On August 15, 1988, the official opening of the modern Ferguson's Funeral Chapel took place. Ferguson's now serve Tyne Valley and the surrounding area from these premises. Douglas has watched with pride the many progressive changes which have resulted in his present efficient funeral services. CARRUTHERS ' GARAGES Robert H. Carruthers was a pioneer in the garage business. In 1920, he opened the first garage in O'Leary . It was located across the street from where Bryanton's Clover Farm stands today. In 1928, he and his son, George, having obtained an Imperial Oil dealership, moved the building to the site of the Ultramar Service Station. In 1947, Robert died and in the following year, George built the Texaco Service Station. The old garage was sold to Alden MacLean who hauled it to the back of the service station lot for use as a body repair shop. Some of their long term employees were Fred and Gerald Matthews, Alden MacLean , Earle MacArthur , James Clements , Elmer Smith , Samuel Cornish , and James Baglole . To the consternation of the horses! Bob Carruthers started automechanks in this building which was part of the Livery Stable. He moved it to the present site of Ultramar. In 1957, George sold the service station to Raeford MacLean, who in turn sold to Texaco. George then leased to Texaco until 1961. Ira Ellis replaced him as lessee. 274