Obituary of Dorothea Johnson

DOROTHEA (DOT) JOHNSON (nee Julius) 1923-2012 Dot passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Sherwood Court, Maple, Ontario after a long brave battle with dementia. She was a strong person both mentally and physically who conducted herself with dignity and class throughout her life. In spite of her humble background she worked and put herself through Nursing college and had a successful career as a nurse both in South Africa and Canada. She has been a strong source of inspiration and guidance for her children Ian (Adelia), Jerome (predeceased 2009) and Marcelle (Mikael), as well as her grandchildren Elias, Emma, Samantha and Lauren. She was an avid nature lover and enjoyed hiking with the Bruce Trail Hiking Club as well as hiking in international locations such as the French Alps, Kenya, Borneo and the Himalayas. Dot also loved gardening and enjoyed spending many happy hours in her beautiful garden in Willowdale. Dot was a firm believer in helping people. She contributed to a number of charitable organizations as well as helping raise funds for the church as a volunteer. We look back with great fondness and sadness on her life and will always remember her for her kindness, inspiration and fortitude. Thanks for being such a good Mom. Dot was predeceased by her husband Vernon (1981). Funeral Mass will be held in the CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 21 Simonston Boulevard, Thornhill on Friday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.