Gary William Ferguson – 76, of
Truro, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre, after a courageous battle with
cancer.
Gary was
born in Truro, Nova Scotia to the late Betty and Don Ferguson. In
1968, he graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art &
Design with a diploma in Commercial Art. After working in Halifax and
Toronto, he was transferred to Vancouver in 1969. During his 46 years
in Vancouver, he worked in graphic design, set design, house design
and construction. In 1984, he formed Eclipse Productions with Glenn
Patterson. Just a few of his achievements included working on The
Beachcombers, The Irish Rovers, The Paul Anka Show, and The Canadian
Country Music Awards. His talent was recognized with an award for the
Kokanee Beer commercial, “Caves and
Glaciers.”
Gary spent
the greater part of his time on the west coast living on Bowen Island,
the jewel of Howe Sound. In the early days, he involved himself in the
community, building sets with the theater group. His friends jokingly
referred to him as the “Mayor of Scarborough” because he
built four homes on Creek Road. In his spare time, he enjoyed boating
and exploring the coastline up to Desolation Sound with his wife,
Martha. When he wasn’t cruising, he loved to hang out on the
docks on the Tainui, with Scooter and Murphy. His passion was art and
creativity in various mediums, and he was often found in his studio.
Gary and Martha always knew how to throw a good party, and enjoyed
their trips to Mexico. To their friends, they would like to extend
their gratitude for their love and support – a special nod to his
poker buddies.
After
retiring in 2014, Gary returned to his hometown of Truro, where he
renovated his family home and took much pleasure in visits from his
grandsons, Anders and Kristian. Even after his cancer diagnosis in
2016, he managed to complete his renovation project and took every
opportunity to explore the province, enjoying the beach in the summer,
but cursing the Nova Scotian
winters.
He will be
greatly missed by his wife, Martha; sister, Heather; his children,
Mark Ferguson, British Columbia and Jennifer (Yngve) Sangolt, Texas;
his grandchildren, Tiana, Jesse, Anders and Kristian; and nieces,
Stephanie Fielding and Kari Blaikie, and their
families.
Special
thanks to Dr. Robyn MacFarlane, Alison Avery, Dr. Don Rowe and Julia,
Dr. Cortney Smith, Angela McDonnell, Dr. Aleksis and Chantel Bishop.
We sincerely appreciate the VON nurses that cared for
Gary.
Arrangements are entrusted to
Mattatall-Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. At
Gary’s request there will be no service. If you would like
to honor Gary, donations to VON Canada or Terry Fox Foundation are
welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Gary’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence”
at:www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
“Adios
amigos!”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gary William Ferguson 1945 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia