Passed away peacefully at the Village of Riverside Glen on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Alice (Gordon) Johnston (2006). Cherished father of Bruce (Peggy) of Indiana and Joanne Cardwell (Keith) of Brantford. Proud Grandpa of Matthew and Andrew Johnston, Michael, Jacob and Eric Cardwell. Dear brother of Lorraine Gordon and twin sister Jean Lawson; brother in law of Ross Gordon (Joan) and Russell Gordon. Jim will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, many friends and coworkers from Biltmore Hats where he worked for over 49 years. Thank you to the caring staff at Riverside Glen, Nichol neighbourhood, especially Justine. Special thanks to PSW Bridget Doyle and to Dr’s Ruddock, Luthra and Moodley; Jodi Weiler, and our good friend Megan Daly for being there.
Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m and on Friday, April 7th from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Funeral service in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park with reception following at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your condolences and donations online at www.gilchristchapel.com