Marcia M. Ferguson

Marcia S. Ferguson 1937-2015 Marcia Sauvain Ferguson passed away October 10 at her home in Navarre. Her surviving immediate family are husband Earl, children Marcia L. (Joe Tokar), Janice (Don Angel), Rex (Lisa Codispoti), Guinevere (Simon Tricaso) and grandsons Jonah and Zak Ferguson. Her parents, Harry and Ruby Sauvain, and brother, Sam preceded her passing. Marcia enjoyed her flower garden, flower arranging, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family. She loved living and delighted in her family's accomplishments and family vacations. She was an extrovert who enjoyed being around, and talking to, people. Marcia graduated from Minerva High School where she was a majorette and member of the National Honor Society, marching band, and orchestra. She graduated from Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. Her nursing career included 42 years at Massillon Community Hospital (now Affinity Medical Center) where she was Head Nurse for sixteen years and two months in ICU and later the combined ICU/CCU, and Head Nurse on two other divisions prior to that. Former co-workers, patients, and current Affinity employees remember Marcia as a caring, compassionate role model dedicated to her patients and profession. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where she volunteered as greeter, reader, altar guild, and led the summer Math and Reading program several years to help neighborhood children. Marcia was active in Navarre Garden Club where she twice held the President's role and participated in civic projects and flower shows. Her memorial service is Saturday October 17th at 11am at Faith Lutheran Church; 107 6th Street Massillon, 44647. Arrangements by Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Memorial gifts may be made directly to Faith Lutheran Church.