Ferris, Thomas Wayne (Tom)

Tom Ferris, age 73, of Prince Albert, husband of Signe, passed peacefully in his sleep at their winter home in The Villages, Florida on Tuesday, April 5th, 2016.

Tom was born in Prince Albert on October 25th, 1942 to Robert and Vera Ferris. He was forever a proud alumnus of his high school, PACI. Tom knew at an early age that he would study law and did so, graduating with a B.A. from the University of Saskatchewan, an LL.B from Dalhousie University and a LL.M. from Columbia University in New York. He practiced in the law firm of Harradence, Longworth and Ferris until May, 1977 when he was appointed a judge of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan in Prince Albert and served on the court until his retirement in 2012.

In 2005 he authored and published ‘Sentencing: A Practical Approach”, a legal text for students of the law, legal practitioners, judges, and others with an interest in the law.

He was an avid skier, reader, map collector ad a supporter of the visual and performing arts. He loved travel and, with Signe, made every trip an adventure by researching the attractions and unique features of their journey’s destination.

Tom was a member of the Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert, and served at the club, district, and national levels as well as International Director for the Americas for the World Council of Young Men’s Service Clubs.

In the week preceding Tom’s sudden passing, a family ski vacation, including the grandchildren, took place in Whitefish, Montana. The family is grateful for their opportunity to have been together and they now share wonderful memories they have of him during that happy time.

Tom is survived by his wife Signe and daughters Andrea (Peter) Schubert and children Emma, Eva, and Beck; and Karen Ferris and children Jake, Anders, and Ali. Tom is also survived by his brother Don (Olga), in Vancouver.

Signe, Andrea and Karin and their families thank you for your thoughtfulness and support. At Tom’s request, no funeral service is planned. The family asks that you simply remember him for the kindness and friendship he shared with you and that in turn you share these values with the people in your life.

In lieu of tributes, a charitable donation to the War Amps Champs Program for child amputees or Kinsmen TeleMiracle Foundation would be appreciated.