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WILLIAM JOHNSON
Date of Passing: Apr 26, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWILLIAM (BILL) JOHNSON On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, Bill passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, with family by his side. He was predeceased by his sister Milly and is survived by Joan, his wife of 64 years, his brother Al (Gail), his brother-in-law Gordie, and by his children Charlie (Edith), Peter (Samantha), Leslie (John) and Pauline. He also leaves to mourn his passing his grandchildren Kostan (Florbela), Caitlin (Jarett), Bill (Tessa) and Montana, his great-grandchildren Fleur and Reis, and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Much gratitude to Joseph for his support and friendship in recent years. Born and raised in Winnipeg, athletics was his life, especially hockey. He played for the Winnipeg Maroons in the 1960s, winning the Allan Cup in 1964 and playing in international tournaments against the Soviet Union and European teams. He also coached the University of Winnipeg team as well as supporting the Windsor Community Club coaching kids. He kept his connection to sports through his store Baldy Northcott's Sporting Goods, which he ran for several decades. Many thanks to the caring staff at Parkview Place, 10th floor, for their wonderful care of Bill. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2016
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Pauline...so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort. - Posted by: Linda Eagleton (Friend of Pauline) on: May 17, 2016
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Our love and condolences to Pauline and her family at this sad time - Posted by: Jacinthe Labbé () on: May 09, 2016
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Bill will be missed by many. Memories are flooding in about many special times ..... A quiet special man. God Bless Bill and love and hugs to the family - Posted by: Bob and JoAnne Lowenberger (Friend) on: Apr 30, 2016
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Dear Peter and Samantha We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad, Bill. After reading the obituary , it sounds like he truly lived a full and wonderful life and spent a lot of time giving back to the community. Our condolences to your whole family. Love and hugs, Wendy and Glen - Posted by: Wendy and Glen Mahoney (Friends of Peter and Samantha ) on: Apr 30, 2016
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Bill was always positive and upbeat, and very kind - an excellent role model and a great human being. And his sense of humour was wonderful. He will be missed. My thoughts to the Johnson family. - Posted by: Dave McKnight (Family friend) on: Apr 30, 2016