Norma Johnson

It is with great sadness that I announce the peaceful passing of my beloved mother, Norma Johnson, in her 102nd year. She passed away peacefully in the home where she had lived since 1946- a place that held a lifetime of memories and that she loved dearly. Norma was predeceased by her husband, Charles Johnson; her parents, Louis and Celestina Favretto; and her only brother, Leo. She leaves behind her son, Frank (Caroline); her two grandchildren, Steven (Katia) and Julia; and her two great-grandchildren, Lola and Theo. She is also survived by her brother Leo's family: Lorraine (Peter), Debbie (Dave), and Leona (Jacques), along with their wonderful families. In her later years, Norma was cared for and supported by an incredible team of loving and talented people: Virginia, Gloria, Nancy, Minerva, May, Rechi, and Caroline. Their kindness, dedication, and compassion meant so much to our family. Without their support, my mother's quality of life would have been greatly diminished, and our family will always be grateful to them. Norma worked hard throughout her life, and, with the help and support of her parents, raised me on her own. Her life changed in wonderful ways when she married Charles Johnson later in life. Together, they spent the next 30 years travelling and enjoying life to the fullest. These were, without question, some of the happiest years of my mother's life. She and Charles shared a wonderful life together, filled with adventure, companionship, and countless memories. My mother loved her home. During her working years, she looked forward to spending her summer holidays in her own yard, where she enjoyed gardening, and cooking. She had a wonderful zest for life, and brought that spirit to the people around her. Family was always at the heart of Norma's life. She was immensely proud of her grandchildren, Steven and Julia, and supported them in every way she could. When her great-grandchildren, Lola and Theo, came along, she was completely enthralled by them. They brought her an extraordinary amount of joy. She also enjoyed many evenings at the Kanawaki Golf Club, where she loved the warm and friendly atmosphere, the food, and especially the beautiful flowers that were part of the charm of this very special place. Norma will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. The family will announce details of a celebration of Norma's life in the coming weeks.