Fergus Ward died peacefully on Saturday January 27th, 2024 at Uxbridge Hospital at the end of a 91 year journey.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Jean Ward. He will be sadly missed by his sons, David (Karen) and Andrew. His legacy and spirit will live on through his grandchildren, Brandi and Shelby (Mike); great-grandchildren James and Levi. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Lesley (Lance), Holly, Lisa (Rick), Winston (Konnie) and Clive; and great grand nieces and nephews.

Fergus was predeceased by his older brother, Dennis and his twin sister, Betty.

On August 31st, 1932, Fergus was born to Earnest and Clarice at High Owlcotes Farm Pudsey, Yorkshire, England. He grew up on a mixed farm on a hilltop in scenic Yorkshire. In 1962, Fergus and Jean came to Canada to join his brother in creating a successful mink farm on the Oak Ridges Moraine, just south of the town of Uxbridge.

Fergus enjoyed travelling and loved to share stories about his adventures. He was a lover of nature, and religiously fed the birds every winter. He kept active during retirement by swimming 3 times a week at Uxpool in Uxbridge. He always had a positive attitude and smiled at everyone he met.

His road has come to an end. He will be missed.

To honour Fergus' wishes, cremation has taken place through The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre in Pickering.