Hazel Johnston, 90, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 26, 2004 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances.
Hazel was born Oct. 18, 1913 in Neepawa, Man. to the late Charles and Mary White. On Sept. 7, 1934, she was united in marriage to Hugh Johnston.
From Neepawa, they moved to Winnipeg, Man. for a while and then to Rainy River, Ont. and finally to Fort Frances, where they lived for many years.
As a member of the Eastern Star, Hazel was a past Matron as well as being organist for them. She also was a past member of St. John’s Anglican Church and the Women’s Guild.
For enjoyment, she liked playing piano, and was noted as being an avid Bridge player with her many friends. Throughout the years, Hazel enjoyed travelling to many areas.
She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh Johnston, on Oct. 26, 1983; two sisters, Marjorie Jenkins and Irene Alexander; and one brother, Jack White.
Hazel is survived by her daughter, Carol and husband, Joe Kliner, of Fort Frances, Ont.; two granddaughters, Bonnie Kupila of Thunder Bay, Ont. and Lynne McRae of Fort Frances, Ont.; one grandson, Joel Kliner of Calgary, Alta.; seven great-grandchildren, Dustin Kupila, August Tynan (Jack), Cheryl Emery (Chris), Kristy Brenna (Bob), Holly McRae, Stephanie Kupila, and Chloe Row – land; five great-great-grandsons, Cade, Malaki, Ashton, Kayman, and Darius; and several nephews and nieces.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Fort Frances, with Fr. Wayne McIntosh officiating.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to either the Riverside Foundation for Health Care (La Verendrye General Hospital C.C.U.), 110 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2B6, or the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 444, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
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