Coutts Reunion, Midhurst, Springwater, ON, Canada
man‎Douglas Coutts 0.256 Ferguson‏‎, son of Clifton Ferguson and Leuty Mary Ellen 0.25 "Nell" Coutts‏.
Born ‎ 1921-02-08 Weyburn SK Canada, died ‎ 2022-06-30 Hamilton ON Canada‎, age 101 years


Douglas Ferguson joined Peggy Matilda Ferguson, his loving wife of 77 years, on June 30, 2020. Peggy passed on February 5, 2020. Douglas, born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, was a decorated WWII veteran who served two terms as a navigator for the RAF/RCAF. His courage earned him a Distinguished Flying Cross which was presented by King George VI. After the war, he graduated from the University of Toronto as an aeronautical engineer, and among other notable accomplishments, contributed to the design of the Canadarm. He later taught graduate engineering at the University of Waterloo. Doug loved to pose questions and find practical solutions. One of his notable projects was the design and construction of the family cottage, an octagonal haven
nestled in the woods of Haliburton. Survived by his children, Iris Currell, Alan (Sue) Ferguson, David (Elsa) Ferguson, and Angus (Neni) Ferguson. Predeceased by son-in-law Don Currell, grand-daughter Jennifer Currell, and by siblings Helen Ferguson, Gladys (Harry) Harris, Lillian (Joseph) Marshall, Charles (Lenora) Ferguson, Donald Ferguson and Angus (Alta) Ferguson. Douglas and Peggy were blessed with 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A special thanks to the very capable, compassionate staff of Willow Grove at St. Joseph's the very capable, compassionate staff of Willow Grove at St. Joseph's Villa who took excellent care of Doug and Peggy. The family will hold a celebration of Doug's life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Joseph's Villa would be appreciated. Condolences, memories and photos may be left at www.circleoflifecbc.com

Married ‎ 1943-06-19, age 22 years (married 76 years) to:

womanPeggy Matilda Norburn‏, age by marriage 21 years
Born ‎ 1922-03-07, died ‎ 2020-02-05 Hamilton ON Canada‎, age 97 years

Children:

1.
womanIris Marion 0.2561 Ferguson‏
Born ‎ 1946-01-23 Toronto ON Canada‎, age 78 years

2.
manAlan Douglas 0.2562 Ferguson‏
Born ‎ 1947-06-03 Toronto ON Canada‎, age 76 years

3.
manDavid Peter 0.2563 Ferguson‏
Born ‎ 1948-09-30 Toronto ON Canada‎, age 75 years

4.
manAngus John 0.2564 Ferguson‏
Born ‎ 1952-04-27 Toronto ON Canada‎, age 71 years


Coutts Reunion, Midhurst, Springwater, ON, Canada

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