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JOHNSTON, Douglas W.: May 22, 1926 - 2002
| Douglas Johnston, 76, of Nanton, Alta. It is with great sorrow and loss, that we announce the passing of our Father, Soldier, Husband and Brother, Mr. Douglas Wellington Johnston of Nanton, Alta. He was born May 22, 1926 in Cliffordvale (now Morrell Siding), New Brunswick, one of four sons and three sisters of the late Henry Johnston and wife Ethel Johnston-Dube. Predeceased by daughter, Lynn Douglas Johnston-Marcy of Grande Prairie, Alta. Retired Canadian Armed Forces, saw service World War 11, January, 1943-1945. 1954 in Korea, 1965 in Cyprus. Past employment with Coneco Equipment and Trumpeter Pontiac, Grande Prairie, Alta. He is survived by his wife, Joane Johnston, son Richard Henry Johnston and his wife Nancy of Calgary, Alta.; daughter, Ivy Marie Johnston-Palmer and her husband, Danny Palmer (RCMP) of Nanton, Alta.; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Interment in the Glen Leslie Cemetery, Grande Prairie. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 09 Oct 2002, Wed - Page 7 |
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Johnston, Jacqueline Rose "Jackie” : October 5, 1948 - October 12, 2002
Jacqueline Rose "Jackie” Johnston 54 of Wembley
On Saturday, October 12, 2002 Jackie Johnaton, resident
of Wembley, formerly of Leduc, Alberta passed away at the age of 54
years.Jackie was born on October 5, 1948 in Lafleche, Saskatchewan. She grew up in Edmonton later moving to Leduc where she married and raised three children. She welcomed every guest into her home. Jackie lived and died the best way she knew how. Jackie is survived by her three children; Robert (Toni) Mijanovich of Victoria and their children Jesse James Dakota and Cole Younger Rose, Shelly (Warren) Kakoske of Grande Prairie and their children Ty and Teea, Donna (Cory) Mijanovich of Beavertodge and their children Robert, Curtis, Chad and Coralee, sister Pauline (Ron) Rollinger, brother Roy (Susie) Johnston, as well as nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 11 a.m. from the Wembley Baptist Church in Wembley with Rev. Paul Sharpe officiating. Interment of ashes to take place in the Glen Leslie Cemetery. OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL A CREMATORIUM. Clipped from: The Daily Herald-Tribune - Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada • Wed, Oct 16, 2002 Page 7 |
Block 82, Lot 5
JOHNSTON, Mary U.: 1932 - 1994 {also on Corbin grave stone page}
Mary Johnston, 61, of Wembley Mrs. Mary Johnston, resident of Wembley,
Alberta, for the past 17 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at the
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, at age 61.Mary was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia, on December 1, 1932. She is survived by her husband Lewis; daughters: Jacqueline (Dave) Schweitzer, Lynne (Tim Martin), and Rose; her son Mervin (Peggy) Johnston; her brothers: Eugene, Ernie, Edgar, Vincent, Gerald, Garry, and Sidney Corbin; her sisters: Katherine Hare, Florence Doucette, Evelyn Bush; numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren: Michael, Jay, Melissa, Tanya, Loretta, Roger, Karli, Drew, Shawn, and Charlene. She was predeceased by her father and mother, George and Alma Corbin; and her brother George. Funeral service for the late Mary Johnston will be held on Saturday, July 2, 1994, at 10 a.m., at Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel, 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie, Alberta, with Pastor Brent King officiating. Interment will follow in the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundations. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel, 10005-107 Avenue, Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-4732. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 30 Jun 1994, Thu = Page 5 |
Mary Corbin married Lewis Johnston
Block 95, Lot 6
JOHNSTON, Willis David: October 18, 1921 - August 25, 1995 {also on Nelson grave stone page}
Willis David Johnston, 73, of Bezanson
Willis David Johnston, long time resident of Bezanson, passed away suddenly in
Edmonton at the University of Alberta Hospital at the age of 73 years.Willis was born October 18, 1921, in Calgary to Charles and Marie Johnston. He served his country overseas in WWII. After returning from the war, he came to the Grande Prairie area, where he purchased his father's land near Bezanson. He met his wife Vivian in Grande Prairie and they were married in 1947. Vivian passed away in 1974 and Willis remained on the family farm until his death. Willis will be remembered for his great love for his grandchildren. Willis will be sadly missed by his daughter, Wanda Zenner of Bezanson; three grandchildren, Daren, Craig and Barry; sister Dorothy Doerkson; half sister Irene Belieu; half brother, Julius Steffen. He was predeceased by his wife Vivian, parents and brother-in-law John Doerkson. Funeral service for the late Willis David Johnston will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 1995 at 4 p.m. at Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel, 10005-107Ave., with Lt. Dave Grice officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the QEII Cancer Clinic. Arrangements have been entrusted to Grande Prairie Funeral Chape1, 10005 - 107 Ave. Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-4732. "To Serve As We Would Be Served" CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 28 Aug 1995, Mon - Page 5 |
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JOHNSTON, Vivian: 1926 - 1974 {also on Nelson grave stone page}
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Vivian Nelson married Willis Johnston (1947)
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LOWE, John: 1901 - 1982 {also on Lowe grave stone page}
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John Lowe John Lowe passed away at the Grande Prairie Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1982, at the age of 81 years. He was born at Murray River, P.E.I., and was a resident of Heritage Lodge, Grande Prairie, at the time of his passing. He was an elder of Forbes Presbyterian Church. He is survived by two sons: Joseph of Edmonton, and Herbert of Dawson Creek, B.C.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Manetta, in 1964; one brother, Grant; and by two sisters: Emily and Ethel. Funeral service for the late John Lowe will be held at Forbes Presbyterian Church, Grande Prairie, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 1982, with Rev. D'Arcy Lade officiating. Interment to follow at the Glen Leslie cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements by Oliver Funeral Chapel. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 10 Sep 1982, Fri - Page 3 |
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LOWE, Manetta: 1903 - 1964 {also on Lowe grave stone page}
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Elsie Manetta Lowe Funeral services for a well-known Grande Prairie woman, Mrs. Elsie Marietta Lowe, were held last week, in Forbes Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. H. Morris officiated at the 2:30 p.m. service December 14. Mrs. Lowe, born at Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, was 61 at the time of her death. Born the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Johnston she became Mrs. John Lowe in 1929. Besides her husband, survivors are sons Joe of Winnipeg, and Herb of Dawson Creek; brothers Charlie of DeBolt and Elmer, living in Los Angeles, and four grandchildren. Burial was in Glen Leslie Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rupert Weegar, Bert Ogden, Gordon Moon, Bill Moon, Magnus Evinrude and Fred Smith. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 23 Dec 1964, Wed - Page 5 |
Manetta Johnston married John (Jack) Lowe (1929)
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MARCY, Lynne D.: 1957 - 1992 {also on Marcy grave stone page}
Lynne Marcy, 36, of Wembley
On Tuesday, July 28, 1982, Lynne Marcy passed away at the University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, at age 36. She was born in Exeter, Ontario on January 13,
1957, and came to Grande Prairie in 1971. She had been a resident of Grande
Prairie and Wembley since that time. Lynne is survived by her loving family, her husband Phillip; children: Buffie, Fern, and Tim of Wembley; her father, Doug Johnston of New Brunswick, and her mother, Joan Johnston of Wembley.; her brother Richard (Nancy) Johnston and family of Calgary; her sister Ivy {Danny) Palmer and family of High Prairie: numerous uncles, aunts, other relatives, and friends. She is also survived and greatly supported by the Marcy families. Funeral service for the late Lynne Marcy will be held on Friday, July 31, 1992, at 2:00 p.m., at Christ Church Anglican, 9610 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, Alberta, with Canon Isaac Graham officiating. Cremation to follow. A prayer service will be held on Thursday evening, July 20, 1992, at 8:00 p.m., at Oliver Funeral Chapel. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be given to the Charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oliver Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie. Telephone 532-2929. CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 29 Jul 1992, Wed - Page 2 |
Lynne Johnston married Phillip Marcy
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