James Edward JOHNSON

JOHNSON, James Edward (Sgt. NRPF retired), Peacefully passed away at Hotel Dieu Hospital, St. Catharines at the age of 67 years with his family by his side. Much loved father of Edward (Nancy) of Falls River, N.S., Debra (Kevin) of Halifax, N.S., David of St. Catharines, ON., Beverly (Paul) of St. Catharines, ON; brother of Diane (Corni) Klassen of St. Davids, ON, Fred (Lorna) Johnson of St. Catharines, ON, also will be greatly missed by his eight grandchildren Nick, Mark, Tara and Brandon of Nova Scotia and Melanie, Katie, Richard and William of St. Catharines and his nephews Craig & Neal of St. Catharines. Dad joined the Halifax Police Force in 1960 following 8 years in the Navy aboard various vessels. On January 5, 1970 he then joined the Niagara Regional Police where he served for 23 years retiring in May 1993. "Sarge" was a well respected individual who people looked up to during his career with the Niagara Regional Police Service. His expertise in Planning and Communications Units were dynamic in assisting the Niagara Regional Police Service in its early years. Special thank you to the staff of 3rd floor Dialysis Unit at Hotel Dieu Hospital. Family will receive friends at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street, 905-684-6346 on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hotel Dieu Hospital Dialysis Unit or R.A.F.T. would be appreciated by the family. 10/9/2003- ID2771083 - St. Catharines Standard