Terrence Cleland “Terry” Johnston

Just weeks after his wonderful milestone 80th birthday with visits and messages from friends and family around the world, Terrence Cleland “Terry” Johnston of London has passed away at Parkwood Hospital. 

 

Terry is survived by his wife Jill (Brash); his children Eric and Jen (McGillis), Sarah and Dan (Oughton), Kate, and Ian and Emily (Wilkinson); his grandchildren Eli, Davis, Evie, Cooper, Griffey, Addy, and Isla; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great niece, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and many cousins; as well as the thousands of students he taught, mentored and coached since 1970. 

 

Terry was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Annie Duff, and his sister Carolyn Ingram.

 

The family would like to thank Dr. Hsia, Dr. Franco, Dr. Wang, and Dr. Kim for so caringly navigating Terry throughout his medical journey. Special thanks also to the amazing nurses at IV Therapy for their constant support and encouragement, and to our kind and caring PSWs and home care nurses. We are especially grateful to our wonderful “family” of nurses and staff at Parkwood Palliative Care Unit. Their kindness, dedication and compassion made our last few months together incredibly meaningful.

 

If you wish to do something in memory of Terry, he requests that you donate blood. Since his diagnosis with leukemia on Boxing Day of 2022, Terry has received blood transfusions almost weekly. The thoughtfulness of strangers helped him maintain his strength, determination and love of life.

 

Terry has donated his brain for concussion research and cremation has taken place. For those who wish to attend, the family is planning to celebrate Terry’s life in his old high school gym in Seaforth, with the date yet to be determined.