JOHNSTON, Don
Suddenly, at his home in Qualicum Beach, B.C., on Wednesday April 12, 2017. Donald George Johnston, in his 67th year. Dear father of Steve (Karen) and Denise Johnston of Goderich. Grandfather of Tyler and Hailey Johnston and Jordyn Sole. Survived by his father Harold Johnston of Clinton, sisters Bonnie (Garth) Sheldon, Bev Fraser-Whalen, Tanya (Duane Kalbfleisch) Johnston and several half and step- siblings. He will be missed by best friend Paul Dare of Goderich former in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother John and several nephews.
Don was a former employee of Champion Motor Graders, starting on the production floor in the late 1960’s. He later became Union President of IAM & AW LL 1863 (now LL 1975) and then transitioned into the management side of the business as Human Resources Manager. Don enjoyed many years coaching with Goderich Minor Hockey, Ringette and Baseball. Don also served as President of Goderich Minor Hockey. Don left the Goderich area in the late 1980’s, living in Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton, Ont before setting out to Vancouver Island in the early 1990’s.
At Don’s request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Life will be held at Joe Friday’s, Courthouse Square, Goderich on Saturday May 13th, from 2 – 5 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Goderich Minor Hockey and can be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345.
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laurie scott
my condolences to Don’s children, Don’s father, companion Bev, & all Don’s siblings & lifelong friends, Don was a 1st cousin on my aunt Pat’s side, I was fortunate to meet him a couple times years ago, nice gentle soul he was, very sorry to here of your loss of such a beautiful person, may Don rest in peace, in the arms of his awaiting angels for sure! God bless, cherish your time & memories of him.
vicki cook(whetstone)
Remember Karen and Steve when we were out and I came to your place earlier then you and I was chatting up a storm with your dad, he was always so nice and a good person at heart. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Nancy and JuniorWw White
Our sincere sympathy goes out to Stev. Denise and all of Don’s family…..he has been gone from town for a long time but knew him when he was in Goderich and also through hockey….Cherish your memories…….