John Terrence 'Terry' Davidson Obituary - Ferguson Funeral Home (2024)

Terry Davidson passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 in his 81st year.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Davidson (nee Cowper).

Terry will be missed by his son Kevin and partner Carla, and his daughter Teryl. He was the proud grandfather of Calli, Caitlin, and Cassandra, and great grandfather of Ziya.

He will be remembered fondly by his sister Myrna Fulford and her husband Merv, and his sister-in-law Jean Davidson.

Terry’s love for his family and his passion for horses were his life. His son Kevin followed in his footsteps. In 1989 Terry achieved the Trainer Award and Kevin achieved the Driver Award at Hanover Raceway. Terry worked for more than 20 years at Amerock as Supervisor of the paint shop.

A private family gathering will take place.

As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society for Retired Horses, Meaford Hospital Foundation or the Owen Sound Hospital Rehabilitation Unit would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca

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Private family gathering.

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Donations: Standardbred Canada Adoption Society for Retired Horses, Meaford Hospital Foundation or the Owen Sound Hospital Rehabilitation
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Bill and Barbie
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Kind man who loved his family, his horses and his dog. Always a smile . Loved walks with friends. It was our pleasure to have you as a Resident at Maple Meadow Homes. RIP Terry
Bill and Barbie
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Melissa Smith
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Aunt Shirley, Teryl and family
I will always remember Uncle Terry’s smile and laugh. Lots of memories going to the barn when I was young. Thinking of all his family at this difficult time.
Melissa (Missey) Smith
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Mark Matthews and Cindy Johnston
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Shirley, Kevin, Teryl and family. We are deeply saddened for your loss. Terry was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed Sincerely Mark Matthews and Cindy Johnston
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Shannon Madill
Thursday, May 9, 2024
So sorry … thinking of your family …. Hopeing you can soon put your grief in a softer place ❣️
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Paula McGuinness
Thursday, May 9, 2024
What a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss ❤️
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Dennis Rice
Thursday, May 9, 2024
So very sorry for your loss Davidson family . I new Terry from working at his brother’s garage Bob at the Gulf station in Meaford.
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Kathy Fulford
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Sincerest condolences to the family for the loss of Uncle Terry.
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Dennis an Brenda Ormsby
Friday, May 10, 2024
Our condolences to the Davidson family. I new Terry quite well really nice guy he will be mist Rip Terry. Fly with the angels
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Bonnie Meesters
Friday, May 10, 2024
So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. He Will be missed at Maple Meadows. Thoughts are with the family. Bonnie Meesters
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Sarah, Michael and The Anderson girls
Friday, May 10, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Teryl, Shirley and the entire family. Our thoughts are with you during your time of heartache and loss.
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Tom and Verna Wilcox
Friday, May 10, 2024
Sincere condolences to Shirley and family
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Ron and Brenda Powell
Friday, May 10, 2024
To the Davidson Family. In our thoughts during these difficult times. Ron and Brenda Powell and Family.
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Ross & Isabel Schultz
Friday, May 10, 2024
To Shirley, Kevin, Teryl & Family,
Our sympathy to you all in Terry’s passing. I worked with Terry for many years at the Amerock. A great guy, hard worker & good family man. He was known at work by the name of ” John T ” .
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Bev and Gail Murray
Friday, May 10, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss I worked with Terry in the paint shop at Amerock and couldn’t get a better boss. Our sympathy goes out to all your family at this time and I am sure you have lots of good memories to cherish as Terry as a fun guy.
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Sharon Boyd
Friday, May 10, 2024
Shirley, just heard on the radio of Terry’s passing. I know he has suffered a lot in the last years. I hope your memories with the horses will bring you some good thoughts. We are getting smaller as a family, take care of yourself.
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Linda Ormsby
Friday, May 10, 2024
So sorry to hear about Terry, he was a great neighbour when we lived on Centreville Rd.
My condolences to Shirley and your Families.
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Bev. and Marion Genoe
Friday, May 10, 2024
To all of Terry’s Family: As neighbors here in Maple Meadow Homes we got to know the Family well. We will always remember seeing Terry coming down the road walking with Lucy and he would always take the time for a friendly greeting, offering a smile, even though at times he wasn’t feeling like it. He has endured a tough time over the last few years and gave it his best shot. May he now rest in peace. Cherish the many fond memories you will have of a life well lived.
Bev. and Marion.
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John Terrence 'Terry' Davidson Obituary - Ferguson Funeral Home (2024)

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