Charles Walter JOHNSON

Charles Walter Johnson May 23, 1910 - October 30, 2007 "C.W." departed peacefully into eternity, at Burlington, Ontario in his 98th year. Born at Humber Bay, Toronto, the eldest of ten children, to William Henry Johnson and Eva Elizabeth Newman. Walter was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Margaret Ellen Pridham, in 2006. Dearest father to Ann and her husband Roger, Donald and his wife Teri, David and his wife Mary-Anne, and Mark. Loving "Poppa" to Christopher, Sarah, Jason (Ali), Andrew (Kim), Lucas and Charlie. Great-grandpa to Aynsley, Reid and Ethan. Loved and respected uncle to many nieces and nephews. Survived by sisters Frances Blair (George), Bunny, "Jimmy", Betty and youngest brother Don (Mary). Predeceased by brothers Pete and Ted and sisters Florence Elliott and Peggy Steel. A graduate of Mimico High School, Walter was awarded the King's Scout designation in 1926 and was an active member of the West End YMCA. Moving to Burlington in 1951, he became a founding member of the Burlington YMCA and served as a long time member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Fruit & Growers' Association and the Halton Wentworth Growers' Association. As a lifelong market gardener and grower and always devoted to his beloved "Burnside Farm", Walter participated for decades in the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair both as director, judge and exhibitor. He took great pleasure in judging at the Ancaster and Milton Fall Fairs where his involvement with children gave him great pleasure. Always a gentleman, Dad was a true symbol of the ethics and character that his generation of Johnsons epitomized, the patriarch of the family, exhibiting great strength and fortitude to the end. Dad, we shall always miss your sense of humour, support and love, especially your twinkling blue eyes and welcoming smile. Thank you for sharing your wonderfully long and fulfilling life with all of us. Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2007 between 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME, 146 Mill St.N., Waterdown. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, November 5, 2007 at EAST PLAINS UNITED CHURCH, 375 Plains Rd. E., Burlington at 11:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. Please sign the Book of Condolence at www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com "Feare no more the heat o'th'sun Nor the furious Winter's rages Thou thy worldly task hast don Home art gon, and tane thy wages Golden lads and Girlies all As Chimney-Sweepers come to dust" William Shakespeare