Johnstone, Douglas

Jan 23, 2008

“The brave do not always win the battle.”

Bravely after a protracted illness, Douglas Summers Johnstone, aged 81 years, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2008 in Renfrew, Ontario.

Predeceased by his parents Evelyn (Summers) and Fred Johnstone.

He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 57 years Norma (Percival) Johnstone, his children Jill Francis (John), Jim (Diane), Mark (Lynn Nadeau), and Barbara McAnsh, brothers Ross (Marie), Dave (Pat), Bob (Arlene) and sister Marilyn de Vries (Bill) and grandchildren Greg and Derek Elliot, Erin, Katelyn, Emily, Eric and Stephanie Johnstone.

Douglas was cremated. A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Renfrew, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. Rev. Bruce Ferguson presided.

In memory donations may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation, 499 Raglan St. N., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 9Z9.