Obituary for
Joseph Ball Johnson
WW II Veteran (RCNVR)
Suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, June 27th at the age of 92. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Joan (Hepworth) Johnson and three sons, David (Margaret), Bruce (Valerie) and Michael (Diane), as well as grandsons Alex and Aaron and granddaughter Nicola. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Ruth (Watson) and his brothers, Owen and Ralph (Evelyn).
Joe was born in Loverna, Saskatchewan and grew up in Calgary. He served during WW II on convoy escort duty followed by a 38 year career with the federal government. He was a founding member of St. Michael and all Angels Anglican Church. Throughout his life he was a master woodworker, an expert craftsman and a willing handyman.
Friends are invited to visit at the Julian of Norwich Anglican Church, 7 Rossland Ave., Ottawa on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 1p.m. – 2p.m. Memorial Service at 2:15p.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.
Inurnment at Christ Church Cathedral Columbarium at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Julian of Norwich Anglican Church Memorial Fund or the Primate’s World Relief Fund.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Ball Johnson 1925 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Ottawa, Province: Ontario