beautiful friendship, marriage and partnership that would span almost 60 years. They entered the study of law at Dalhousie University graduating in 1950 and becoming the first married couple to graduate from law school in the Dominion of Canada. This marked the beginning of a distinguished career. They were admitted to the Bar of Nova Scotia and established the law practice MacPherson and MacPherson in Antigonish, now MacPherson, MacNeil, Macdonald. Jean worked in that practice until her retirement at the age of 87. During her career she had the great honour of acting as Municipal Solicitor for Antigonish County and the District of St. Mary's. She also worked as Chairperson of the Antigonish Municipal School Board. She received her Q.C. in 1968. In 1979, she was invited to accept appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. This was an honour that she declined. Jean was a past president and an active member of the Catholic Women's League for more than 50 years. In addition to her successful career, Jean was also a much loved mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Garry (Clarence) Fidler and Ellen MacIntyre, and her brother, Rod C. Chisholm (Peggy). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Hugh Fidler, Keenan Fidler, Andrew Fidler and Ciorsti MacIntyre, and her sisters-in-law, Isobel Chisholm, Christena Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, Kathleen MacDougall and Bernadette MacPherson, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Judge Hugh J. MacPherson (2005), and by her brothers, Frederick and Bernard. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to MacIsaac Funeral Home, Pleasant Street, Antigonish. Visitation will be held today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of her life on Wednesday, March 21, at 2 p.m. in St. Andrews Catholic Church. Burial in South River Cemetery. Donations to St. Martha's Palliative Care, Hospital in The Home or Victorian Order of Nurses, Antigonish. On-line condolences: www.MacIsaacs.ca She served with grace and honour her community, her country and her Queen; her vigorous spirit and many accomplishments have enriched our lives.