Johnston, Islay Mae – Passed away peacefully in Goderich at the age of 90 on September 21, 2018. Islay had a passion for making and collecting dolls. She loved travelling around to all the doll shows and always had to stop to take a look if she saw a doll anywhere. She was a real people person and really enjoyed talking to people from all walks of life. She always had time for everyone. Survived by daughters Jo Anne (Bill) Cowper, Owen Sound and Judy Johnston-Graham, Red Deer, AB, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Sister to Eleanor Whitely, Marion Kernighan, Donna (Carl) Bender, Glenda (Joe) Gerrits, Joan (Bill) Crawford, Norma (Gary) Preszcator, and Jim (Marlene) McDougall. Sister-in-law to Vera (Lloyd) Penfound. Also many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by husband Gordon, sons Jerry and Gary, special friend Jim Smale, brothers Murray (Joyce), Gordon, Bob (Joan), Ron, Doug and in-laws Pat Whitely, Don Kernighan, Berniece (Bill) McIlwain, Helen (Charlie) Fuller. Visitation will be held Wednesday September 26th, 2018 from 7-9 PM at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home (11 Cambria Road North, Goderich). A funeral service will be held on Thursday September 27 at 11:00 AM at McCallum Palla Funeral Home. Interment Maitland Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation or the charity of your choice.
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Cheryl Doak-McCarty
I am so sorry for the passing of Islay. I was chatting with Islay not long ago about her doll collection. My thoughts and prays are with your family at this sad time. Sincerely, Cheryl Doak-McCarty
Donna Lovell
So sorry to hear of Islay’s passing. I worked with Islay at the Candlelight and Gord and Islay went to dances with my parents. It was Islay that had me apply at the Candlelight and I know she worked there for 25 years. Islay was a soft spoken kind hearted lady and I know she loved dolls. Islay will be missed.
Sharron Durst
My sincerest sympathies to all of the family
Jane Groves
Norma and Family: my sympathy to your family. I remember you telling me about her passion for and her great doll collection. She was a very talented sister. You have so many wonderful memories of your sister. Sincerely Jane G.