George Bennett Johnson

JOHNSON, George Bennett – 87, Greenfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash. Born in Greenfield, he was a son of the late Albert and Ivy (Mitchenall) Johnson. George worked at Steelco Steel in Ontario before coming back to Nova Scotia where he worked at Riversdale Lumber and various sawmills and eventually retired from Stanfield’s in 1991. He was well-known for his beautiful Christmas trees and people came from all around to buy them. George is survived by his daughter, Edith (Darrell) Lynds; son, Ben (Wendy) Johnson; step-daughters, Louise Ensor, Barbara Terry, Sharon (Jim) Burris, Darlene Laird; grandchildren, Jeff, Chris, Alicia, Adam, Erin, Joan, Diane, Ross, Margaret, Sharlene, Megan, Lindsay, Gina, Jason; great grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Daisy, Nicola, Serena, Haley; half-brother, Eugene Jordan; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Vicky Dicimbriane; second wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Miller); stepson, Tommy; stepdaughter, Sheila; sister, Nina; brother, Fred. Special thanks are extended to the VON and caregivers that took care of George in his home and also to the staff at East Cumberland Lodge. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Interment in Crossroads Cemetery, Valley. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in George’s memory to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing George’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com