Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Edna Johnston. Loving father of Paul and Betty Johnston, Sheila and David Lewis. Cherished grandpa of Lynnette Johnston and Paul Gray, Karen Lewis and Bernard Tobin, Teresa and Tony Comella, Sabrina and Michael Eels, Ed Lewis and Erin Peck, Pauline and Brian Wilson. Adored Papa to Jonathan, Travis, Alexis, Gloria, Hilary, Jerad, Abigail, Liam, Bridget, Madden, Ryder and Sylvie. Jim is predeceased by his parents Gloria and Roderick Johnston.
Jim will be forever remembered as a hard-working, fun-loving and kind-hearted husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend. With Edna by his side for 65 years, they made a life filled with farming, Florida winters, motor home adventures, countless card games, dances and memories made with family. Jim is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Jim’s family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 2 – 5. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, November 26 at 11:30 o’clock.
Interment Providence Cemetery, Caledon East.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice or Providence Cemetery, c/o Mr. Grant Sherman, 13595 Torbram Road, Caledon L7C 2T7.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Edna Wright
Sending our Sincere Sympathy to Paul, Betty and families;
Shelia , Dave and family’s . Remember all the good family gatherings
over the many years. Roy and Edna Wright.
Frank and Donna Duck
Donna and Frank Duck. We are sending our condolences with many memories. Farming, dancing, and many more actives. Thinking of all of you at this time. The Duck family
Frank and Donna Duck
Donna and Frank Duck. We are sending our condolences with many memories. Farming, dancing, and many more actives. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Fiorella & Dan Plastina
Sending our condolences to the Johnston family, we know Jim wil be greatly missed. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Our sincere sympathy,
Dan & Fi Plastina
Betty and Cavin Armitstead
Paul and Betty, Sheila and Dave and all of your families. Our sincerest condolences to everyone on the passing of a wonderful man. He will be missed by many in the community. A steadfast friend and neighbour to Joy and George on the 3rd line of Albion and a great neighbour to us. Unfortunately, we will not be able to pay our respects in person. Hold fast to all of the wonderful memories.
Betty and Cavin Armitstead
Donna Beers and Family
My prayers and thoughts are with all the Johnston family. Jim was a big part of a long standing neighborhood. He will be greatly missed by everyone. I remember as kids, any time we saw him he was always teasing us or joking with us. Lots of fond memories. Thinking of you all.
Bonnie Leslie
So many memories since we were in school at SS#5Albion of your family. Always remember going to your farm and riding the ponies. My thoughts and prayers. Bonnie Leslie (Beckett)
Mike & Donna McCague
Paul and. Betty, Sheila and Dave and your families. Our sympathy to the passing of a fine man.
We will cherish the memories we have from the good times wintering in Florida. The card games, our great Canada Days and the wonderful holiday feasts we shared. Unfortunately we are in Florida but our thoughts will be with you.
Cherish those wonderful memories!
Mike & Donna McCague
Carolyn McKane
Sincerest condolences to all the family. I certainly know of and respect the esteem to which your Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather was held. Sending my love, with hugs, to all who knew me at various times and in different roles. Carolyn
Tammy Cunnington
Paul, Betty, Dave and Sheila, our most heartfelt sympathy. Your dad was such a wonderful man, may your memories bring you peace at this difficult time. Hugs, Don and Tammy
Patti and Len Foley
Betty and Paul, Our sincerest condolences to yoy and all the family
Sandy O’Donnell
Condolences to you & your family.
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
Paul & Betty, Sheila & Dave and families. I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather. Keep your cherished happy memories close as they will help and support you throughout this time. My thoughts and sympathies are with you during this period.
Ruth McMullan-Campbell
Jeff & Stacy Bennett
To the Lewis and Johnston families.
I was saddened learning of Jim’s passing.
So many great memories on the farm and outdoor resorts.
He will be missed.
Janelle Watson
Grandpa Jim will be greatly missed. We are thinking about you all and wishing you a week of sharing stories and memories. We are lucky to have known Jim and comforted that he is reunited with Edna.
Warmest regards,
Janelle and Dino
Barbara Cunnington
Dear Paul & Betty and Sheila & David and families; I was saddened to hear the news in the loss of your dad, & grandpa. What a great long active life he has had. I have not seen him in a number of years but do remember all the joking around he loved to do. My sincere condolences to all and treasure the memories.
Sincerely, Barb
Nathan and Ida Keeping
Paul and Betty and family: our sincere condolence to all of you, we are sorry to hear of your loss,.
Anne Knight
Sending our sincerest condolences to the Johnston family. We have many fond memories with Jimmy, both in Florida & here at home! He will be greatly missed!
Anne Knight & Family
Lynn Robertson
Paul and Betty
We want to offer our condolences to you and your family at this time. It is never easy to lose a parent no matter what age we are. We had the pleasure of having a conversation with Jim a few months ago at the Wishbone restaurant when he was there having lunch with Sheila.
He was a very good neighbour of ours for over 30 years and we know he will be missed in the community.
Lynn & John Robertson
jessie powers
My sincere condolences to jim’s family,we used to have such good laughs at our weekly euchre games over at Caledon Senior Club.He will be missed by many.Rest In Peace Jim.
Verna
Paul and Betty and family
Bill and I send our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your dear Father/Grandfather. Be thankful for all the wonderful times you shared and memories you have to cherish .
Love, Verna and Bill
Christina Leslie
Paul and Betty
We send our condolences to you and your family. We were saddened to hear of you dads’ passing. I have fond memories of your dad at the farm. My dad use to take my down to the farm and he would have a great chat with Jim.
He will be missed.
Brian Baird
Paul and Betty,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Sincere condolences.
Brian Baird
John King
Paul and Betty, Sheila and David and families
Our condolences to all of Jim’s family. It’s been years since we were neighbours, but friends always, in Albion, in Florida or wherever we met.
John and Wanda King
carol moffatt
Sheila and family so sorry for your loss God Bless Love Brian & Carol Moffatt
Lorna Jenkinson
Paul, Betty, Sheila and Dave and Families. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May all your memories of the good times you had with your Dad help you through this very difficult time. Sending my deepest sympathy.
Tracey Murray
I am so very sorry for the loss of a happy fun gentleman who enjoyed life and was always sprouting a smile / I will miss his humour, veggies he dropped off and playing euchre – my thoughts and prayers to the family
Love Tracey, Bob Murray and family
Annick
Hi Betty and Paul,
Sorry of your dad’s passing. We want to offer you and your family our condolences.
Kroesen family