Death Notices

FERGUSON, Robert Harvey “Bob”  1937 - 2019 - surrounded by his loving family at the Stedman Community Hospice, Brantford on Sunday, February 10th, 2019 in his 82nd year.  Beloved husband of Betty Ferguson (nee Robertson) of Simcoe.  Loving father & grandfather of Beth Ferguson (Gary Matthew) of Brantford, children Haley Matthew (Mike Domanusz) & Sam Matthew (Stephanie Morrison);  Shane Ferguson (Sue) of Simcoe, children Justin Hungler (Krista Schnarr), Max Ferguson, Kaitlyn Ferguson, Spencer Ferguson & Sihler Baldock;  Jana King (Don) of Caledonia, children Logan (fiancée Emily Shortreed) & Mason King;  Greg Ferguson (Jennifer) of Calgary, children Quinton & Evan.  Cherished great grandfather of Paige, Morgan & Bonnie Domanusz.  Bob will be lovingly remembered by Betty’s family, her brother Bob Robertson (Monica), their son Cory (Jessica) & son Luke.  Bob’s love for his family and his passion for fishing and gardening will always be remembered.  Bob worked for the Norfolk Co-Operative serving over 25 years in the residential construction industry plus the retail lumber and building supply industry.  Bob most recently retired as a sales representative at Brown Realty ROYAL LePAGE.  Bob was Past President of the Haldimand-Norfolk Home Builder’s Association and Past President of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church non-profit housing corporation in Simcoe.  He was Past-Chairman for the Town of Simcoe Advisory Committee for Parks and Recreation, and was Past-Director of the Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Bob with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. N. Simcoe on Thursday, February 14th, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  A funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 85 Lot St. Simcoe with Rev. Mikal Schomberg officiating.  A private family interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Bob are asked to consider the Stedman Community Hospice, the Cancer Support & Resource Program or St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199  “If the grandchildren ask where I’ve gone, tell them I’ve gone fishing with the Master”