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ROY VERNER JOHNSON
Date of Passing: Sep 23, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROY VERNER JOHNSON
Our beloved husband and father passed away peacefully on September 23rd at the age of 83.
He will be missed by his wife of 58 years, Virginia; daughters, Colleen (Scott), Michelle (Mark); grandchildren, Henry, Matthew, Julia and Olivia; brother Wayne (Roseanne).
He was predeceased by his parents, Verner and Ede Johnson and by his brother Grant (Iris).
Roy enjoyed a 36 year teaching career in Rathwell, Treherne, AFCENT International School in the Netherlands, then the majority of his career in Assiniboine South School Division as a teacher and administrator.
Roy remained active in retirement, involved in student work experience placement, and serving as a Returning Officer during three federal elections.
As a member of Sylvia Recreation, Roy served as president of the committee that oversaw the building of Vasa Lund Estates. He was equally proud of his role in establishing the Oak Park Raiders football program.
He enjoyed travelling, cycling with his bike club, curling, golf, and duplicate bridge. He loved spending time with his family and friends, summer at the family cottage at Delta and winter ski or sun holidays.
He is remembered as a kind, calm, friendly man who wore a constant smile.
Thank you to the staff of Tuxedo Villa for their compassion and care during the last two months of his life.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to Parkinson Canada.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 12, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., location details to follow.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 30, 2023
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Upon re-reading RTAM's last copy of KIT magazine, I was saddened to learn that Roy passed away last fall. He taught me chemistry in Treherne High in the early '60's and then, years later, taught with me at Charleswood Collegiate. My sincere condolences. He was a good person. - Posted by: Colleen (Clark) Miller (former student and colleague) on: Jan 12, 2024
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Our condolences to you Virginia and your family. Roy was a super teacher. Lots of fond memories of you both from Treherne High. Gordon & Frances Mawby - Posted by: Gordon & Frances Mawby (Students ) on: Nov 11, 2023
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Roy was a wonderful teacher who had a big and positive influence on my life. My deepest condolences to Virginia and family. - Posted by: Marie Perchotte (Smith) (Former student) on: Nov 04, 2023
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Hello Virginia and family. Today we had a visit from Karen and Peter Lloyd and gave us this very sad news of Roy’s passing. All our wonderful times together at ACENT and reunions after. Walt and I regret not seeing you when on occasion we were in Winnipeg. So sorry! We all will miss him. What a sad time for you and your family. Thinking of you and your loss! You and Roy were so great together. - Posted by: Dorothy and Walt Yakiwchuk (Friend and Colea) on: Oct 29, 2023
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We were sorry to hear of Roy's passing and just wanted to let you know we are thinking of at this difficult time. It just seems like yesterday when we would be in bonspiels, curling in Charleswood and the kids were busy with one thing and another. Our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Mae ad Carl fisher (old friends from Chaleswood) on: Oct 25, 2023
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I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Mrs Johnson and family. I have many fond memories of being taught by Mr Johnson and Mrs Johnson at Rathwell and Treherne - Posted by: DOUG SPENCER (former student) on: Oct 17, 2023
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Roy was an excellent teacher and administrator who was able to communicate exceptionally with staff, students and parents. He was very popular with students because he took the time to listen to their concerns and assist them in finding solutions. I will miss Roy. *Must not forget that Roy was a good golfer who thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship of his friends. - Posted by: V Chaput (Roy was Vice Principal at Royal School. ) on: Oct 09, 2023
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Roy was my chemistry teacher at Treherne Hi. He was also a sports coach for various activities. No fault of his, but I was a dead loss in all sports. Chemistry, not so much. One of my better memories of high school Gordon Arnold - Posted by: Gordon Arnold (former student) on: Oct 04, 2023
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For many years when Roy was Vice Principal at Oak Park High School he was my "go to" administrator when I had an issue. He also became a dear friend. We spent many Friday evenings at the Tank, plus sailed Lake of the Woods now and then. Very good times that I miss. Grant Wuckert - Posted by: Grant Wuckert (Friend and colleague) on: Oct 04, 2023
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My deepest condolences Virginia to you and your family. Fond school memories in Rathwell and Treherne schools. - Posted by: Doreen Watson (Student, Rathwell and Treherne ) on: Oct 02, 2023
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Virginia and family, Remembering Roy as a great teacher in Treherne, Keep all those memories close to your heart in the difficult days ahead. Sincerely Doris - Posted by: Doris Gordon (Grobb) (Former student) on: Oct 02, 2023
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He was the best teacher I ever had. He taught me in grade six in Rathwell and was the principal when I was in High School in Treherne. Condolences to his family Gloria - Posted by: GLORIA FORBES (former student ) on: Oct 01, 2023
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So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing, Virginia. We had many good times both in Texas and Winnipeg. If there is anything I could to help you in this sad time, please don’t hesitate to call. - Posted by: Linda watson (Friend) on: Oct 01, 2023
