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Harry James Johnson

Harry James Johnson

April 5, 1943 – December 24, 2023
Lived 80 years
Maplewood Cemetery · Durham, ON
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Harry James Johnson, of Holstein, passed away at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Sunday, December 24th, 2023 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Leach) for 61 years. Loving father of Dawn and her husband Tim Murdock, Pat and her husband Dennis Campbell, Jim Johnson and his wife Crystal, and Kristy and her husband Victor Jarvis all of Durham. Cherished grandfather of Charleen and her husband Chris Talbot, Stephanie Hunt and her partner Josh Harrison, Phillicia Hunt and her partner Josh McGibbon, Tyler Murdock and his wife Shannon, Jamie Campbell and his partner Kelsey Walker, Harrison Campbell and his wife Kathryn, Ken Campbell and his wife Robyn, Tamara Campbell and her partner Bryce Swift, Alethia Campbell, Cassandra Johnson and her partner Alex Tarbush, Noah Johnson and his partner Hope Diebold, Christopher Jarvis, Victoria Jarvis and her partner Dominic Lippert, and Lilian Jarvis. Great-grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Thomas Johnson, Arthur Johnson and his wife Julie, Elizabeth and her husband Edward Leno, and Linda and her husband Paul Gilmore. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ivan and Reita (nee Glenholme) Johnson, his sister Mary Lou and her late husband Wayne Galbraith, his sister-in-law Carol Johnson, and his son-in-law Don Campbell.

Harry and his wife and best friend, Marion, lived and farmed on the 2nd of Egremont for 59 years. They raised with love 4 children by birth and numerous others. Their door was always open, lunch and drinks provided. They operated several businesses including the Lip 'n John Mini Track, Johnson Roofing and Eavestroughing as well as H & A Wreckers.

A funeral service celebrating Harry’s life will be held at the Durham Community Centre, 451 Saddler Street West, Durham on Friday, December 29th at 1 p.m., with visitation being held prior to the service from 11 – 12:45 p.m. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Durham Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.

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1943
Born April 5
1945
Harry was 2 when the war in Europe ended on V-E Day
1957
Harry was 14 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965
Harry was 22 when the Maple Leaf flag was raised for the first time
1973
Harry was 30 when the oil embargo caused gasoline shortages and long lines
1980
Harry was 37 when Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope across Canada
1991
Harry was 48 when the Soviet Union dissolved
2000
Harry was 57 when the world entered 2000 with few Y2K computer problems
2010
Harry was 67 when Sidney Crosby's golden goal won Olympic gold in Vancouver
2022
Harry was 79 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away December 24, age 80
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