It is with deep sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of Bruce Edward Ferguson, age 63, of Amherst on Monday, December 3, 2012.
Born in Amherst, NS, he was a son of the late Doris (LeBlanc) Ferguson and Seymour Ferguson.
Bruce loved to be active. He was past President and current Vice President of the USWA 4883 Union. He loved to bowl, play darts, golf, slow pitch, and any sport going. He was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was involved with the Ramblers and was former president of the Amherst Air Force Club.
In addition to his father Seymour, he will be dearly missed by his wife Carolyn (LeBlanc), Amhest; sons Michael (Carolyn) and Darryl (Tracy), both of Amherst; brothers, Wayne (Marilyn) Corney and Brian (Diane Mills) Ferguson, both of Amherst.
He was predeceased by his mother and twin infant daughters.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where visitation will take place on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Parish Prayers will be held Wednesday evening at 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Family Parish Church on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 10 am, Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in Bruce's memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.
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