Haverhill – Ernestine M. “Tina” Ferguson, 86, wife of the late Richard Ferguson, passed away October 20, 2021 at Hannah Duston Healthcare in Haverhill.
Born in West Bridgewater, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Ellen (Thompson) Woodbury. She was raised in Haverhill, attended Haverhill Public schools and attended Haverhill High School. Tina married the love of her life and childhood friend in 1952, they had known each other since they were eight years old and lived in the same neighborhood. With her husband Richard, who was also known as “Fergie the Barber” they did a lot of traveling. They enjoyed many cruises in the Caribbean, traveled all over the United States, and spent time in Italy and Scotland. Tina enjoyed walking around Haverhill Stadium with her friends. She had a very strong faith and spent time at St. Basil’s in Methuen with the Cursillo Movement. Tina would often be found singing her favorite hymns while cooking for her family and helping out at her daughters homes. She worked for many years in the City of Haverhill Billing Department at the former Hale Hospital until her retirement. Tina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be remembered for the love and legacy she has left for her family.
Tina is survived by her children, Margaret “Peggy” Zebrowski and her husband Jerry of Cooper City, FL; Sandra Bonin and her husband Gerry of Ossipee, NH; Richard Ferguson, Jr. of Haverhill; Janet Ferguson of Newburg, NY; Ralph Ferguson and his wife Celeste of Haverhill; grandchildren, Sheareh Johnson, Patricia Raska, Nicholas Zebrowski, Tina May Desmarais, Garrison Cossu, Jennifer Ferguson, Rene`Marie Bonin, Marilyn Casazza, Lisa Pigeon, Sarah Ferguson, Tricia Ferguson, Arthur Dobrinyine, Drew Everett, Troy Bouchicas, Ricky Ferguson, Rylee Ferguson, A.J. Depietro and Olivia Depietro; 22 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Patricia Desmarais and Sue Ferguson Sturk, granddaughter Rachel Ferguson and siblings, George, Alec, Frank, Charles, James and Ralph Woodbury and Gladys McDaniel and Lilla Perreault.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, October 24 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home at 9:30AM on Monday with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30AM in St. James Church, Winter Street, Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Primrose Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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We just want to tell you that we are thinking of you all at this sad time. As you all know your mom/wife was a terrific person. She really did love her family and they meant the world to her. She fought a tough battle. We were very fortunate to have her in our lives. We will miss her greatly. May all your wonderful memories bring comfort to you at this time and the time to come. With all our Love, Bill and Sue
I worked with Tina at the old Hale—great lady1
So sorry to hear about Tina’s passing. I loved her spirit from far away but always in our hearts.
A great celebration in heaven happening right now with all her loved ones She will be missed by
many with love Claudia Woodbury
Dear Sandy and family,
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I remember her as such a friendly, upbeat and happy lady with a contagious smile. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
Dear Sandy and family, So very sorry for your loss of Tina. She had so much vitality that was her personality and fire for the love of our Lord. I so enjoyed her company and radiant smile any time I had the pleasure of seeing her. May she be celebrating and rejoicing with all the choir of angels and saints in heaven. Peace to you all and our heartfelt condolences. Love, Peter and Ann-Marie
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