PRESQUE ISLE – Ferne E. Wilson, 78, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2017 at the Presque Isle Nursing Home, with family by her side. She was born in Mapleton to Harold and Fannie McPherson.
She will be remembered as the manager of the Portage Lake Camp Site for 28 years. Ferne was very outgoing and loved by all who met her. She had a love for music, games and making people laugh. She will be missed by many.
She is survived by the love of her life Richard Levesque of Portage her children, Ramona Cocheran of PI. Brian Wilson of Ashland, Kevin Wilson and companion, Linda McKinney of Mapleton, Sherida Wilson of PI and Scott and Greta Wilson of PI and very special friends. Lisa and Mark Savoy of Mapleton. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Shannon and Theresa Cocheran, Heather Gagnon. Daniel and Doug Wilson, Brian and Hannah Wilson, Krissy and Clyde Hafford, Brad Wilson, Scott Wilson, Brett and Emily Wilson, Brittney Wilson, Bree Savoy, and Lexee McKinney, and several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Ferne is also survived by her brother Clayton McPherson and wife Julanne of Kearny, AZ, Clarissa Ackerman and husband Richard of Caribou, and Dollie Craig and husband Clayton of Mapleton.
At her request, there will be no services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com
