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Katherine (née Buchner) Johnston

February 21, 2023

After a short, but courageous battle with cancer, at her home, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in her 63rd year, Kathy passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side. Loving mother of Letalia Johnston of London. Adored grandmother of Benjamin. Missed also by her 4 brothers. Kathy retired recently after 42 years with Bell Canada. Thanks to all the doctors and nurses of the London Regional Cancer Clinic and the staff at Paramed. A special thanks to her homecare nurse Roz for her unconditional care.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life and memorial visitation will be held at Northview Funeral Chapel, 1490 Highbury Avenue, North, London on Tuesday, February 28 from 6-8 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Katherine “Kathy” “Kat” are asked to consider the London Regional Cancer Program or the Humane Society of London and Middlesex as she loved all her pets, past and present.

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A donation has been made to London Regional Cancer Program. Message from the donator: My sister and our friend Kathy was loved and will be missed. Sincere sympathies to Letalia and Benjamin.

~ Glenn & Cheryl Buchner

A donation has been made to London Humane Society & London Regional Cancer Program. Message from the donator: RIP my very dear friend. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. The deeper bond we formed in the last year will forever be with me and I feel blessed you chose me to be there with you. Till we meet again. I Love You Dearly. My deepest condolence to Kathy's daughter Letalia, grandson Ben & Kathy's brothers & family.

~ Kim Mullis

A donation has been made to London Regional Cancer Program.

~ Owen & Cathy Buchner

So sad to hear of Kathy's passing. I was lucky to know her at Bell. Sending condolences to Letalia and family.

~ Elyse Cohen

So sorry to learn of Kathy's passing. Sending condolences to Letalia and family.

~ Christine Young

A donation has been made to London Regional Cancer Program.

~ Marilyn Rebry

I worked with Kathy at the Bell and I loved her smile and laugh, she was an awesome lady who is going to missed sending my condolences to her family and friends.

~ Donna Lukasiewicz

Sending our condolences with lots of love and hugs. She was beautiful inside and out and full of love and compassion.

~ Michelle, Syvanna, and Keriah

Letalia, my sincere condolences are with you and your son Benjamin. Your mom was such a nice person and a kind soul. Although words will not take away the grief you feel from your loss, may this message bring comfort to you and your son during this trying time. She will be missed by many.

~ Peter Mueller

I'm lucky enough to say I worked with Kathy for many years. She was a kind and thoughtful person. My condolences to her daughter and grandson.

~ Patrick Murphy

“My thoughts and prayers to the family .” Worked with Kathy for years, very hard worker. She thought the word of her daughter and grandson!

~ Susan Hinnegan

A kind and caring person that I had the pleasure to work with for many years. I know she was so proud of her daughter and grandson. She will be missed.

~ Jeanie Boynton

A donation has been made to London Cancer Clinic.

~ Nancy & Willy Klaver

Services for Katherine (née Buchner) Johnston

Memorial Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

February 28, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Humane Society of London and Middlesex

London Regional Cancer Program

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