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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Vivien
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.
Donella
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
Heather
Sorry for your loss.
John and Pauline
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 ❤️❤️
Muriel Davidson
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
Jackie Hodge
Sorry to hear the loss of your father, grandfather and friend. Tom will be missed by all that knew him .RIP Tom
Anne (Netta) Balness
Marilyn and all of your family. So sorry to hear this news. He will be missed. He was a very nice guy.
Manny Sikkenga
I am so sorry for your loss.
Big hugs for all of you.
Don Hoffman
Please accept our condolences to the family. Don and Sharon Hoffman
Dennis & Rosalie
Our deepest condolences go out to you Marilyn, Marc and family, and Christine on the passing of you father. Dennis & Rosalie
Ernie Hoffman
We are very sorry for your loss
Love
Ernie and Dixie Hoffman, Prince George, BC
Ray Noel
With all our Deepest sympathy to the Johnston family. He was great man and friend to me.
All our love
Ray and Cameron
Bonnie Bailey
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
Myron & Judy Gavaga
So sorry to read of Tom’s passing. The last of the great adventurers…he will be missed…Our condolences to the family….
Don Burnside
Our Condolences to Marilyn , Christine and rest of Johnston family. Tommy will be greatly missed
Dave Donahue
Marilyn and family I am so sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Shaw
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)
Nadine Welz
My Condolence to the Family and Friends. Memories will keep him close to your heart.
Tiffiny
Sorry to hear the passing of Tommy
He will be missed
Sharon King
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.