Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Zoah Amal Vivien Johnston
2014 - 2021
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Annie posted a condolence
Thursday, January 27, 2022
My deepest condolences to your family. I loved being Zoah's counsellor at camp. What a special child, truly a bright light! I hold space in my heart for Zoah and her dear loved ones.
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Lisa Pearson pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Miriam Maarse pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Monday, January 24, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Zoah and I'm sending your family my deepest sympathies.
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Johnny uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Sending all our love and remembering Zoah's energy and joy all the time. Love from Johnny, Del, Roman, Gustave & Laszlo
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Rosalie Griffith posted a condolence
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Dear Jason and Sara,
My love and thoughts are with you. Zoah brought so much love and light to this world and she will continue to do so in your memories. Please know that we love you and will be here to support you any way that you need. My deepest Condolences to you and your entire family at this difficult time. -- Rosalie Griffith (Northview colleague)
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Amanda Reynolds lit a candle
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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Dear Jason and Sara,
My thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Zoah. The strength and determination that underpinned her fight for health is inspiration to us all. In her creativity, playfulness and joi de vivre she was truly the "morning light".
Amanda Reynolds
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Katy Whitfield posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Jason and Sara,
I am so sorry to hear of Zoah's passing!
Jason you always had great stories to tell about her adventures, her spunk and her brave spirit! I am so glad that she "played" and created so much while she was on earth and her spirit of joy and laughter will forever leave its mark wherever she touched.
I cannot begin to imagine your grief, but know how deeply you loved her and how much she was loved. Indeed Zoah touched the hearts of many!
Thinking of you and sending you biggest hugs and my best thoughts.
Much love,
Katy Whitfield
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Karen Johnson lit a candle
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Dear Jason and Sara,
Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Johnson
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Melissa posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Dear Jason and Sara,
I am holding Zoah in my heart today, and standing with you in your immense grief. She was so lucky to have so many people in her life who adored her.
Melissa Caparelli
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Josie Salvaggio lit a candle
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Dear Jason,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength to bear this loss and help you and your Family through these difficult times.
Josie Salvaggio
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David Oppenheimer posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Dear Jason,
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you, Sara and Zoah's life today.
David
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Margaret lit a candle
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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I am saddend at the loss of your daughter. I know the pain and emptiness very well...I encourage to grieve as you feel and let no one dictate how to do so. The physical body is but temporary but the soul lives on. Your little one is but physically gone and one day you will see her again; until then, she lives in your heart and rejoice in the joy she brought to your home and lives.
Much respect
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Susan Wooldridge posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Dear Jason and Sara
I wish I had words to ease your agony, but it is a loss the words cannot repair. My deepest sympathy to you and to all who knew this amazing child.
Susan Wooldridge (Gagne)
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Ben posted a condolence
Monday, January 3, 2022
Hey Jason, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Scott and I would talk over the last few years of you and the struggles your family have been going through. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Gina Cando lit a candle
Monday, January 3, 2022
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Dear Jason and Sara,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time and I hope that both of you can find comfort in the memories and celebration of Zoah’s life.
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Alexandra Dobbin pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Monday, January 3, 2022
In memory of a beautiful girl with amazing parents. She enriched so many lives in so many ways.
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Salma Kauser posted a condolence
Monday, January 3, 2022
Dear Jason and Sara,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength to bear this loss and help you through these difficult times.
Salma Mohammed
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natalie fimis posted a condolence
Monday, January 3, 2022
Dear Jason and Sara,
My deepest condolences to you & your family. Thinking of you during this very difficult time. May she rest in peace and her memory be eternal.
Natalie Fimis
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Samantha Juruc posted a condolence
Monday, January 3, 2022
Jason and Sara,
My deepest condolences, love and strength go out to you. Sending love and light,
Sam Juruc
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Sevil Tanrikulu posted a condolence
Monday, January 3, 2022
Dearest Jason and Sara,
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. She is a little angel in heaven and will always be loved and remembered.
Love,
Sevil
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Laura Fallis lit a candle
Monday, January 3, 2022
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Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending all my love and condolences to you and your family, and keeping you and Zoah in my thoughts.
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Graham posted a condolence
Friday, December 31, 2021
Dear Sara and Jason,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I followed your harrowing Zoah's story with deep concern, care, and utter disbelief at how hard it most have been for you both. I was astonished at how strong and resilient you both could be in such circumstances. Truly commendable. I hope you can continue to find the same strength in the coming weeks, months, and years. Zoah will be missed.
Lots of love,
Graham
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Tarek and Anna Hanna posted a condolence
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Little angel, rest in peace ❤
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Tarek and Anna Hanna pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Our deepest condolences. May Zoa rest in the arms of the loving father. Hugs and prayers ❤
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Heidi Bornstein lit a candle
Saturday, December 25, 2021
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Dear Sara and Jason,
Steve, Natalia and I joined with you in the beautiful ceremony for Zoah - loved, loving and remembered.
Sitting on the balcony far away in Costa Rica, a small bright green bird, fluttered in the tree in front of us. It lingered throughout the service, honouring Zoah's love of colour, of joy, of movement. Thoughts of all of you are with us, as we send you love and a warm embrace, Heidi, Steve and Natalia.
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Amal uploaded photo(s)
Friday, December 24, 2021
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Sara and Jason - our deepest condolences to you and your families. Our hearts are hurting with you and for you. Little Zoah is an angel in heaven now looking down at you and sending you the strength you need. Your village is here for you to help you get through each day.
Amal, Omar and Kareem
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Natalie Nehlawi uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Merry Christmas to our Angel Zoah, words can't describe how much her family loves her and what a blessing she was and is to our family.
ZoZo was so genuine, funny and smart. I always loved spending time with her and playing games that she made up. She was so creative and a natural leader. She was so blessed to have parents and grandparents who loved her so much. I saw so much of both Sara and Jason through Zoah, but ultimately Zoah knew who she was since the day she was born. She was Zo and this was embraced by her parents and it showed through her shining light.
Her authenticity and strength will continue to inspire me. Her impact will hold us up and her love will be with and protect Sara and Jason forever.
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Maria martins pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Remembering ZOAH
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Faizah Ghadban-Kandar posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
To the parents and grandparents of little Zoah.
Please accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences on your precious loss.
May your beautiful soul Rest In Peace little angel.
Sincere regards from the Ghadban-Kandar families.
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Jugni Singh pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Brave and beautiful Zoah, you remain in our heart, and your immense courage will always inspire us.
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Jugni & family posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Dear Zoah's Village, you have been amazingly strong, positive, supportive and loving during these very challenging and intense years. Please receive our deepest condolences for your tremendous loss, and be assured of our support.
Brave and beautiful Zoah, we are so saddened by your premature departure. You remain in our heart, and your immense courage will never cease to inspire us. Wherever you are, we hope you are cosy and at peace. Keep adding colours and sparkles to our lives.
From Jugni and her family
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Tante Lana uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Mandy Sellers uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Thank you all for letting me be a part of Zoah's service today from afar. I continue to be inspired by Zoah's bravery and strength through all of this, along with the strength and support of her entire Village. Zoah's friend Scooter was with me in my office the entire time, it's like he knew his friend (and I) needed him. My love to everyone hurting right now.
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suzanne safayeni pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Dear Sara & Jason. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.
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Daniel posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Cousin Alana, Cousin Jason, Cousin Janine, Cousin Alison, Cousin Sara, Aunt Amal, and Uncle Mike,
When I saw you all in tears, it broke my heart. But my spirit became lifted a little more and more with each story I heard of Zoah.
What a talented writer Zoah is, and what a shining light she is to us all.
I will never forget her insistence that she "gotta go to work!" Since I heard her say that, every time I am on my way to work, I turn to my partner and say in her same voice... "I gotta go to work!"
She will be dearly missed, and will always be carried in my heart.
With sincerest love,
Cousin Daniel
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inessa annie frantowski pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
With love from the Frantowski family.
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Meredith Lordan lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Sara and Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. Zoah's beautiful spirit, creativity, and light inspire. You and your extended family are in my thoughts.
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Inessa Frantowski posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
What a beautiful service. I learned so much from your remarkable courage and the strength in your vulnerability.
As a friend of Alana and Allison's, I wanted to send Zoah something, and decided to send Zoah a Frozen robe. Amal had the difficult task of informing me that "Frozen was OUT and it's all about Frozen 2" Fortunately, I had already gotten the inside scoop from Alana. Phew!
There were so many stories today about Zoah's character, in knowing who she is, and the joy she found in day to day. These are lessons most of us don't learn our entire lives. So when we meet children with this kind of inherent wisdom, we are left in awe. And we will remain in awe.
I pray for peace for your family. And for love to grow. I will take Zoah's words to heart. There will never be less love, only more.
With love,
Inessa Frantowski
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Mardy Kish lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Dear Sara and Jason, because you gave life and love to Zoah, you have taught this Village the truest meaning of love. It will live forever, along with our memories of your sweet daughter.
Our love love, Mardy and Ron Kish
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Ali Lamontagne posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Zoah’s funeral was such a beautiful tribute to her life. May we all carry on Z’s legacy of joy, speaking our truths, lack of fakeness, and spreading kindness. So much love to Sara and Jay and all who are hurting today.
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Justin Safayeni uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Dear Sara and Jay,
We can't even put into words how sorry we are for your loss. Instead, we will say how warmly we remember Zoah's beautiful personality and amazing spirit. We remember how she always looked out for Oscar at daycare and how much he really liked her. And we still remember that on the day of Dan & Helen's wedding in the backyard at 969 Broadview, when Oscar was getting bored and restless, who was there to brighten his day but Zoah, of course! Typical of her kindness and generosity, she invited Oscar to your backyard, and let him play around in her playhouse with her. We'll remember her lovely smile, which shone through in one of the pictures we took that day. Love and strength to you and your families, Sarah & Justin.
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Shaindy Alexander posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Dear Jay and Sara,
You are both incredible parents. The love, dedication, patience, thoughtfulness, and creativity you showed Zoah daily was a gift to witness. Thank you for welcoming me in to play. I will miss Zoah and I will always remember her.
Hugs,
Shaindy
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Jim Le Roy posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Jason and family we are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl. Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Cindy Le Roy
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Jenny Edwards uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Sara and Jason,
We feel so lucky to have had Zoah in our lives and will always think of her incredibly bright spirit, creativity, and imagination. Zoah was always a joy to work with in our Imagine If classes. We fondly remember her wearing her Elsa costume with pride and how much she loved imagining and playing with her mom in our activities. The incredible love, support, and resilience of your family will always be an inspiration to us. Zoah was so lucky to have such amazing parents, which we are sure is where much of her remarkable bravery and joy came from. We have added a few of our favourite photos from Imagine If.
We love you so much and are sending you all our love.
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Tabetha Bonang lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Little Zoah!
You have been a treasure to us all. I never got to meet you, but I feel I've known you through stories your aunt Pat have told me. And I've lifted you up in prayer for some time now. You are in the best place now ever--- Heaven.
Even through your pain, I've been told, you still were in great spirits. Laughing and singing and enjoying life the best you could.
I look forward to meeting you one day Zoah. In the meantime, enjoy Heaven: singing, and dancing, and rejoicing with Jesus.
Sarah and Jay!
Lean on God for strength.
I know your time if your daughter Zoah was shorter then most. Only God knows the true reasons of why.
You kept strong and you kept going, giving her all the strength you had , and the love you could give. She was lucky to have such terrific... Parents. And from what I heard, you tried to make her last few years, months, even days the most joyous for her.
No doubt your bond was so strong.
Hang on to the memories you built together as a family.
Be strong in your faith, and comforted knowing. " Zoah is in the hands of God."
Love and prayers
Tabetha
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Demetra Levogiannis lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Jason, my condolences to you and your family. May the memory of your beautiful little girl be eternal.
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Vanessa Escott uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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I love this photo of Zoah and I taken not long before she became ill. I live on the other side of the world so I didn't have the opportunity to know her well or be part of her daily life, but she and I had some quality time over dinner that night near the Toronto airport- we laughed and played and had the best time. I will treasure those memories always. Her brightness and love shone all the way down to Australia and she has been an inspiration to her cousins and family here. Deepest sympathy to the family she has left behind, with much love and giant hugs, Vanessa and the boys xoxoxo
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Tamara Hoddinott lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you, she is truly a princess warrior who filled all of our hearts with joy. Her smile and cute laughter will be missed. Love the Hoddinott family
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Julie lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Holding you all close to our hearts. Zoah will be missed and always loved by all who knew her.
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Craig & Judy Crute lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Our hearts go out to you. What a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to Zoah. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of Zoah and the circle of love from Zoah's Village. Deepest sympathies to you and your families.
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Michelle Gram lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Sending love and strength to your whole family during this tremendous loss and always. Zoah is the truest example of bravery, joy, beauty, perspective, and perseverance. She will undoubtedly continue to inspire us all xoxo
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Pat Latendresse lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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So sorry for your loss of your beautiful little girl . We can see from your pictures that Zoah loved life and of course she did because she comes from a very strong family. Allan and Pat Latendresse and family.
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serena watanabe posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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i am so so sorry for Zoah’s passing. it feels all too early and really unfair. my heart is heavy for you during this sad time. i am appreciative of the few & tiny moments Zoah and i shared.
love serena
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Patricia McKee lit a candle
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Zoah’s light will continue to shine brigh through the many beautiful memories you have made together ❤️
So very sad for the loss of this beautiful warrior.
Sending so much love to you both.
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Beth and Tom Kapsimalis posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. What a beautifully written note about her.
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Gary Pearson, Karen Pearson pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Love to your family.
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Danielle Powell uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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So much love to you both. We will hold tight to Zoah's memory and continue to be inspired by her heart and spirit.
Danielle, Ryan, Innes, Rowan and Castiel.
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Helena Woodland posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
What a warrior that girl was! Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire
Johnston family...will be thinking of you in the following days.
Much love, big hugs,
Helena and Woody
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Eve-Lynn Stein posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
I am very sorry to hear the news of your beautiful Zoah’s passing. Wishing all who loved and continue to love this very special little girl all the very best during this incredibly sad time.
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Dan posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Jay,
I just heard the news and I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Effie takas posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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My deepest condolences for your loss. Zorah’s light will be with you always.
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Diana Naumovski posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
My deepest condolences Jason to you and your family.
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J bethel posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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Sara and Jason, Sending love and continued support to you during this time. We have laughed an cried with every peak and valley along this journey.
The Bethels
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Van Tijn family posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
We send all our love to you. We will always remember Zoah fondly and take inspiration from her life.
Pier, Jo, Ludo and Cece
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Mike, Julia, Gabriel, Christopher and Rachel pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Zoah's light will forever shine in all of the hearts that she touched. We love you all so much. xxoo
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Rebecca Nicholson pledged to donate to The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
I’m holding so much love and space for you all. ♥️
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Emma Kate lit a candle
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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It is an honour to know and love Zoah. I am holding you all in my heart. Lot's of love always.
Emma Kate
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The family of Zoah Amal Vivien Johnston uploaded a photo
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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The family of Zoah Amal Vivien Johnston uploaded a photo
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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The family of Zoah Amal Vivien Johnston uploaded a photo
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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