Paul H. Ferguson 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday Morning December 24, 2018 at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Vermont. He was born March 17, 1943 in Springfield, Vermont the son of Henry Lawrence and Viola Lillian (Bingham) Ferguson. He attended Springfield Schools, and received his GED in 2001 at the age of 58.
He served in the United States Navy.
On February 4, 1967 He married Susan A. Norris at St. Mary’s Church in Springfield, this February 4th would have been their 52nd wedding anniversary.
He was employed as a Parts Inspector with the Bryant Grinder Co. in Springfield for over 20 years. He also worked as a Carpenter and Diesel Mechanic over the years.
He enjoyed Maple Sugaring, making root beer, hard cider and wine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, camping and restoring old tractors and cars.
He is survived by his wife Susan of Springfield, daughter Nora Carnevale and her husband Bob of Duanesburg, NY, Son Mark Ferguson and wife Lisa of Springfield, daughter Heidi McFadden and her husband Mike of Charlestown, NH. Brother Keith Ferguson of Springfield, Sister Carol Fitch of Weathersfield, Seven grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, and one sister Joan LaClaire.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday December 29, 2018 at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Reverend Jerry Kilyk will officiate. Friends may call at the Chapel on Saturday morning one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.
Burial with military honors will be in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Springfield, Vt. in the Spring.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the Make a Wish Foundation at Make-A-Wish America, Gift Processing 1702 East Highland Ave., Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016, or on line at www.wish.org/
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.
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