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Johnson; Gordon Garth “Gardner”

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Johnson;

Johnson, Gordon Garth “Gardner”, 80, of Brooklyn, passed away on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in Danesville, Queens County, on April 6th, 1931, he was a son of the late C. Clifford and Hazel (Whynot) Johnson.

He worked hard all of his life and loved spending time with his family and friends. Gardner worked doing mechanic work at Earl Illsley’s Garage for 14 years, he also cut wood and later worked as an oiler at the Bowater Mersey Paper Company. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and woodsman. These last few years he enjoyed going to the trailer in Middleton, N.S., where he spent many hours going to yard sales and playing crib.

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Joan Wentzell; son Steven (Peggy Jollimore); daughter Gail (John) Meisner, all of Brooklyn; his dearly loved grandchildren Brett and Hayley Meisner; brothers Algar, Clifford (Donna), both of Brooklyn, Norwood, of Maitland Bridge; many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother Armond.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 28th, 2011, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., and a Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 29th, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., both from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Donald Lawton officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, West Berlin. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Linda & Curtis Mailllett

    We wish to send our sincere condolences to Joan, and the whole family, at this sad time. We were so sorry to hear this news. May Gardner now rest in peace. Bless you all.

  2. MARILYN JOHNSON

    so sorry to hear such sad news , gardner was very much liked and always injoyed his visits at fishing seasons and hunting, and to just come set back and have a chat, he will be greatly missed and never forgotton, prayers and thoughts goes out to the family hugs to you all

  3. Shirley Melanson

    Dear Joan,Gail& all the families,
    So sorry to read of Gardner’s passing.You will miss him so much,but he’ll be free of trials & tribulations.May he rest in peace
    and you people know that you were blessed.You take care.

  4. Owen & Gloria Zinck

    Owen & I wish to express out deepest sympathies to you and your family. ” Pa” will be greatly missed , WE used to enjoy the ” chats ‘. WE love you and may God bless you all at this time.

  5. Doris Lohnes Schnare

    Joan and family: So sorry to read of Gardner’s passing. You will all miss him. My thoughts are with you. Take care. Doris Schnare

  6. Joan & Howard Henderson

    Our thoughts are with you, very sorry to hear of Gardner’s passing, may memories of good times shared help see you all thru the days ahead.

    Joan and Howard

  7. Rick and Kim

    Joan,Gail and Steve
    So sorry to hear about pa he was a good man i’m sure him and dad are in a good game of crib by now
    Our thoughts are with you

  9. Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp

    To all of Gardner’s family our deepest sympathy in your loss. May memories of happy times together help ease the pain you all are feeling now. God bless you all.

  12. Shirley (Nickerson) Burris

    I was so shocked to hear this news. I spent so many evenings playing crib at Gard and Joan’s home in my teens, and so appreciated the warm welcome that was always found there. My thoughts are with you. He was such a good man, always.Bless you.

  13. Jim Muise

    Gardner was a steady, solid person who would certainly help anyone who had a problem. He was a credit to “Great Hill” and will be sadly missed in the commuinty as well as by his beloved wife & family. The Muises always held him in the highest regard and he is probably checking in with Helen right now!

    Love Jim & Patricia McDougall-Muise

  14. Jan & Garnett Winchester

    Joan & family–So sorry to hear of Gardner’s passing. Thinking of you. Jan & Garnett

  15. Richard & Lynda Mcleod

    There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss…I remember Gardner over to Aunt Vivians having so much fun around the fire he will be missed by so many people who loved him dearly and he will be missed at the campground…But most of all he will be missed by all his friends at junk yard alley…God bless..Lynda and families…xo

  17. sarah and albert whynot

    we are so sorry to hear about gardner passing take care sarah and albert whynot

  18. Bob and Brenda Lohnes

    Joan, Gail and Families: Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May your memories keep him in your heart forever.

  19. Carla, Tony Zwicker

    Joan and family, So sorry to hear about your loss, thinking of you all at this sad time…

  20. Sylvia & Mike Langille

    Gail, Johnny, Brett, Hayley and Joan,

    So sorry to hear about your loss! You are in our thoughts.Take care.

    Sylvia & Mike

  21. Delbert & Mary Weare

    Joan, Steven, Gail, Grandchildren and Brothers, Sorry to hear of your sad loss at this time. May you take courage by reading John 5:28,29.
    Our thoughts are with you as you lay Gardner to rest. Love from Del & Mary Weare.

  22. Barbie Vienneau

    so sorry to hear of Gardner’s passing….thoughts and prayers are with you all.may you find strength and comfort in each other to help you in the days ahead.

  23. Alethia Keating & family & Laura Chandler

    Joan, Gail, Steven ,and famlies . our deepests sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Gardner , will be missed by many friends, the memories of all the good times will help, to ease the pain. With the help of famly , good friends and the Grace of God you’ll all get through this sad time.

  24. Jane, Bill and Natasha

    We are so sorry to hear of Gardner’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  25. Pam and Wayne Mansfield

    Gail….sorry to hear of your dad`s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time.

  26. Robert & Sally Fader

    Joan, Gail & families:

    I was so sorry to read of Gardner’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  27. Hugh & Pat Dixon

    Joan ,Gail & Famlies.
    So sorry to hear of Gardners passing.Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

  28. Shelley MacLaren

    My heartfelt condolences to Joan, Gail and family at this sad time. ‘Pa” was an extraordinary man, who enjoyed life and the people around him. He will be missed. Shelley

  29. Terry & Carol Whynott

    We are so sorry to hear of Gardner’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  30. Wayne & Ruth Sawlor

    We are so sorry to hear about Pa’s passing. He will be greaatly missed but not forgotten. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wayne will miss all the stories that they shared.

  31. Geraldine Stevens Williams

    Dear Joan and family: So sorry to hear of Gardner`s passing.
    May God keep His loving arms around you and your family at this sad time.

  32. Adriana & John Speelman

    Joan, Gail and family, Steven and Peggy:

    Thinking of you during this time off sorrow.Our thoughts are with you. Pa will be missed.

  33. Lynn Lavender

    Dear Joan & Gail,
    So sorry to hear abouyt Gardner!My thoughts are with you all.Take care.
    Lynn

  34. MARILYN WHYNOT

    TO JOAN AND FAMILY -SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF GARDNER’S PASSING!! MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME!!!

  35. Karen,Bob,Hannah and Luke

    To All of Mr. Johnson’s Family,
    We’re so sorry to read of the passing of your precious husband,father and grandfather.Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this sad time.

  36. Mark and Karen Harris

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss, PA will be missed at the campground, there was always a story to every visit. You are all in our Prayers.

  39. Barry and Bonnie Francis

    So sorry to hear of your loss.Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

  40. Trish, Christopher, Edward and Alexander

    You are all in our thoughts and our hearts. Our most deepest sympathies to you. Many hugs!

  41. Barb MacDonald

    Joan, Gail and John, Brett and Hayley:

    Sincerely extending to you deep and heartfelt sympathy.

    Barb

  42. kelvin & gladys wallace

    Steve & family
    So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father
    We are both so glad that we shared some time with him a while ago
    Our thoughts are with you all
    gladys 7 kelvin

  43. Carol and Andrew Macleod

    Our deepest sympathies to Joan,Gail,Steven and families,also brothers Clifford, Alger and Norwood. As time stood still on Aug. 24
    2011,your memories you will cherish, take on new meanings and live on forever.Just 31/2 months ago we were doing this very thing for dad and Andrew remembers fondly his last conversation with Gardner.Our thoughts are with you .Hugs to all,My Gardner Rest in Peace.

  44. cynthia and allan wilson

    our deepest sympathies to the family .you are in our thoughts and in our prayers,god has taken another angel home.

  45. Christine and Junior

    Joan, Gail and family, Steven and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Pa will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time.

  46. Trevor Sabean

    Our sincerest sympathies to all of your. We know how much you will miss him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    From Ronald, Beverly, Ronnie, Trevor, Crystal and Anita.

  47. Crystal, Alton and Hayleigh Smith

    Joan, Gail, John, Brett, Hayley, Steven and family,

    So terribly sorry to hear about “Pa”….

    Wishing there was something we could do to help ease your sorrow – thinking of you!

    Take Care.

  48. janet colp

    Joan and Gail and FAMILY
    MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

  49. Glenwood & Donna Hynick

    So sorry to hear of your loss,please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family.

  50. George & Marilyn McIsaac

    Joan and family: our deepest sympathy to you and your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you

  51. Carol Hubley

    Joan – We were so sorry to hear of Gardner’s death.

    Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our though are with you in this difficult time.

    Carol & Woody Hubley

  52. RoseMary & Philip Decker

    Dear Joan and Family

    Our sincere sympathy goes to you and your family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Philip & RoseMary Decker

  54. Dwight Anderson

    Aunt Joan and Family

    I am truly sorry for your loss, our loss my thoughts are with during this sad time.
    I love all of you and I am thinking about you.

    All our love Dwight & Lisa

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