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In Memory of
Ewen Lorne
Ferguson
Ferguson
1934 - 2015
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Obituary for Ewen Lorne Ferguson
Passed away on Wednesday July 29th, 2015 at the age of 80.
Dearly loved husband of Dorothy (nee Hardwick) for 51 years. Much loved and cherished Dad of Andrea Ferguson Jones and her husband Stephen Jones of Markham.
Ewen is pre-deceased by his sister Mary Ferguson as well as his parents John Ferguson and Helen (Bates) Ferguson.
Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Diane Shannon and her husband Bill and his brothers-in-law Richard and his wife Mary and Bill and his wife Pat. Pre-deceased by his Parents-in-law Ernest Hardwick and Frances (Tippin) Hardwick.
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families.
Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd . N Whitby on Monday August 3rd, from 2-4 pm. Then to St. Thomas Anglican Church, 101 Winchester Rd.Brooklin on Tuesday August 4th where visitation will commence from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Service in the church at 11:00 a.m.
In memory of Ewen, memorial donations to Parkinson Society or St. Thomas Anglican Church.
Dearly loved husband of Dorothy (nee Hardwick) for 51 years. Much loved and cherished Dad of Andrea Ferguson Jones and her husband Stephen Jones of Markham.
Ewen is pre-deceased by his sister Mary Ferguson as well as his parents John Ferguson and Helen (Bates) Ferguson.
Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Diane Shannon and her husband Bill and his brothers-in-law Richard and his wife Mary and Bill and his wife Pat. Pre-deceased by his Parents-in-law Ernest Hardwick and Frances (Tippin) Hardwick.
Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families.
Visitation at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd . N Whitby on Monday August 3rd, from 2-4 pm. Then to St. Thomas Anglican Church, 101 Winchester Rd.Brooklin on Tuesday August 4th where visitation will commence from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Service in the church at 11:00 a.m.
In memory of Ewen, memorial donations to Parkinson Society or St. Thomas Anglican Church.
Life Story for Ewen Lorne Ferguson
Ewen Lorne FergusonEwen was born September 29, 1934 in Whitby, the second child of John & Helen Ferguson and a younger brother for sister Mary.
Ewen attended elementary & high school in Whitby, and then spent several years travelling – circumnavigating the world. A few months after returning home, he met Dorothy, who became the love of his life. They married several years later and shared 51 happy fulfilling years together. Their loving relationship was enhanced when another love came into both of their lives, their daughter, Andrea. Ewen deeply loved and was very proud of Dorothy & Andrea, always encouraging and supporting them as they both pursued professional careers.
And Ewen himself had a successful business career – first in management at Southam Business Publications, and then he was Founder & President of Ferguson Publishing, a company he successfully operated for some 25 years. Ferguson Publishing included several niche publications geared to the Canadian construction industry.
However it wasn't all work for Ewen – he enjoyed travelling, most particularly in his own plane. Indeed, Ewen identified flying as one of the most enjoyable pastimes he pursued during his lifetime, and he obtained great pleasure and peace flying in the Canadian & US skies. He shared this love with Andrea & Dorothy, who also became pilots, and also with his son-in-law, Stephen, another pilot.
Ewen often expressed sincere gratitude for what he saw as the many blessings that he experienced during his life, be they family, friends, colleagues or opportunities. Always positive and a real 'gentle man', when I think of Ewen words such as sincere, loving, thoughtful, kind & generous, loyal, trustworthy, intelligent all come to mind.
During the past one and a half years he bravely soldiered on despite repeated health setbacks, always trying to beat the challenges that Parkinson's presented. May he now rest in peace.
