George B. Johnston

Intelligencer, 22 February 1943, p. 2. From Stirling News Argus. Geor CONC ge B. Johnston, Rawdon. The death of of life long and highly estee me CONC d resident of Rawdon Township, in the person of George Benedict John CONC s ton, took place in Bellville Hospital on Feb. 12. The late Mr. John CONC sto n, who was in his 79th year, had undergone an operation on Feb.3 CONC . Born i n the Twp. of Rawdon .. son of late James Johnston & Lyda J CONC . Benedict. H e conducted a blacksmith shop at Minto for many years CONC , but about 20 yea rs ago disposed of his business & took up farming CONC . He has also been th e efficient rural mail carrier for many years CONC . ..member St. Thomas Ang lican Church .. past master Stirling Lodg CONC e no. 60, AF&AM past principal K eystone Chapter no. 72 R&M. Of a qui CONC et unassuming disposition he was w ell and favourably known and his pa CONC ssing is deeply regretted by a large c ircle of friends. The late Mr CONC . Johnston was twice married, his first wife being the forme r Mary Ha CONC slett. Later he married Margaret Heagle, who, with one daught er, Mrs CONC . Garnet, Orillia, and two sons, William and Vernon, are left to s urv CONC ive. A sister, Mrs. Albert McMullen of Ivanhoe and two brothers, Ha r CONC vey Johnston of Frankford and David Johnston of California. Funera CONC l a t residence 6th concession of Rawdon and Springbrook United Church CONC . In terment Mount Nebo.