Dr. John Allen Johnston, M. D.

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Died:
Final Tribute Paid Dr. J. A. Johnston

Dr. J. A. Johnston, a "dedicated" family physician in Carleton Place for the past 43 years, was paid final tribute by the community at large and numerous friends at his funeral last Friday afternoon. The doctor died suddenly at his residence on Bridge street during the evening of November 21, at the age of 71 years. The remains rested at his residence until Friday morning when it was taken to St. James Anglican Church for service in the afternoon, conducted by his rector, Rev. E. D. Fleming. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. A fitting tribute to his memory as an outstanding physician was paid by the medical fraternity of the district who formed a guard of honor at the church and at the cemetery. They numbered the medical staff of Carleton Place and Almonte and Dr. Brannan, president of the Lanark County Medical Society, Dr. J. C. Samis and Dr. W. H. Caven of Ottawa. The field of politics within the Progressive Conservative party of the province and the country was long one of Dr. Johnston's greatest interests. The honorary pallbearers consisted of three representatives of the Progressive Conservative Association, the Hon. George E. Gomme, Ontario Minister of Highways; Desmond Code, MP for Lanark and George H. Doucett, a former MLA and MP for Lanark. Others were George E. Findlay representing Findlays Ltd.; Roy McKittrick representing the Canadian Legion; Mayor Howard W. McNeely representing the Corporation; G. W. B. McDonald representing the Industrial Commission and a personal friend, Dr. E. J. Walroth. The active pallbearers were members of C Company of the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment. The doctor was medical officer for many years. He was born in North Gower Township, a son of the late James Johnston and his wife, Martha Allen. He received his primary and secondary education there and graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine degree at the University of Toronto. He practised at St. Luke's Hospital in Ottawa for a year and came to Carleton Place on July 29, 1924, occupying the present residence. Here he began his 43 years of dedicated practise in Carleton Place and the surrounding farming community. He was elected to Carleton Place Council in 1929 and served as a councillor, reeve and warden of Lanark County and in 1937 as mayor of Carleton Place. One of his greatest interests was the field of politics and he became an adviser and friend of those in high positions today. He was a member of the of the Lanark County Progressive Conservative Association for many years and also served as president of the Carleton Place Association. One of his hobbies was the raising of sheep and saddle horses on his farm at North Gower. While many people may have thought Dr. Johnston's life was in narrow ways, his interests were varied and his presence behind the scenes .was always felt by those with whom he worked. An example of this as the acquisition of new industry in Carleton Place. Dr. Johnston was a power to the Industrial Commission. He thought much of Canada and as a result used his influence in advancing Eastern Ontario particularly. He was married in St. Paul's Church at Almonte on April 5, 1926 to the former Annie Thompson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Thompson. During his years here he did not miss attending the 8 o'clock service at St. James Anglican Church. He served for years as a church warden and in other capacities. Another interest was the University Club of Ottawa. He was an associate member of the Mississippi Golf Club and a member of the I.O.O.F for 51 years. He and Miss Evelyn Wilson were founders of the St. John Ambulance Brigade here. Dr. Johnston served as medical officer of Carleton Place, Beckwith, Ramsay and Pakenham for many years. He was also medical officer for Findlays Ltd. Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Della Johnston of Ottawa and a brother, Russell of Kars, Ont.



Buried:
Dr. Johnston Died Suddenly Tuesday Night

Dr. J. A. Johnston, one, of the best known medical practitioners in the Ottawa Valley, died suddenly at his residence on Bridge Street Tuesday evening at the age of 71 years. He will rest at his residence until 10 a.m. on Friday. thence to St. James Anglican Church where the service 2 p.m. Interment parish cemetery. Dr. Johnston is survived by his wife, the former Annie Thompson, a brother Russell of Kars, Ont. and a sister, Miss Della. Johnston, Ottawa Civic Hospital.

John married Annie Morris Thompson on 5 Apr 1926 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Thomas Alfred "T. A." Thompson and Elizabeth Wallace Morris) was born on 2 Sep 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Aug 1981 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Aug 1981 in St. James Anglican Cemetery, Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Martha Allen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]