FERGUSON, Irma Joan - Formerly of Sunrise Drive, Sydney River, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2009, while a resident at the MacGillivray Guest Home, where she had been a patient since having a stroke in October, 2003. Born in Wallace, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Frank and Mrs. Harriet (Flynn) Charman. Irma will be remembered for her "joie de vivre", her warm hospitality and her wonderful gardens. She was a teacher for the County of Cape Breton, an avid reader and she enjoyed writing and painting. Surviving are her daughter, Connie Ferguson, Sydney; son, Michael (Sheila) Hayes, Halifax; grandchildren, Susan (David) Garrett and Creg (Brenda) Hayes; great-grandchildren, Maggie and Jesse. Irma was predeceased by her first husband, Edward Hayes, second husband, Roy Ferguson and brother, Dr. Frank Charman. She will be missed by many friends and neighbours. Visitation will take place in Sydney Memorial Chapel on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday 2 p.m. with Rev. Dana Feltmate officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to Transition House, RHS Scholarship or MacGillivary Guest Home Chapel. Condolences to the family may be sent to:
sydneymemorialchapel@...
[Tuesday, 10-March-2009 The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax, NS]
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