Linda Janet

Johnston

Linda Janet Johnston

December 29, 1949 ~ November 6, 2026

MN, BScN, RN

Passed peacefully at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on Friday, November 6th, surrounded by love. Predeceased by her parents Effie & Ted Johnston of Hawkestone. Survived by Cousin Barb & Bill of Barrie; family-friends Debbie & Gary of Hawkestone, Special Aunt to Josh & Kim of Warminster, and Courtney & Brett of Tory Hill. Special friend to Bonnie of Barrie, and Lynn of Nova Scotia. Honourary member of the Leigh & extended families whom she loved immensely. She will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Linda grew up in Hawkestone before graduating as a Registered Nurse in August of 1971, whereafter she worked at Toronto Western Hospital for 25 years, before returning closer to home working at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie for 10 years. She was a proud volunteer with Hospice Simcoe, Barrie and was a core piece in its foundation in policies & procedural development; as well as with Mariposa House Hospice, Severn. Linda found great joy in travelling, capturing the beauty of the world through photography, tending to her garden, and giving back to her community through volunteering, even receiving a King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Canadian Cancer Society.

Family and friends will be received at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West Street North, Orillia, on Friday, November 13 from 10:00am until the time of service in the chapel at 11:00am. A reception will follow in the Mundell lounge. Linda will be laid to rest in a private interment at St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Oro-Medonte. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice Simcoe or Mariposa House Hospice.