Doris Claire Johnston
DORIS CLAIRE JOHNSTON
March 29th, 1954 - September 24th, 2025
Doris grew up close to St. Malo, Manitoba on the family farm. She was the 8th of 12 children, nine boys and three girls,
raised by Armande and Aurille Catellier. Doris cherished her large family that spread across the prairies as it grew.
She always shone a little brighter when surrounded by her Catellier clan.
It was her Ricky that persuaded her to come to Ontario to start their life together. He introduced that prairie girl to boating in the 1000 Islands region and she was hooked. Boating and life on the water became a passion of hers too. Doris and Rick moved to Peterborough and then Toronto for a brief time for work but eventually decided to move to Wellington after the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth.
In Wellington, Doris built a life centred around her family, her friends young and old, and living to the fullest. She was adventurous, friendly, generous, and honest. Her door was always open, fridge always stocked. She was a cheerleader, a protector and a safe space for many.
Summers were spent boating to the beach with her friends and their kids and later, the grandkids. Winters were spent traveling to see family or exploring other parts of the world. Doris made new friends wherever she went.
Doris and Rick provided a supportive, loving home for Elizabeth and attracted a community of wonderful people for her and her husband, Matthew, to be a part of. Doris also developed a special connection with both her grandchildren. She loved Thora and Milo with all her heart.
Doris leaves behind a giant hole in our families and hearts. We will deeply miss her beautiful smile, hugs, stories and the boost felt from visiting with her. The beach will remain a special place for us all because she loved it so much.
A Celebration of Life will be planned at the beach in the summer of 2026.
Doris, until the day we can dance together again. We love you. Love Always.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice Prince Edward in honour of Doris.
We are all so grateful of the care and support she was given.
Arrangements entrusted to the
AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com
Memorial Donations to Hospice Prince Edward may be made by cheque and mailed to
Hospice Prince Edward, 40 Downes Avenue, Picton, ON. K0K 2T0 or online at www.hospiceprinceedward.ca
