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HUGH HAROLD JOHNSTONE
Born: Jul 16, 1930
Date of Passing: Apr 21, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHUGH HAROLD JOHNSTONE July 16, 1930 - April 21, 2017 It is profound sadness that we bid farewell to our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Hugh Johnstone, on April 21, 2017 at The Grace Hospice. Dad will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sandy Hart (Jim) and Laura Johnstone; grandchildren, Tracy Cullen (Kirk), Keith Hynes (Kim), Krissy Hart (Chris), Iain Hart (Kristen), Cody Benson and Eric Benson; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Kale, Maddie, Blaze and Bozton; brother Earl and family. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Johnstone in 1998 and daughter Catherine Hynes in 2012. Dad lived a full and happy life, spending time at Otter Falls Resort and enjoying many hours of watching baseball. Memorial service will be held, Tuesday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons Street, Winnipeg, MB, with a reception at The Fort Garry Legion Branch #90 to follow. Special thanks to the Palliative Care Manitoba, whose home care nurses got dad's number early on and were terrific to him, especially Kelly and Monique. Special thanks also goes to The Grace Hospice where Dad spent his final days, comfortable and content. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Hugh's name to The Grace Hospice, 260 Booth Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 4J5. Desjardins 204-233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2017
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Just found out today about Hughie's passing. I must have missed the obit in the paper. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a dear friend. We remember all the good & fun times we spent at Otter Falls and the crib games we played. (won & lost) Thinking of you. Love from Marcel & Jean Pattyn - Posted by: Marcel & Jean Pattyn (Friends) on: May 19, 2017
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Sandy, my sympathy on the loss of your Dad. I know the pain of losing both parents Its very difficult. I think of you and your family every summer when I pass through Otter Falls. My deepest condolences. From Nancy Adamson, your friend from many many decades ago. Be well. - Posted by: Nancy Adamson (Former friend of Sandy from St. Mary's Academy) on: May 02, 2017
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Our sympathies to all of you. He will be missed by many. - Posted by: Carmen & Carol Hunter (Friend) on: May 02, 2017
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Our condolences to the Family - Posted by: Gerry & Joanne Suski (Friend of the Family) on: May 01, 2017
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Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father. Make you take comfort in the many happy memories you have of him. Jim & Bonnie Carvell - Posted by: Bonnie & Jim Carvell (Friends of Sandy & Jim) on: May 01, 2017
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I want to send condolences to your family. I've always heard good stories about "Hugh Johnstone" from my parents. I think I met him, too. - Posted by: Alana Findlay (Friend of my father, Bruce) on: Apr 29, 2017
