in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 26 ,2 01 9 | 46 The Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. ~ B.L. ROSS, James Fergus (Fergie), P. Eng. 20 April 1926 - 05 November 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce Fergie passed away on November 5, 2019. Fergie was born in The Moy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. During WW2 he enlisted in the Royal Air Force (RAF) to pursue his fascination with flying, a passion he enjoyed until his seventies when he learned to glide. After the war, he enrolled at Queen's University in Belfast, graduating with a degree in structural engineering. Early in his career, Fergie travelled to Africa for work in Nyasaland (now Malawi), where he had many adventures, and then on to Scotland and Labrador before settling in Toronto. In Toronto, he played a pivotal role in the completion of landmark structures like Ontario Place, the Hudson's Bay building on Bloor Street, and the Toronto Eaton Centre. He came out of retirement several times, most notably to manage the construction of the GlaxoSmithKline buildings in Mississauga and Oakville Hydro's new offices. Throughout Fergie's life he maintained a keen interest in many things: flying, car racing, birds and animals, and almost everything to do with our natural environment. His family will never forget the fabulous camping and fishing trips, nature walks, and the compassion for all living things that Fergie made a part of all of us. We are grateful for that ongoing legacy of kindness. Fergie leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Eva-Maria, daughter Katherina (David), and son Nicholas (Victoria). He was predeceased by his older sister Joyce (2017). He will be deeply missed by so many people, and is forever in our hearts. In accordance with his wishes there will be no funeral service, but his family will hold a celebration of his life in the spring. Fergie's ashes will be interred in the family plot in The Moy after some are sprinkled in his favourite places. "The best portion of a good man's life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love." - William Wordsworthacts of kindness and of love." - William Wordsworthacts of kindness and of love." We would like to sincerely apologize to the family of Mr. ROSS, James Fergus for publishing the incorrect photo in the December 19, 2019 edition of the The Oakville Beaver. We would also like to apologize to the family of James, C Roy for incorrectly publishing his photo. Novenas/ Card of Thanks Novenas/ Card of Thanks Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices classifieds Honour the memory of a loved one Place an In Memoriam in the classifieds. Email: classifieds@metroland.com Or call 1-800-263-6480 Remembering your loved one… Verse 4 Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind. These verses can be used when placing an In Memoriam notice by simply quoting the verse number to our representatives. To place a message of remembrance in our publication call 905-527-5555 or 1-800-263-6480 R 00 14 71 69 73 We Would like to express our sincerecondolences o those Who have lost loved ones. condolences to those