Obituary of Patsy Ilien Ferguson (nee Bowlby) (Updated)

Of St. Thomas, ON, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital – Continuing Care Unit on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in her 92nd year.

Beloved wife of the late John Ferguson (2011).  Dearly loved mother of Vicki (Mark). Cherished grandmother of Laura (Chris), Ryan, Kayla (Justin) and Genevieve (Derya) and great grandmother of Lakey, CJ, Margot and Jade. She is also remembered by her nieces, nephews, and their families.  Her son Dale (May 2026), sister Shirley, and brother Larry (Dorothy) predeceased her.

Born in St. Thomas, ON, August 12, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Celia (née Sherin) Bowlby. Pat was a member of New Vision Community Church, St. Thomas.

A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at New Vision Community Church, 38 Aldborough Avenue, St. Thomas on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

If so desired, please consider a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or New Vision Community Church.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas (519-631-1160).

The family are very grateful to the STEGH staff for their care and support – particularly the Continuing Care Unit.