Ferguson, Basil Eugene, 77, New Sweden, at New Sweden, June 4, 2009. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
NEW SWEDEN – Basil Eugene Ferguson, 77, husband of Arline Ferguson, died June 4, 2009 at his New Sweden residence. He was born at Caribou, October 10, 1931, the son of Shelbourne and Ina (McKeen) Ferguson. He was a graduate of the Caribou High School and served with the US Army, 3rd Armored Division during the Korean War. Basil was a mechanic for several area businesses as well as a self-employed potato farmer for many years. He was a member of the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden. Basil was also a member of the Caribou Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #170 and the Perkins-Plourde Post #136 American Legion in Stockholm and also was a volunteer at the Maine Veterans Home. He was a soft spoken man of few words. Anyone who knew him, knew he was a tease. He was extremely giving and was always lending a helping hand when needed. During his career he enjoyed working with his hands, fixing anything from toys to skies, motorcycles, snowmobiles, bicycles, automobiles and all of his farm equipment. He enjoyed seeing his grandchildren, Makayla, Nick and his wife Meg. His greatest joy was working on a tractor, doing farm work on his little earthly piece of Heaven. His Green Mountain potatoes were known nation wide.
Basil married Arline (Johnson) Ferguson on April 28, 1955. Surviving in addition to his wife of New Sweden are two daughters Sandra Ann Ferguson of Orono and Colleen Macklin and her husband Christopher of South Portland; one brother Ralph Ferguson and his wife Gwen of Caribou; one sister Guelda Michaud of Caribou; two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Jeffrey Jay Ferguson and a brother-in-law Claude Michaud.
Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou, Sunday 6-9 p.m., with evening Masonic services being held at 6 pm, and followed by military services by the American Legion. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2009 at the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Gordon Compton, pastor, officiating. Interment with full military services took place at the New Sweden Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Basil may do so to the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church memorial fund or the charity of one’s choice. Envelopes may be obtained through the funeral home. For online registry please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
