Bruce Johnstone

Mr. Bruce Johnstone, age 71 years, a life-long resident of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital - McKellar with his family by his side on Monday, December 2, 2002. He was married to and survived by his wife Joan (nee Bryer) and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June, 2001. Together they raised three daughters, Patricia (Jamie) Lawson of Abbotsford, B.C. , Wendy (Doug) Ridley of Winnipeg, MB and Carol (Jim) Walker of Thunder Bay. Bruce is also survived by seven grandchildren, Sarah, Jonathon and Michael Lawson, Melanie (Cam) Hall, Alex, Autumn and Aaron Walker, three great-grandchildren, Ethan and Emily Hall and Elora Lawson, brothers and sisters Jack Kerr (Jan) of Canon Falls, Minn. , Jim Johnstone of Winnipeg, MB, Richard Johnstone, Grace (Dan) Giesbrecht, Jean (John) Lightfoot all of Abbotsford, B.C. and Don (Martha) Johnstone of Thunder Bay. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his sisters Dot Hooke, Marion Johnstone and Viola Tuhkanen, his brother Robert Kerr and his parents Archibald and Grace Johnstone. Bruce began his employment with the Thunder Bay Police Department on June 23, 1952 and retired as Detective Staff Sgt. , Criminal Investigation Branch on June 30, 1986. He enjoyed the breakfast outings with his fellow co-workers throughout his retirement. He was a dedicated and loving husband and father who cherished visits with his grandchildren (kidlets), as they did with him. Bruce will be sadly missed by all as he touched our lives in so many ways. As per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Michael's and All Angels Church on Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Peter Smyth officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in the Memorial Gardens at St. Michael's and All Angels. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association. Online condolences may be made at www.nwconx.net/~nwfa/"