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JAMES LAWRENCE (LAURIE) JOHNSTON
Date of Passing: Nov 30, 2018
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JAMES LAWRENCE (LAURIE) JOHNSTON
Laurie was predeceased by his beloved sister Fay Alward and her husband Jim Alward. He will be missed by his nephew Michael Alward and his sons, Mark and Chris, and by his niece Margot Alward, spouse Peter Pliszka and their children, Alexandra, Theo and Nicholas.
Born in Edmonton, Laurie graduated in 1950 with the gold medal in Pharmacy from the University of Manitoba. He spent 27 years as a community pharmacist in Fort Rouge and Riverview. Laurie was voted Pharmacist of the Year in Manitoba in 1977. He went on to a career as a senior executive in the wholesale pharmaceutical industry in Winnipeg and Toronto.
Laurie's hobbies were writing and jazz. He combined these interests as a jazz critic for the Winnipeg Free Press in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a loyal fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Laurie struggled with asthma but maximized his health with twice daily walks around Assiniboine Park.
Laurie supported a number of charities, most notably Riverview Health Centre Foundation, Misericordia Health Centre Foundation, and the United Way of Winnipeg.
A funeral service will be held at St. Andrews River Heights United Church, 255 Oak Street, Winnipeg on Monday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Donations in memory of Laurie can be made to The Ace Project (Alzheimer's Centre of Excellence) c/o: Riverview Health Centre Foundation, 1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4 www.rhc.mb.ca/index.php/donate/
NEIL BARDAL
FUNERAL CENTRE
204-949-2200
neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 27, 2019
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Michael and Margot condolences in regard to your uncle. My parents and I were neighbours of your parents on Oakwood Avenue. Sorry to have just read that your parents have passed. Your parents were great neighbours. Your dad helped me in some of my University English courses. I distinctly remember when you Michael were welcomed into your home. My friend and I babysat you a few times. I still have the china cup your mom dropped off at my parents' home for my wedding. You had moved away from that time. Take care. - Posted by: Marilyn (Platford) Lund (Former neighbour) on: Jul 29, 2019
