Mary Ann was born on May 20, 1936 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Monongahela High School and from the Pittsburg Art Institute. Mary Ann began her career as a kitchen designer for Gimbles Department store and moved to New York City where she created floral arrangements for commercial shoots and provided window décor on Fifth Ave. It was in NYC where she met her husband Robert Ferguson, and flourished in her career in interior design, working with clients through Calico Corners and also independently. Mary Ann and Bob settled in Mount Kisco, NY, where they had many fun filled years and were members of the Gypsy Trail yacht club. Mary Ann spent many treasured summers in Bay Head, NJ with her husband Bob, son Briggs, her sister Nancy, brother-in-law Frank, and nephews Bill and Frank Madden. In 1992, their love of skiing brought Mary Ann and Bob to Alta, Utah where they spent winters skiing and summers hiking. Mary Ann leaves behind many great friends and memories from her years in Mount Kisco and Alta.
Most recently Mary Ann and Bob were living in Westlake Village California, relocating to be closer to their son Briggs, daughter-in-law Sandy, and their grandchildren. It was here in California where she peacefully passed, with her family by her side.
Mary Ann was very artistic and was known for her lively spirit, her ever present smile and her generousity. She loved spending time with her family and friends, enjoyed traveling the globe and sharing stories. She was active in many local organizations and never missed an opportunity for a celebration.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her father, Alexander Puncher, her mother, Nellie Puncher, her sister Nancy Madden and her brother-in-law Frank Madden. She is survived by Robert “Bobo” Ferguson, her son Briggs Ferguson, his spouse Sandy Ferguson, grandchildren Max, Kendall and Dylan Ferguson, step-grandchildren Alex and Emerson Roth, her brother James Puncher, her nieces and nephews, and a multitude of special friends that kept her fulfilled and laughing.
A family gathering will be held in lieu of funeral services. In her honor, please just take a moment to raise a glass to a good life well lived, great memories and know that she will love you forever.
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