Entered into rest surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Catharines General Hospital. Robert, in his 85th year, was the loving husband to Janet for 65 years. Proud father to Christine and Steve, Robert “Ferg” and Wendy. Reunited with his daughter, Margaret, whom he missed so dearly. Cherished Papa to Avril, Randi, Heather, Sara and Kiel. Great grandfather to Nyah, Peyton, Kade, Emery, Jeffrey, Hunter, Cooper and Madeline. Dear brother of Jean Hutton and Thomas Ferguson and brother in law of Ellen and Rick Forbes. Robert was a special uncle to Mary Ellen and many other nieces and nephews.
Rab was born in Scotland and found work in the shipyards as an adolescent. In 1972 he immigrated to Canada with Janet and their three children where he continued work in the shipyards until he became a boilermaker. He enjoyed the morning newspaper and crossword puzzles, lunches at Pitchers Bar, afternoons at the Veterans Club and evenings with a fine scotch and Jeopardy. His bar was always stocked and he was more than happy to make you a drink. Rab was a regular at the Imperial Veterans Club where he and his mates spent countless hours watching football (soccer) enjoying a few beers. He was a lifelong Glasgow Rangers supporter and made many memories over the years travelling worldwide to conventions. He had a quick witted sense of humour and loved plays on words and making his family and friends laugh. He was a generous man who wouldn’t hesitate to help a friend in need and expected nothing in return.
Rab’s life will be celebrated at the Imperial Veterans Club located at 15 George St, St.Catharines, on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please join us for a couple drinks in his honour.
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