The family of Lady Cathy Ferguson announced that she had sadly passed away yesterday morning in her home in Cheshire.
The Ferguson family released a statement this afternoon that said:
“We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Lady Cathy Ferguson, survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild,” the statement read.
“The family asks for privacy at this time.”
A statement from Manchester United read: “Everyone at Manchester United sends our heartfelt condolences to Sir Alex Ferguson and his family on the passing of Lady Cathy.
“Lady Cathy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career.”
Everyone at Manchester United sends our heartfelt condolences to Sir Alex Ferguson and his family on the passing of Lady Cathy.
Lady Cathy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 6, 2023
When he announced his retirement in 2013, Sir Alex said: “My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement. Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me.”
A memorable quote from Lady Cathy would be from the 2021 documentary titled ‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’. She recalled their first date at the cinema:
“He bought me a box of liquorice allsorts at the movies, of which he ate all of them, and a local paper when we came out. That was my romantic day.
“We got married in Glasgow registry office in 1966 and that was the start. I went to my work and he went to his football.”
Lady Cathy Ferguson 1939 – 2023
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