I am so sorry to hear of Fern’s passing. I have many memories of her taking pictures of all our UCW events when we were Dufferin Peel Presbyterial. She was a sweetheart.

Dear David
I am so sorry for your loss, please remember she is in a better place and back with her husband. Take care Peter and I are thinking of you at this time

The McKinnon family mourns the loss of Fern. Both Fern and her late husband, George, were great assets to their church and to their community. It is difficult for someone to fill their shoes.

David,
Our condolences for the loss of your mom. She was a beautiful lady who made others feel so welcome in her presence. Fern was a cousin to the Earlys and we have fond memories of Christmas getogethers and Euchre games with her and George. She often had a camera in hand to take pictures of memories and readily share them. I enjoyed talking about current events with her on the phone and the way she looked at the brighter side of things. A special lady indeed.
Wes and Joyce Hawkins (nee Early)

Fern will certainly be missed. She was a UCW friend with a lovely smile and a great twinkle in her eyes

My sister Pat and I spent many a Saturday morning in the kitchen on Fern’s home on the farm learning from Agnes Foster and Fern the 4 H homemakers courses. She was also there with my Mom and others for the Elders Mills Women’s Institute events and school activities.
She was a lovely lady and a big part of our community when I was growing up. I will miss not seeing her on my visits to Woodbridge.

My brother Cameron and I always remembered the farm days with all our Wardlaw cousins. I was always the youngest so Robert, George and Ruth had to look after me.
Fern you will be truly missed by everyone. May you rest in peace..
Alan and Carole Ward {nee Wardlaw}

So sorry for the loss of your Mom David. She is a very special part of our Riley family and will always be remembered fondly.

The Kings send condolences to Fern’s family, including Ruth Piercy. We moved from near George and Fern to Bolton area near Roy and Ruth in the 60s. All great farming friends and neighbours.

John and Wanda King
Donna(King) and Bob Berberick

David
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your mom.
Your mother was a very caring sole. Her smile brightened the room.
She was my ancestral reference when I needed to connect some long lost relatives on the Shaw family. Your mom would give me the family history and all the details of each person from years ago as if it were just yesterday.
Cherish your memories, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

Sincere Condolences ❤️Cora & Vivian Gentile

Our Sincere Condolences. We did Fern’s hair for many years. Such a lovely lady ❤️Love Cora & Vivian Gentile.

My thoughts are with you, David. Your mom was very special to me. She was kind to me when I began school, in 1939, in the little red schoolhouse of SS #1 Albion……..& we have been friends ever since. When I was 9, she let me learn to ride a bike on her brand-new green CCM bicycle, which she had gotten for her birthday! How kind is that?! That kindness continued throughout her life, towards me & my family. My brother drove us to Young Peoples together….& to Jr Farmers together………& later on, she taught my daughters in 4-H. During the past 20 years, we have kept our friendship alive through many letters to each other. I will miss her so much!

Jim and I were saddened to learn of Fern’s passing. She was a great lady. She kept in touch with us always and we were happy to hear from her. Our condolences go out to David and her family! We will miss her letters and I am sure God has a special spot for a special lady! Jim and Joan Lewis

Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed our chats. She was great friends with the whole Thomson family for as long as I can remember.

Lorne, Linda and Doug Thomson

It is so sad to hear of Fern’s passing. Condolences from Diane,Terrence and the boys Darien, Brandon and Josh.
It was always a joy to meet her at the services and definitely for our social tea time after church, especially when she baked her favorite snacks. Fern had a gentleness sweet nature and will be dearly missed. We know she loved her Lord and believe she’s in His presence enjoying the bliss she read of in Scripture.
David, God’s comfort and peace to you and your relatives.

Fern was a loyal member of our United Church Women’s executive. Her generous spirit and welcoming smile made annual meetings special. I certainly remember our “paparazzi ” getting us all in frame and displaying photos at the next meeting! What a pleasure to know and work with her.

Fern and our Mum, Agnes Foster, were best friends for many many years..being involved in 4H, Elders Mill Institute and other community activities. My 4 sisters, Marlene, Carol, Lorraine, Shirley and I were often at their place and George always said Dianne got so excited when The Foster Girls came over.
Over the years both Fern , George and David, shared special holidays , joys and losses, with our families . We were blessed to have had all of them in our lives.
We will always remember that special “Fern Smile”
Prayers and Love, Joyce Foster Neary

David

I will always remember when your mom brought her special cookies for after church snacks on a Sunday morning
Could hardly wait for the service to end to dig into those special treats.

I am so very sorry for your loss David..

Pat Partington from Woodbridge united church

My condolences to Fern’s family at this time. She was truly a real value to the Elder’s Mills Community.. She was a dear friend of my mom’s, Marry Hostrawser.
Fern along with Agnes taught me many useful things at The 4H Club. Fern always had a cheery smile for everyone.