Avis de décès de Dorothy Johnston - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

JOHNSTON, Dorothy Jean (nee: Fortune) Dorothy Johnston passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2011 in Edmonton with her granddaughters at her side. She was a beloved mom, grandma, GG, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Dorothy was born on October 9, 1927 in Dauphin Hospital, Dauphin, MB, grew up in Gilbert Plains, MB and moved to Winnipeg in her late teens. She met the love of her life, George, and they were married August 17, 1946. She worked for many years with Building Products of Canada Ltd, retiring in 1982. Dorothy and George moved to Sandy Hook, MB in 1991 to enjoy their retirement on the golf course, wintering in Texas and California and the summers in Sandy Hook where they enjoyed many happy hours with friends. She moved to Edmonton in 2004 to be close to her family. Dorothy is survived by her daughters; Barb (Dick) Jackman, Edmonton and Shirley Johnston, Long Beach, California; granddaughters, Valerie Jackman, Lindsay Jackman both of Edmonton and the light of her life, her great-grandchildren, great-grandsons, Dylan Presley, Kieran Regan; great-granddaughter Logan Presley. She is also survived by her brother Jack (Eileen) Fortune, Enderby, BC; brothers-in-law Jack (Vicky) McTaggart, East St. Paul, MB, Jimmy Johnston, New Westminster, BC; sisters-in-law, Eileen Fortune, Halifax, NS, Muriel Johnston, Winnipeg, Lynn (Craig) Robertson, Winnipeg, MB and numerous nephews and nieces. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, George (October 22, 2002); parents, John Fortune and Olive MacDonald; sisters, Harriet McCuaig, Marjorie Dee, Elinor McTaggart, Margaret Delgatty; brother Bob Fortune. Interment to take place in Winnipeg during the summer time. Family and friends will be notified of the date and time. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. To view the book of condolences, please visit, www.evergreenmemorial.com Evergreen Funeral Chapel & Reception Centre, Cemetery & Cremation Centre. 780-472-9019.