HUGH G. JOHNSTONE

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HUGH G. JOHNSTONE October 8, 1917 - May 15, 2003 Hugh Glenn Johnstone passed away peacefully at Grace Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret and one nephew Hugh C. Glaser (Mary Jane and son Patrick) of Renton, Washington. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Helen Glaser. He was educated at Laura Secord and Gordon Bell schools and Wesley College. He joined the army in 1939 and went overseas in 1942, then to the Italian campaign in 1943 serving in the 5th Armoured Division Signals, attached to the P.P.C.L.I. Following the war Hugh returned home and joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Militia Unit and served as C.O. from 1963 - 1966. He belonged to the United Services Institute, serving as President 1979 - 1980, and was a member of the St. James Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and Rockwood Branch 303 of A.N.A.F., where he was Secretary. Hugh had been well known and respected in the military community of Winnipeg and will be missed. In civilian life Hugh was employed for several years at Manitoba Blue Cross where he became Comptroller. He formed his own insurance agency, then partnered with W. W. Warren and Jasper Still to form Warren, Still and Johnstone, retiring in 1978. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce, was active in politics, and was a devoted member of Westminster United Church. In accordance with Hughs wishes, there will be no service. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6, or a charity of choice. THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2003