JOHNSON, Earl - Suddenly at C.E.E. Hospital of Bluewater Health, Petrolia on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Earl Johnson, 79 years, of Petrolia. Earl will be missed by his wife of 60 years Betty (nee Mitchell), his children Hope and David Springer of Whitechurch, Richard Johnson of Brampton, Larry and Dianne Johnson of Cornwall, Timothy and Francine Johnson of Mississauga, and Jamie and Aggie Johnson of Georgetown, and his ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Earl is also survived by his sister Marion Allison and her husband Joe of Ingersoll. He was predeceased by his parents William and Pearl Johnson, one granddaughter, and one great granddaughter. Earl was retired from Ontario Hydro. At the family's request there will be no funeral service. His cremated remains will be placed in a niche at Resurrection Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com. 11320292