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Harold Ferguson Obituary
Harold Ferguson, 87, of West Burlington, NY, formerly of Wallkill NY, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 peacefully at his home with his family at his side in West Burlington.
The son of Benjamin and Cassie Mae Ferguson. He served with the Army in the 12 armored division in WW II. He worked at Dupont and Stauffer Chemical Co., in Newburgh, NY. He loved farming and mechanics and spent the last 2 1/2 years working along side his son, farming.
He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Reis Ferguson. He is survived by his son, Brian Ferguson and his wife, Lindy of West Burlington; grandchildren, Paul and Ellie Ferguson; a sister, Beatrice Becce of Waterbury, CT; two brothers, Charles Ferguson of Cornwall, NY and George Ferguson of Wallkill, NY, and many nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed.
Funeral services will be private and donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences can be sent to Brian Ferguson, POB 125, West Burlington, NY 13482.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Ferguson
Sharon Schoonmaker
August 27, 2008
Dear Brian & George,
Your Dad was a joy to know. My kids will always remember him riding his tractor up the street, His handing out candy at Halloween, and his quick wit. He will be remembered forever as the Mayor of Mt. View Ave.
Norm & Joanna Hallenbeck
August 25, 2008
Brian & George -- Uncle Harold was a special man!! He brought special joy to my children's childhood memories and our too--He was "always" loved and will never be forgotten!!!!!
Dave Lavender
August 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie Sherman
August 21, 2008
Dear Brian,
I was so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. But looking at the 1st photo in his photo album brought back some very fond memories of him, your Mom and of course you.
Our prayers are with you at this time and always. Debbie, Danny, Timmy & Kelly Hughes
Holly Roush (Hallenbeck)
August 21, 2008
Brian & George, So sorry to hear about Uncle Harold's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God Bless!
The Nelson's
August 20, 2008
Brian, We are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...know that you are in our prayers to help you through this difficult time...Harold will be sadly missed,but know that "you" he will always remember...we love you!
Ken Kvittum & Patricia Wood
August 20, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
We will sadly miss Harold a very deeply loved long time friend.
Ethel Payne
August 19, 2008
Dear George and family : Our sympathy is with you at this time of sorrow Ethel & Jack Payne
August 19, 2008
August 19, 2008
Frank LaRocca
August 19, 2008
Brian so sorry to hear of dad's passing. We go back a long way with Du pont and stauffer. He was a person with the sweetest disposition I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My best to you and your family.
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