GLORIA HELEN FERGUSON

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GLORIA HELEN FERGUSON January 23, 1926 - January 15, 2017 Gloria Ferguson passed away peacefully in Edmonton, Alberta. She is survived by sister, Eileen; children, Judi Rayner and Robert; grandchildren, Christopher Rayner, Mary Ellen Rayner, Alexander Rayner, Sarah Rayner, Sarah Breitkreuz-Ferguson, Krista Breitkreuz-Ferguson, and Cayla Ferguson. Gloria was predeceased by her husband, Don. Gloria was a much beloved wife, mother, and sister. She was born in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia in the rural community of Brookvale, where she lived until the family moved to Windsor Junction 10 years later, to her father's railroad job. Gloria commuted to Halifax by train to attend high school at the Halifax Academy, and later to her job as a secretary at military headquarters. Following the war Gloria moved west to Winnipeg where she was employed by the Hudson's Bay Company. While attending church she met Don, the Love of her life. Don worked in the personnel department, Hudson Bay Fur trading department. Gloria and Don married December 3, 1949, at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, where they had met, later taking up residence in Transcona, Don's hometown. Following the birth of Judi and Robert, the family moved to Windsor Park in 1957, which was to be home for nearly 30 years until Gloria and Don moved to their new home in Fort Richmond. Summers were spent at the cottage in Minaki, Ontario, where lifelong friendships were forged and many epic sunsets were enjoyed. A gathering to celebrate her life will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Bartholemew's Church in Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society or Doctors Without Borders. To send condolences, please visit: www.fostermcgarvey.com Foster & McGarvey 10011-114 Street Edmonton (780) 428-6666
Publish Date: Feb 1, 2017

GLORIA HELEN FERGUSON January 23, 1926 - January 15, 2017 Gloria Ferguson passed away peacefully in Edmonton, Alberta. She is survived by sister, Eileen; children, Judi Rayner and Robert; grandchildren, Christopher Rayner, Mary Ellen Rayner, Alexander Rayner, Sarah Rayner, Sarah Breitkreuz-Ferguson, Krista Breitkreuz-Ferguson, and Cayla Ferguson. Gloria was predeceased by her husband, Don. Gloria was a much beloved wife, mother, and sister. She was born in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia in the rural community of Brookvale, where she lived until the family moved to Windsor Junction 10 years later, to her father's railroad job. Gloria commuted to Halifax by train to attend high school at the Halifax Academy, and later to her job as a secretary at military headquarters. Following the war Gloria moved west to Winnipeg where she was employed by the Hudson's Bay Company. While attending church she met Don, the Love of her life. Don worked in the personnel department, Hudson Bay Fur trading department. Gloria and Don married December 3, 1949, at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, where they had met, later taking up residence in Transcona, Don's hometown. Following the birth of Judi and Robert, the family moved to Windsor Park in 1957, which was to be home for nearly 30 years until Gloria and Don moved to their new home in Fort Richmond. Summers were spent at the cottage in Minaki, Ontario, where lifelong friendships were forged and many epic sunsets were enjoyed. A gathering to celebrate her life will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Bartholemew's Church in Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society or Doctors Without Borders. To send condolences, please visit: www.fostermcgarvey.com Foster & McGarvey 10011-114 Street Edmonton (780) 428-6666
Publish Date: Feb 1, 2017

GLORIA HELEN FERGUSON On January 15, 2017, Gloria Ferguson, beloved wife of the late Donald Gordon Ferguson and mother to Robert Ferguson and Judith Ferguson-Rayner, passed away at the age of 90 years. A Memorial Service will take place in Winnipeg at a later date. A longer obituary will run closer to the date of the service. To send condolences, please visit: www.fostermcgarvey.com Foster & McGarvey 10011 114 Street, Edmonton (780) 428-6666

Publish Date: Jan 21, 2017

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 01, 2017