Margaret Elizabeth “Margie” Johnston
1924-2019
Margaret Elizabeth Johnston (Margie) age 94 of
Thorburn, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at home with her
family by her side. Born in New Glasgow she was the daughter of the
late John M. and Ruth (Munroe) Fraser of Little Harbour. Margie grew
up in little Harbour and she was the last surviving member of her
immediate family.
Margie was a resident of Thorburn most of her life
where she was an active member of Union Presbyterian Church. She was
the past president of the Ladies Guild and was also active in CGIT.
Margie was a member of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge 42 for over 70 years,
served as Past Noble Grand and received the Decoration of Chivalry.
She also was the past president of the Thorburn Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary. During her working years Margie was employed with Sobeys
for many years.
She is survived by her sons Mason (Gisele), Moncton;
Brian (Roxanne), Lyons Brook; Colin (Lois), Thorburn; daughter Leah
Johnston, Thorburn; daughter-in-law Darlene Johnston, New Glasgow;
grandchildren Christa (Barry), Jeff (Anne), Mark (Janet), Tanya
(Mark), Alexis, Judd, step-grandchildren, Rachel, Tabatha, Tanya,
Jessy; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters- in-laws Eudora Tupper,
Tatamagouche; Mary Fraser, New Glasgow; Joan Fraser, Truro; many
nieces and nephews.
Margie was predeceased by her husband Raymond
Johnston, son Gary, daughter-in-law Paula, brothers Donald, Marshall
(Gladys), Edwin, George and sisters Helen Walters (Clary), Isabel
Laister (Vernon).
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday,
April 23, 2019 in the H.W. Angus Funeral home, New Glasgow. Funeral
service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Union
Presbyterian Church, Thorburn with Rev. John Finlayson officiating and
John Reeves. Cremation to follow. Burial will take place at a later
date in the Thorburn Cemetery. Donations in memory of Margie may be
made to the Thorburn Cemetery Association, Union Presbyterian Church,
Thorburn or a charity of your choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Margaret Elizabeth Margie Johnston 19242019..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia