It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence Ferguson at the age of 92 years.

Laurence is survived by his wife of 70 years Marg; his children Sheldon (Dorie) Ferguson of Michigan, Ron (Les) Ferguson of Red Deer, Marg (Rick) Barr of Ponoka and Cindy (Ted) Wiest of Lethbridge as well as his sister Faye Osbourne. He will be greatly missed by his eleven grandchildren David (Karey) Wiest, Troy (Julie) Ferguson, Michelle (Shawn) Van Nistelrooy, Jeff (Amanda) Barr, Kelly (Kyle) Wickstrom, Laina (Greg) Rallo, Derek (Jessica) Wiest, Steven Barr, Kate (Jeff) Garrett, Lisa Barr, Rhonda (Pardeep) Parhar and twenty great grandchildren.

Laurence grew up in the Gilby and Eckville area where he met and married his wife Marg. They enjoyed over 70 years of marriage. Most of their married life was spent in Red Deer where they raised their four children. Laurence was a hard worker with a great work ethic and was involved in many things in the city of Red Deer. His jobs included West Park IGA, Government of Alberta, managing the A&W’s, and being an NHL hockey scout with Central Scouting for 15 years and the Carolina Hurricanes for 7 years. He also served a term on Red Deer City Council, was president of Red Deer Minor Hockey, served on the West Park Presbyterian church board and helped start the Red Deer Bridge Club. Besides his time at work his days were filled helping with his children’s activities coaching or managing many ball and hockey teams. His love of hockey had him driving the bus for the Midget Optimist chief hockey club and eventually managing and being a part owner of the Red Deer Rustlers.  He loved working with his sons Sheldon and Ron as an NHL hockey scout for the Carolina Hurricanes and was rarely seen without his Hurricanes hat on.  His favorite pastime was playing duplicate bridge which he did right up until this last year. He loved to go to Eckville and help his brothers-in-law on their farms also helping his son-in-law Ted and grandsons on the Enchant farm. Just this week he was still asking how many calves had been born to date. His love of hockey continued right up until last year as he continued to watch his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play. He was so very proud of all their successes.

Laurence was predeceased by his parents, three brothers a sister and his grandson Derek. A memorial service will be held in June.