Norman FERGUSON Obituary
Norman passed away peacefully at Royal City Manor on March 17, 2014. Born May 28, 1922 in New Westminster, Norman grew up in the city and attended UBC for his pre-dental course and the North Pacific Dental College where he obtained his Doctor of Dentistry (D.M.D.). He practiced in New Westminster until age 80. Norm was an honourary Fellow of the College of Dentists of Canada, a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Fellow in the Academy of Dentistry International and a member of O.K.U, International Honour Dental Fraternity. In addition to his private practice, Norm became a faculty member at UBC's Faculty of Dentistry in 1966 and continued to teach until 2005. Norman is predeceased by his sister, Frances Love and his brothers, Jack Ferguson and James Black. He leaves his wife Frances, daughter Jane Christopherson, son Jim (Sue), grandchildren Jamie (Anna) Christopherson, Ron Christopherson, Jaime Ferguson (Khalil Bhimji) and Kyle Ferguson (Sheena Urquhart) along with his great- grandchildren, Melina Christopherson, Sophia Christopherson, and Sylas Bhimji. Norman will be greatly missed by his family and many friends, including colleagues and former patients. A reception in Norman's honour will be held at a date and location to be announced later. The family wishes to especially thank the staff at Thornbridge Gardens and Royal City Manor for their wonderful and thoughtful care. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the UBC Faculty of Dentistry – Hamber Foundation Visiting Professorship in Dental Geriatric or your favourite charity in Norman's name.
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Wendy Malchy (Yanosik)
April 17, 2014
My sincere condolances to the Family of Dr.Ferguson. I was 16 years old when I worked for Dr. Ferguson. He was a great mentor and father figure to me. He had a significant influence on my life and I have never forgotten his kindness and wise words. He has always held a special place in my heart.
Diane Addison(Pedron) and Family
April 7, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Family of Dr. Ferguson.
Through the years of 1978-1989 I worked for Dr. Ferguson. During these years I continuously witnessed his endless knowledge and great mentorship to dentistry. His repeated generosity to those in need was one of his greatest gifts of love. He will fondly be remembered.
Diane Addison (Pedron)
April 7, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Family of Dr.Ferguson.
Through the years of 1978-1989 I worked for Dr.Ferguson. During these years I continuously witnessed his endless knowledge and great mentorship to dentistry as well as his repeated generosity to those in need, which was one of his greatest gifts of love.
With fond memories he will be remembered.
Diane Addison and Family
April 2, 2014
Dear Frances, Jane and Jim:
Please accept my condolences at the loss of your husband and father. It has been many many years since I saw you but never forgotten. I am from New Westminster and worked for Dr. Ferguson for about 5 years until I married in 1955! Whew, many years ago. Under his tutelage I became quite good at mallleting when he did his infamous gold foils . . . a lost art. A gold foil by Dr. Ferguson would last forever. Of course, I wish I could have seen him and told him that in person . . . but, as his family, I know you knew the quality of his work and his love of dentistry. My sincere sympathy to all of his family. Mona (Garisto) Andres
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Arne & Donna Evans
March 30, 2014
Our sister Donna worked for Dr. Ferguson for many years.In 1974 our brother Colin was in a very serious car accident and was in a comma for 3 months.Dr. Ferguson went to the hospital and cleaned up all his dental damage. Our family is ever so grateful for his kindness. R.I.P. Dr. Ferguson Arne & Donna Evans
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