She is survived by her husband Alex, three sons and 12 grandchildren
The Ferguson family confirmed the news in a statement released to the PA news agency on Friday afternoon.
Cathy had been married to Alex since 1966, with the couple having met while they were both working at a typewriter factory. Lady Cathy and Alex’s son, Darren, is manager of Peterborough United.
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