Obituary of D. D. Fern Ferguson

Mrs. D. D. (Fern) Ferguson ( nee McVicar) passed away at the McCormick Home on 29 January, 2005. She is survived by her son, Duncan (and his wife Euna), her granddaughter Meghan, and her sister, Mary Fraser. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Duncan D. Ferguson, M.D. and her brothers Archie and Reid McVicar. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins in the McVicar and Ferguson families. Fern was born in Wardsville, Ontario and soon after moved to Winnipeg, where she grew up. She then returned to London, Ontario, where she studied to become a Registered Nurse at Victoria Hospital School of Nursing. While there, she met and later married Dr. Ferguson. Fern was an active member of First St. Andrew's United Church for many years. In 2001, her 40 years of service with the Victoria Hospital Auxiliary was recognized with a certificate of appreciation for her 'significant contribution.' She took delight in her service to others, and had a way of making people feel special. One of the gentle people is gone. Friends will be received at the Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo and Colbourne Streets) on Monday, January 31, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Doctor David McKane officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. On-line condolences may be addressed to www.loganfh.ca. Memorial donations may be made to the McCormick Home Foundation Building Fund. The staff of McCormick Home have been exemplary in the care of, and their caring for Fern from her first day to her last minutes, and their compassion for the family was no less exemplary. Services: