Peacefully at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Thursday October 19, 2023 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of 66 years to Eleanor (Cade) Heastont. Loving father of Paul & Jan, Mark & Mercy, and Bonnie & Rick Pepper. Dear granddad of Luke & Heather, Melissa & Rob, Andrew, Robin & Ding, Justin & Andrea, Ashley & Jerry, and 8 great grandchildren. Also survived by brother Ron & Merilieu, sister Irene Steinhoff, brother-in-law Don Bartlett, sister-in-laws Janet Heastont, Rosemary Cade, Dorothy McCormack, Patricia Cade, and many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by siblings Dorothy Armstrong, Jim, Doris Bartlett, Ralph, and Wayne.
Ferg was a volunteer firefighter with Selkirk Fire Department for over 35 years, and was employed at Dofasco for 30 years. He was an avid outdoors man, and enjoyed travelling.
The family will honour his life with a visitation at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Sunday October 22, 2023 from 2-4 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at the Selkirk Christian Chapel, 20 Erie St. N., Selkirk on Monday October 23, 2023 at 11 am. (Visitation one hour prior to service). As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice, or to the charity of your choice. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Awde Wayne
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Oct 19th, 2023
My condolences Bonnie siblings and your mom my thought are with you all R.I.P
Posted by
Awde Wayne
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Oct 19th, 2023
My condolences Bonnie siblings and your mom my thought are with you all R.I.P
Posted by
Becky Schuur
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Oct 20th, 2023
Deepest condolences to all. Ferg will be greatly missed.
Posted by
Dwayne White
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Oct 20th, 2023
Condolences to mark and family he will be missed
Posted by
Bill & Sharon Fess
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Oct 20th, 2023
Sincere condolences to family on your loss. Ferg is now at peace and free from pain, no more fires to fight. Treasure your memories of happier times.
Posted by
Bert & Deb Matthews
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Oct 20th, 2023
Sending sincere condolences to all. RIP Ferg
Posted by
Beth Berg
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Oct 20th, 2023
My sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time. Always hard losing a parent!
Posted by
Mary Heastont
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Oct 20th, 2023
Eleanor, I’m so sorry for your loss. May Ferg’s memory bring you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Paul, Mark, Bonnie – My sincerest condolences on the passing of you father. He was truly one of a kind.
Posted by
Anita (Lindsay) McGrath
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Oct 20th, 2023
My sincere condolences upon reading of Ferg’s passing. Keep your memories close to your heart ❤️ and he will always be with you.
Posted by
Ken and Lorali Smith
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Oct 20th, 2023
Our sincere condolences to all of you may he rest in peace.
Posted by
Shirley Smuk(Sloat)
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Oct 20th, 2023
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Father
Posted by
Cheryl Gee
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Oct 20th, 2023
May the caring thoughts of others comfort you at your time of loss.
Mike had many good stories about his hunting adventures with Ferg and the gang.
Posted by
Mary Harris
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Oct 20th, 2023
Mark and family.
Jason and I are so sorry for your loss.
Posted by
Ann Benner
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Oct 20th, 2023
Eleanor and family our deepest condolences s on your passing of Ferg
Lynn and Ann
Posted by
Bob and Rita Bennett
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Oct 20th, 2023
Dear Bonnie, Rick and all Ferg's loved ones,
Please know that you have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
We know that you have many wonderful memories to comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Bob and Rita
Posted by
Jean Stengel
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Oct 20th, 2023
Dear Eleanor - I am so sorry to hear the news of Ferg's passing. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Ferg was so pleasant, and always full of good humor - you and your family will have many pleasant memories.
Take care of yourselves. Jean Stengel
Posted by
Jean Stengel
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Oct 20th, 2023
Dear Eleanor - I am so sorry to hear the news of Ferg's passing. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Ferg was so pleasant, and always full of good humor - you and your family will have many pleasant memories.
Take care of yourselves. Jean Stengel
Posted by
Ethel Schweyer
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Oct 21st, 2023
My condolences to the family
Posted by
Dave Doughty
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Oct 21st, 2023
I always enjoyed the time I had with visiting with Ferg He was a great guy and will be missed
Posted by
Bernadine Tompkins - Lutes
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Oct 21st, 2023
My sincere condolences to Eleanor, Paul,Mark, Bonnie, and all the family. My prayers are with you. So glad he was able to enjoy Jerry’s and Ashley’s wedding.
Posted by
Lloyd and Marlene LaPointe
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Oct 22nd, 2023
Dear Elenor and Family so sorry to hear of Fergs passing you will be in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Posted by
Jim & Nancy Lamb
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Oct 22nd, 2023
Eleanor, Mark and Family.
So very sorry for your loss. Our sincerest sympathy to the Family.
Posted by
JoyceLudlow
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Oct 22nd, 2023
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great man. Ferg R.I.P. Now you can catch with friends.
Love Joyce and Larry Montgomery
Posted by
Zelda Maggio
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Oct 22nd, 2023
My Condolences to the Heastont families.
