Ferguson, Gary

Mr. Gary Vincent Ferguson, age 68 years, a resident of Thunder Bay, passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital, on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Fort William, Gary grew up in the Westfort area. He worked for Shaw Bakery, Clow Darling, Canada Car and in the Waste Management Division of the City of Thunder Bay from where he retired in1999. Gary married Anne Bistrican in St. Peter's Church, October 1966. He was a loving father, husband and grandfather who adored his grandchildren. He enjoyed watching hockey, Nascar, old western movies and in his younger years fishing. Gary was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Slovak Branch #129 and St. Peter's Church. Gary is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Anne, daughter Joanne (Marvin) Kuitunen, son Gary Jr. (Lesley), granddaughter Ella, grandson Connor and step grandson Zach. Numerous other relatives also survive. He was predeceased by his parents Vincent and Vera, brothers Billy, Wayne and Donald and two brothers in infancy. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 5, 2009 when family and friends will gather for the Funeral Mass in St. Peter's Church at 10:30am celebrated by Rev. Wayne Bolton s.j. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Vigil prayers will be offered on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Blake Funeral Chapel. If friends desire, memorials to the Northern Cancer Research Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association (for Juvenile Diabetes research) would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Gary Ferguson in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 28, 2009. On-line Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralchapel.com