Grant Johnston

Johnston, Grant Bert (March 12, 1918 - February 20, 2014) - Loving husband of Dorothy (Hunsdale) and the late Betty Johnston (nee Chinchen). Predeceased by his parents Lindsay and Kitty and siblings Lawrence, Helen, Homer, and Gwen. Cherished father of Lynn (Mike), Craig (Anne), David and Karen (Steve). Amazing "Poppa" to grandchildren Michael (Laura), Kim (Kent), Phillip (Alyssia) and Caitlin (friend Craig) and great grandchildren Ben, Colton, Nic, Joshua and Caleb. Grant will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Madeline Johnston, nieces, nephews, loving friends and extended family and friends on the Manitoulin Island. Grant will also be missed by his step grandchildren Kyle (friend Cristina), Baillie (fiance T.J.) and Dawn (Les) and their children Drew, Alex, and Amelia. During WWII Grant was a Lieutenant in the RCAF serving as a navigator flying Lancaster aircraft. After the war he returned to his beloved Manitoulin Island with his new bride where they lived and raised their family. In the early 1960's the family moved to Georgetown when Grant was transferred from the Gore Bay airport to Toronto International. Grant was very active both in the community and in the church. Beginning in the early 50's Grant co-founded the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 514 in Silver Water for which he became president, the branch relocated to Gore Bay in later years. He was an early founder of the Bruce Trail, spending many weekends cutting through bush making paths for future use for many. Grant was always an active member at St. George's Anglican Church having served as the Church Warden and People's Warden and thus being honoured by receiving the Order of Niagara. Grant also volunteered for many years with the Canadian Cancer Society (later Cashh) both driving and serving as a canvassing convener. Grant put his accounting degree to use by volunteering continuously over the years to various charities and non profit organizations in Georgetown. Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Ave., Georgetown, (905) 877-3631 on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, 60 Guelph St., Georgetown on Monday, February 24 at 11:00 am. Cremation. In memory contributions to Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills or St. George's Anglican Church would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com