Obituary of Margaret Frances Johnson

At Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton, Margaret (Ozment) Johnson, formerly of Goderich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17^th, 2023 at the age of 98.  

Beloved wife of the late Frank Johnson who predeceased her in 2009.  Loving mother of the Rev. Linda and Brian Moffatt of Goderich and Neal and Dorothy Johnson of Coquitlam, BC. Cherished grandmother of Katherine and Marco of Mexico City; Jonathan and Sarah of Glenwood, Nova Scotia and Christopher and Karla of Vancouver, BC., as well as several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents Ben Ozment (1926) and Kate Ozment (Scott), stepfather John Scott, and siblings: Donald (RCAF, killed 1941); Kenneth, Iona, Eloise and their spouses.

Our beloved mother was born in the small town of Big Valley Alberta in 1925 and moved with her family to Edmonton in 1939. After high school, mom returned to Big Valley for a year to work at the Royal Bank. Following the loss of her brother Don in WW2, mom enlisted in the Womens Royal Canadian Naval Service (WRENS) serving in administrative duties at HMCS training base Cornwallis, Nova Scotia. It was here that she met our dear father, who was serving as a RCN Physical Training Instructor. Married in 1944, they settled after the war in his birthplace of Hamilton, Ont.

In the post war period mom worked as a store clerk and Manager for many years while raising her family. Our mother had an adventurous spirit, learning both to drive and swim in mid-life. In their 70's she and dad were thrilled to take a balloon ride inspiring us to do the same. In retirement she enjoyed living in various locations in Ont., especially the beloved family cottage, as well as winters spent in Mexico and Florida, always making new friends. Our mom will be fondly remembered for her lovely smile, hearty laugh, wonderful family meals, enduring gratitude for the many blessings in her life, and deep love for us all.

Special thanks are extended to Dr. Chun and all the staff of Unit A at Huronview for their skilled and compassionate care for our mother throughout her stay.

A private family graveside will be held at Wroxeter Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to our mother's favourite charity, The War Amps would be most welcome, with our sincere thanks.