Gordon Glenn Johnson

Johnson, Gordon Glenn

May 16, 1928 – February 5, 2024

Glenn passed away peacefully at age 95 surrounded by his family. He leaves his loving wife of 72 years, Joan, sons Christopher (Helen), Thomas (Linna) and Andrew, and daughters Holly, Karen, and Shelley (Doug), brother Curtis (Peggy), Joan’s sister Gael Webster (Bill), six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. He is pre-deceased by brothers Russell and Raymond, and sisters Ines, Agnes, Joyce, and Helen.

Glenn was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and spent his early years in Cochrane, Ontario. Throughout his life he was forever in search of adventure and up for a challenge. His wide-ranging career involved: auditor, owner/operator of a pulpwood logging camp, wholesale distributor of chainsaws, school supplies, and romantic fiction, and manufacturer of farm machinery and heat recovery ventilators. These ventures took him and his family from Cochrane to North Bay, Stratford, London, and Sydney Australia.

Glenn epitomized the spirit of philanthropy and community service. He was 70 years a Mason and was a member of the Scottish Rite and Mocha Temple. He was a proud Rotarian for almost 50 years where he was awarded the distinguished Paul Harris Fellowship Award. He exemplified the ideals of Rotary in all aspects of his life: acting with the highest ethical standards and service to community. His leadership skills made him an obvious choice to lead and expand the London Community Foundation, and to establish and Chair the Grand Bend Area Health Services Foundation to build a multi-disciplinary healthcare facility, both with ambitious fundraising goals which were quickly exceeded. For his leadership and commitment he was recognized as Grand Bend Community Leader of the Decade. Throughout his life he also devoted continuous service and leadership to his church. In recognition of his lifetime of service to others and to community, he was awarded the prestigious Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteering.

A celebration of Glenn’s life will be held at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue East, London on February 16. Visitation at 1 pm and celebration of life at 2 pm following a Masonic Service under the auspices of Tuscan Lodge No. 195 A.F. & A.M.

Donations to Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church or the London Community Foundation in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com