|
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HORTON, Stanley Ferguson (Willie) - 83 passed away peacefully at home on November 18th. Born in Kingston, Ontario he was the son of the late Gordon and Ruby (Gaylord) Horton. He served 25 years in the armed forces as a marine engineer. In his younger days he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved travelling and the outdoors, especially camping. Singing and playing guitar were his favorite pastimes. He is survived by the sons, David (Cindy) of BC, Roger (Trish), Stanley, John (Natalie), all of Ontario and Rob (Sherri) of Nova Scotia and his common-law partner Nancy O'Connell and their beloved dog Gypsy. He is also survived by his sister Virginia Badour (Ron), brothers Ron (Donna), Jerry (Earla), and Tony (Colleen) all of Ontario. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joan, sister Sandra Davison and brother Wayne.
Stan has an interesting and well-travelled life. He served 25 years on board various HMC Ships in Halifax and Esquimalt, as well as 2 years in Thunder Bay at the reserve base HMCS GRIFFON.
Stan has a trunk full of awards for volunteer work he has been recognized for over the years. Too many to list however, some folks may remember him from some of the local seniors' homes including Northwood and Beaverbank Villa.
We know there are many people who will remember Stan from the music festivals and we would love to hear some of those stories. These were something he looked forward to and booked those weekends as quickly as he could literally jamming in as many as he could take in.
He was a proud member of the local legions and has so many wonderful friends there that I know he considered his family. Most of his time has been spent at the one closest to home for him, Mt. Uniacke Legion branch # 165 but he has also been known to frequent the Lower Sackville legion branch # 162.
Stan was a lover of music, having a beer and touring around but more importantly, he loved to hear your story. He really cared about his friends and his family. He would look at you with those beautiful twinkly eyes so proud of his long braided hair and leather hairband and if you were lucky enough, you'd get a really tight hug and a 'hey darlin' or a 'thanks love'. To know him was definitely to love him.
Stan's wishes were not for a funeral but if you could have a cold beer and listen to some classic country music and share some stories or have a quiet toast to remember this fun-loving man, we all know he would love that.
Ships served in:
|
