Past Master Harris Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 216, Orangeville; member Tecumseh Shrine Club, Caledon East.
After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Harold (‘Fergie’/’Bud’) Ferguson, in his 83rd year, on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Predeceased by his wife Joan in November 1996, Fergie leaves behind his companion Judy Jackson; 2 sons Jack (Nadine) and Rick (Sharon); grandchildren Danielle (Mark), Glenn, Michelle (James), Kyle, and Cherie (Eddy); great-grandchildren Brody, Jaymie, Brayen, and Isabella; his faithful friend Benji; extended family and a lifetime of friends. Fergie was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and moved to Orangeville in 1944 where he remained his entire adult life. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) Wednesday evening 6 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, October 28 at one o’clock. Interment St. John’s Cemetery, 7th Line Mono. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Bethell House Hospice, P.O. Box 75, Inglewood L7C 3L6. Masonic service will be held in the chapel Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com.
Frieda Ferguson-Courtney
Dear Judy, Jack, Rick and Families
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all upon hearing the news of Uncle Bud’s passing.
May your treasured memories bring you all comfort during the days ahead.
Love, Kim & Doug & Evelyn, Scott, Tammy & Jackson, Shawn and Jen and Frieda.
Marg Spencer
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather.
Mina Spencer
Marg & Derek
Andrew & Melissa
& Kyle
Spencer
Christine Chomyn
Dear Uncle Rick and family,
Fergie was such a unique gentleman. He will be missed by all those who loved him and knew him.
Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences at this time of loss but let’s not forget it is a time of celebration as Fergie was welcomed with open arms as he arrived back home with his Lord and Saviour. I have this poem I thought might be appropriate.
Letting Go
God saw you getting tired. When a cure was not to be,
He closed his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me”.
In tears we saw you sinking. We watched you fade away.
Our hearts were almost broken; you fought so hard to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain,
We could not wish you back to suffer so again.
So keep your arms around him Lord, and give him special care.
Make up for all he suffered and all that seemed unfair.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love Always and HUGS!
Christine, Chris, Megan, Cassandra and Christian
Rae Ann Aberle
Dear Judy, Jack, Rick and the rest of your family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal,
and when someone you love becomes a memory,
the memory becomes a treasure.
Love you all
Karen & Wally
To all the family of Bud. Our thoughts are with you. Bud and I, Wally spent many years working together at Orangeville Bottling Works since 1957. he was a good person and a good golfer at Orangeville years ago.
Dale & Joy Bryant
Very sorry about the lost of your dad. Dale
Alexa Saylor
Poppy was such a caring & gentle soul. I always looked forward to his visits, and his hugs and smile made me feel so special. He was a treasured man and I will always keep his memory in my heart. Corey and I are holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Our deepest condolences go out to you & all that loved him.
Hugs,
Corey, Alexa, Nicolas & Brooke Saylor
Diane & Bob Mills
Dear Judy & Family – (A Rose Beyone the Wall) – A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall. And, as the days passed swifly by, it spread it branches, straight and tall. One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide – The rose bent gently toward its warmth then passed beyond to the other side. Now, you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted – the rose blooms there – its beauty even greater now, nurtured by God’s own loving care. Love Diane & Bob Mills (Judy’s cousin)
Donna Haley
Dear Judy & all the family,
Our thoughts & prayers continue with you in the days ahead. Bud was a one-of-a-kind gentleman and all who knew him are poorer for his passing. He touched his world in a very special way.
With hearfelt sympathy, Donna & Morris Haley, Bill Watson & Lisa Lord, and all of your neighbours at the Park Manor Apartments.
Tracey Hill-Lamb
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad ( Rick and Jack) and family.. To the boys Glenn and Kyle for their loss of a Grandfather..
Judy for the loss of a loved one ….
Rest in peace Fergie.
Thinking of you all love Tracey xxx
Scott Brown
To the Ferguson Family.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I bowled five pin on the same team with Bud for many years at Avenue bowl on First Ave and then at O K bowl. I will always remember his tireless work as secretary and many laughs we had those years.
When I entered his apartment building for work purposes there was always a big hello and a handshake.
Cherish your memories.
With deepest sympathy
Scott Brown
Jill Ferguson
Dear Judy, I am so sorry to hear about Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you always.
With love, Jill
Peggy McCullough
I knew Fergie as someone who was always kind, and friendly. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to Judy and family.
John Christie
I will remember you, Bud, as a mentor and a friend.
My sincere condolences to Judy and all the family.
Cathy (McBride) Boland
So sorry to hear of Uncle Fergie’s passing. Loved the video it brought back memories of how I remember him. Love Cathy