John D. Ferguson

Ferguson, John D. Of Perry, age 75, died February 25, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 27, 1932 at West Chester, PA. As a boy, John and his family summered in Boothbay Harbor, ME, where his passion for boating and the ocean began. John attended the University of Virginia and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He was with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 10 years He was a member of General Electric's ELFUN Society. He served on the Board of Trustees of Calais Regional Hospital and the Eastport Memorial Nursing Home. Formerly of Mukwonago, WI John retired to Perry to live in his dream home on the ocean with his wife of 33 years, Connie. John was highly respected for his honesty, integrity and intelligence. He was supportive of his community, volunteering when needed and always purchasing locally when he could. Survivors include his wife Connie (Rose) Ferguson, sons Jody (Kris Fifer) of IN, Stephen (Zada) of TN, Matthew (Beverly) of IN, Scott (Rachel) of WI, and Jeff (Donna) of WI, a daughter Heather Knutson, known to her dad as "Mouse" (husband Dan) of WI, 2 sisters Rev. Nancy Ferguson of VA and Cynthia Rush (husband Eddie) of WV, 14 grandchildren 2 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many, many friends. A celebration of John's life will be held 7 PM Friday March 28, at the RiverGlen Christian Church, S31 W30601 Sunset Dr., Waukesha, WI, with the Rev. Nancy Ferguson officiating. Donations in John's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086, or to the American Lung Association 61 Broadway New York, New York 10006, or Calais Regional Hospital, 22 Church Lane, Calais, ME 04619.