REV. WALTER "WALLY" FERNLEY
FERNLEY, REV. WALTER "WALLY" - 1921-2009 - Rev. Walter "Wally" Fernley, 88, of Woodstock and formerly of Riverview went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 17th, 2009, he passed away at his residence, the Birch Haven Special Care Home, which is owned and operated by Wally's nephew and his wife, Brian and Darlene Murray. Wally was born in London, England on February 12, 1921 the son of the late James and Helen (Wilson) Fernley. He served with the British Air Force for 5 years. He graduated from Bethany Bible College in 1949 after which he spent his life in the ministry. He was a founder of the Mission Work in Pakistan. He also stayed very active in various committees with the Bethany Bible College. He was last serving his Lord with his Church family at the Moncton Wesleyan Church. He was a very humble and kind man who did not like people to make a fuss over him. He will be remembered for his quick wit and his sense of humour, he loved to laugh. He was truly a great man who spent his life doing God's work. We are sure he is now hearing the words of the Lord: "Well done my good and faithful servant". He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Heather Duley (Danny) of Bangor and son Michael "Mickey" Fernley (Kendra) of Saint John; his precious grandchildren, Scott, Katie, Sarah and Tracy; two great grandchildren, Natasha and Jessi; great great granddaughter, Rylee. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He will also be missed by several nieces and nephews and by the many friends he made over the years in ministry. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mabel; son, Graham and by several brother and sisters. Honoring Wally's own request there will be private family visitation. The Funeral Service will be held at the Moncton Wesleyan Church on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 2:00pm with Dr. L.D. Buckingham officiating. Interment will be held in the Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Hill, N.B. where he will be laid to rest beside his wife, Mabel. Following the service the family will be meeting with relatives and friends at the church for further fellowship and refreshments. For those who wish, In lieu of flowers donations to the Christian Food Bank, Bethany Bible College, Moncton Wesleyan Church Missions Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114, Hopewell Cape, N.B. (506)734-2780 www.albertcountyfh.com


