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William Morrison Johnstone

2/20/2018

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It is with great sadness that the family of WILLIAM JOHNSTONE announce that he has succumbed to his struggle with cancer, but are thankful that he is now at peace with his Lord. He passed away peacefully at his Cambridge home on February 20th, 2018.

William was a loving husband to Donna (Cochrane Greulich), caring father to Sarah Johnstone, Deborah Messier (Richard) and Donald Greulich (Susan). Warm hearted grandfather to Jennifer Messier-Mooney (Nicholaus), Stephen Messier (Rikki), Eliza Vanner (Kirk), Sadie Greulich, Rayna Foster (Jon) and Brad Fay. He was able to enjoy a year of being a dear great-grandfather to Anastazia Vanner.

Bill was born on September 2nd, 1940 in Glasgow, Scotland to Henry and Sarah Johnstone. He is predeceased by brother Harry and sister Anne.

He was trained as a machinist and moved to Canada in 1962 to work at CMC for over 20 yrs. He was working as a Quality Control inspector in the Aerospace industry until he retired. He was an active member of Knox's Galt Presbyterian Church for almost 40 years as an elder, serving on the property committee and sang in the choir.  Everyone who met him knew that he was a helpful, caring man that loved life and especially humour. He enjoyed RVing, gardening and a game of golf.

His life will be celebrated at Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Avenue South in Cambridge with a visitation from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, March 2nd and a Service of Remembrance on Saturday March 3rd at 11 a.m.  Memorial donations may be made to Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church or Cambridge Memorial Hospital (Medical Daycare). 
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Heather And Steve Spanjers
2/21/2018 08:57:59 pm

So sad to hear of Bill’s passing. What a great man who was definitely loved. Donna, Sarah and family we will be thinking of you.

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Richard Woodfield
2/21/2018 09:15:32 pm

We were all blessed to know Bill and extend our deepest condolences and Love to his family and friends... We will have a wee dram in your memory ... Love The Woodfield family...

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Mel Quint
2/21/2018 09:31:51 pm

Sarah, I have such fond memories of your Dad's spunk for life and humour from our high school years. My love is with you and your family at this time.

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Doug & Bev Golding
2/21/2018 11:20:01 pm

I always enjoyed my time working with Bill around the Church. He was one of those larger than life characters you meet who really know how to tell a great story!
Bev and I offer our condolences to Donna and the family. Bill will be fondly missed.

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Samantha Graham
2/22/2018 09:12:28 am

So sad to hear of Bills passing. He is in Gods arms now at peace. Bill was a wonderful man we are blessed to have known him.

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Elaine Greenhous and Family
2/22/2018 11:36:58 am

Sincerest sympathy and God’s peace to all of you. Cherished memories of our dear friend, Bill, will forever be remembered. His friendship was a treasured blessing!

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Diane, Chris & Cam Wilkinson & The Riddell Family
2/22/2018 01:00:39 pm

Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bill's smiling face every Sunday from the choir loft and his cheerful greetings and hugs will never be forgotten.

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John Paeng
2/22/2018 07:07:21 pm

I am saddened to hear the news of Bill’s paling. Donna and Sarah, may God’s embrace you and comfort you at this time. Bill was the very first person to welcome me into the church as I began ministry at Knox’s. He was all full of smiles and his unique sense of humour from the very first moment we met. Bill is with his Lord Jesus! We will see him soon. John &Gloria Paeng

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Jennifer and Roy Silveira
2/22/2018 09:24:47 pm

Sarah, we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You will be in our hearts now and in the weeks to come.

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Gwen Armshaw (Ward)
2/22/2018 09:31:21 pm

Forever 'Uncle' Billy to me, memories of a caring man who loved to laugh can still make me nostalgic. My deepest condolences to your family.

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Jose Armas
2/24/2018 06:43:45 am

Dear Johnstone family.......it is with sadness I heard about the passing of Bill. Our entire family is sending our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. I am sure Bill is smiling down on all of us..... may God always keep his arms wrapped around him...
Blessings to your entire family.

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Trevor Larmour
2/24/2018 10:10:51 am

It is with great sadness on hearing that Bill has passed . My condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Bill for 10 years and he was truly one of the good guys . Always helpful and a great work ethic. RIP Bill.

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Michael Bassilious (Baz)
2/28/2018 12:27:28 pm

Mr. Johnstone was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. He was always himself and his genuine way made others comfortable to be around him. I will miss having pints of Guinness with him. Our prayers and Condolences to Mrs. Johnstone, Sarah and the rest of the family.

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Klaus Steden
3/6/2018 06:24:45 am

I've known Bill for my entire life, starting from when he and Donna first met my parents. He was a gentle soul, a warm and loving human being, and always had a joke at the ready. It was an honour to know him, and he will be greatly missed by all of us. Godspeed.

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Dan Amorim
11/10/2019 01:18:36 pm

I just learned today of Bill’s passing.
While I only saw Bill and his wife Donna on those times I subbed at the organ for Knox Church, Bill made an indelible impression on me my wife and daughters on those short occasions we visited Knox. Bill was akk Li ways encouraging and perhaps my biggest fan at the organ!
I will miss him dearly and I know he will forever be missed by Donna and the family and his many friends.
My deepest belated condolences to you all.
Dan

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