MARJORIE ‘MIDGE’ JOHNSON

On Friday, July 9, 2004, Midge Johnson of Crozier, Ont. passed away at the age of 83.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Georgie Elliott (Neil Donley) of Winnipeg, Man.; sisters, Mary “Kip” Ducharme and June Hughes; brothers, Lloyd Perry (Evelyn), Stanley Perry, and Clarence Ducharme; sisters-in-law, Margaret Hanson of Rainy River, Ont., and Mildred Johnson of Dryden, Ont.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Midge was predeceased by George, her husband of 59 years; George Perry, her brother; and her parents, Harvey and Annie May Perry (Ducharme).
Born Dec. 12, 1920 in Chapple, Ont., Midge was raised and educated in Fort Frances, Ont. In 1944, she and husband, George, settled in Crozier, where they farmed for a number of years.
During this period, Midge also worked in area restaurants, becoming well-known for her cooking. In 1963, Midge and George built and operated the popular Hilltop House Restaurant, just west of Fort Frances.
There, she dished out heaping plates of food as well as generous doses of advice and good humour to her regular customers, many of whom became lifelong friends.
After selling the restaurant, Midge’s interests turned to arts and crafts. Over the next 30 years, she turned out unique ceramic pieces, did delicate china painting, paper tole, and whimsical folk art.
She often was assisted by husband, George, who did the woodworking for her creations while she did the painting. She became especially well-known for her beautiful porcelain dolls, which found loving homes across the district and beyond.
Warm and gregarious, with a great sense of fun and a talent for story-telling, Midge was the life of any party. Her lively curiosity and adventuresome spirit lead to her long involvement in the study and exploration of psychic phenomena and alternative medicine.
She was a founding member of the Primrose Society Psychic Club, a source of much enjoyment to her.
Midge made many friends during her lifetime. They, as well as her family, will remember her numerous acts of kindness and generosity of spirit, her wisdom, humour, hard work, and fierce determination. She was a very special person—one-of-a-kind.
She will be missed, with a smile and a tear, by all those whose lives she touched.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no memorial service. Condolences may be sent c/o Georgie Elliott, 35 Wittenberg Rd., Winnipeg, Man., R3Y 1L8.