JOHNSON, Jen Arlene – 82, Williams Country Home, Hilden, formerly of Windsor, Ontario, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the home. Born May 8, 1931, in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (MacKay) Johnson. Jen attended early school in Lower Onslow, high school in Truro, graduated from Normal College in Truro and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Windsor. After teaching school in Bible Hill for three years, she moved to St. Hubert, Quebec, where she taught for another three years before moving to Windsor, Ontario. She continued to teach for Windsor Board of Education until her retirement in 1989. She enjoyed playing bridge with her many teaching friends, bowling, golfing, curling and traveling over the years. She was a strong supporter and volunteer of CNIB and Cancer Society. She made many dear friends through her 34 year teaching career in Windsor, Ontario, and recently returned to Nova Scotia due to a long term struggle with Parkinsons. Jen is survived by her brother, Jack (Trudy) Johnson, Lower Truro; nephews, David, Eric, Bruce and Andrew Johnson, all of Truro; Susan Giffin, Halifax; several grandnieces and grandnephews. Private graveside service will be held in Belmont Cemetery, Reverend Ian Harrison officiating. If so desired, donations in Jen’s memory to CNIB or Canadian Cancer Society are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jen’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
In the words of a close friend:
“A gentler and kinder person we shall never see. She never had a mean word to say, always was generous and compassionate. Humanity has lost a wonderful member and all who knew Jen were enriched by her friendship and poorer for that loss. If there is a special place for the best, I am sure Jen is there. I am also sure she will be joining her friend, Pat Horstead, who has gone on before her.”