COUNCIL #15920 - OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY REMEMBERS
HUGH JOHNS

 

JOHNS, W. Hugh - Died peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington, on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the age of 85. Devoted and loving husband of Catherine (nee Bracken) for 61 years. Cherished father of Ann Sebastian (Bart Greer), Linda Johns, Michael Johns (Cathy), Beth Oribine (Mark), Charlie Johns (Mary-anne) and Peter Johns. Proud grandfather of Mark (Leigh), Mathew (Tracey), Luke and Dylan, and great-grandfather of Cadence, Cassidy, Emilia, Jeremy, Trevor, Gracie, Curtis, Luke and Jessa. Dear brother of the late Margaret Pratt (late Cyril). He will also be missed by extended family and numerous friends. Hugh was a retired pipe fitter and former inspector with the City of Burlington’s Building Department. He was also longtime and loyal member of the Plumbers and Pipe fitters Union (Local 67- Hamilton). Longtime parishioner of Holy Rosary Parish and Member of the Knights of Columbus. Special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Joseph Brant Hospital for the excellent care provided. As per his wishes, a Visitation will be held for family and friends at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of QEW), on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm, with Vigil Prayers at 8:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church (287 Plains Road East, Burlington), on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 10:30am. Private Cremation and Interment to follow at a later date. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Hugh to The Carpenter Hospice would be sincerely appreciated.