Margaret Frances Johnston
September 3, 1926 to January 15, 2022
Obituary
Margaret passed peacefully away in the presence of her daughter after a very difficult decline with dementia.
Left behind to remember her long and wonderful life are her daughter Linda and son in law George Rideout, her loving grandchildren-Megan (Marshall), Stacie (Will) and Shaun (Archie). Margaret will be missed by her sister’s in law Peggy Everard and Eva Walsh.
Also missing their aunt and great aunt are a wide circle of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews from the Everard and Johnston families.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband Harold in February 2019, her infant son Neil, her parents Edward and Lucy, her siblings and their spouses – Dennis, Mary Leonard (Cosmas), Genevieve Johnston (Arthur), John (Dorothy) and Gerald, her in-laws and their spouses from the Johnston family, nieces Connie Everard and Isabel Johnston and nephews Craig Johnston and Wallace Clowe.
Thanks to the staff of Ruby Manor – Mom’s home from December 2015 – December 2020.
A heartfelt thanks to all the exceptional staff at St. Luke’s especially Trinity Square who have cared for her so lovingly since she moved there.
Margaret was a strong woman with a strong faith.
She loved the simple things in life – keeping her home neat and tidy, a game of cards, going for a “drive” and shopping.
Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was always there to care for them and offer advice or words of encouragement. Memories of after school care, cheerleading at childhood events, and the constant compliments (no matter how horrid the styles were) – “everything suits beauty” was a true reminder of her unconditional love.
Her favorite hobby was trouting – either winter, spring or summer. She was always the last one to reel up her line whether the trout had been biting or not!
Although the last few years of her life were challenging, you could often get a glimpse of the elegant lady she had been. We will miss her laugh; her side eye glances and her optimism.
Margaret has now been reunited with the love of her life, Harold, and we know they are sharing a glass of Chardonnay and trouting by the pond of everlasting life.
Flowers gratefully declined but if you can, please donate to the Alzheimer Society or The Gathering Place — Also – Give someone a compliment today- Mom always did!
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no visitation, and a funeral service will be held at St. Kevin’s Parish on January 19th 2022 at 10:00AM by invitation only.
Linda, George and family, so sorry for your loss, over the years we had many conversations with your mom and dad while shopping at Walmart. Take care.
Ros
We are so sad to hear of your moms passing . Your Dad and your Mom were the sweetest Kindest neighbor’s anyone could ever wish to have . Always a smile, a kind word or a little wave to brighten your day.
Their sweetness was one of a kind . Take care of each other and cherish the wonderful memories
Linda and family, I I just learned of your moms passing. My heart goes out to you. God bless her and may she rise in peace. Keeping you in our prayers.
I like to think of our passed loved one as being in the happiest place they had when here with us. Your mom is with your dad and I hope the trout are biting
Linda so sorry to hear of your loss I know your pain Take care and know that your Mom is with the Lord.
God Bless
Linda and family. We are so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She was a beautiful lady,and always with a smile(and a strong handshake,i know ,during Mass she would give a handshake that you know she meant!!1)
Linda, George and family. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Linda, George & Family,
So sorry to read of your Mom’s /Grandmother’s passing. She was such a lovely lady who always greeted you with a big smile. Please accept our sincere condolences during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Linda, George and family… Sincere sympathies on your moms passing. She was a kind , elegant lady. She and your dad were good friends of my parents and many times I heard her laughter while they were having a game of cards and some refreshment. Take comfort knowing that she loved her life, especially her family and friends.
Linda George and family…so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. She was a lovely lady.
Linda, George and family . Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.
Take care
Mary and Cyril
Linda, George and family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful mom: grandmother. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Linda, George, Megan, Stacey ,Shawn: I’m so sorry to hear of Margs passing. It’s a sad time for all.
Cherish all your memories of her and may she rest in peace.
Linda, George and family, I was so sad to read of your mother’s passing. She had such a beautiful smile and even though these last years had been a challenge for her and all of you, she surely always knew how much she was loved. Sending my sincerest condolences and love.
Linda , George and family : So sorry for your loss . Thinking of you during this sad time . Rest peacefully gentle lady ❤️
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing such a beautiful lady and your dad such a wonderful gentleman..They always made us feel special when we would meet them. Keep your beautiful memories close to your heart
Rose and Bill Stephenson
Linda, George and Family,
We send our condolences and are so sorry for your loss. Marg may now join Harold and continue with life in a better place. The two of them made such a fine couple and they were so kind and considerate of others.
May the memories of happier times together bring you some measure of peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My sincere condolences. I always admired your parents when I saw them at St. Kevin’s Church; they were a beautiful couple and your mom such a beautiful lady.. Treasure all the memories. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Linda my sincere condolence to you and your family, I dearly loved your mom and yes every time I met her and your dad at Pipers in Keligrews on a Sunday afternoon we always stopped there and sure enough would bump into them and yes she always paid me a complement, she was a very elegant lady, I am sure she is happy to be with your dad again, may her gentle soul rest in peac.
Linda & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a kind and gentle lady who always had time to chat whenever I had the pleasure of meeting her. My sincere condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Barbara Daniels
Beautiful lady , beautiful life .
Thinking of you all .
God Bless .
Linda & Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was a beautiful lady who was always smiling and so friendly. When I would see them out shopping they always stopped to have a chat and a few laughs. To me and I am sure to a lot of people, they were the perfect couple. They loved each other so much and will now be reunited together. I’m sure they are enjoying a nice glass of wine. RIP Marg
Linda, George and family, my condolences on your loss.
May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, Linda. My condolences to you and your family at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
Linda, George and family: I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. May she rest in peace.
Linda ,George and Family . Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Cherish all those wonderful memories . May she Rest In Peace..
Dear Linda, George, Megan, Stacey and Shawn: We were so sorry to hear about Marg’s passing, but we think it’s a blessing that she passed so peacefully. I can’t put into words how much she meant to me. It seems like there was never a time she wasn’t THERE, taking care of us as if we were her own kids. I can’t imagine the world without her. Try not to feel too sad. I’m sure that, like us, you’ll never forget her, and some day when you remember her, it will make you feel better. It may seem hard to believe, but it’s true.
My condolences to Linda and family. She was a lovely lady.
Linda, George & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Marg’s passing. She was so proud of you, Linda. I met her and your Dad many times while out shopping and we had wonderful chats. Both Marg and Harold were two of the finest people we knew. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Teresa, Gerry & Gerald Douglas Edney
To Linda, George and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. A mother’s love and presence never leaves the ones she loved. Rest in peace Mrs. Johnson.
I echo my siblings’ comments when I say that Aunt Marg was like a second mother to us. I can’t express how much I will miss her. We should all.love.life as.much as she did. She was a gift to all of us. My deepest sympathy to Linda and family.
Linda, George and family, we were deeply saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely lady. Always had a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda & Family
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Our condolences to you all .
Dear Linda, George and Family
My deepest condolences to you on the passing of your mom. Mom and I saw her at Ruby Manor just before your dad and my mom passed away both in February 2019. What a lovely visit we had with her that Christmas. Such a sweet, gentle lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. RIP 🙏
As I think back on all the lovely memories of this beautiful lady, I find I am laughing through my tears. So many funny stories she shared with me, about my father Denis, and her mother Lucy. Her smile and laughter could light up a room. Now she is in heaven, lighting up the sky. A shining star and a shining example of a beautiful human being. RIP Aunt Marg.
My condolences and love to you Linda, George, Megan, Stacey and Shaun.
Linda and Family we are very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.She was a beautiful person and radiated joy to everyone she met.I know you will miss her terribly but take comfort in all the beautiful memories you have of her.
Sincere condolences to Linda and family. I remember Aunt Marg as a gracious, gentle lady with a kind heart and a welcoming smile. Always the perfect hostess, and only good things to say about anybody, she was quick with a compliment. She is at peace now with Uncle Harold in a wonderful place.. God bless and comfort you and your family.
So saddened to hear of Aunt Marg’s passing. Sincere condolences to Linda, George and family . John and I loved your parents, they were always so welcoming.
We loved visiting with Aunt Marg and Uncle Harold and had many good laughs while reminiscing and enjoying a glass of wine together. Will cherish those beautiful memories. Hugs
Sincere condolences to the Johnston family. Marg was a gentle, kind woman who always had a smile and a kind word. We will remember her fondly.
So sad to hear of Margs passing.Marg was a beautiful lady.We grew up together in the goulds.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.God Bless.
So very sorry for your loss.Marg was a beautiful lady.She always had a smile every time I met her.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.God Bless.
As each of us meanders our way forward through our life’s journey, there are but a handful of those special humans who inspire us, affect us, impact us so profoundly as to have lasting, nay permanent influence on our character and our very philosophy.
Margaret Frances Johnston, Marg, was one such rare human. As a surrogate mom during the most formative time of our lives, she essentially raised me and my five siblings and permanently reinforced in us the core values that have made each of us who we are today.
She instilled the same in Linda and her whole family.
I will forever cherish her memory and am grateful and humbled to have known, loved, and been loved by her.
Godspeed Marg…
–Brian
LInda, George and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Marg’s passing. Your mother and father were the best neighbours anyone could have asked for. We thought the world of both of your parents. They truly were kind, uplifting people and such a joy to be around. We miss seeing them walking and driving around the pond, and our little chats on the front lawn. Take comfort in knowing that they are together again, holding hands and stolling and laughing about. God bless!!!
Linda, George and family so very sorry for your loss. Linda your mom was such a beautiful elegant lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,. Hope it gives you comfort knowing that she is reunited with your lovely Dad.
Linda ,George ,Megan ,Stacy and Shaun,My deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful Mom/Grandmother.She was the essence of a beautiful lady inside and out.Her beaming smile when she greeted you made your day a better one.Now she is reunited with her loving husband,Harold ,a wonderful couple.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Know that she loved you all oh so much.
Linda, George and family,
We are sorry for what you’re going through, we know how much your heart is breaking. She was a real lady always done up as if she was meeting the queen, even when she was in the woods at the cabin. She fished from the shoreline of Country Pond many times, you’ll never be alone as I’m sure her and Harold will be fishing right along side you.
All our love,
The Gosse’s
Linda, George and family, I was so sad to hear of Marg’s passing. She was truly an amazing beautiful kind woman and I fell blessed to have known her. God Bless.
Linda, George & Family. we are so sorry to hear of your Mom/Grandmother’s passing., she was such a beautiful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Take care.
There never was a kinder, gentler person in this world than Aunt Marg. She was like a second mother to us and will be missed so very much. I offer my heartfelt condolences to Linda and George and their family. I love you Aunt Marg and may you find peace and happiness with Uncle Harold forever in Eternity.
My most dear Linda and family. How sorry I am for you at this time. Marg meant the world to me. She was the embodiment of God’s love to me and all of us. She loved with the heart of God and saw the world through a divine lens. She encouraged,, she served with humility . She believed in me . I thank God for her touch on my life, her never wavering love for me. And now, she enters the joy of heaven a faithful servant to be forever united with dearest Harold and all the crew, bless them. God bless you all at this time.
Linda and Family
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time