Age 71, passed away peacefully in the Dartmouth General Hospital on September 6, 2020 with his loving wife by his side. Ron was the son of the late James Malcolm and Madeline (Dimock) Ferguson. He is survived by his wife, Florence Murphy Ferguson; sister, Nancy West (her children Andrus and Liisa); extended family, Marguerite (Willie) MacKillop, Vivian (Bob) MacInnis, Tricia (Rick) Vermeulen, Karen Murphy, Bill (Audrey) Murphy, Joyce (Charles) Hooper, Kevin (Genevieve) Murphy; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents as well as parents-in-law, William and Kathleen Murphy; brothers-in-law, Danny Maddox and Bob West. Ron was retired from the Canadian Armed Forces where he worked for 23 years in the Air Force. A private service will take place in Heritage Oak Columbarium in Dartmouth. Special thanks to the staff and Doctors of the Dartmouth General Hospital, EHS staff, Parkland staff and the personal care workers for their kindness and assistance during this difficult time. Special thanks to his niece, Dr. Annette Harris for her love and support. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia.