Carolyn V. Ferguson, 75, of Delhi, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 18 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
Born on May 18, 1949 at the old Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, Carolyn was the daughter of Ernest and Ruth L. Vredenburgh.
Carolyn was the Delhi Village Court Clerk for several years until her retirement.
She loved watching the Hallmark TV channel, watching baseball (especially cheering on her cousin Jon Lester), old movies and enjoyed playing online games and puzzles. She loved animals especially her dog, Paxton, two cats, Jackie and Taytay, and her pet bird, Sid the parrot. Carolyn also had a special place in her heart for her family and all of her “adopted” family.
Carolyn is survived by her mother: Ruth L. Vredenburgh; four children: Jay B. (Tari) Ferguson of Berlin, Conn., Pam (Bill Brown) Ferguson of Delhi, Robert (Sarah Batthany) Sprague, Jr. of Delhi, and Christina (Joseph) Cianciullo of Schenevus; her partner for over 31 years: Robert Sprague Sr.; grandchildren: Rourke, Luke, Ashley, Michael, Anna, John, Madison, Mackenzie, Tia, Xander and Kacie; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her father, Ernest Vredenburgh, and brother, Steven Vredenburgh.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 at the United Ministry of Delhi, Church Street, Delhi, with the Rev. Cathy Schuyler, immediately followed by a celebration of Carolyn’s life at the Delhi Fire Department Hall.
In appreciation of Carolyn’s love of animals, memorial contributions should be made to the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society, PO Box 88, Delhi, NY 13753 or visit www.heartofthecatskills.org, click donate and note in memory of Carolyn Ferguson.
Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Carolyn’s family.
