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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
JOHNSON, Earl Frank - on August 19, 2014 at the age of 97 at Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre. Predeceased by his devoted wife of 57 years, Patricia (2009), he will be sadly missed by his son Peter (Jorhdin). Grandfather of Jessica and Bailey and the many nieces and nephews in Ottawa that he watched with pride as they have grown up. Earl was the eldest of five children and is survived by his brother David who resides in London. Predeceased by his brother Kenneth, his sister Margaret and his sister Muriel Anderson. Special thanks to Terry Brisebois, who for many of his sunset years was both a devoted friend and caregiver. The staff of Rideau 2 South at the Perley Rideau must be thanked for the excellent care that they provided every day. Earl was unique with a myriad of hobbies and interests ranging from boat building to writing poetry to studying the Great War and WWII. He was a proud veteran of WWII, having served in the RCN. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Earl's Life on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Kelly Funeral Home, Walkley Chapel 1255 Walkley Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 6P9 613-731-1255 Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. followed by a Reception. Inurnment at the Beechwood Cemetery will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation or to the Navy League of Canada – Ottawa Branch.
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