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Thomas Ashley (Tom) Johnston

Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On April 26, 2023 @ 10:09 am In Obituaries | 20 Comments

1925 ~ 2023

Thomas Ashley Johnston was born, October 5, 1925 at the Portage General Hospital, in Portage La Prairie and passed away on October 19, 2022 at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home, in his 97th year.

Tom is survived by his daughters Marilyn (Marc) Ruta and Christine Tomlin and son-in-law Dave Tomlin; grandchildren Kelli (Jordan) Gavaga, Jodi Ruta (Clinton) Orr, and Paul Ruta; great-grandchildren Holden and Callum Gavaga.  Also surviving are brother Sidney Johnston, as well as many nieces and nephews and dear friends, and his children’s mother Eugenie Johnston.

Please join us for Tom Johnston’s Celebration of Life from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th, 2023, Lac du Bonnet Legion, 45 McArthur Avenue, Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba.  Service will be come and go, with speeches and open mic at 12:00 p.m.  Bring your stories.

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to a charity of your choice, or to Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3H 1C1.

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Condolence from Vivien on October 19th, 2022 7:49 pm

Our condolences go to all the family. Your Australian family are sending love to you all. It is a sad time but remember you have lots of memories.

Condolence from Donella on October 19th, 2022 8:28 pm

I have fond memories of visits to Lac Du Bonnet in our summers growing up. Uncle Tom was very busy with his aviation career. I was thrilled when we got rides. The landing on the water is something I’ll never forget.
Love, hugs and compassion go to the family. Special hugs to Marilyn and Christine.
Love,
Scott and Donella Davidson

Condolence from Heather on October 19th, 2022 9:00 pm

Sorry for your loss.

Condolence from John and Pauline on October 19th, 2022 9:08 pm

Our condolences to the family. He will be missed. He was a hard worker and full of life. Tom would say to anyone telling him how lucky he was. Ye,s I am lucky, the harder I work the luckier I get. Good bless you Tom. We will miss you ❤️❤️

Condolence from Muriel Davidson on October 19th, 2022 9:19 pm

My sincere condolences to cousin Tom’s daughters Marilyn and Christine and their families and to cousin Sid and Eugenie Johnston . So very sorry for your loss . Lovingly remembered . Cousin Muriel( Carmichael) Davidson and family

Condolence from Jackie Hodge on October 19th, 2022 10:17 pm

Sorry to hear the loss of your father, grandfather and friend. Tom will be missed by all that knew him .RIP Tom

Condolence from Anne (Netta) Balness on October 19th, 2022 11:28 pm

Marilyn and all of your family. So sorry to hear this news. He will be missed. He was a very nice guy.

Condolence from Manny Sikkenga on October 19th, 2022 11:32 pm

I am so sorry for your loss.
Big hugs for all of you.

Condolence from Don Hoffman on October 20th, 2022 11:28 am

Please accept our condolences to the family. Don and Sharon Hoffman

Condolence from Dennis & Rosalie on October 20th, 2022 2:21 pm

Our deepest condolences go out to you Marilyn, Marc and family, and Christine on the passing of you father. Dennis & Rosalie

Condolence from Ernie Hoffman on October 20th, 2022 6:29 pm

We are very sorry for your loss
Love
Ernie and Dixie Hoffman, Prince George, BC

Condolence from Ray Noel on October 20th, 2022 9:53 pm

With all our Deepest sympathy to the Johnston family. He was great man and friend to me.
All our love
Ray and Cameron

Condolence from Bonnie Bailey on October 21st, 2022 7:19 pm

My condolences to Chris, Marilyn and the Johnston family on the loss of your father.

He was remembered as an exceptional pilot for so many years in Manitoba. He flew my husband Grant and son Bryan from Pinawa with their canoe into many lakes many years ago.

I am sorry for your loss.

Bonnie Bailey

Condolence from Myron & Judy Gavaga on October 21st, 2022 9:08 pm

So sorry to read of Tom’s passing. The last of the great adventurers…he will be missed…Our condolences to the family….

Condolence from Don Burnside on October 22nd, 2022 11:22 am

Our Condolences to Marilyn , Christine and rest of Johnston family. Tommy will be greatly missed

Condolence from Dave Donahue on October 24th, 2022 8:05 pm

Marilyn and family I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Cheryl Shaw on October 25th, 2022 3:59 pm

To all of Mr. Johnston’s family

I have many fond memories of the air service and Mr. Johnston at Nutimik Lake as our family camped there for many years. My parents knew him from Gladstone as that is where they were born and raised. At the lake..every morning…you did not need to look to see the time..as the planes would fire up at 7am. It was a part of the camping world out there. I loved watching them take off and land. I was very fortunate one weekend, when Mr. Johnston offered to take us kids (brothers Larry & Michael and me) up in the plane, for a short spin. It was a thrill of a lifetime for a young girl…he took me on my first plane ride. I have never forgotten his kindness and generosity in doing this…Rest in peace and may you enjoy taking flight again in the skies.

With deepest sympathy,

Cheryl Shaw (nee Hamende)

Condolence from Nadine Welz on October 27th, 2022 8:56 am

My Condolence to the Family and Friends. Memories will keep him close to your heart.

Condolence from Tiffiny on April 27th, 2023 7:34 pm

Sorry to hear the passing of Tommy
He will be missed

Condolence from Sharon King on May 16th, 2023 10:27 pm

Condolences to both Chris and Marilyn on the loss of your father, Tom. Tom, at a time of Lloyds need, flew us on his trip to Honduras. I will always remember his kindness in doing this. We all had a beautiful trip and built lovely memories. May you cherish his memory forever. Fondly Sharon King.

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