Peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family Douglas Gerald Johnston, of Lucan, passed away at the age of 79 on September 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Suzanne (Kyle) Johnston for over 56 years. Loving father of Rod and Tara Johnston, and Shelley and Trevor Curry. Proud grandfather of Megan, Allie and Shayne; Olivia. Dear brother-in-law of Brad and Deborah McCann, Don Kyle, and Doug and Sharon Kyle. Predeceased by his parents George and Freda Johnston, sister Brenda McCann (2002), and sister-in-law Barbara Kyle (2023). Doug worked for the Village of Lucan for 27 years and was a member of the Lucan Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years. He also enjoyed volunteering his time with many Lucan organizations, mainly BBQing or behind the grill. Doug enjoyed playing and watching baseball, camping and playing his banjo. A special thank you to St. Elizabeth Nurses Sabu and Eldo and Nurse Practitioner Phil Daniels for their care and compassion.
A casual come-and-go celebration of Doug’s life will be held at the Lions Active Living Centre, 263 Main Street, LUCAN on Tuesday, September 17th from 4-6 PM.
Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation in support of new MRI imaging equipment would be appreciated by the family.
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Nancy Vandergulik
Sue and families sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your memories close to your ❤️ Nancy
Vandergulik
Chris McLennan
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Please accept my condolences. I had some good times working with Doug, Snowsie and Johnny for 7 summers at the Village of Lucan.
Janet Bumstead
Sue & family,
My sincere sympathies on Doug’s passing – his presence in our community will certainly be missed. I hope your many memories help in the days going forward.
Ken & Verna Verbakel
Susie and family,
So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed hearing Doug play his banjo at the music festivals jams…
Kishor Mistry
Condolences to you and your family Sue. We are here if you need anything at all.
Kishor, Daksha Mistry and family.
Dean Van Arenthals
Johnston family, so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a great man and will be missed by many.
Dean and Barb Van Arenthals
Jackie McCann
So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Doug. Thinking of you all and cherishing those shared memories in Belgrave and Lucan 💕
Ferlin A Sovereign
So sorry to hear about the passing of Doug !
We had some fun times back in our Sterling fastball days .
Please accept condolences from Julie and I and Family.
Kevin & Marlene Lightfoot
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. We have a lot of great memories playing ball with the Irish 9. Thinking of the family at this difficult time
Wayne Darroch
Sue and Family, Our sincere condolences to you and your family with the passing of Doug. Such a gentleman. Wayne and Judy Darroch
Pat Kelly
My deepest condolences to the Johnston Family.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
So sorry to the Johnson family for your loss of Doug.
He will be missed in the community.
Leroy and Nancy Maguire
Ron & Ang Van Geel
Dear Sue and families,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Doug. I have many fond memories of working with Doug for the township. He will be missed by the community.
Our deepest condolences to the whole Johnston family – we are thinking of you all.
Ron & Ang Van Geel
Dennis Foran
Sue, Rod, Tara, Shelley and families,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. I will always recall him as a staple amongst the Lucan community. Friendly, approachable, and willing to assist in any way he could. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Gary & Linda Hayter
Sue, Rod & Tara Shelly & Trevor & family’s Please accept our sincere condolence Gary and I are so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Keep all the great memories close, it will help you all through the tough times ahead.
Bill and Judy Damen
Sue, Rod and Shelley… Our deepest sympathies on the loss of such a special husband , father and grandfather.
Bill has many wonderful memories of Doug when they were on the Fire Department. He will be missed by all.
Our sincere sympathy to all. May he RIP.
Connie Chomicki
Sue and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and the family.
Doug was truly a well liked and respected man in our Lucan community. He will be missed.
George Dauncey
Sue, Rod and Tara and family, Shelley and Trevor and family
Our thoughts are with you all as you mourn the loss of your husband, dad, father in law and Grandpa. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Doug. He was always friendly up for a chat and a great human being. He will be missed
George and Janice Dauncey
Bev and Shawn and family
Saralynn and Brett and family
Diane Young
Sue, Rod and Shelley and family
Sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. We were neighbours for many great years. I always remember walking over to babysit Rod and Shelley, on your great/fun evening outings and Doug would watch me walk home to ensure I was home safely. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish your memories.
Evelyn Gaunt
Sue: My sincere sympathy is extended to you and your family. We always had a great chat whenever we met.
Ev Gaunt
Alex and Debbie Hyde
Dear Sue and family
We are sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. May you rest in the comfort and love of God during this sad time. Sending our sincere condolences.
Allan and Barb Bosman
Dear Sue, Rod , Shelley,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of such a special husband , father and grandfather.
We have such wonderful memories of good times spent together -and regrets that we didn’t spend more time with you.
There’s never enough time.
Hopefully you will be uplifted at this sad time by the knowledge of how very special Doug was , and the loss that is being felt by everyone who knew him.
Much love,
Al and Barb
Jeanett Wood
Dear Sue and family.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your special husband,father and friend.
He will be truly missed .
RIP Doug
George and Jeanett Wood
Grace Rollings
Sue and Family
We always enjoyed a chat with both of you when we met up at a dance or the campground.
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Lawrie Carter
Sue, Rod and Shelley
Please accept my heart felt condolences.
Lawrie Carter
Judy Morgan
Sue and family
We are so very sorry to for your loss. May all of your cherished memories bring you comfort.
Terry and Judy Morgan
Jennifer thomson
Dear Sue & Family,
Sending my most sincere condolences to you all.
May he rest in peace,
Jennifer Thomson
(Bob Thomson’s Daughter)
Wayne farrier
Deepest sympathy to Doug’s family and friends on his passing he will be missed We remember all the good times playing fastball in Whitechurch and Belgrave and all over Ontario back in the 60s and 70s from all of his teammates and friends R I P Doug
Deb (Merner)O'Hagan
Suzanne and Family,
So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. We all say we will get together soon when we accidently bump into other but somehow time seems to pass by so quickly and then it’s too late. He will be missed by his community and friends.
The Merner Girls,
Deb and Marcia
Leanne Thompson
Sue and families
So sorry to hear about Doug. Know that I am thinking of everyone now and the days to come. He was a great member of the community and will be greatly missed.
Bev & Ann Simpson
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a great guy
who will be missed by so many.
Marjorie Speiran
Our closing song from the garage “Let’s say good-bye like we said hello in a friendly kind of way. Doug is at peace way up yonder.
Marjorie Speiran and Gerald Campbell
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Our thoughts and Prayers are with Doug Family’s at this sad time. God Bless
The Vandenhoffs
Dear Rod, Tara, Sue and the entire Johnston Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Doug, from all of the times that he and Sue would come out to watch the grandkids play hockey and baseball. As a Grandfather, one could see how dedicated and proud he was of all of you.
Please know that you are in our thoughts not only now, but in the days to come.
Our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to all of Doug’s Family and Friends.
Paul, Monica and Jackie ❤️
Joe & Marla Wilson
Sue & family
We would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May the wonderful memories you have help to ease the pain in your heart today and the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sue Heffernan
Dear Sue, Rod & Tara, Shelley & Trevor and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Doug’s passing, he put up a good fight right to the end, we’ve know Doug & Sue for many yrs we were neighbors once, I use to cut his hair and had good chats, always has a smile. I remember when Doug started playing the banjo he’d sit on porch practicing his tunes, the one that comes to mind is the theme from the Beverly Hill Billie’s Doug was well liked and respected in the community we knew when he was in charge of the works department we were in good hands. RIP Doug ❤️We will miss you. Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family
Ray & Sue
Caroke & Deryl Dueck
Our thoughts are with all of you during this time of mourning.
Doug was a special person to all who
met him.
Joan and Dan Gwalchmai
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing.Many good times together.He was a pillar in the community.
Wayne & Julie Pryce
Sue & Family
Sending our deepest condolences to all of you. Doug was one of the first to welcome us to Lucan many many moons ago, and was always there if needed.
Thinking of All of you at this very sad time.
Diane Ellyatt (Carty)
Sue and family so sorry to hear about Doug, we all have wonderful memories of Doug, he definitely will be missed
Gord & Joanne Hardy
Sue & family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Doug will certainly be missed in the community. May he rest in peace.
Krista Harloff
Sue, Rod, Tara and family
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Krista & family
Carol Nicholson
Sue and family: Sending our thoughts of sincere sympathy. We hold great memories of Doug over many years. Blessings of comfort and peace in the journey ahead.
Ryan, Jeanine and Carol
Brian&Luanne Herbert
Sue & Family, sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Herbie&Lu
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Sue and family
Sorry to read of your loss, sending our condolences to you at this difficult time.
Doug will certainly be missed by all who knew him. It was a pleasure to be in his company.
Judy and Bill darling
Dear Sue and all your families
Bill and I send our condolences to all.
As many have said Doug was a great citizen to Lucan . Worked so hard to keep our village safe.
Blessings to you,
Judy and Bill Darling
Claire Pierson
Sue and family My condolences to you. Remember the good times Claire Pierson
George Marr
So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. He was always a gentleman and a credit to the community. Condolences to the family.
Kelly Hodgins
Sue, Rod & Tara, Shelley & Trevor, & family.
We share your sorrow, Doug was an incredible friend, and we will treasure wonderful memories made throughout the years. Memories full of laughter, and fun. Douger-J was one of a kind, and he will be greatly missed. Fly high, tap your toes, sing and dance, and don’t forget the lasagna!
Barry, Kelly & family
Hank & Janet Arnold and family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Doug was such a huge part of our community and will be greatly missed.
Don and Edith Lewis & family
Sue and family
We are sorry to see Doug’s passing.
Our condolence to you all.
He can rest in peace now.
Cherish his memories.
Tim and Sandy
Rod,Tara, Sue and the entire Johnston family.
All you need to do is read Doug’s condolences and you know he was one hell of a man,
Doug always welcoming and went out of his way to say hello, There are
awesome memories in all the shared photos. Focus on the smiles and laughs, We need more Doug’s in this world.
Tim and Sandy
Janice(Burt)Dobinson
Sue, Rod, Shelley & family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. As a kid I remember Doug well …many ball games and visits to my parents in the neighbourhood. A certain guy would always make the camp goers laugh with his midnight run through the sites – yepp, I remember! Sue, I will be thinking of you in these upcoming days. Sincere Sympathy
Dave & Shannon
Sue, Rod & Tara, Shelley & Trevor and families,
Our hearts go out to you and we’ll be thinking of you in the days ahead. Deepest sympathy for your loss. 🕊️
Kyle Family
Doug was a amazing uncle to us three brothers Jeff, Duane and Brad Kyle, as well as an amazing brother in law to my father Don Kyle. He will be remembered for his laughter, his love for sports and his love for an after meal nap. Our condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Suzanne and family
We were so shocked and sad to hear of Doug’s passing. Our thoughts are definitely with you at this time. Treasure your memories of the many happy times.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Tom Hearn
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Doug was a real fixture in Lucan for many years. He contributed a lot to the town. He will be missed!
Hugh and Bonnie
Sue and family, my sincere sympathy to you. Doug will be missed had good times camping. Hope to see you on Tuesday.
Sandy Curry
Our condolences Shelley and family. We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Doug. All our love.
Sandy and Marv
Linda Darroch
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you, Sue and your family.
He will be missed by many.
Ralph and Linda Darroch
Karen Peters
Dear Sue and Family. We were both saddened to hear of Doug’s passing but know he is no longer in pain and suffering. Instead he’ll be playing his banjo with his many past friends. John has many wonderful memories of working for the town with Doug and on the Lucan Fire Department. Keep all your wonderful memories close to give you strength these difficult days.
Most sincerely, John Riddell and Karen Peters and families.
Tom Phillips, Seaforth
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Doug. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Kim Hatton
Heartfelt condolences to the Johnston Family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Hatton Family
Dave and Joan Goddard
Sue and family
Sending our heart felt sympathy to you and your family.
Frank & Marian Hallahan
Sue and family,
Our sincere condolences. Always enjoyed our conversations when ever we met at musical events.
Sue, you and Doug were the perfect couple on the dance floor. Cherish these memories, and hold close to your heart. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Hugs.
Frank & Marian
Township of Lucan Biddulph
On behalf of the Township of Lucan Biddulph Staff & Council, please accept our deepest sympathies. We are all thinking of you and your family during this time.
Reg and Joan Crawford
Sue, Rod, Shelley and families. We are so saddened to learn of Doug’s passing. He was just so much fun to be around. His wit was the best. We can still recall when Doug came over and him and Reg started to play music. He worked for the Village for a long time, knew where every pipe in town was. Sue, we partied a lot, dances, get-to-gethers. Always so much fun. We can only say Doug you were a great guy. So wherever you are Doug hope there is a banjo there. Rest in peace dear friend.
Ron Reymer
Dear Sue and Family
So very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My condolences to you all. I have many great memories of Doug over the years and will miss his distinctive wave when I’d pass him on the road. He never failed to make people smile. May he rest in peace.
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Sue & Family,
Sending our sincere condolences.
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Ted Guthrie
I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Always a fine, easygoing, and cheerful guy to be around, whether it was as a member of the Firemen’s Slow Pitch team, getting the Coca Cola machine at the Firehall to work, playing his banjo, or keeping Lucan’s roads clear, Doug was A-1. Sincere condolences to Sue and family.
Blaine Butchart
Sue and Family,
My deepest condolences. I have so many fond memories of Doug- camping, coaching, garage parties, music, and even my employer for a few summers. He would take my ball caps and give them the famous “Johnston Roll”. Take care.
Cam and Carol Edgar
Dear Susie and family, Cam and I send our condolences to you , We sure enjoyed our times with you and Doug, singing our hearts out all hours of the day and night. . memories we will cherish of your friendship . RIP Doug. Sending our love to you and your family. Cam and Carol .
Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin
Dear Sue and the entire Johnston family
We were sad to hear of Doug’s passing. He will be remembered by so many in our community and beyond. Know that you are in our thoughts during these difficult days. Cherish all the great memories (we know there are so many) keep them close to heart for they will last you a lifetime. RIP Doug for you have suffered long enough.
Don Lankin
Sue and Family my condolence on Doug’s passing he was great family man and a great citizen he will be greatly missed.
James Scott
Sue and family at this time of deep and very personal sadness please know that caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. Jim Scott
Sabu Thomas
Wonderful Man ,Great family ,May his soul rest in peace…. Prayers.
Don and Diane Williams
Sue and all the Johnston family We are deeply sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. What a terrific guy. We will always remember the friendship created and all the good times had during our Maple Sugar boiling adventures. Please accept our heart felt condolences to you and all your family during this sad time. Rest in peace Doug.
John and Lisa Hodgins
Sue and family. Sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. He will be missed.
Joyce Sovereign
Dear Sue,Rod,Tara,Shelly and families
How very sorry l was to see Doug’s death,but he sure gave it a good fight for along time.Someone l cared for a lot ,his humour and how you Sue and he could dance ,it was fun to watch .Im sure he was a great Dad and grandfather to all his grandchildren .Thinking of each one of you and sending very caring thoughts to you all,at this very sad time .
Judy Bond
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. May he RIP
Judy Bond
Bill and Lia Hoggarth
Sue , Shelly and Rod and families, we were shocked to hear of Doug’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. Lia and Bill Hoggarth.
Sheila Butchart
Sue, Rod, Shelley and families my condolence to you all.
Great memories, of Nashville , Shelburne fiddling, camping, softball tournaments, Ilderton Fair food booth, lots of dancing, Great friend always
Evan, has been waiting for his friend with a beer in hand. Dance on in Peace
Love Sheila and family
Brenda and Fred Smith
Sue and Family
So sorry for your loss Doug was a remarkable man always had a great smile on his face
Hugs always keep the good times close to your hearts
Love The Smiths
Brent Froats
Sue and Family
So sorry to hear about your loss,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Don and Connie Pletch
Sue and family
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Many great memories of working with Doug at the Village of Lucan over the years. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Robert and Elizabeth Merner
Susanne and family, Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing, as cousins we enjoyed the times that we got together over the years.
Lila Foster
Sue & Family so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My prayers and thought are with you at this most difficult time. I will always remember you two on the dance floor, the many times we played for the firemen.
Larry & Lynda Lewis
Sue, Rod and Tara, Shelley and Trevor
It is with great sadness that we have lost a very good friend. We traveled many miles together from coast to coast . A man who was always ready and willing to help anyone. He courageously fought a tough battle for the last few years. May Doug rest in peace now.
Your friends Larry and Lynda
Debbie Miller
Sue- sending you the biggest hug. We have such fond memories of camping along side of you. The kids remember meeting you both years ago in Wiarton- learning to cook mushrooms over the campfire and the amazing bus. I will remember watching you both with mom and dad, Sandra and Davey and the other crew. The laughs and the solving worlds problems. True friends. Xo
Kelly and Rose O'Connor
Condolences to Sue and all of Doug’s family, he was a talented banjo player and we sure do miss his presence at our jamborees with the Ausauble River Band group.
Carmen Jones
Dear Sue and family,
We send our condolences on the loss of Doug, a loving family man and a great citizen of Lucan.
David & Carmen Jones
Judy Parker
Dear Sue, Rod and Tara,
Shelley and Trevor:
Please accept my sincere condolences. Doug enjoyed his family and sharing special stories about their accomplishments. He was my eldest cousin who loved to tantalize me with their chickens when I visited Uncle George and Aunt Freda, Doug and Brenda during my summer vacation.
I am surprised he passed September 11… the birth date of my Dad, Charlie, and Uncle George.
May he rest in peace.
With my Love, Judy Parker
Jeanette Simpson
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Len and Linda Wilson
Sue, Rod, Shelley and families, we are saddened to learn of Doug’s passing, just know that our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Kathy Mann
My sincere sympathy Suzanne. Thinking of you and your family.
Doug , Sharon and Sarah Kyle
Sue, Rod and Shelley,
We share your grief at this difficult time. Doug was a wonderful person and we feel honoured to have had him in our lives . He loved you all! He was a quiet man but we will always remember how much Doug loved so many things but his music was very special to him. We will always remember Doug and Sue dancing at Rod and then Shelley’s weddings. Sarah says she is sorry she wouldn’t get down on the floor with uncle Doug to play as a young child. 🤣 She cried the first time Uncle Doug held her too.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories! We will cherish ours of Doug as well. We will be thinking of all of you on Tuesday!! Sarah will see you. Big hugs!!🩷🩷
Lori Stevenson
So sad to hear about Doug’s passing. Sue, Rodney and Shelley please accept my sincere condolences. I know my Mom always considered herself lucky having you as neighbours. My thoughts are with you.
Glenna Pannabecker
Dear Sue & family,
Our hearts go out to all of you at this sad time. We have so many memories of great fun times with Doug. xo Ross & Glenna
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Sue. I have fond memories of playing fastball with Doug over 40 years ago, and participating in music circles together for the past several years. I will cherish my memories of Doug singing and playing his banjo and our many chats.
Linda Wood (Maslen)
Sue,Rod,Tara and family. I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing,he was quite the jokester and I enjoyed working with him.You have my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Sandra Edgar
I am so very sorry to hear that Doug has passed away. Pretty sure Davey was waiting for him when he arrived yesterday, Heaven has gained a great guy. Remembering all our wonderful times camping together and travelling to lots of fun Country Music Camp outs from Southern Ontario to our favorite in Lions Head. I can just hear the banjo now, such great memories. To Sue, Rod, Shelley and families my deepest sympathy.
Frank Kenny
Doug will be greatly missed in the Lucan community. Was always nice when we were out walking to have a chat with Doug and Sue. Our deepest condolences Frank and Thelma Kenny.
Laurie chapman
Sue and family please accept our condolences- he put up quite a fight! Laurie (Johnston) and Doug
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to all Doug’s loved ones. He was such a fine man. We have fond memories of Doug from the baseball days. Lucan has lost one the “good ones”.
Jim and Helen
Pete & Pat Van Geleuken
Please accept our sincere condolences, Sue, to you and your family. Doug was always a welcome presence around our town. May he rest in peace.
Pete & Pat
Jeff & Teresa Young
Sue and family So sorry to hear of your loss We all remember Doug for his sense of humor. He was a great guy to work with and an asset to the community both professionally and personally We will all miss him greatly