Our family is saddened to announce the death of Walter Alfred
Johnson on June 28, 2024 peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife Wendy (Russell) Johnson, his
loved daughter, Heather Climenhage (Todd) and his treasured
grandson Tyler. He is also survived by his sister Barbara West,
his brother Alexander Johnson and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Harold and Jean (Wilkie) Johnson
and his sisters Norma Robbins and Marion Morrison.
Walter started his teaching career in Arnstein, Ontario in 1956.
After two years he moved to Kapuskasing where he taught for 8
years before moving to Streetsville in 1967, retiring in 1989. It
was at Ray Underhill Public School in Streetsville where Walter
met Wendy. They were married for almost 54 years and were
blessed to have wonderful neighbours for over 50 years. Walter
was a member of the Probus Club in Streetsville.
Many evening and summer courses led to a B.A. and a B.Ed.
over a number of years.
Cremation has taken place. The funeral will be held on Friday
July 5, 2024 at 12 noon at Streetsville United Church, 274
Queen Street S, Mississauga, Ontario L5M 1L8 officiated by Rev.
Joe Hopkins. Visitation at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow the
funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Streetsville
United Church would be greatly appreciated.