Kay (Anna Kathleen) Ferguson
February 29, 1932 – May 11, 2021
On May 11, Mom lost her 3rd and final batter with cancer at the age of 89. Leaving us with broken hearts, Mom passed peacefully and without pain surrounded by love and with Bing Crosby’s “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” playing softly in the background.
Mom spent most of her youth in Cornwall Ontario and surrounding area, spent many years on Canadian Air Force Bases throughout Canada and Europe where Dad (Doc Savage) was posted, and settled in Ottawa for the remainder of her happy life. Mom loved the traditions of Christmas and everything that entailed – snow, decorations, carols, food and family. She could always be counted on to advise how many days it was until Christmas at any time during the year, and phone calls to us when the first snowflakes fell.
After Mom’s retirement in 1990 from The Department of National Defence, Mom loved playing cards at several Euchre clubs, dancing, playing piano, taking trips with her dear friend Linda, spending time with her family, and attending performances at the National Arts Centre. When Mom gave up her car many years ago, she became an expert on OC Transpo scheduling, and later became an advocate for better services for seniors. Kay leaves behind her sister Mable Johnston, daughter Kathy (Richard), grandson Stephen and many nieces and nephews across Ontario and British Columbia.
Kay is predeceased by her son Donald Stephen Savage, her parents Thomas (Henry) and Anna Bell (nee Campbell), sister Muriel and brothers Kenneth, Walter, and Gordon. Thank you to all the staff at the General Hospital 7 West unit along with the staff at Queenswood Villa Retirement Resident for their care of her in her last month and days.
A service and celebration of life will be held after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Canadian Cancer Society.
Tuesday May 11th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de A Kathleen Kay Ferguson Tuesday May 11th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Ottawa, Province: Ontario