Obituary of Donna Lee Johnston

Johnston, Donna Lee Passed away peacefully at the Mariposa House Hospice, Severn on Wednesday August 21st, 2024, in her 80th year. Donna was born in Orillia, predeceased by her parents Howard and Janet Montgomery. Beloved wife of the late Larry Johnston. Loving mother of Darryl Johnston (Leanne), and Kimberley Latour (Robert). Cherished grandmother of Aimee (Kelly), Molly (Garrett), Bailey, and Andrew; great grandmother of Jensen-predeceased, Hudson, Rilynn, Bennett, and Hayden. Dear sister of Ron-predeceased (Melba), Gordon (Barb), Dorothy Holenski, Ray (Donna), Delreda (Peter), Gary-predeceased (Phyllis), Gail Boyd-predeceased (Charles), Shirley Kitchen (Rod), John (Linda-predeceased), Bonnie, Carl-predeceased (Carol), and Barry-predeceased. Dear sister-in-law of Marie-predeceased (Peter), Marlene (Norm-predeceased), Judy (Steve) predeceased, John (Marilyn-predeceased), Bob (Debbie-predeceased), Steven (Terrie), and Paul-predeceased. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special thanks to Deb Sammit for her loving care and support to Mom and our family. As well, thanks to Robin from Earth Angels and the staff at Home Instead. We are also extending heartfelt thanks to the staff at Mariposa House Hospice for all their compassionate care. In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Donna’s life will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street E. Orillia on Wednesday August 28th, 2024, from 12noon until 2:00 p.m. A private family interment will be held at St. Andrew’s St. James’ Cemetery, Orillia As an expression of sympathy memorial donations my be made to Mariposa House Hospice, or to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (NICU or/ pediatrics). Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca