EDITH JANET JOHNSON (née BOYD)

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EDITH JANET JOHNSON
(née BOYD)
1928 - 2021

With a sense of deep sadness, as well as gratitude for a long life well lived, we announce the death of Edith Janet Johnson, in her 94th year. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of family and friends, on October 26, 2021.
Edith and twin brother Ed were born at home on their parents' farm in La Riviere, Manitoba on September 18, 1928. She always spoke fondly of her happy childhood growing up on the farm with her siblings, and with numerous family members in the vicinity. As a young woman, she moved to Winnipeg to begin work and this is where she met her husband, Carl Johnson. They started their lives together in their home in East Kildonan, where they lived for over 60 years and where they raised their two daughters. Over the years, there was always a beloved pet or two as part of their family. Edith was a homemaker while her children were young. Once they were older, she returned to the workforce and worked at the Department of Highways, where she enjoyed her job and made many friends.
After retirement, she enjoyed trying new recipes from her extensive collection and took great pride in sharing her baking and cooking with family and friends. She enjoyed sewing and knitting, completing numerous hats for NICU babies and blankets for dogs at the Humane Society, until very recently. She loved sharing the bounty from their large backyard garden, sitting in a comfortable chair with a good book, and cheering on the Jets and Bombers, but you didn't want to disturb her if a curling game was on! She was physically active, walking kilometers every day and taking part in yoga and exercise classes, almost to the end of her life. She also maintained a very sharp mind, even as the years progressed, keeping up to date on current events, attending to her finances, and remembering birthdays and anniversaries. What she delighted in most, however, was hearing about the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She cherished time spent with family and her home was the gathering place for holiday dinners and special occasions.
She was married to her husband, Carl, for 64 years, who predeceased her in October, 2016. She was also predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Janet Boyd, and by her older sister, Kathleen.
Missing her are her two daughters, Cheryl and Susan, her two sons-in-law, Douglas and Bruce, her two granddaughters, Signy (Derek) and Tegan, and her two great-grandchildren. Also missing her are her twin brother Ed (Merle), sister Mary (Dick, deceased), sister-in-law Rosemary (Bob), and numerous nieces and nephews.
We would like to send a thank-you to the staff at the Waverley who did so much for her during the worst of the COVID restrictions, and to her friends there who shared many good times. Thanks also to Home Care and Palliative Care for their assistance over the past few weeks, and to the medical teams who had an active role in Mom's journey.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal funeral service. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Should you wish to honour Edith's memory, a donation may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or any pet rescue organization.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 06, 2021