Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 of Exeter and formerly of Hensall and Usborne Township in his 88th year. Cherished husband of Leita (Kinsman) Ferguson. Beloved father of Joyce and John Morgan of Usborne Township, Larry and Gisele (Truchon) Ferguson of North Bay and Jim and Linda (Fleming) Ferguson of Hensall. Loving grandfather of Becky and Scott Simpson, Christine and Brian Merrigan, Monique and Georges Dubytz, Michael Ferguson, AJ Ferguson and friend Leah Bolton and Scot Ferguson and great-grandfather of Jesse, Stephanie, Ethan, Anna, Sarah and Felix. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Howard and Lorna Ferguson of Thamesford, Lloyd and Shirley Ferguson of Exeter, Velma and Grant Gowanlock of London, Jack and Elaine Kinsman of Staffa and Bob and Frances Kinsman of Hensall. Loved and respected by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Margaret (Parsons) Ferguson and sister-in-law Mary Kinsman. Russell will be remembered for his love of a good visit, a fine meal, a well-played baseball game, snooker shot, dancing and the view from his window.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Spring interment Hensall Union Cemetery. There will be an Oddfellows service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a local charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Don and Brenda (Blair) Jones
Ferguson Family:
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Don and Brenda (Blair), Ashley and Fraser Jones
Jim and Diane Traquair
Very sorry to learn of the death of your father, Joyce. Our condolences to all.
Jim and Diane
Greg & Brenda Dayman & Family
Jim, Linda, AJ,Scot & Russell’s famiy,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad & Grandpa, he was such a kind man, always enjoyed his visits when he came into the Bank. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerly, Greg & Brenda
Marilyn Waldeck
Joyce and John and Family-I was sorry today to hear of the loss of your father . I send my deepest sympathy to all and hope that as time passes all the good memories will help you through. My thoughts are with you.
Evelyn and Larry Elder
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences. Evelyn and Larry
Dave, Beth, Steven & Michael Saad
Larry, Gisele, Monique & Mike
We were very saddened to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. We didn’t know Russell but judging by his family that we do know well as neighbors, he must have been a wonderful man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leroy & Wilma Hoffman
Sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Leroy & Wilma Hoffman
Amy Burdge
Sincere condolences to the Ferguson families. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Amy, Alan, Cassie & Carter Burdge
(Neighbours of Ferg & Linda)
Jane Sims
I am so sorry to hear about Russell’s passing. We were so lucky to grow up in our little corner of Usborne Township with such wonderful neighbours. I know more than a few of the world’s problems were solved by Russell and my dad over a cup of coffee or a game of pool. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Take care,
Jane
Philippe & Janet Maes
May God’s presense be with you at this time of loss. Our sincere condolences in the loss of a husband dad and grandfather.
The Middleton's
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every member of the Ferguson family.
Gary, Jo-Ann, Marshall & Katie
Berni Farwell and Sandra Hockin
Linda & Jim and family,
May you be comforted during this sad time by the precious memories you have and the closeness of family and friends.
Claudette and Rick Delorme
Gisele, Larry and family:
Thinking of you in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you and your family
Bill and Donna Perry
To the Ferguson Famiy So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time. Our deepest sympathy.
Marg Vlemmix
Dear Leita, Joyce, Larry, Jim and family
So sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Alice, Murray & Barb, Marg & Jack
(Parsons)
Bill & Linda Soldan
The Ferguson Family- We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Please know that we are thinking of you at this time.
Shawn Jeffery and Marion Snow
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that your special memories of him will get you through this difficult time.
Shawn and Marion
Bill and Audrey Rowe
Sincere sympathy to each of you at this time. I am sure you will each have many fond memories of your Father and Grandpa. Bill and Audrey
Lynda Davis(Ferguson)
Aunt Leita, Joyce, Larry, and Jim.
All the memories from the farm we shared will be in my heart
forever, uncle Russell was like a second father, will miss you so much, your niece Lynda.
Brad & Cathy Gregus
Dear Joyce, Jim & Larry,
Cathy and I offer our condolences on the loss of your father. I have fond memories as a kid, with your father being around the ball fields, and myself playing ball against you boys, and witnessing your father taking real supportive and encouraging in role in your lives. Your parents raised fine, contributing members to society, and you can take comfort in knowing your father will be remembered a kind and caring gentlemen. May the Lord comfort you as you adjust to life without Dad.
Sincerely
Brad & Cathy Gregus
Kim Winbow
Joyce, I am thinking of you and your family and send my condolences in the loss of your Dad. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Willert
Sorry to hear about Russell, I enjoyed spending Friday afternoons with Russell and Leita, havent been in there for a while but there was never a day that he didnt have a smart remark for me.
Will miss him.
John & Anne(Annen) Tasker & Michael Annen
We wish to extend to the family of the late Russel Ferguson our deepest Sympathy with your loss , May the Lord be your comfort and strength now and in the days ahead,
Sincerely John Anne & Michael
Richard & Kerry Woodward; North Bay
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Larry’s father. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Grinder, Amanda, Carlie, Erica and Joel
John, Joyce, Scott, Becky, Chrissy, Brian and kids
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We are unable to make it to the funeral home however please know you will be in our thoughts.
Grinder, Amanda, Carlie, Erica and Joel
Claire and Winona Hoffman
Ferguson Familys,
So sorry to hear about your loss..Our heart and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow..God Bless.
Kendra Craig
Sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. He was a nice man. Always a smile and a kind word when we spoke. My sympathies to all the family…
Ron & Merna Scott
Dear Leita and Family
Sorry to hear of Russells passing. Cherish all of your fond memories. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Pete and Gloria McFalls
We were so sorry to hear of the death of your father. It’s never easy no matter what the age. You will have wonderful memories of times past.
Brian And Norine Hunt
To the Ferguson Family, sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and condolances are with you at this very difficult time.
Jim and Darlene Lynn
Sorry for your loss. Lots of fond memories over the years through our connection to Larry and Usborne township, as well as through the connections at the Villa. We are thinking of you at this difficult time
Jim and Darlene and family
Randy Campbell
Sorry for your loss.
Randy
Henny Parker
May God’s presense be with you at this time of loss. As you recall the many wonderful memories with you dad Joyce, I pray for peace and comfort.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Joyce,John and families
Sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man who left a great impression on those he encountered.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
We are so sorry to hear about Russell.Please accept our condolences.He was a kind man and leave you with warm memories to share.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Leita, Joyce, Jim and families,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Keeping each of you in my prayers
Todd Gleason
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the entire family. I was very lucky last spring to have traveled to Exeter with Larry and met Mr. Ferguson and the entire family. It was great to spend time with such welcoming people. A true testament to the family values installed by Mr. Ferguson. Larry has told me many great stories about his father who will, I’m sure, be greatly missed. My family will keep the entire Ferguson family in their thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Todd Gleason
Mike & Brenda Truchon
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you in your sorrow. We wish you strength at this difficult time and in the days ahead.
george and kathy lee and Family
Aunt Leita ,Joyce&John, Larry &Gisele,Jim& Linda and to all of your families.Our sincere condolences and letting you know that you are in our hearts and prayers and thinking of all the fond memories of Uncle Russell that will live within us forever .
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
To all the Ferguson & Kinsman families
My thoughts and prayers are with you. You all have great memories of Russell to cherish, remember and keep him in your hearts forever.
Dianne
Michelle and Perry Sereda
To the family of the late Mr. Ferguson, please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. My husband commented on what a nice man he was and I am certain that with family like yours, he was a great example. Cherish your memories, you are in our thoughts.
Michelle and Perry Sereda
Gilles and Carol Truchon
To Mrs. Ferguson, Joyce, Jim and Larry, and their families:
We are so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Mr. Ferguson from my visits to the farm when Gisele and Larry were dating and then when they were newly married.
We regret that we can’t be there with you, but know that you and your families are in our prayers during this tough time.
Peace,
Gilles and Carol
Mary Ellen Finlayson
Scott, Becky, Jesse and Stephanie:
Sorry to hear about your grandpa and great grandpa. Thinking of you and the rest of your family.
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack & Sam Finlayson
Gerald & Jane Dearing
Ferguson Family:
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
May the Lord hold you in his hands and comfort your spirit
during your time of need.
Sincerely,
Gerald & Jane Dearing
Dave Frayne
To all the families: I’m sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by your memories.
Paul and Jan Jeffery & family
Leita, Joyce, Larry, Jim and families,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of a dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Somewhere in the sky above we are sure there will be a new star twinkling tonight and it’s name will be Russell Ferguson! Our sincerest condolences to all.
Love & Hugs
Paul, Jan & family
Willi and Waynne Charlton
Joyce, John and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Hold tight to memories for comfort!!
May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings
Willi & Waynne
Ron Ferguson
Dear Leita,Joyce,Larry,Jim and their families;
On behalf of all the” Uncle Jim Ferguson” family, we wish to convey condolences, and offer heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your husband and father, Russell.
The many fond memories we have of him, will be cherished.
SO SORRY!
Sincerely,
Bill, – Audrey, – Betty and Ed, – Ron and Marianne:
Jerry and Alice MacLean
To the Ferguson Family we send our sincere sympathy!
Russell always had a pleasant word to say to us and we enjoyed his chats.We know he has left you all with your own special memories of him and your love for him will live in your hearts forever.
May Gods Love be with you,
Jerry and Alice.
Karen & Randy Stanlake
No matter the age, a loss of a loved one is a difficult thing. We hope that you soon turn your grief into gratitude for having him in your lives.
Our hearts go out to you at this time.
JERRY AND BARBARA MATTERS
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
BARB AND JERRY
Bob& Grace Clarke
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson Family at this time. May God’s blessings be with you all !
Ed & Marie Nethercott
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
Dear Joyce, John and Family: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear Husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.