Of Guelph, passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Friday, September 30, 2016, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald B. Johnston (2014). Loved mother of Debbie (Brian) Guthrie, Brad (Pat) Johnston, and Alan (Sheila) Johnston. Nana will be sadly missed by Kelly (Lee), Kendra (Brandon), Karen (J.P), Matthew, Danny, Darcie (Dave), and Paige (Jessie). Loving “GG” of nine great grandchildren. Dear sister of . Bob (the late Shirley) Johnston, and Glenn (Yvonne) Johnston. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Tuesday (2-4 and 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Guelph. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society or to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Special thank you to the Guelph Fire Depaartment/EMS, Guelph Police, all the emergency staff at the Guelph General Hospital, Qualicare and Sharon Morrison for all the help and support they gave Mom and our family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Gwendolyn L. Johnston in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:30 pm.