FAMILY  FOLIAGE.

John Ronald Ferguson  (1935 ~ 1992)

 

5.7.8.1. First child of L. Leonard Ferguson and Sarah L. Brown, John Ronald Ferguson, was born April 25, 1935, in Toronto, Ontario. 

  He married Shirley Jean Shaw, daughter of Ira Thomas Shaw and Lola Jean McKean, October 23, 1954, Redwing, Collingwood Twp., Grey Co., Ontario and had four children:  

 

• (5.7.8.1.1)  Sherry Lynn  (1955 ~ )

• (5.7.8.1.2)  Bradley Ronald  (1957 ~ 1997)

• (5.7.8.1.3)  Rodney John  (1960 ~ )

• (5.7.8.1.4)  Kerry Jean  (1962 ~ )

 

  J. Ronald Ferguson died May 10, 1992, aged 57 years in Orillia, Ontario.

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----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Ferguson—Shaw

Mr. and Mrs. John Ronald Ferguson whose marriage took place at the home of the bride’s parents at Redwing. The bride is Shirley Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Shaw and her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ferguson, First Street. Rev. J. E. Hunter officiated at the marriage ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson are making their home in Collingwood. Collingwood Enterprise-Bulletin, Nov. 9, 1954.

 

 

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J. Ronald Ferguson

John Ronald Ferguson (ret’d, proprietor of Ron’s Repair Service, Orillia) Suddenly at his late residence on Sunday, May 10, 1992 in his 58th year. Ron Ferguson, of Orillia, beloved husband of Shirley J. Ferguson (nee Shaw). Dear father of Sherry of Mississauga, Bradley of Orillia, Rodney and his wife Joanne of Meaford, Kerry and husband Rick Hill of Sebright. Grandfather of Jessica, Gabrielle and Rickie Jean. Dearly loved son of Mrs. Mary Beally Brown of Los Angeles, California. The late Mr. Ron Ferguson will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia from 7-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service in the chapel Tuesday morning, May 12th, at 11 o’clock. Cremation to follow.  If desired, Memorial Donations to the Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Foundation would be sincerely appreciated. Orillia Packet & Times, May 11, 1992.

 

Bradley R. Ferguson

May 27, 1957 ~ February 18, 1997

Suddenly in Orillia, on Tuesday, February 18, 1997, in his 40th year. Bradley Ronald Ferguson, loved son of Mrs. Shirley Jean Ferguson (nee Shaw) of Orillia, and the late Mr. John Ronald Ferguson. Beloved brother of Sherry Lynn Ferguson of Mississauga, Rodney John and wife Joanne of Meaford, Kerry Jean Hill and husband Rick of Sebright. Dear uncle of Jessica, Gabrielle, Rickie-Jean and Randi. Loving friend of Diane Bush of Orillia. Will be sadly missed by grandfather Ira Shaw of Meaford and grandmother Mary Beally Brown of Los Angeles, Calif. The late Mr. Bradley Ferguson will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Then to Regent Park United Church, 175 Oxford St., Orillia on Thursday afternoon, February 20th for funeral service at 1 o’clock. Friends will be received by the family in the church from 12 noon until time of funeral service. Cremation to follow.  If desired, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital would be gratefully appreciated. Orillia Packet & Times, Feb. 19, 1997.

 

Mary A. Beley Brown

October 3, 1917 ~ August 2, 2008

 

Ira T. Shaw

March 22, 1912 ~ January 22, 1998

Ira Thomas Shaw, in Meaford General Hospital, January 22, 1998 in his 86th year. Son of the late Thomas and Edith Shaw.

  Predeceased by wife and dear mother Lola McKean, and also predeceased by wives Kay Niceliu and Dorothy Gamble.

  Predeceased by brothers Roy Shaw, Bertle Shaw, and Earl Shaw. Predeceased by sisters Elva Sayers, Inez Morwood, and Vera Smith. Survived by sister Irene Woods of Mount Forest.

  Predeceased by son Edward Shaw, survived by son Kenneth and wife Ruth of Collingwood, and son Dennis and fiancé Lorraine of Owen Sound.

  Survived also by 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.

  Service was held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford on Monday, January 26, 1998. Officiated by Rev. Howard Sullivan and Rev. Ron Baker. Spring interment at Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery. Thornbury Courier-Review, Feb. 4, 1998.

 

Lola J. McKean Shaw

May 24, 1915 ~ February 13, 1981

A lifelong resident of Grey County and a resident for most her her life in the Beaver Valley area, Lola Jean Shaw of McKibbon Drive in Meaford, passed away on Friday, February 13, 1981 at Meaford General Hospital in her 66th year.

  Born on May 24, 1915 in Kolapore, Lola Jean was one of 13 children of Edward and Frances McKean. She was raised in Kolapore and went to public school there.

  After finishing elementary school, she worked at home to help her mother and father with the farm work.

  Lola Jean McKean and Ira Shaw were married on July 5, 1955 at St. George’s Church in Clarksburg with Rev. Charlton conducting the marriage ceremony. Following the wedding the Shaws settled in the Meaford area where they lived for about 10 years before moving to Chatsworth.

  There they worked a farm for about two years. They moved back to the Beaver Valley, buying a farm in the Redwing area, not too far from where Ira’s father had managed his farm all his life.  Ira and Jean raised their family in Redwing.

 They had six children, three boys and three girls, Edward, Dennis and Kenneth; Audrey, Shirley and Myrna.

  Ira Shaw farmed in the Redwing area for about 22 years before retiring in 1972. The couple then moved to Meaford where they had lived ever since. Lola Shaw did not take a big part in community groups or clubs as first the farm and family needed looking after. She was a devoted mother and wife and made a good home for her family.

  She is survived by her husband, Ira, sons Edward of Alliston, Kenneth of Collingwood and Dennis of Maxwell; daughters Audrey (Mrs. Alvin Clarke) of Clarksburg, Shirley (Mrs. Ronald Ferguson) of Orillia and Myrna (Mrs. Laverne Smart) of Owen Sound; also seven brothers, Artie and Lloyd McKean, both of California; Gordon, Roy, Ivan McKean of Collingwood and Aubrey McKean of Toronto; and five sisters, Laverne McArthur of Collingwood, Irene Conron of Florida, Velma Baird, Hughena and Mildred Broomhead, all of Toronto; she is also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

  She was resting at Mayer Funeral Home until Sunday, February 15 for a service in Grace United Church. Thornbury Rev. Robert Gordon officiated at the service.

  Pallbearers were her three sons, Edward, Kenneth and Dennis and three sons-in-law, Ronald Ferguson of Orillia, Vern Smart of Owen Sound and Alvin Clarke of Clarksburg.

  Burial was in Thornbury Clarksburg Union Cemetery. Thornbury Review-Herald, Mar. 4, 1981.

 

Thomas Shaw

December 15, 1868 ~ June 1, 1953

The funeral took place Thursday, June 4, 1953, to the Union Cemetery, at Thornbury, of Thomas Shaw, last surviving member of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Shaw, who were early settlers of this district. Rev. C. J. McNichol conducted the funeral service.

  Pallbearers were from the Tenth Line community where deceased had farmed for many years. Pallbearers were M. J. Marritt, Howard Rolling, Bruce McGuire, Earl Hewgill, Dalton Lougheed, R. C. McCluskey.

  A quiet living man, well esteemed by all who knew him, Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife, eight children, 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The children are, sons, Roy, Bertie, Earl and Ira, all of Clarksburg district; daughters Alva (Mrs. Thornton Sayres) of Singhampton; Vera (Mrs. Elliott Smith), Markdale; Inez (Mrs. Ira Morwood), Markdale, and Irene, of Beeton, Ont.

  Thomas Shaw was born 86 years ago at Lot 20, Con. 10, Collingwood Township, where his son Roy now lives. He married at Ravenna, to Edith Gee, in January, 1896, and farmed in this community until 1938 when he retired to Clarksburg. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Shaw went to Singhampton to be with their daughter. Thornbury Review-Herald, June 11, 1953.

 

Edith J. Gee Shaw

December 31, 1875 ~ April 24, 1955

A well-known and highly respected resident of Clarksburg, Mrs. Edith Jane Shaw, died Sunday, April 24, 1955 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thornton Sayres, at Singhampton. She was in her 79th year.

  Born in London, England, Mrs. Shaw was the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gee, and came to Canada at the age of seven. She came to live at Clarksburg and in 1896 married Thomas Shaw who predeceased her in 1953. The couple farmed all their lives on the old Shaw homestead on the 10th Line, Collingwood Township, now occupied by a son, Roy. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Gospel Workers Church.

  Surviving are four sons and four daughters, Roy of R.R.2, Clarksburg, Earl of Beeton; Bertie of Collingwood, and Ira of Redwing; Alva, Mrs. T. Sayers of Singhampton; Vera, Mrs. Elliot Smith, and Inez, Mrs. Ira Moorewood, both of Markdale, and Irene, Mrs. Harry Hammell of Beeton. There are 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Colling-wood Enterprise-Bulletin, May 5, 1955.

 

Christopher S. Shaw

1810 ~ September 26, 1885

Died at his residence in the township of Collingwood on the morning of the September 25, 1885 in the seventy-fifth year of his age. Mr. Christopher Shaw, Bro. Shaw was born in Binbrook, county of Lincoln, England; emigrated to Canada in 1838; lived in the Gore of Toronto twelve years; came to Collingwood Township where he spent the remainder of his days. Bro. Shaw’s sufferings were long and very severe, but borne with great fortitude and Christian patience. We visited him frequently during his long illness and lawys to our inquiries respecting his health, although often in severe pain, his invariable reply was: “I cannot complain.” He retained his consciousness to the last moments and in answer to his wife’s inquiry, near the last, as to whether he had any doubts or fears, he replied: “No; Christ is my strength and portion.” Bro. Shaw was converted, and joined the Primitive methodist Church about thirty-five years ago, and remained, with a short interval a member of that church until union made him a member of our present Methodist Church. He was a liberal supporter of the Gospel and the ministers always found hearty welcom to his home. Honest and industrious, he was highly respected by all who knew him. His record is on high. He leaves a widow, six sons and three daughters. May they all follow him as he followed Christ, so that in the great reunion beyond the tide not one shall be missing from the family circle. G. W. Steavenson.

 

Margery McElroy Shaw

1831 ~ February 15, 1901

The death of Mrs. C. S. Shaw, of the 10th Concession of Collingwood township, removes one of the early settlers of the township. The deceased came to Collingwood nearly forty-five years ago, and has resided continuously in it during that time. She had enjoyed good health up to a few weeks ago, when she was taken ill with an attack of la grippe, which resulted in her death early on Friday morning, February 15, 1901. The deceased was universally respected, and was a kind-hearted and obliging lady, and her many kind acts among the neighbours of the section in which she resided will not soon be forgotten, and her removal from the neighbourhood in which she has so long resided will cause deep regret, and teh community will mourn with the bereaved family in her death. In religion Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Methodist church, and was always an active worker until her age prevented it. Collingwood Enterprise-Messenger, Feb. 28, 1901.

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