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Phyllis Johnston March 11, 2025

Date of Funeral

March 15, 2025

Johnston, Phyllis – January 13, 1938 ~ March 11, 2025
Phyllis Mary Johnston (nee MacKnight) Treasured wife, mother, Maimie, sister, ‘Maimie Phyllis’, and friend passed away peacefully at Southbridge Owen Sound, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was an all-in kind of a person who set a shining example of the importance of faith and hard work throughout her life. She was a lifelong devoted Catholic who lived by the principle to love thy neighbour and embodied the concept that faith without works is dead. She spent many years giving freely of her time at St. Mary’s, Neyaashiinigmiing. Whether she was cleaning the church, starching altar linens or keeping the parish books, she had a smile on her face and a song on her lips. Mom was an excellent baker and always had apple pies, apple cake or homemade bread at the ready. It was difficult to learn her secrets though because everything she did was by touch; making it very difficult to measure ingredients to add to a recipe . Our home sparkled, add the love, devotion, some of Dad’s humour and it was a place that welcomed many people and offered a place to feel loved and at ease.
Loving wife to the late Edward “Ted” Louis Johnston (2020).
Mother of Judy (Peter), Darlene (Frank), Peggy (Jerry), and Edie (James). Forever remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Shawn (Paula), Brea, Hunter, Ryleigh; Jennifer (Mike); Ninnie (Keith); Brett (Jake), Jackson, Madison; Keenan (Tanya); Sophie (Grace); Michelle (Eric), Owen; Ted (Brittany), Olive; Louis; Emily (Robbie), and Minwaasige; Alex; Ruth.
Sadly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Survived by her brother Ray (Beryl) MacKnight; brothers-in-law, Bill (Mary Ann) Johnston, Elmer MacDonald and Les Halman; sisters-in-law Bernice Hill, Sandra MacKnight , and Joyce MacKnight.
Predeceased by her parents Cecil & Irma MacKnight; Ted’s parents Alex & Beatrice Johnston; siblings Marie Crawford, Anna MacDonald, Winnifred Halman, Leonard MacKnight, and Joseph MacKnight; and Ted’s siblings Orville, Dolly, Ross, Keitha, Charles, Iola, and Eric.

Visitation will be held from the Maadookii Senior Centre, Neyaashiinigmiing on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 7-9 PM. A funeral Mass will be conducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Neyaashiinigmiing on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Cremation to follow. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Neyaashiinigmiing, or to Covenant House would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

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Visitation will be held from the Maadookii Senior Centre, Neyaashiinigmiing on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 7-9 PM. A funeral Mass will be conducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Neyaashiinigmiing on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Cremation to follow. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041.

Condolences(17)

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    Lisa France says
    March 12, 2025 at 2:25 pm

    Sending love and prayers to everyone. It’s clear Phyllis was a cherish woman. Edie always spoke highly of her love and devotion to her family. May you find comfort and strength in her love ❤️.

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    Veronica Smith says
    March 12, 2025 at 3:10 pm

    My Condolences to the family for the loss of a Beautiful Woman, Sincerely

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    Steve Bradford says
    March 12, 2025 at 5:07 pm

    So sad to hear of Aunt Phyllis’s passing. I have many happy memories of our visits to the Cape and spending time with Ted, Phyllis, and their kids. When I visited later in life, I got to meet some of the grandkids. My love and prayers to the family. I wish I could be there to celebrate this wonderful woman. She will be missed.

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    Marylynne Pedoniquotte says
    March 12, 2025 at 7:56 pm

    Phyllis was a beautiful woman who made everyone feel welcome. She always addressed myself and many others as “Dear”. She will be sadly missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.

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    Robin Bricker and Jack Senechal says
    March 13, 2025 at 4:15 am

    We heard so many good stories of Chelle’s Maimie and how much she cared for her family. May you all find peace in the coming days as you remember her life together. Our sincere condolences to your whole family..

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    Paul Sutter says
    March 13, 2025 at 8:49 am

    i have fond memories of Phyllis when she worked in the housing department, especially her humour and fairness. My condolences to her family and may she rest in peace.

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    Marie says
    March 13, 2025 at 1:41 pm

    Love and hugs to all,Maimie always had a smile and was happy to see you.She welcome you in her home and treated me like 💓 her own.She loved her wine 🍷 cheers Maimie R.I.P

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    Valarie Hall-Parks says
    March 13, 2025 at 2:02 pm

    To maimie’s ❤️ family and friends. A beautiful write up for a beautiful lady. Through my best friend Wendy, Maimie’s niece in NB, I got to meet this sweet woman. She welcomed me and my son (Wendy and her son Joe) into her home and cottage for a vacation trip when we all needed a change. She couldn’t do enough for us. Her daughters share her sweet kind ways. Wendy kept me informed of Phyllis’s life over the years. Her faith, love of family was evident in everything she did. My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom, grandmother, sister, Aunt and friend. May you find comfort in all the loving memories you shared. Much love Val xx

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    Kandy Johnston says
    March 13, 2025 at 3:06 pm

    My sincere condolences to all of Phyllis’s family. My mom and Phyllis were roommates at the hospital a few years ago. My mom and her had long conversations about their love of family. She was very proud of all her family. Treasure your memories. She will be missed by many.

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    Kandy Johnston says
    March 13, 2025 at 3:12 pm

    My sincere condolences to all of Phyllis family. My mom and phyllis were roommates at the hospital a few years ago. My mom and her had long conversations about their love of family. She loved each one with her whole heart. Treasure your memories. ❤️

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    Keitha says
    March 13, 2025 at 8:02 pm

    Deepest sympathy to all of Aunt Phyllis children, community, family and friends. She was a beautiful soul who was an angel on earth! Her love of God and family was her life. Rest in peace Mamie! Love Keitha, Marc, Jonah, Viviane, Lukas, Aliyah and Maria! ❤️‍🩹

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    Lisa Gilbert says
    March 14, 2025 at 10:00 am

    Edie, James, Alex and Ruth,
    Our deepest condolences. May your many happy memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Sending you hugs.
    Lisa, Kevin and family

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    Jimelda says
    March 14, 2025 at 1:47 pm

    Sincerest condolences to the Aunt Phyllis’s family. She was a beautiful kind sincere person. Can hear her singing praises. 🦅💐

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    Sandy Freeman says
    March 14, 2025 at 4:44 pm

    The Members of the Wiarton Legion Branch 208 wish to send our condolences to Phyllis’s family. We have fond memories of Phyllis and Ted at the various events held at the Branch and will always remember them!

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    Iris Jimenez says
    March 16, 2025 at 2:31 am

    I will always remember Phyllis with a sweet smile on her face, who holds my hand, put it on her face then gently kisses it whenever she sees me passing by her room. She is loved by everyone. I will surely miss her. My heartfelt condolences to Peggy and her sisters. My prayers are with you.

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    Annie Bain says
    March 18, 2025 at 10:53 pm

    Ned and I shared many wonderful times with Phyllis and Ted both at the Cape and in Mexico. Phyllis was such a warm and loving person. It was a privilege to know her and to get to know some of her family. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

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    Donna McBride says
    March 20, 2025 at 1:17 pm

    We just heard of Phyllis’s passing. Our deepest condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
    Phyllis and Ted always made us feel welcome when we came to the Cape for a vacation.
    You will be sadly missed by your family and all that knew you. ❤️🫂 From Donna and Rob.

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