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JOHANNESSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-19 published
CARDEL, Arne Henri Julius Kerl - Search for heirs
Search for the heirs in the succession left by Mr. Arne Henri Julius Kerl CARDEL
Mr. Arne Henri Julius Kerl CARDEL, born on September 4th, 1918, Danish social security number 0409180183, is deceased on September 26th, The boy of late, Mr. Ole CARDEL, born on November 27th, 1942, which emigrated in Canada with his mother, Mrs. Karen Clara Louise CARDEL, in the year 1957, are requested to contact the lawyer indicated below within one month as from the current date. Ole CARDEL might have changed his name to Ole or Nich JOHANNESSEN. The possible children of Mr. Ole CARDEL are also requested to make contact. The family ties will have to be documented.
Please contact: Mrs. Birgitte Arnfred, in the official capacity as probate guardian of Ole CARDEL, Bredgade 73, 1260 Copenhagen K, Denmark. Telephone: +00 45 33 30 86 86. Fax: +00 45 33 30 86 87.
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JOHANNESSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-08 published
KING, Lillian (1918-2006)
Born in Montreal, Québec, passed away at the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, on July 5th, 2006 in her 88th year, beloved wife of the late Kenneth King, 1914-1983. Dear mother of Kenneth and his wife Diana of La Macaza, Quebec, and Carole and her husband Brian JOHANNESSON of Kitchener-Waterloo. Cremation having taken place, Friends are invited to share their memories of Lillian with her family during memorial visitation at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo Ontario, on Saturday, July 8, 2006 from 12: 00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. A celebration of Lillian's life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1: 00 p.m. Condolences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Kitchener-Waterloo or to the Winston Park Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Lillian, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.

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JOHANNSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-03 published
ALTMAN, Raye
Dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother on Friday, March 31, 2006 at the age of 89. Predeceased by loving husband Leon. Deeply missed by daughters and sons-in-law Sharon ALTMAN- LEAMEN and Robert LEAMEN, and Elaine and Dean JOHANNSON of Vancouver, grandchildren Jason, Jennifer, Leslie, Amanda and Tiffany and dear friend Pam. Special thanks to the staff and Friends at Terrace Gardens, Temmy Latner Centre Palliative Team, and Home Care Team. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 1: 30 p.m. Interment Court Topaz section of Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1-888-939-3333.

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JOHANSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-03-04 published
WALL, Percy Carleton
Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Gail and the late Dorothy (1993). Loving father and father- in-law of David (Sandra) of Chester, Nova Scotia; Patricia of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and David CAULFIELD of Hamilton; Peter (Anne HARVEY) of Hamilton Louise (Katherine JOHANSEN) of Calgary; Catherine (Allen) DEGEER of Canmore, Alberta; and the late Michael (1990). Much loved Gramps of Geoff (Michelle) WALL, Sarah (Lane) STORY, Jane CAULFIELD, Emily and Patrick WALL, Colin, Bryan and Allison DEGEER. Predeceased by grand_son Christopher WALL. Delighted great-grandfather of Teigan and Devon WALL and Hannah STORY. Beloved eldest brother of Herbert (Mary) of Kanata, Mary (Charles PATTERSON) of Metcalfe and Allan (Eleanor) of Innisfil. Predeceased by siblings Alice JOHNSTON, Charles WALL, Lois Sample, James WALL and Frederick WALL. Percy lived a long and fulfilled life, marked by (mostly) remarkable health, a wonderful sense of humour, and deep Friendship to so many across this country. He will be missed. Friends may call on Sunday, March 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James Street at Richmond, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Saint John's Lodge 209a will be conducted on Sunday at 7: 00 p.m. A celebration of Percy's life will be held at the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 280 St. James Street at Wellington on Monday, March 6 at 11: 00 a.m. with The Reverend Canon Donald R. FORD and The Very Reverend Peter WALL. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery, Kanata at a later date. Memorial contributions to The Church of Saint John the Evangelist, London or to The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund would be gratefully acknowledged.

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JOHANSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-01-10 published
McINTOSH, Margaret Patricia (METCALFE)
Passed away at the General and Marine Hospital in Collingwood on Sunday, January 8, 2006 at the age of 83 years. Margaret (METCALFE) McINTOSH, beloved wife of the late Kenneth McINTOSH. Loving mother of Joan and cherished friend of Jessie and R.D. McEACHERN and family. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Doug and Nichole HUSTINS. Dear sister of Ann and her husband Bill JOHANSEN, Mary GERRIOR and the late Frank METCALFE, Beryl METCALFE and Dora SOUTHERN. Predeceased by parents Job and Ida METCALFE. In keeping with Margaret's wishes, there will be no service. Arrangements entrusted to the Chatterson-Long Funeral Home, 404 Hurontario Street, Collingwood. Donations to the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. The family would particularly like to thank Dr. ARTHUR and the nursing staff for their wonderful care and special thank-you to Kelly, Sue, Joanne, Deborah and Keith.

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JOHANSEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-18 published
JOHANSEN, George Christian
Suddenly yet peacefully, at home, on Monday, April 17th, 2006 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Winnifred for 59 years. Loving father of Ingrid and her husband Tibor BUKOVEC, David and his wife Marcia and Paul and his wife Sandy. Cherished "grandpa" to Shawn, Jennifer, Caitlin, Daniel and Joshua. Survived by his dear sister Kaye TRUSSLER and brother Sterling and his wife Nancy. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 19th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral service will be held at St. George's Anglican Church, 5350 Yonge St. on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 11 a.m. Private interment at Westminster Cemetery at a later date. Condolences - www.rskane.ca

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JOHANSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-27 published
JOHANSON, Anna Maria (née UTAS)
Formerly of Trethewey Dr., Weston. Our mother passed away Monday April 24th, 2006, in her 88th year, following a long illness. She is survived by her daughters Sandra and Ingrid and her sons Lee and Nils, also by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. We would like to invite our Friends and neighbours to celebrate our mother's life with a memorial service at The Church of St. David, 1796 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto on Saturday April 29th at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow.

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JOHANSSON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-26 published
TURUNEN, Elsa Margareta (JOHANSSON)
At the age of 92, passed away peacefully after a short illness, with her family by her side on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound. Born on January 24, 1914 in Hango, Finland. Loving wife of the late Viljo Arvo TURUNEN, mother to Margareta LINKO (Erkki) of Parry Sound, Kai TURUNEN (Aili) of Sweden, Hans TURUNEN of Toronto, and the late Aarre TURUNEN of Denmark. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral and Burial Services to be held in Hango, Finland. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Belvedere Heights of Parry Sound or Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Belvedere Heights Nursing Home. Your support and love during this difficult time was appreciated and no words could ever thank you enough.

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JOHN o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-11-07 published
ROOTE, Jordan “J. R&rdquo
Suddenly in his home community on Saturday, November 4th, 2006 at the age of 22 years, Jordan ROOTE of Saugeen First Nation. son of Darlene CARTER and Warren JOHN. Brother of Jocelyn, Carolyn, Jarrett, Brooke, and Hayley CARTER, and Madeline John, and stepbrother of Christian, Devon, and Sarah JOHN, all of Saugeen First Nation. Jordan was traditionally raised by his grandparents Mary and the late Gerald ROOTE, and was “Wiikaanenh” brother to Michele, Allan, Stewart and Holly, and the late Phillip and Larry ROOTE. He is also predeceased by his paternal grandparents Doris JOHN and Aylmer PARKER. Jordan will be sadly missed by his cousins, extended family and Friends. Friends may call at the residence #881 French Bay Road from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, Tuesday, November 7th, 2006. Funeral service will be conducted in the James Mason Centre, Saugeen First Nation on Wednesday at 1: 00 p.m. with the Rev. Maggie McLEOD officiating. Memorial contributions to the Hospital for Sick Children Cardiac Transplant Unit would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222. Portrait and memorial tribute online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com

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JOHN o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2006-05-24 published
JOHN OSAWAMICK
In loving memory of John Osawamick (Ziisbaakdoke Nini), February 22, 1929 to
May 15, 2006, a resident of Wikwemikonsing, Wikwemikong, Ontario who
returned to the spirit world from his residence surrounded by his family and
Friends on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 1: 20 pm at the age of 77 years. John was
born and raised in Wikwemikonsing, son of the late Margaret Osawamick.
Survived by his dear sister Christine (Teen) Osawamick of Toronto, 2 nieces,
3 nephews and one predeceased nephew. John had many cultural interests such
as hunting, fishing, farming, trapping and making maple syrup. He was a
strong advocate of our Anishnaabe Language and would often tell stories in
our language. Beloved husband of Florence Neganigwane of Nawaaganing
(predeceased). Loving father of Donald (stepson), Donnie (Freda), Barbara
(Tom), Jean (predeceased), Martina, Stan, Gertie (Max), Bev (Louis), Pat
(Johnny predeceased), Eddie (Jodi), AnnMarie (Patrick), Ricky (Cathy), Lilly
(predeceased), Joey, Darlene (Randy) and Elizabeth. Proud grandfather of 60
grandchildren and 59 great grandchildren. Friends were received at Saint
Anthony Daniel Church, Kaboni after 4 pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 and
Wednesday, May 17, 2006. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, May 18,
2006 from the Holy Cross Church, Wikwemikong at 2: 00 pm with Father Doug
McCarthy, Celebrant. Interment in Kaboni (Wikwemikonsing) Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bourcier Funeral Home, Espanola.

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JOHN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-27 published
JOHN, Magda Carla John
Peacefully at University Hospital on Friday, June 23, 2006, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gerhard JOHN. Loving mother of Adrian Paul JOHN and his wife Joanna of Lucan. Dear Omi of Benjamin and Emily. Dear sister of Anneliese KLETTNER and her husband Hans of Berlin, Germany. Dear sister-in-law of Ruth and Wolfgang JOHN of Germany. Visitation will take place at 428 West Mile Road, London on Thursday, June 29 from 10: 30 to 11: 30 a.m. followed immediately by a Memorial Service and luncheon. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Woodland Cemetery at a later date. (James A. Harris Funeral Home)

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JOHN o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2006-03-22 published
FLEMING/FLEMMING, JOHN
In loving memory of our dear Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather who passed away on March 28, 1989.
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in our hearts you are always there.
The gates of memory will never close,
We miss you more than anyone knows.
Love and missed Mary and Family
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JOHNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-06-02 published
JOHNE, Karl Otto (1930-2006)
Karl passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday May 31, 2006. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his wife and best friend Renate. Loving and proud father of Nick (wife Sinead) of Chicago and Barbara of Toronto. Predeceased by his brother Peter. Karl was an avid horseman. Friends may call at the Morley Bedford Funeral Home 159 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto (2 stoplights west of Yonge Street) on Saturday June 3rd, from 1-3 p.m. A private family service will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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JOHNEL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-02-17 published
CURRAN, Ellen-Ann (née TAILOR/TAYLOR)
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 in her 67th year. Ellen-Ann (née TAILOR/TAYLOR,) beloved wife of Thomas (Seamus) for 45 years. Loving mother of Kevin and his wife Dorothy of Fergus and Pauline and her husband Mike JOHNEL of Toronto. Cherished Nana of Shannon, Jeffrey, Megan, Katelyn and Stephanie. Dear sister of Walter, Kathleen and the late Dennis. Foster sister of Joanne and Brenda. Friends may pay their respects at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street, Bowmanville on Friday, February 17, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 127 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville on Saturday at 11 a.m. Cremation at Bowmanville Crematorium. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society in Ellen-Ann's memory would be gratefully appreciated.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-02-04 published
LAYCOCK, Aleda Martha " Mamie" (née LONG)
Peacefully, at Summit Place, in Owen Sound, in the arms of her daughter, on Thursday evening, February 2nd, 2006. Aleda Martha "Mamie" LAYCOCK (née LONG,) of R.R.#8, Owen Sound, in her 87th year. Dearly beloved wife and best friend of Lloyd LAYCOCK for 65 years. Loving mother of Carl LAYCOCK and his wife, Gloria, Bonnie CATHRAE and her husband, Ted and Ross LAYCOCK and his wife, Nancy, all of Owen Sound. Proud grandmother of Robert LAYCOCK and his wife, Danika, Julie LAYCOCK, Ross JOHNS and his wife, Brandy, Shawn JOHNS and his friend, Crystal DEBOER and Kristy LAYCOCK and her friend, Ryan CULLEN. Cherished great-grandmother of Kierra, Dylan and Shaliene LAYCOCK and Chloe JOHNS. Mamie will be sadly missed by her sister, Edna SHUTE, of Owen Sound; her brothers-in-law, Doug LAYCOCK and his wife, Doreen, of Port Perry Ray McMILLAN, of Grimsby and her many nieces, nephews, cousins and Friends. Predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Martha LONG; her brother, Cecil LONG and his wife, Doris; her sister, Orla McMILLAN; her brother-in-law, Lorne SHUTE. A Private Family Service for Mamie LAYCOCK was held in the Chapel of the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound (376-7492) on Saturday, February 4th, 2006. Interment in Annan Cemetery. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Grey Bruce Health Services Foundation as your expression of sympathy.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2006-11-10 published
BLACKLOCK, Bruce Robert
Passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 8, 2006 while playing the great Canadian game of Hockey. Bruce Robert BLACKLOCK age 48 years of Corunna. Loving husband and best friend of Wendy. Dear father of Logan TRIMBLE at home, Stephanie and Jamie BLACKLOCK of Owen Sound. Also survived by; his father, Cliff BLACKLOCK and his wife Leora of Ferndale; his brother Dan BLACKLOCK and his wife Nancy of Port Elgin; his sister, Marie BLACKLOCK of Scarborough; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tom and Bonnie FIELD of Pike Bay; sisters-in-law Kathy FIELD of Hamilton and Malinda BEARE of Owen Sound; his children's mother, Lori JOHNS of Owen Sound and by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew and cousins. Predeceased by his mother Norma BLACKLOCK. Bruce enjoyed enduro racing at Delaware Speedway driving his #35, he worked at the Lambton Generating Station in the coal yard as a mechanical maintainer and was a member of the Moore Optimist Club. Friends will be received at the Knight Funeral Home 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. were the funeral service will be held at 1: 30 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Bob WHALLS officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy Friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Knight 519-862-2845
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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-01-25 published
KORTELLO, George
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of a dearly love step-father and grandfather at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Sunday, January 22, 2006 with his family by his side, George KORTELLO in his 79th year. Loving father to Lynn JOHNS of London and Dede JOHNS of British Columbia. Dear grandfather of Joleane JOHNS of London. Survived by his brother Harry, his nieces Bonnie and Debbie. Predeceased by one sister Ann, four brothers Nick, Mike, John and William. son of the late Mary and Alex KORTELLO. I have known you from birth as well as my daughter, step-father is only a word, I've always felt of you as my father for you were more of a father to me than some dads will ever be. Joleane has been blessed to have you as a grandfather. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. The three of us will reunite in Heaven. Visitors will be received at Jonn T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, on Thursday from 11 o'clock until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon. Cremation. Donations to a favourite charity would be appreciated.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-02-27 published
PULLEN, Hazel Grace (née EARL)
Peacefully at Restview Retirement Home, Clinton, on February 24, 2006 Mrs. Hazel Grace (EARL) PULLEN, formerly of Saint Marys and R.R.#1 Granton in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Milne Stewart PULLEN (1994.) Dear Mother of Don and Florence PULLEN of Clinton. Loving grandmother of David and Darlene PULLEN of Saint Marys, and Michael and Lori PULLEN of Courtland. Great Grandma of Leah, Olivia, Justin and Connor. Also survived by a cousin Marjorie JOHNS, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents George and Mary (HORN) EARL, sisters Gladys (Harold) HERN, Myrtle (Norman) BROCK, and brother Angus (Marzetta) EARL, sister-in-law Florence (Ross) HERN, and brother-in-law Clifford (Hattie) PULLEN. Also predeceased by a daughter and son in infancy. Relatives and Friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Home, 153 High St. Clinton, on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 from 12 noon until time of the complete funeral service at 2 p.m. with family friend Bev RABBETS officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-03-07 published
STERLING, Theresa (formerly MURMANN)
A resident of London and formerly of Chatham, Theresa STERLING died at her residence on Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the age of 56. Born in Chatham, daughter of the late Garnet J. and Mary T. (CATTON) STERLING. Loving mother of Jackie LAMARSH and her former spouse Louis BAILEY of London, Joseph LAMARSH of Shelbourne, Tena PIETERSON of London and Benjamin PIETERSON also of London. Grandmother of Simon and Philip BAILEY. Sister of Peg and Al JOHNS of Chatham, Shirley and Joseph ONGENA of Thamesville, Francis and Karen STERLING of Blenheim, Rita VAN DEVEN of Chatham and predeceased by Barbara STERLING (2005.) Survived by her former husband George MURMANN of Sarnia and many nieces and nephews. Theresa will be missed by her canine companion Begbie. Family will receive Friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday from 2: 00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11: 30 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2006 from Blessed Sacrament Church with Reverend Fr. Matthias WRONSKI, Celebrant. Parish prayers will be offered at the Funeral Home on Wednesday evening. Cremation to follow with a family interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham at a later date. Donations, made by cheque, to Heart and Stroke appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-03 published
FISHER, Thomas Bennett " Ben"
Of Exeter passed away quietly at home with his family by his side on Sunday, April 2, 2006, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband for 46 years of Marie (JOHNS) FISHER. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Randy and Janice FISHER of Talbotville, Cindy (FISHER) COUSINEAU of Lucan and Jerry COUSINEAU of Lucan. Cherished grandfather of Thomas, Adam and Meredith FISHER; and Ryan, Graham, Marc and Chloe COUSINEAU. Dear brother of Belva (late Harold) ROWE and Iva (late Bob) BLAIR both of Exeter, Ferrol (late Amos) WARWICK of Port Huron, Michigan, the late Glenn (Mary FISHER of Exeter,) the late Wallace (Bud) (Marilyn DENSTEDT of London,) and the late infant brother Bob. Beloved brother-in-law of Jean (late Norman) JOHNS of Saint Marys, Gordon and Evelyn JOHNS of Woodham, Marj and Howard HODGE of Exeter, and Kay (late Ford) STARK of Saint Marys. Uncle Bennie will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Born January 16, 1934, son of the late Clark and late Ella (BAKER) FISHER. Ben was retired from the trucking industry and in his earlier career worked for the railroad. Ben was recording secretary of the Exeter Oddfellows Lodge #67, a member of Exeter United Church, and he enjoyed playing golf, watching his grand_sons play hockey, and having breakfast with the gang. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, at 1: 30 p.m. with Rev. Paul ROSS officiating. Cremation with interment at Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Exeter United Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, or Saint Elizabeth Health Care would be appreciated by the family. There will be an Oddfellows Service at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 6: 30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-04-19 published
MITCHELL, Dorothy Jean (née LASHMORE)
Age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17th, 2006 at the C.K.H.A. -- Chatham Campus. Dorothy was a teacher at W.D.S.S. and John McGregor High Schools. She was also the founder of the Stroke Recovery Association. Dorothy loved to sing, and in the late 1940's she and her sister Margaret were the featured singers with the renowned Bob Jacks Orchestra. The Lashmore Sisters were graceful beauties well known through southern Ontario for their distinctive harmony. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Frederick and Louisa (TURNER) LASHMORE. Loving mother of Leslie and Rick BOULTON, Jocelyn and Bill DENNIS and mother-in-law of Lisa MITCHELL. Dorothy was predeceased by her son Peter (1997). Special gramma of Jeffrey, Bryan, Jenna, Lindsay, Matthew, Melissa, Miranda and Morgan. Great-grandmother of William, Ashton and Austin. Special sister of Shirley and Wayne McPHAIL and the late Hazel BECHARD, George LASHMORE, Joe LASHMORE and Margaret JOHNS. Friends may call at the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home, 409 Nelson Street, in Wallaceburg from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday evening and 1-2 p.m. on Friday. Rev. Reginald BABBEY will conduct the funeral service on Friday, April 21, 2006 at 2 o'clock in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment at Riverview Cemetery. If desired, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be left at the funeral home. 519-627-3231. "Do not mourn for me, for I have not left you. Look in the eyes of my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and you will find me there".

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-06-22 published
JOHNS, Lorne E.
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Lorne E. JOHNS of Exeter in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Annie Jean (SPENCE) JOHNS. Dear father of Lois and Dave DYKEMAN of Lucan, Murray and Ann JOHNS, Ann and Rob MORLEY, Barb and Murray PARSONS and Lori and Russell NESBIT all of South Huron. Dear grandfather of Kerry and Tim, Lindsay and Mike, Brad and Stacey Adam, Sarah and Laura; Dawn, Jeff and Greg; Wendy, Brian and Erin, Barry and Amy and Heather; Jennifer, Brett and Rachel and great-grandfather of Blake, Madison, Tyler, Jessica and Katelyn. Dear brother-in-law of Bill and Doris SPENCE of Blanshard Township. Predeceased by a brother Herbert (1943). Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 23rd at 11 a.m. with Bob HEYWOOD officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-09-30 published
JOHNS, Helen Jean▼
Following a brief but courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 29, 2006 at Saint Marys Memorial Hospital in her 81st year forever to be with her cherished husband Norm (1997). Devoted mother of Dorothy JAMES and her late husband Dave, John and Marg JOHNS and Steve and Johanne JOHNS. Loving▼ grandmother of Mike LAWSON and Kellie PATERSON, Mark and Vicki LAWSON, Marcy and Pete FREHNER, Matt JOHNS and Carly and Andrew JOHNS. Dear Great-grandmother of Russ, Nicole and Adam LAWSON, Rachel, Amanda and Jessica LAWSON, Ben and Emily FREHNER and Ashlee PATERSON and Brandon BROWWER. Caring sister and sister-in-law of Gord and Ev JOHNS, Marjorie▼ and Howard HODGE, Kay STARK, Marie FISHER, Ruth STEPHENS and Ralph CHISHOLM. Special memories remain with several nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by brother, Jack STEPHENS, sister Marion and her husband Mac PATTERSON, sister, Muriel CHISHOLM, brother-in-laws Ford STARK and Ben FISHER, Jean will be quietly remembered by Dave's family and mother Rose. Family and Friends will be received at the Saint Marys United Church (Southeast corner of Church and Elgin St.) on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 from 12 noon until the time of the Memorial Service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob HEYWOOD officiating. Burial of cremated remains at a later date in Kirkton Union Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jean's memory may be made to the Saint Marys United Church, Saint Marys Memorial Hospital Fund or to the charity of choice through the Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home (519-284-2820). Online condolences may be sent through www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-10-07 published
JOHNS, Jean▲
The family of the late Jean JOHNS wish to express their heartfelt thanks to their relatives, Friends and neighbours for their beautiful floral and plant tributes, memorial donations, thoughtful visits and delicious food. Our warm appreciation to Doctor GATFIELD for his compassion, support and instant attention, you made Mom's and our time together even more special. Special thanks to our emergency and floor nurses at Saint Marys Memorial -- what care, to Doctor ROJGOPAL and his team with their expertise and warm bedside manner, and nurses in emergency, 8th and 6th Floors at London Health Sciences Centre, thank you; Pastor Bob HEYWOOD, words only touch on our thanks, your visits, message and words of comfort meant so much; gifts of music by Daisy ANDERSON, Gloria CONNELL and Paul McNAUGHTON made the memorial service extra special words of tribute by grand_son Mike, great grandchildren Nicole and Adam and granddaughter Marcy helped us through. The luncheon by the United Church Women was delicious. To Andrew HODGE of the Andrew Hodge Funeral Home your co-ordinating and extra help eased our time beyond expectation. You honour our Mom. - Sincerely John and Marg, Steve and Johanne, Dorothy and families.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-11 published
MARGISON, Hazel (JOHNS)
It is with sadness that the family of Hazel (JOHNS) MARGISON announces her passing at her home on November 8, 2006 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Maynard MARGISON (1993.) Survived by sons Robert (Mary), Barry (Barbara) and Glenn (Linda). Predeceased by son Alan (1956). Survived by grandchildren Alex MARGISON, Amanda MARGISON, (Dr. James Ross), Jordie MARGISON, Greg (Johanna) MARGISON, Jesse MARGISON (Brandi WATTERS,) Daniel MARGISON, Step granddaughter Laura WITT and step great-granddaughter Sorria WITT and Kaine WITT. Also by niece and nephews Edward SKINNER, Frances and Frank KINTS. Predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law Gladys and Delmer SKINNER of Exeter. Friends may be received in the Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, London (519-434-9141) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will take place on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow at a later date. Interment Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Colborne Street United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2006-11-28 published
BUCK, Ernie
Peacefully at his residence on Sunday, November 26, 2006. Ernie BUCK of Chateau Gardens Aylmer in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (CATT) BUCK (2006.) Dear father of Joyce GREER/GRIER and husband Ross of Aylmer, Joanne FEHR and husband Peter of British Columbia, Larry BUCK Sr. and partner Arlene of Aylmer, Louise WIELER and husband Peter of Saint Thomas and Deborah TRAVIS and husband Jim of Port Burwell. Loving grandfather of Steve GREER/GRIER (Ann), Judy JANS, Larry M. BUCK, James FEHR, Aimee HULST (Collin,) Darcy, Devin and Shayna TRAVIS and great-grandfather of Jeffrey, Taylor, Kaylie and Silas. Also survived by a brother Orville BUCK, sisters Doris BEST and Ila JONES, sisters-in-law Thelma CATT and Vera BUCKE and a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a twin brother Vernie, brothers George, Martin and Arthur BUCK, sisters Audrey DOBBIE, Mildred JOHNS and Elsie LATOUR. Born in Saint Thomas on March 31, 1919 son of the late Peter and Nora (MORSE) BUCK. Ernie worked at Carnation Milk Company for 36 years. Friends may call at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment, Aylmer Cemetery. Rev. Cam WATTS, officiating. Donations to the Saint Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-07-22 published
JOHNS, Barbara▼ Joan (née BRADFORD)
Peacefully after a long valiant battle, Barbara passed away on Friday July 21, 2006 in her 76th year. Cherished wife of Gordon JOHNS. Survived by her mother Winnifred BRADFORD. Loving▲ mother of Stephen (Pam) and Pamela. Proud and loving grandmother of Jeffrey and Allison. She was predeceased by her father D'alton and her brother Douglas BRADFORD. She will be remembered by her niece Susie (Peter), her nephew Jamie (Kelly) and her many cousins. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at the Dialysis unit at the Humber Hospital-Church Site. As per Barbara's request, cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of her life at the Lambton Golf and Country Club, Toronto on Sunday July 30, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-27 published
JOHNS, Arthur▼ Bartley,▲▼ P.Eng.
At Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario, peacefully, on October 24th, 2006 at age 70 after a nine-month battle with Multiple Myeloma.▼ Loving▼ husband of Ruth (MATHERS;) devoted father to Brad (Carolyn ELLIS), Scott (Wendy MOORE), and Linda (Eric PRINGLE) very proud grandfather of Andrew, Michaela, Schuyler, Liam and Zachery; and brother to Rene (Charles McCORMICK.) Art▼ graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1960 and earned his Masters in Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1961. Art joined Morrison Hershfield in 1962 and became President in 1991 and Chief Executive Officer / Chairman in 1993. Under his direction, the firm tripled in size and now has 11 offices in Canada and the United States. Art was distinguished by the Professional Engineers of Ontario when he was awarded the Gold Medal in 2002 and by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers when he was awarded the National Gold Medal in 2003. Art coached little league football, softball, and hockey in his community; he chaired church councils at Hillcrest United and Cookstown/Thornton United; he served as a director of the Broadview Foundation; and sat on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity. Art loved golf, football, skiing, fishing, and cribbage. He was a talented artist and enjoyed cartooning. Art will be dearly missed by his loving family, Friends, and the communities he served throughout his life. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret, Stevenson Memorial, and Royal Victoria Hospitals who provided excellent care and kind support. A celebration of Art's life will take place on Saturday November 4th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. at Cookstown United Church, 37 Queen Street (Hwy 89), Cookstown, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations to Myeloma Canada would be appreciated by his family.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-10-31 published
JOHNS, Arthur▲▼ Bartley,▲▼ P.Eng.
At Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie Ontario, peacefully, on October 24th, 2006 at age 70 after a nine-month battle with Multiple Myeloma.▲▼ Loving▲▼ husband of Ruth (MATHERS;) devoted father to Brad (Carolyn ELLIS), Scott (Wendy MOORE), and Linda (Eric PRINGLE) very proud grandfather of Andrew, Michaela, Schuyler, Liam and Zachery; and brother to Rene (Charles McCORMICK.) Art▲▼ graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1960 and earned his Masters in Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1961. Art joined Morrison Hershfield in 1962 and became President in 1991 and Chief Executive Officer / Chairman in 1993. Under his direction, the firm tripled in size and now has 11 offices in Canada and the United States. Art was distinguished by the Professional Engineers of Ontario when he was awarded the Gold Medal in 2002 and by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers when he was awarded the National Gold Medal in 2003. Art coached little league football, sof tball, and hockey in his community; he chaired church councils at Hillcrest United and Cookstown/Thornton United; he served as a director of the Broadview Foundation; and sat on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity. Art loved golf, football, skiing, fishing, and cribbage. He was a talented artist and enjoyed cartooning. Art will be dearly missed by his loving family, Friends, and the communities he served throughout his life. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret, Stevenson Memorial, and Royal Victoria Hospitals who provided excellent care and kind support. A celebration of Art's life will take place on Saturday November 4th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. at Cookstown United Church, 37 Queen Street (Hwy 89), Cookstown, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations to Myeloma Canada would be appreciated by his family.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-03 published
JOHNS, Arthur▲ Bartley,▲ P. Eng.▼
At Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario, peacefully, on October 24th, 2006 at age 70 after a nine-month battle with Multiple Myeloma.▲ Loving▲ husband of Ruth (MATHERS;) devoted father to Brad (Carolyn ELLIS), Scott (Wendy MOORE), and Linda (Eric PRINGLE) very proud grandfather of Andrew, Michaela, Schuyler, Liam and Zachery; and brother to Rene (Charles McCORMICK.) Art▲ graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1960 and earned his Masters in Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1961. Art joined Morrison Hershfield in 1962 and became President in 1991 and Chief Executive Officer / Chairman in 1993. Under his direction, the firm tripled in size and now has 11 offices in Canada and the United States. Art was distinguished by the Professional Engineers of Ontario when he was awarded the Gold Medal in 2002 and by the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers when he was awarded the National Gold Medal in 2003. Art coached little league football, softball, and hockey in his community; he chaired church councils at Hillcrest United and Cookstown/Thornton United; he served as a director of the Broadview Foundation; and sat on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity. Art loved golf, football, skiing, fishing, and cribbage. He was a talented artist and enjoyed cartooning. Art will be dearly missed by his loving family, Friends, and the communities he served throughout his life. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to all the doctors and nurses at Princess Margaret, Stevenson Memorial, and Royal Victoria Hospitals who provided excellent care and kind support. A celebration of Art's life will take place on Saturday November 4th, 2006 at 11: 00 a.m. at Cookstown United Church, 37 Queen Street (Hwy 89), Cookstown, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations to Myeloma Canada would be appreciated by his family.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-11-25 published
JOHNS, Gordon R.
Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Thursday, November 23rd, 2006, in his 80th year. Predeceased by his cherished wife Barbara and parents Frank and Nellie. Loving father of Stephen (Pam) and Pamela (Dee DAWSON.) Proud and loving grandfather of Jeffrey and Allison. Dear brother of Lois CULP and Roger (June.) Gordon will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives, Friends and his poker buddies. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at the Humber Hospital -- Church Site, especially the Dialysis Unit. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Avenue), Weston, on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 2: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2006-12-13 published
Art JOHNS, Engineer▲ (1936-2006)
He was an fervent and proselytizing pipes-wires-and-beams sort of engineer who transformed one of Canada's largest firms and, in the process, rose to become its chairman
By Noreen SHANAHAN. Special to The Globe and Mail, Page S7
If Art JOHNS were a teacher and we were his students, he'd stand before us with a piece of chalk in his hand and the first word he'd write on the blackboard would be "Engineer." He'd be a patient teacher, guiding us with his knowledge rather than attacking our ignorance.
But Art JOHNS wasn't a teacher, he was an engineer and former chairman of the Canadian consulting firm Morrison Hershfield who spent an enormous amount of time dusting off the engineer image and guiding it into the light from beneath the shadow of the architect. Pipes, wires, and beams may not be as pretty as the building itself, he'd likely say, but they are the stuff that keep the works working and the public safe. And what is this thing, engineering?
"You're sitting in it. You just ate it. You were entertained by it," Mr. JOHNS once told an awards audience. "You drove in it. You may have flown in it. You ride in it. You wear it. You listen to it and talk into it. You drink it and you breathe it. It warms you and it cools you. It's everywhere you live."
According to Ron Wilson, Morrison Hershfield Chief Executive Officer and Art JOHNS's successor, Mr. JOHNS took the profession's responsibilities very seriously. "Engineers have a duty to protect the public, much like doctors have a duty to protect individuals from a health concern. Engineers probably save more lives than doctors and so, from a humanitarian perspective moving society forward and making it more successful, engineers play a very significant role. But most engineers tend to forget that, because they're down in the details, working out the problems."
Art JOHNS grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, as the son of British immigrants. His father, Charles, was from Manchester, while his mother, Josephine, was born in Belfast. His father had arrived in Canada with nothing, worked hard until he owned a parking lot in downtown Toronto and was determined that his son would get a good education.
Young Art did well in high school, where he excelled at football. The JOHNS family likes to tell a story about how he won the high school football finals on a decidedly soggy field. The team blasted to success at the same time that Hurricane Hazel blasted through Toronto in 1954. "They continued playing in mud and water, and only after the game was won did they realize how severe the storm really was," said his son, Brad JOHNS.
When it was over, he left arm in arm with Ruth MATHERS, his high school sweetheart, whom he married soon after graduation.
Mr. JOHNS attended the University of Toronto and in 1960 earned a degree in civil engineering. Two years later, he received his masters at the University of Illinois and began work for Morrison Hershfield.
Mr. JOHNS's greatest feat was also one of the first tests of his career. As a newly minted engineer, he was made responsible for the structural design and site supervision of the massive Medical Science Building at the University of Toronto. He was 29 years old.
According to Janet Jensen, marketing co-ordinator for Morrison Hershfield, Mr. JOHNS was scared to death by the huge responsibility and said it was as though he had been thrown into a deep pool. He was sustained, however, by the thought that the company's founders stood at the edge. He said they were ready to pull him out if necessary, but otherwise let him get on with the job. He soon became a principal in the firm.
Over the years, he also designed and inspected towers for Bell Canada, Canadian National and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from coast to coast, and worked on the structural design of the Stratford Festival Theatre, the Memorial University Health Sciences Complex in Saint_John's, several Sears stores, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation head office in Ottawa, buildings at universities in Saskatchewan and Sudbury, plus large supermarkets for the Dominion and Steinberg's chains.
Understandably, his work demanded a great deal of travel. In 1967, he was closely involved in work on the Air Canada and Ontario pavilions at Expo in Montreal, and found himself on projects in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Sioux City, Iowa, as well as the Carmichael Falls Power Dam in Northern Ontario.
For all that, Art JOHNS was firmly rooted in the Toronto landscape during a time when the city was wildly expanding, architecturally. Among other projects, he engineered the Etobicoke Olympium complex and its Olympic-size pool, and handled the restoration of the Gardiner Expressway.
In his years at the firm he was, at various times, president, Chief Executive Officer and chairman. He played a significant part in the growth of the firm after 1986 and saw it triple in size, quadruple its revenues, and expand into the U.S. market. Today, it has nearly 600 employees in 11 offices across North America.
Art JOHNS received two important awards during his career -- a gold medal from Ontario engineers in 2002, and another from the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers in 2004. Most recently, he worked as an investigator and witness, providing expert testimony on construction and design. He appeared in pre-trials, discoveries, mediations and court on several occasions in Canada and the United States. He was also a strong supporter of a process called alternative dispute resolution, which is used to mediate construction disputes involving owners, designers, and contractors.
As a thinking man's engineer, he published a number of papers for the firm, including a study on the aftermath of the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. "The safety and survival of people housed or working in our buildings will take priority over our chattels," he wrote. "Some will question the safety of all tall buildings and others will seriously reconsider whether or not the very top floors are indeed prestigious and premium space."
Like the engineer he was, Mr. JOHNS carefully regarded the whole picture and not just the towers. "The destruction extended beyond buildings to the utilities and infrastructure in Manhattan. Power, sewers, water mains, telecommunications, transit and road networks were disrupted. Fire safety for both the survival of structures and evacuation of people has now become different challenges for engineers."
According to the nominators for his 2004 award, Mr. JOHNS also influenced such practices as changes to building codes and promoted Canadian engineering skills in the global market.
Privately, he also sat on the board of directors and was chair of the procurement committee of Habitat for Humanity and was involved in building a house for the charity in Alliston, Ontario
Mr. JOHNS retired from Morrison Hershfield in 2005, after 44 years in the firm. Three days later, he was diagnosed with cancer. "Never write your last day of work in your day timer," he told his daughter, Linda PRINGLE.
Arthur Bartly JOHNS was born in Scarborough, Ontario in 1936. He died at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario on October 24, 2006, after a nine-month battle with multiple myeloma. He was He is survived by his wife, Ruth, sons Brad and Scott, and daughter, Linda. He also leaves his sister, Rene, and grandchildren Andrew, Michaela, Schuyler, Liam, and Zachary.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-15 published
McDONALD, Peter
Peacefully, surrounded by his family and Friends, at Providence Health Care, on Thursday, April 13, 2006, in his 68th year. Loving father of Stephen and his wife Kim. Dear grandpa of Ashley. Sadly missed by his loving companion Pat WILKINS, who has been there, supported and encouraged him, to the end. He is the brother of Thomas and his wife Mary,▲ Catherine and her husband Jim JOHNS, and predeceased by his sister Annie. Loving uncle of Peter and Beverley, Martin and Tina and their children Thomas and Elizabeth. Survived by Rena McDONALD, Stephen's mother, and by family and Friends, all in Scotland. Friends will be received by the family at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Avenue East (east of Kennedy Rd.), Agincourt, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Barnabus Catholic Church, 10 Washburn Way (Sheppard Ave., east of Markham Rd.), on Monday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-04-25 published
JOHNS, Frederick Charles
Suddenly, on April 22, 2006, at Community Nursing Home Port Hope at the age of 86 years. Dear father of Gregory (Pauline), Douglas (Gail) and Lance (Elke). Grandfather of Philip, Crystal, Karin, Cheryl, Lorraine, David and Stephanie. Great-grandfather of five. Also missed by Friends and brethren of the Masonic Order - Caledonia No. 637 G.R.C. Visitation Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Jerrett Funeral Home North York Chapel, 6191 Yonge Street (two lights south of Steeles). Funeral Service Thursday in the Chapel at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow at Park Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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JOHNS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2006-11-06 published
Arthur JOHNS, 70: Engineer mentored young colleagues
He 'gave a lot to the profession'
Remembered as loving family man
By Thulasi SRIKANTHAN, Staff Reporter
It was a make-or-break moment for Arthur JOHNS.
He was 29 years old and relatively fresh on the engineering scene when his bosses told him he was going to be involved, in a huge way, in the biggest job their company had done in its 20-year history.
The Medical Sciences building at the University of Toronto needed to be built and someone was going to have to design its structure.
Years later, JOHNS would say it was because he was so "scared to death" that the project went so well. JOHNS would go on from that assignment to become one of Canada's most distinguished engineers, leaving his mark everywhere from the Gardiner Expressway to the Health Sciences complex at Memorial University in Saint_John's. Along the way, he would pick up the profession's top honours, receiving gold medals from the Professional Engineers of Ontario and The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
On October 24, the man who rose from a child of the Depression era to become the president of Morrison Hershfield died one day after his 70th birthday following a nine-month fight with multiple myeloma.
His death, though expected from cancer of the immune system's plasma cells, devastated his family, who described him as a loving man who would do anything for his family.
"He was my strength," said his son, Scott JOHNS. " You couldn't ask for a better father."
At work, colleagues are still grieving the loss of the man who guided the firm from a small Canadian company to a North American entity. A grief counsellor was brought in because JOHNS, who stayed on after retirement as a special consultant, was considered a mentor to many at the company.
"He was a passionate man who gave a lot to the profession," said Catherine KARAKATSANIS, senior vice-president at Morrison Hershfield Ltd.
"Because he was such a brilliant engineer and so strategic, he could solve technical problems through innovations and ingenious adaptations of existing engineering problems. These innovations advanced the practice of engineering in Canada."
JOHNS was born in Toronto on October 23, 1936, to Charles JOHNS and Josephine TEMPLETON, two immigrants from England and Ireland. He was the youngest of two children.
Though JOHNS didn't start off as the most studious lad, he buckled down to study as the years passed, becoming the first in his family to go to university.
"They were very proud of that," said his wife and high-school sweetheart, Ruth JOHNS.
It was when he was studying at University of Toronto that he would meet the men who would change his life: Carson MORRISON, Mark HUGGINS and Charlie HERSHFIELD. The University of Toronto professors would go on to hire the youngster at their company, where JOHNS would remain for more than 40 years.
"Those were his mentors and heroes," said his son, Scott JOHNS. "I think he was so successful in that company because he wanted their names to continue in the engineering industry."
Though he gave his heart and soul to the job, his wife, Ruth, remembered him as a very involved family man.
"He made time and he was always home in time to put the kids to bed and read them stories, help bath them."
If a high school soccer match or hockey game was being played, JOHNS made sure he made it out to see his children.
"He was always there for us, and I know he was incredibly busy with work," said his son. "Work was always important but I think family was first.
"He always made time for those important things."
It was a love that continued even as he grew older and become a grandfather.
"He would come to my son's baseball games or T-ball game; he came even though it was a 45-minute drive," his son added.
This was evident even after JOHNS became sick, his son said.
"His concern through this entire illness was my mom and how it was affecting our lives," he said.
"If he wasn't going to get back to where he was and couldn't do all the things he wanted to do, then he didn't want to be around because he felt he was a burden for my mother," he said. "Right up to the end, he was very unselfish."
Though engineering and his family were his primary passions, JOHNS was also an artist who loved to draw pictures of people and events.
"He did pictures of all of us at some point," said his son.
At work, JOHNS rose through the ranks quickly, inspired by a belief that engineering was about public service. Part of the reason for his father's success, the younger JOHNS said, is the way he treated people.
"I think it was the way he did business, with integrity and fairness. He wasn't a back-stabbing person, he didn't fight his way up the ladder. He did it with integrity and respect.
"He made decisions for the right reasons, not just to make money."
JOHNS also believed a key to success was being alert at serendipitous moments. A work colleague offered this statement JOHNS wrote some time ago: "In order for serendipity to take place, people have to have their antenna up and tuned in at all times, because 'valuable and agreeable' things are often fleeting opportunities. Sometimes, they just make you feel really good; other times, they can change your whole life, or, in a corporation such as Morrison Hershfield, they can create growth or new business opportunities."
JOHNS' style helped him win many fans at the firm, said colleague KARAKATSANIS.
"He always took the time to help, listen and pass on his knowledge and experience," she said. "He truly was a remarkable person, a very rare person."
In his later years, JOHNS was sought after to provide expert testimony at trials.
An annual Arthur B. Johns Scholarship is being created at the University of Toronto to assist a civil engineering student in need.

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