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Rev. Alistair Beaton Ferguson passed away, aged 73, on Tuesday 7th April 2011, at his home in Skye, after a short illness. After his conversion, Mr Ferguson felt called to the ministry and studied at Glasgow University, and then the Free Church College. He worked as Scottish Secretary of the Sudan United Mission prior to completing his studies. He was inducted to the congregation of Acharacle and Strontian in 1976, remaining there until 1981. He then moved to Poolewe and Aultbea, where he ministered until retiring on health grounds in 1996 to the Isle of Skye. He was married to Mairi for almost 44 years and had 3 children, Mairi, Gordon and Shona. They also had 2 grandchildren: Joseph and Anna. He is survived by an older brother, Donald and sister, Dolina. We remember Alistair with great affection and thank the Lord for his life and ministry. We extend our deepest sympathies to all the family.