Obituary of Doug Johnston

(Retired NRC)

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Thursday evening, September 7th, 2017. Douglas Walter Johnston of Arnprior; formerly of Ottawa passed away following a brief illness. He was 88. Beloved husband of the late Millie Perry (October 15, 1999). Dearly loved father of Mark (Elizabeth) of Burlington and Cathy Clouthier (Bob) of Arnprior. Cherished “Poppa” of Angela Clouthier (Katie Kline), David Johnston (Katrina), Christopher Johnston, Derek Clouthier (Jamie Croft) and Deanna Johnston and great-grandfather of Amberlynn, Sadie and Zackery Johnston. Special brother-in-law of Leonard Perry (Olwen), Dorothy Baskin (late Cliff) and Bill Perry (Wendy). Also survived by a brother, Gerald (Peggy). Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. Friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, September 15th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, September 16th from 10-10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Doug Johnston was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment at Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa. In memory of Doug, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.