John Ferris
1943-11-02 2024-09-16
John A. Ferris, 80, of Sanford, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at The Lodges in Springvale following a period of failing health.
John was born November 2, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Donald J. and Ruth Stixrud Ferris, and is a graduate of Hopkins High School in Hopkins, MN. He furthered his education attending Cuesta College and Cal-Poly in San Louis Obispo, CA.
A veteran of the US Navy, John served aboard aircraft carriers as a plane captain.
For many years following his time in the navy, he worked as an entertainer in San Luis Obispo, California, in Minneapolis, MN, and Jackson, NH. In his free time, he loved to play golf, ski, craft furniture for his home and spend time with his wife and family. In his quiet time, he liked to sew and make his own shirts.
He is predeceased by his brother, Anthony of Reno, NV, and James of West Palm Beach and Key West, FL and a nephew James of MN.
Survivors include his loving wife Karen Boivin Ferris of Sanford, a nephew Zachary Sylvain and his wife Megan Ruxton of Indianapolis, IN, a niece Emily Sylvain and her husband David Runyan of South Grafton, MA, and his sister-in-law Carol (Bernard) Sylvain. He is also survived by his brother Alan (Nancy) Ferris, a nephew David, nieces Kate, Lori, Marina, and Becky, as well as their respective spouses and children, and sisters-in law Jeanette and Lou Ferris.
His family would like to thank all of his wonderful caregivers at The Lodges. You made a huge difference in his life.
There will be no services per his request.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 in John’s memory.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit John’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibbersautumngreen.com
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial at Autumn Green 47 Oak St, Alfred, ME 04002.
John was born November 2, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Donald J. and Ruth Stixrud Ferris, and is a graduate of Hopkins High School in Hopkins, MN. He furthered his education attending Cuesta College and Cal-Poly in San Louis Obispo, CA.
A veteran of the US Navy, John served aboard aircraft carriers as a plane captain.
For many years following his time in the navy, he worked as an entertainer in San Luis Obispo, California, in Minneapolis, MN, and Jackson, NH. In his free time, he loved to play golf, ski, craft furniture for his home and spend time with his wife and family. In his quiet time, he liked to sew and make his own shirts.
He is predeceased by his brother, Anthony of Reno, NV, and James of West Palm Beach and Key West, FL and a nephew James of MN.
Survivors include his loving wife Karen Boivin Ferris of Sanford, a nephew Zachary Sylvain and his wife Megan Ruxton of Indianapolis, IN, a niece Emily Sylvain and her husband David Runyan of South Grafton, MA, and his sister-in-law Carol (Bernard) Sylvain. He is also survived by his brother Alan (Nancy) Ferris, a nephew David, nieces Kate, Lori, Marina, and Becky, as well as their respective spouses and children, and sisters-in law Jeanette and Lou Ferris.
His family would like to thank all of his wonderful caregivers at The Lodges. You made a huge difference in his life.
There will be no services per his request.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 in John’s memory.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit John’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibbersautumngreen.com
Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial at Autumn Green 47 Oak St, Alfred, ME 04002.