Obituary for Johanna Johnston
JOHNSTON: Johanna
27 October 1936 – 25 April 2023
Psalm 103
Johanna Johnston passed into glory on Tuesday 25 April 2023 at the age of 86. Born Johanna Knetsch on 27 October 1936 to parents Fred and Mary (nee Visser) in The Hague, Netherlands, she had seven siblings: Arie, Lewis, Chris, Fred, Ann, Mary, and Margaret. The whole Knetsch family emigrated from Holland after WWII, in 1954. On 7 April 1956, Johanna married the love of her life, Charles Johnston (25 January 1932 - 9 April 2015), with whom she lovingly raised five children: Fred (m. Ingrid Wassink); Carolyn (m. Frank Van Boom); Rose (m. Del Tucker); Mark; and Charlene (m. Larry Otten). She is survived by thirteen loving grandchildren -- Jason (m. Erin); Calvin (m. Louisa); Danae (m. Enoch); Philip (m. Jessica); Andrew (m. Nicole); Jolene (m. Dwayne); Tymen; Ben (m. Caitlin); Caleb (m. Leigh-Anne); Luke; Johanna (m. Wesley); Hannah, and Honour – and twenty-one loving great-grandchildren.
“Charlie and Joanne” together created and ran Johnston Cycle Shop in Stratford before retiring to Goderich, where they had first met. An avid reader, puzzler, and volunteer, Johanna is now reunited with her dear husband in the house of their Lord and Saviour. She will be greatly missed by her church community and by her many friends.
Visitation will take place on Friday 28 April from 5:30 -7:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 29 April at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 245 Mill Road, Goderich. The service will be live streamed at https://vimeo.com/event/1266843/f4db78f7de for those unable to attend.
In lieu of cards or flowers as expressions of sympathy, the family would greatly appreciate donations to Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Goderich.
Arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes - Bluewater Chapel, 201 Suncoast Drive, East, Goderich.
Messages of condolence for Johanna's family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
27 October 1936 – 25 April 2023
Psalm 103
Johanna Johnston passed into glory on Tuesday 25 April 2023 at the age of 86. Born Johanna Knetsch on 27 October 1936 to parents Fred and Mary (nee Visser) in The Hague, Netherlands, she had seven siblings: Arie, Lewis, Chris, Fred, Ann, Mary, and Margaret. The whole Knetsch family emigrated from Holland after WWII, in 1954. On 7 April 1956, Johanna married the love of her life, Charles Johnston (25 January 1932 - 9 April 2015), with whom she lovingly raised five children: Fred (m. Ingrid Wassink); Carolyn (m. Frank Van Boom); Rose (m. Del Tucker); Mark; and Charlene (m. Larry Otten). She is survived by thirteen loving grandchildren -- Jason (m. Erin); Calvin (m. Louisa); Danae (m. Enoch); Philip (m. Jessica); Andrew (m. Nicole); Jolene (m. Dwayne); Tymen; Ben (m. Caitlin); Caleb (m. Leigh-Anne); Luke; Johanna (m. Wesley); Hannah, and Honour – and twenty-one loving great-grandchildren.
“Charlie and Joanne” together created and ran Johnston Cycle Shop in Stratford before retiring to Goderich, where they had first met. An avid reader, puzzler, and volunteer, Johanna is now reunited with her dear husband in the house of their Lord and Saviour. She will be greatly missed by her church community and by her many friends.
Visitation will take place on Friday 28 April from 5:30 -7:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday 29 April at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, 245 Mill Road, Goderich. The service will be live streamed at https://vimeo.com/event/1266843/f4db78f7de for those unable to attend.
In lieu of cards or flowers as expressions of sympathy, the family would greatly appreciate donations to Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Goderich.
Arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes - Bluewater Chapel, 201 Suncoast Drive, East, Goderich.
Messages of condolence for Johanna's family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com