Ron Johnston
November 08, 1938 – January 26, 2021
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The family of Ronald Joseph Johnston, with sad hearts, wish to announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in his 83rd year.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon (Moran) Johnston, his children Shawn (Cathy), Dean (Julie) and Kristine (Martin) Pittuck.
He was a very proud Papa to Dylan, Scott, Keegan, Alison, Kelly and Lindsey.
He was the oldest child of Harry (1990) and Gertrude (Flanagan) (1945) Johnston. He is survived by his Irish twin, Patricia, (the late Jim) McCormick, Geraldine (Clifford) Schill, Garry (Mary) Johnston.
He was a brother-in-law of Tim (Ann Marie) Moran, Doug Moran and had many nieces and nephews.
Special nephew of the late Aunt Win.
He was born and lived most of his life in the Port Lambton area, farmed his entire life and was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, Port Lambton for over 25 years. He served as a Councillor and Deputy Reeve and he was a Road Superintendent for Sombra Township as well. He was well known for crop touring on back roads at a snail’s pace, loved visiting with his friends, family and sharing old time stories. He was a humble man, who genuinely loved to be around his extended family. Dad’s faith was very important to him and he was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Church in Port Lambton, serving as altar server in his younger years and then as an usher for many years. The Family would like to extend their gratitude to everyone Dad came across who would visit, give a wave and share a laugh with Dobber.
“Old farmers never die, they just go to seed.”
The late Ronald Johnston is resting at the Eric F Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd., 639 Elgin Street, Wallaceburg.
With the Covid-19 restrictions, we are asking reservations be made by clicking here signup.com/go/TKKACNv or by calling the funeral home (519-627-2861). Masks and social distancing are required.
Cremation will follow with a funeral mass to be celebrated at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Sacred Heart Food Bank may be left at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com
November 08 1938 January 26 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ron Johnston November 08 1938 January 26 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Wallaceburg, Province: Ontario