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DONALD WILLIAM JOHNSTON
Date of Passing: Mar 04, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDONALD WILLIAM JOHNSTON Peacefully on March 4, 2016, Don Johnston, aged 91, of Winnipeg, passed away with his son Barry by his side. He is survived by sons, Randy (Delaine), Barry (Ray) and Ken (Donn), six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, brother Wilbur of Oakville, ON and sisters Ivy and Norma from Langley, BC, and Penticton, BC. He was predeceased by his wife Stella (Joan), parents Wilbur and Gertrude, siblings Mary Louise, Agnes and Alexander James (Russ). Don was born on the homestead in Bonnie Doon near Reaburn, MB. Don was proud to serve his country in the Second World War with the RCAF. After the war he was employed by the CN Railway and, following retirement, Don lived in St. Vital and was an entrepreneur in home renovations and real estate. Don was a wonderful storyteller and is remembered by many friends he acquainted over the years at the local coffee shops. In the last few years with his health failing, he was blessed with the care and compassion of his nephew Russell. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of those who have been part of Don's life and for the care and support from Riverview Health Centre, Health Sciences Centre, home care, Debbie Conner, Cheryl Anderson, Alice Gray, Kathy and Wayne Conner, Dean and his wife Paulette. Don's friends and people who knew him never let him down and one lesson he taught us all was how important friends are in life. A funeral service celebrating Donald's life will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 12, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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First time I met Don was in 1988, we talked for 6 hours. I bought my first house that day with him being my agent. We ended up calling that house big Arnold. We quickly became good friends and I took the real estate course and got a job at Hart realty. I worked with Don there hosting his open houses, learning more about real estate and renovations. Over the years I spent a lot of time visiting with Don wherever he happened to live, Mcnulty, Hull, Oustic, Arnold, Rathgar, Rosedale, Craig, Stiles, Matlock, and St Marys. We bought Arnold together, which we called lil Arnold, which we renovated and sold a year later. My kids grew up with Don in their lives. One day I brought Travis to Hull during renovations and while Don was showing me his latest project Travis sees a toilet in one of the bedrooms and like a good 3 year old does his business in it. It took Don a few days to figure out where the smell was coming from and how it got there. I loved listening to his stories, from the days of the skinny kid leaving the farm to enlist, his married years, his brag book, to his last years back at home. He always had words of wisdom and encouragement , and an opinion to share. He was a great friend ! May you rest in peace - Posted by: alice gray (friend) on: Mar 14, 2016
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Had only a few moments but on good one was when we snuck into the fridge and ate some ice cream and then got caught but he said that it was ok and that we could have a few bowls of it. Rest in peace grandpa. - Posted by: Tyndall & Myrrell (Grandchildren) on: Mar 12, 2016
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I haven't seen Uncle Don since the mid 70's. I remember him as a smiling, energetic, and pleasant man who was well respected by his in-laws. My favourite memory of Don was Ukrainian Christmas 1967 (or was it early 1968); the one time I recall the entire Lasko family assembled at Grandma and Grandpa's. Don played Santa Claus; the thinnest Santa I ever saw, with a slightly drooping beard that revealed to my then 6 or7 year old self who Santa really was. Thanks for the fond memories uncle and may you rest in peace. - Posted by: Gloria Lasko (Niece) on: Mar 12, 2016