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Keith McIntyre Ferguson

December 4, 2010

FERGUSON, Keith McIntyre – died in the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital on December 4, 2010 in his 81st year. Predeceased by his parents Barbara McIntyre Ferguson and Lorne Nunn Ferguson and his five siblings – Archena MacDonald, Gladys Keats, Elizabeth Cullen, K. James Ferguson, and Roberta Quandt. He is survived by his loving family, his wife Bertha Rachel Ferguson (nee Dury), his children Dr. Ian Ferguson (Cindy), Jane Ferguson (John Offutt), and Dr. Kathy Ferguson and his six grandchildren Sarah O’Flanagan (Fionn), Andrew Ferguson (Brooke), Scott and Jeffrey Ferguson, and Eric and Connor Offutt and his nephew Jim Cullen.  Keith was born an entrepreneur. He was born in Dubuc, Saskatchewan and grew up in Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where he delivered newspapers, groceries and sold magazines as a young boy. He attended the University of Western Ontario where he graduated in 1953 with an Honours Degree in Business Administration. Keith and Rachel married in 1954 and moved to Windsor where Keith took his first job with Canadian Pittsburgh Industries. He soon founded Ferguson Glass Ltd. that became a prominent company in the institutional, commercial and industrial glass business until 2008. He also founded Ferguson Glass (Western) Ltd. in Calgary with Frank Babienko that continues today as Ferguson Corporation. He bought IBG Canada Ltd. and with partner Paul Davison developed it into a leader in structural skylights. In 1986 he and Peter Neudorf Sr. founded Ferguson Neudorf Glass Inc., now one of the largest glass and curtain wall companies in Canada. Their resume of projects includes the Roger’s Centre, BCE Place, Winnipeg Hydro Building, Fallsview Casino, Caesar’s Windsor Hotel and Casino, the new Pearson Airport Terminal, the National Gallery of Canada, the Discovery Communications Building in Maryland, the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington DC along with projects in Japan, Mexico, Barbados and Nassau. Current projects include the Four Seasons, First Canadian Place, the Shangri-La and the Union Station Revitalization Project in Toronto. Keith was beloved by family, friends and colleagues. He will be remembered for his keen intelligence, legendary work ethic and especially his irreverent sense of humour. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Sharon Baker and the Palliative Care Unit team at University Hospital, Dr. Joseph Chin and Dr. Michaele Fleming for their excellent and compassionate care. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Salvation Army or the Home Library Service of the London Public Library. Visitation will be held on Saturday December 11, 2010 from 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario followed by a brief memorial service and reception at 3:30 pm. Online condolences accepted at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

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Dear Bertha: My sincerest sympathy at this time of sorrow . Hopefully your loved ones will help you through this difficult time and the time ahead . My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely , helga

~ helga mousseau (formerly begley)

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~ Shirley, Bryce,Todd Ferguson

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~ JOSEPH ABDALLAH

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~ Guido & Carol Coolman

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~ Randy & Becky Denning

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~ Kelly Boucock

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~ jens harnest

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~ LOIS BOYES

Hello, My name is Houssien Idriss, I know this is very late, but I only recently known about Keith's passing away, I'm an old friend of his and Bertha, we used to work together and when I had to go back home overseas communication between us was lost, is there a way to contact them? I would like to show my respect to his family personally, he was such a good friend. I would appreciate it if someone can help me. Thank you in advance

~ Houssien Idriss

So sorry to hear about Keith's passing! Thank-You for the glazing experience!

~ Rodney Wilson

Mrs. Ferguson and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Mr. Ferguson will be missed. From his friends at EllisDon.

~ EllisDon

Dear Mrs. Ferguson: I just wanted to send you a note to tell you how sorry I was to hear of Keith's passing. The years have flown so quickly. I was telling Jane in an email that I am training now to be a Montessori teacher, after having been let go from Quality Safety Systems Company after 20 years. I am loving it and wish that I had done it years ago. Anyway, since the school is located at Arlington and Riverside Drive, I took a side-trip to your old house after I found out about Keith's death - luckily for me no one was home when I pulled in the driveway to take a look around. It hasn't changed a bit. Seems to me I helped clean out those eaves troughs one year ;). Anyway he was a wonderful man - always a smile and something to say (suppose that's why I liked him so much) and I seem to remember that he caught the evil eye from you from time to time when he got on a roll. Please know how sorry I am and that I'm keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Very Sincerely Cheryl

~ Cheryl Willis

Dr. Ferguson, Cindy and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time.

~ Jim and Shelley Balderston

Our deepest sympathy to Keith's family. All of us at Krisro Metal Industries Ltd and Walsh Forming and Fabricating will sincerley miss Keith. He was an sucessful and outstanding business man with an excellent sense of humour. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him

~ William Walsh

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Keith, it was such an honor to have known and worked with him for 23 years, I always looked forward to seeing Keith as we always shared a chuckle, Keith will be greatly missed by myself and the staff at Ferguson-Neudorf Glass and is also a great loss for Peter Neudorf. My condolences to the family of Keith Ferguson Lois Boyes-Business Administrator @ Ferguson Neudorf Glass

~ LOIS BOYES

Dear Bertha: My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Keith. I met your husband a few times at your home. I know the pain of losing someone you love. May memories comfort you and your faith in God give you strength and peace at this difficult time. My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Linda Stular (a former student you taught at Belle River District High School)

~ Linda Stular

Dear Bertha and Family, I was saddened to read of Keith's death and offer my sincere condolences. When Elsie and I moved to Windsor in 1975 with Eastern Construction Keith made sure that I was welcomed into the construction community in Windsor and introduced me to many of the people that made my time in Windsor enjoyable and successful. This did not stop at me but included my wife and we still remember your wonderful hospitality when you invited us for dinner at your home. During the subsequent 33 years I enjoyed dealing with Keith many times in Windsor, Calgary and Toronto. During my working life, I met and did business with thousands of people, but Keith was amoung a handful that I knew I could always count on. His honesty and integrity were without question. Sincerely, John Brown

~ John Brown

Dear Ian, We were very sorry to hear about the death of your father and send our deepest sympathy to you and your family,Sincerely, Herb and Bridget

~ Herb and Bridget Hauffe

Dear Bertha: My deepest and most sincere condolences to you and the family during this very sad time. I didn't know Keith all that well, but met him through our staff parties when you were teaching at BRDHS. He was a quick wit and a visionary and he must have been good fun throughout the years, despite his demanding schedule. I was amazed at all his accomplishments, but not surprised that he touched so many lives as an entrepreneur and businessman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

~ Lesley Jane Merchant

Our deepest sympathy to Bertha & family. We thank God to have known Keith for over 30 years. All of us at Joseph-Anthony Windsor will miss Keith as an honourable and very special man. Our prayers are with you all.

~ Joseph Abdallah

Dear Bertha, Ian, Jane, Kathy and Families, Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Keith. He will always be remembered fondly. Sincerely Janine Bisnaire, Michelle, Denise and Monique

~ Janine Bisnaire

Dear Bertha and Family I am an old neughbour of you long ago and My late husband did business with Keith. Frank always spoke highly of him. I have just lately gone through the same loss .Wmill keep you in my prayers Sincerely Doris Dayus

~ Doris dayus

My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. You are a wonderful woman and he was a superb husband and father. My prayers are with you all.

~ Farrid Mailloux

My deepest condolences to Keiths family. I was lucky enough to work for Keith at Ferguson Glass in Windsor for two summers as a student and I always thought so much of him. Very special man and I will remember him always. My father worked for Keith for many years and has always spoke so highly of him. We have lost a great man.

~ Jay Dillon

My deepest sympathy to Keith's family. I came to know Keith as a friend and business partner for 25 years. All of us at IBG Canada will sorely miss Keith's sharp sense of humour, his keen knowledge of business, and especially his integrity which was very much apparent in his relationships with business colleagues. On a personal level I will miss Keith's visits to IBG and his upbeat manner, even in his time of distress. I will think of him and our friendship often.

~ Paul Davison

I was so sorry to hear about Keith's passing. Bertha, my thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Giselle Vanneste

~ Giselle Vanneste

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Am thinking of you.

~ Sharon Doyle

My sincere condolences to Keith's family and friends. Keith was always an inspiration to me as roll model of blending dedication to family, friends and work. A man who's word was his bond. I know he will be sorely missed by many. I didn't know him well enough to be a friend, but i knew him well enough to cherish his friendship. He will be in my thoughts often.

~ Jens Harnest

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