JOHNSTON, George James   -  It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of George James Johnston on Aug. 18th at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa in his 85th year with his family by his side.

He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family passionately and golf as a close second.

He spent his long working career filling prescriptions as a pharmacist after getting his education at the University of Toronto and working firstly at Strader’s Drugs and then Smith’s until he retired at the age of 67.

After his retirement, he joined the Lions Service Club and devoted many enjoyable hours as treasurer with his buddies while providing services to the community.

He also travelled extensively with his wife, Edwina, to Greece, England, China, Australia, many European countries and southern islands. Earlier years were spent camping with the family across Canada and through the United States.

George is survived by his wife, Edwina, and his three children Paul, Trevor (Karen) and Andrea (Mike) as well as his five grandchildren Christine (Nate). Courtney, Camryn (Quinn), Jayden and Avery, and two great grandchildren Aiden and Owen with one on the way.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm at Morris Funeral Home, Bowmanville. All are welcome

In lieu of flowers, donations will be greatly accepted and appreciated by the North Oshawa Lions Club to help with their service dog program at dogguides.com