WESTVILLE – Jeanne Margaret Cotter Ferguson, age 78, Westville, slipped into peaceful sleep on April 15th, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family in the Palliative Care Unit at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in West River Station on September 9, 1930, she was one of three daughters of the late Elmer and Emma (Kindervator) Gordon.
Jeanne attended and taught school in a little red school house in West River Station. Most of her happiest years were spent in Westville, NS, where she proudly raised four sons and a daughter.
Jeanne is survived by sons, Steven (Cathy), Trenton; Rocky (Caroline), Westville; Howie (Cathy), Plymouth; daughter, Bonnie, Westville; stepsons, David and Edward (Jane) Ferguson, Westville; grandchildren, John, Jaclyn, Derek, Joshua, Brandon, Jerry, Adam, Katie, Janine, Jason, and Aaron; and great-grandchildren, Chyanne, Cierra and Andrew; sister, Betty Munro (Charlie), New Glasgow; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Jeanne was predeceased by first husband, John Massey Cotter, and second husband, Nugent Ferguson; son, Jeffrey William Cotter; and sister, Kaye Peters (Johnny).
Visitations will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday from Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Eagles Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Cremation will follow.
Family flowers only. Donations to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Unit, or the Heart and Lung Association would be appreciated. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca
Jeanne will be forever remembered by the sparkle that shone in her eyes whenever surrounded by those she loved with all of her heart.