John Ferguson
1949-2021
It is with the greatest sadness that we
announce the peaceful passing of John Ferguson on Saturday, January
23, 2021 at the Moncton Hospital in the company of his great love,
Wendy MacWilliam. John and Wendy shared more love and laughter in
their sixteen years together than many do in a
lifetime.
John was the dear father of Bethany and
David Duivesteyn of Grimsby, ON, Sarah and Andrew Collins of Verner,
ON, and Rachel and Nicholas Arcari of Hamilton ON. Grandfather of
Gabriella Collins, Elizabeth (Bitsy) Collins, Domenic Arcari, and
Harrison Arcari. He loved them dearly and was endlessly proud of them
all.
Lovingly remembered by Jilanna Eagles
and David Watson of Fredericton, Beth Jonah and Josh Newcomb of
Riverview, and her daughters Jordyn and Audrey, and Emily Eagles and
Brenda Comeau of Hanwell, and their children Cody and Ruby. John
brought a lot of love into all of their lives.
John is survived by his brother Michael
and Norma Ferguson of Cambridge, and his brother Paul and Mary
Ferguson of Newmarket. John was proud of his
nieces and nephews. He loved them and always beamed when they called
him Uncle Buck.
John is loved and missed by his fur boy,
Jed.
John was predeceased by his parents
Clark and Mardell (Pratt) Ferguson, his « go to » guy, his
brother Clark P. Ferguson, and his sister-in-law Margaret (Trim)
Ferguson of Chatham, ON.
Born in Galt, Ontario on April 21, 1949,
John was one of four children who made their mark on the
neighbourhood. He always remembered great times, great pranks, and
lifelong friendships from his time in Galt and at the family cottage
in Muskoka.
Most of John’s career was
spent in banking. He worked throughout Ontario, Prince Edward Island,
and New Brunswick, finally retiring after twenty-five years at Royal
Direct in Moncton. He had a wonderful family of friends at Royal
Direct who remember him for his radio voice, the way he lit up a room,
and the ways he always brightened their day.
John was blessed to have countless
friends far and wide. He was a joker, a prankster, and truly loved
people. He cared deeply for his friends and was keenly interested in
each of their family members, each of their pets, and what everyone
was driving. John was an avid NASCAR fan and had spent many years
driving and racing cars himself at Cayuga and
Merrittville.
He liked nothing better than cruising in
his black 1991 Corvette on Saturday mornings. This would usually
include a trip to Canadian Tire to add to his stock of car care
products. John spent many happy hours polishing his cars. Long before
the Vette, his daughters remember a Pinto that went unwashed for fear
it might fall apart, and a back-firing Chevette that carried him back
and forth to PEI in between embarrassing pick ups at the high school
in Saint Andrews.
John loved the property he shared with
Wendy in Salisbury. Happiness was mowing the lawn on his Cub Cadet
with his earbuds in, singing at the top of his lungs and hitting
random objects in his path. He also loved sitting on one of the decks,
waving at all the neighbours, and soaking up Mother Nature’s
beauty. Life was good to the Big Guy.
If you knew John, keep smiling and
telling his stories. John loved listening to music and the Traveling
Wilburys’ song « End of the Line » was one of his
favourites. Listen to it and think of him.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will
be no funeral. Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place at a
later date at Pine Hill Cemetery in Salisbury. Arrangements are in the
care of Salisbury Funeral Home.
Donations in John’s memory can
be made to Pine Hill Cemetery in Salisbury or to the charity of your
choice.
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19492021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Ferguson 19492021..
Décès pour la Ville: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick