Audrey Johnston

Audrey Lyon Johnston (nee Williams), R.N.
Peacefully, and surrounded by her family in her 90th year, Audrey left us on September 21st, 2014 at The Waterford LTC to be with Allan, her true love of 53 years, who predeceased her in 2000. Loving and inspirational mother to Carol Henderson (Jack), David (Carol), John (Lori) and Cathy Bender (Cam). Adored and will be missed by her sister Edith Barwell, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and her large extended family. Audrey led a full and rewarding life. She grew up in Toronto’s East York area and was both a competitive swimmer and TDIAA badminton champion. She was a proud registered nurse and the only remaining graduate of the Oshawa General Hospital class of 1947. Management and employees revered her as a strong, caring and respected contributor during her 25-year employment at Ford Motor Company (Bramalea) as both a nurse and HR professional. She was a woman that led by example and meant everything to her family. Volunteer, mentor, role model and friend, she willingly accepted all of these roles with both grace and enthusiasm. Audrey struggled with illness in her final years, but was a fighter, right to the very end. We will truly miss her love and caring for us. Our family would like to thank Drs. McPhaden and Pandeya and the Nurse Practitioners at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their excellent work. We would also like to extend our thanks to the Personal Service Workers, staff and residents of The Waterford for their compassionate care and for allowing us to actively participate in her care and well being. Family and friends will be received at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds St., Oakville on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Friday September 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 3962 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, Audrey wanted donations made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to support finding a cure for her great-granddaughter Elianna. Please visit the Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com