Betty (nee Bruce) Johnston
Age 91, surrounded by her loving family at Groves Hospital, Fergus passed away suddenly and peacefully on January 6th, 2018 from a 3 day illness. Betty grew up and raised her family in Fergus, ON. Daughter to George and Marion Bruce, and predeceased by brother Bill, sister Margaret and son Rob (2005). Married in 1947 to Harry (deceased 1995). Survived by sons Bruce (Janice), Scott (Heather), and daughter-in-law Catherine (wife of Rob). Loved and missed by grandsons: Chris, Mitchell (Heather), Russ (Dawn), Kevin (Julie) and Steven; and by great-grandchildren: Caleb, Logan, Cole, Addison, Connor, and Emmett; and by cousin Margaret Box (nee Bruce). A celebration of Betty’s life will be held July 7, 2018 at Wellspring Presbyterian Church at 8321 Commercial Road with a visitation at 11 a.m., service at 12 noon, with a reception following. Betty has been Interred next to her husband Harry in the Murray Harbour North Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Murray Harbour North Cemetery or Groves Memorial Community Hospital, 235 Union St. E, Fergus, ON N1M 1W3 Betty’s family are extremely grateful for the time they shared with her on Boxing Day.



