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FERGUSON: Olive Carrie (Schilbe) of Exeter

December 10, 2020 By Haskett Funeral Home 23 Condolences

FERGUSON: Olive Carrie (Schilbe) of Exeter

Passed away peacefully at Brierwood Gardens, Brantford, on December 9, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Norman J. T. Ferguson (2003). Adored mother and mother-in-law of Patricia Jean Benett of Brantford, and Ray Wanzo of Oakland. Dear grandmother of Ron Vercruyssen of Brussels, Carrie and Will King of Tobermory and Edward Culham of Kitchener. Great-grandmother of Brooklyn and Sam Barlow of Listowel, Ronnie Vercruyssen of London and Athena King of Tobermory. Dear sister-in-law of Roy Ferguson of Exeter. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Doris Ferguson (2016), grandson Daniel John Vercruyssen (1988), her siblings Wilhelmine and Oliver Jaques, Kathleen and Mike Hodgert, Jean and Wilmer Ferguson, Grace and Merv Hodgert, Marie Ferguson, Peggy and Wilmer Ferguson, and nephews Ken Ferguson and Ray Benneweis.

A private family funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 15th at 12PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting http://www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter entrusted with arrangements.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, South Huron Hospital Foundation, South Huron Walk-in Clinic, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Pamela Curran

    January 27, 2021 at 9:07 AM

    Patricia, I am so very sorry to hear of “Auntie” Ollie’s passing. We always enjoyed her visits with Auntie Gracie at the cottage with Mom and Dad (Pauline and Pat). Auntie Ollie had the best laugh. Sending love. You and your family are in my thoughts at such a sad time. Love, Pam xo.

  2. Deborah Curran

    December 16, 2020 at 11:34 AM

    Patricia, I am so sorry to hear of “Auntie” Ollie’s passing. I have fantastic memories of your Mom and Dad, and then your Mom and Auntie Gracie stopping in for a visit and cup of tea with my parents (Pauline and Pat) at the cottage in Bayfield. Sending love and prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.

  3. Donna (Heywood) Regier

    December 16, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    Patricia and family
    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our parent’s were good friends,
    I remember your dad teasing me, they were both real nice people.💞

  4. Eric Ross

    December 14, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    Pat sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, it had been a while since I was down to visit her. I always enjoyed her time spent with Bill at the dances and fish fry’s at the Brussels legion. Take care.

  5. JIM CHAPMAN

    December 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM

    My deepest sympathy to the Ferguson families !!
    Memories go back to the Schilbe days in Tuckersmith .

  6. Esther Hillman

    December 13, 2020 at 7:59 AM

    My deepest sympathy.

  7. Martha and Bob Heywood

    December 12, 2020 at 7:20 PM

    We are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. We were blessed to have her as a tenant for several years in our apartments on Market Street. Such a nice lady. My mother Martha Rooseboom lived directly below her and she very much enjoyed Ollie’s friendship and visits. A life well ived.

  8. Sharon Campbell

    December 12, 2020 at 6:33 PM

    Sorry to here about mom Patterica She was a lovely LOVELY person I will miss her

  9. Linda

    December 12, 2020 at 2:33 PM

    To Ollie’s family:
    What can we say about Ollie but what everyone else is saying. She was one of a kind. She was a member of the R E Pooley Legion Ladies Auxiliary for 60 years. Always ready to help in any way she could and always with a story and deep laugh. Sometimes very opinionated, but stood behind her words. “to my way of thing” she would say.
    RIP Ollie
    Ladies Auxiliary to R.E. Pooley Legion Br. 167

  10. Gail Thomas

    December 12, 2020 at 1:01 PM

    My sympathy to the entire Ferguson families… many memories shared over the years. Our parents shared so many fun times and always loved how your Mom would always refer to my Dad as “ Coulter” … they had many a good time! I also recall stopping in Florida to visit them one winter many years ago… and our last visit was few years back when your Mom stopped in at cottage in Goderich and shared many laughs ❤️
    My mom Eleanor sends her love … Ollie’s spunk, sense of humour and friendship is treasured RIP
    Hugs

  11. Sylvia Mittelholtz

    December 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM

    My sincere condolences to all families of Ollie Ferguson ,she could bring smiles and laughter to all .
    Sylvia and Ken Mittelholtz

  12. Leona Nigh

    December 12, 2020 at 9:51 AM

    Patricia, you have my sympathy on the passing of your Mom . She was a dear cousin of mine & we had many good times together. RIP Ollie,
    Leona Nigh

  13. Mary Ellen (Sitter) Anderson

    December 12, 2020 at 7:38 AM

    My condolences go out to the family of my dear cousin Ollie. I have many fond memories of her

  14. Marilyn Riley

    December 12, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    Our condolences to the family Marilyn and Allan Riley

  15. Ron and Marianne FERGUSON

    December 11, 2020 at 9:45 PM

    Dear Patricia and extended family;
    Conveying sincere condolences on the passing of your mom, Ollie was always the person who could light up any room. “Personality Plus” May she Rest in Peace !

  16. Jane Haggitt

    December 11, 2020 at 8:25 PM

    My condolences to Ollie Ferguson’s family
    I remember her fondly as a member of the “Fleck Family” over forty years ago

  17. Don and Edith ( Carter) Lewis & family

    December 11, 2020 at 2:54 PM

    Dear Patricia and Olive’s family

    We are sorry that Ollie has passed .
    She was always a friendly person, and loved a good time.

  18. Mary Dearing Forrest

    December 11, 2020 at 12:56 PM

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  19. Donna Perry

    December 11, 2020 at 11:28 AM

    To Ollie’s family
    Have so many wonderful memories of the time spent with your family. When we were young and you lived next door and your Grandmother across the street. Also in later years when she came back to Exeter. Ollie was a great lady.
    With Deepest Sympathy Donna Perry and Jim Perry

  20. Bob and Helen Coates

    December 10, 2020 at 9:34 PM

    Our sympathy to Patricia on the loss of a dear Mother. We remember her friendliness and her ready smile. We enjoyed having her as a member of the Rebekah Lodge . She was always ready to help and
    had a happy outlook on life. We missed her after she left.

  21. Joan Finkbeiner

    December 10, 2020 at 8:22 PM

    My condolences to Ollie’s family. I had Ollie as a lead hand at Fleck. She was a wonderful person to work with. She had a lot of fun but still got the work done. She will be missed. Cherish all your memories.

    Joan Finkbeiner

  22. Sue Riley

    December 10, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    Thinking of all the Ferguson Clan during this difficult time.
    Sue Riley

  23. Carolyn McCabe(Simpson)

    December 10, 2020 at 4:37 PM

    Patricia so sorry to read of Mom,s passing .Thoughts & prayers to you & all the family at this sad time.

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