Obituary of William Johnston

JOHNSTON, William "Bill" C.: A resident of Chatham, William "Bill" C. Johnston died at his residence on Friday, January 12, 2007 at the age of 84. Born in Aldborough Township, son of the late George O. and Mary Bell (MacPherson) Johnston. Beloved husband of Teresa "Terry" (Ashton) Johnston for nearly 63 years. Loving father of Linda and James Henderson of Tilbury, Larry and Marilyn Johnston of Kingston and Mary Lee Johnston of Vancouver, B.C. Grandfather of Adriane and Matthew Wagner, Erica and Ben Hazzard, Scott Johnston and Chantelle Johnston. Great-grandfather of Miriam, Naomi and Phoebe Wagner, Emma Harpell and "soon to be" Baby Hazzard. Brother of Ada Wyatt of Strathroy, Glenn and Nancy Johnston of Keene and predeceased by Arthur, Harold, Donald, Ralph and Hector Johnston. Bill retired from MTO as a driver examiner in 1986. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #628, Sprucedale United Church, White Cane Club and Senior Centres in both Dresden and Chatham. He enjoyed volunteering at Thamesview Lodge for many years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time at the family cottage at Colpoy's Bay, Ontario. He and Terry wintered in Texas with their RV for several years following retirement. His cooking prowess centred around "Bill's Dills", chili sauce and baked beans. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday afternoon from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 from the Funeral Home with Pastor Pat Milliken of Sprucedale United Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Aylmer at a later date. Donations, made by cheque, to Outreach for Hunger, Diabetes Association or Cancer Society appreciated.