Alison Ferguson

Cricket was one of my very best friends when we were little and throughout elementary school. She was so much fun. We were together constantly – living only two houses apart – getting into trouble, spying on our older sisters, playing games and laughing. My most sincere condolences to Allison’s family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kelly, John, Erica and family: My heart goes out to you. I enjoyed navigating high school within the same circles as Cricket and Fergie. It was a large and inclusive group thanks, in part, to the fun loving and generous nature of these high school sweethearts. A true delight over the last seven years however, has been to have my friendship with Cricket grow into a much richer, deeper and more appreciative one. Her initiative to organize a luncheon for the ’68 Women of South spawned virtual but regular gatherings of a “Group of Seven”. It was delightful to hear her express the great joy she got from being with family and how proud she was of your accomplishments. I admired her ability to nurture all living things – people and plants. She was a master at tracking down and mobilizing people in support of worthy projects such as reunions. Cricket had the wonderful ability to laugh at herself and so set the tone for each Group gathering as she wrestled with the lighting and technology needed to have us see her! Cricket, your laugh will truly be missed but you will always be part of the Group of Seven. Sincerely, Lyn Shulha, Professor Emerita, Queen’s University, Kingston On

I knew Cricket many years ago when her husband Jim and I worked together at the Mazda dealership. Both Cricket and Jim were such lovely and kind friendly people, I no longer live in London but have often thought of them over the years..I am sure it was a long and painful time for Cricket, losing Jim at such a young age.
John and Kelly, both of whom I remember as small children … your folks are together again … you will miss them, I know. Rest assured that others are thinking of you … may God be with you and give you His love, peace and the comfort you need right now.

My most sincere condolences to the family. I grew up living next door to Alison and followed her into South and also crossed paths with her husband “Fergie” who coached my midget hockey team. Later in life Alison was a fixture in my mother’s life as she worked to help her tend to the ever expanding gardens. She was a delightful personality and I know she will be missed by many.

Alison shared so much wisdom of responsible care of the environment. Her dedication and hours of work in Arthur Ford Nature Park are remembered with gratitude.

Elworthy neighbours will miss Cricket immensely. She was such a positive being who always had the time to chat whether on her porch, working in her gardens or driving by with her bicycle at the back. I’ll still be looking for her when out for walks. Heaven has gained an angel.

My dad (Jim Campbell) read Alison’s obituary in the paper. He was saddened of the news of her passing and wanted to send condolences to the Ferguson Family on behalf the Campbell Family.

I was very saddened to hear of Alison’s passing. She was a very special person and will be missed. My sincere condolences to her family.
I knew both Jim and Alison from our high school years and got reconnected in the mid-seventies.
Over the last several years, it has been a pleasure to communicate with Alison as she provided significant leadership to the last two major high school reunions and in tracking down many classmates.
Over time your strength and resiliency, will embrace the special memories in celebration of her life, her contributions to family, friends and her connected community.

Sincerely
Fraser Stewart