John B. Ferris

He was born in Saint John, NB and a son of Ronald G. and Shirley (Hoyt) Ferris.

He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Annapolis Royal, a member of the Philae Temple Shriners in Halifax, and an active parishioner of the Anglican Church of the Apostles on Bayers Road. A retired member of the Royal Canadian Navy from 1961-1987; who then joined the Corps of Commissionaires. During his time as a Commissionaire he had several posts, his last being the Maritime Command Museum in Stadacona.

He enjoyed working with wood and painting pictures of nautical nature. Also he loved to spend time at his cottage and take leisurely drives with the love of his life, Marjorie.

John is survived by his daughter, Andrea Ferris-Feindel; granddaughter, Makenzie Feindel, Kingston, NS; brother, David, BC, as well as three step sisters, all of NB, several nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his loving and dutiful wife of 39 years Marjorie E. Ferris (Howe).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 11 am – 1 and 6-8 pm at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS (902-455-0531). Service will be held at the Anglican Church of Apostles, 6670 Bayers Road, on Friday, Oct. 16th at 1:00 pm, with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of choice.

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