JOHN ROBERT JOHNSON

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JOHN ROBERT JOHNSON John Robert Johnson passed away peacefully on January 1, 2018, at Deer Lodge Centre, at the age of 94. John was born on the family farm near Kenville, MB on May 24, 1923. When he was a teenager the family moved to Rathwell. He enlisted in the army in July of 1940 to serve with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. While stationed in England he met his future wife Maisie Wayte. John fought at Dieppe and was injured near Caen, France in July of 1944 during the liberation of France for which the French government recently presented him with the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal. He was sent back to England for hospitalization and was reacquainted with Maisie. They were married on September 8, 1945 and then returned to Canada. Upon his return John trained to be a carpenter. Eventually he became a superintendent of job sites, supervising the construction of numerous buildings and bridges. John and Maisie both enjoyed camping and travel, driving to both coasts, Alaska and travelling to Europe. With constraints on his mobility John decided to move to Deer Lodge Centre where he made many friends with both staff and residents. Many thanks go to the people responsible for his care over the last seven years. John was predeceased by Maisie in 2004 and his three sisters Mary, Reva, and Ellen. John will be lovingly remembered by his two sons and daughters-in-law Tom (Linda) and Rob (Bev), and his two grandchildren Tim and Crystal. The funeral will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with Kim Lewarne as Celebrant. Donations in memory of John can be made to a charity of choice. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2018