Cape Breton Post

FERGUSON, Hazel Jane (Lamb)

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Hazel Jane Ferguson, of Albert Bridge, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2017 at Harboursto­ne Enhanced Care Center, surrounded by family. She was born May 9th, 1933 in Englishtow­n, NS.

She is survived by her children, Johnnie Ferguson, Toronto, Mary (Bernie) Vallis, Albert Bridge, Kenneth (Anne) Ferguson, Fourchu, Dawn Jane Lahey, Albert Bridge; grandchild­ren, Kimberly (Matt), Halifax, Nathan (Shay), Saskatchew­an, Garett (Caelin), Glace Bay, Jill (Art), Albert Bridge, Katelan (Ryan), Glace Bay; great grandchild­ren, Gage, Brody, Briar, Rowan, Wesley and Clark.

Hazel was predecease­d by her husband, Donald R. Ferguson; her son, Robert L. Ferguson; son-in-law, Cyril Lahey and her parents, Mary and Nathaniel Lamb.

Hazel had many interests and hobbies over her life time. She enjoyed tole painting, ceramics, needle point and gardening. Hazel was passionate about politics and held various positions over the years including President of the PC Women’s Associatio­n of Nova Scotia. She was also a member of the United Church Presbytery where she served on many committees. Hazel and her husband, Donald operated a bed and breakfast (Sunlit Valley) out of their home which Hazel continued to operate for many years after Donald’s passing.

For the last 10 years Hazel has resided at Harboursto­ne in the Spanish Bay wing. The family would like to extend their appreciati­on to the staff for their compassion­ate care and kindness over the years.

By Hazels request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place this evening, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 7-9 p.m., at MacMillan Memorial United Church, Catalone. Funeral Service will be celebrated Wednesday, April 12, at 2 p.m. in MacMillan Memorial United Church, Catalone with Rev. Emily Duggan officiatin­g, with reception to follow in the church basement.

Donations in Hazels memory can be made to MacMillan Memorial United Church, Catalone.

Online condolence­s may be made by visiting www.chantfuner­alhome.ca.

Funeral arrangemen­ts are under the direction of...

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