Deedrea Johnston

Obituary

Johnston, Deedrea, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, on Wednesday October 14, 2026 at the age of 48.

Deedrea was an extremely proud mom to her son Jorian who passed away June 2025 and also Jesse and Serenity Elijah.

Dear niece to Myra Johnston, Darin Johnston, Gloria Ritchie, and Murray Kewaquom. Cousin to Sue Roote, Steven (Sarah) Vanloffeld, Patricia Johnston, Brad (Melissa) Ritchie, Amanda Johnston, Dallas Johnston, Kassie Johnston, Shoshanna and Jack Nadjiwan, Shaelyn Johnston, Douglas Treloar, and Ronald Treloar.

Dear friend to Tim & Donna John and Corina Purdy.

Deedrea will be remembered by her many relatives, cousins, and friends in Saugeen, Cape Croker, and Oneida First Nations.

Predeceased by her mother Betsy, grandmother Ella, aunts Colleen, Linda, Angie, Julia, uncles Colin, Eric, Stuart, Garry, Ervin, and Lorne.

A big thank you is given to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Southampton Hospital, the Huron Shores Hospice, PSW’s, and the home and community care team at Saugeen First Nation for all of their care and support given. Also, the Habitat crew of Grey Bruce were very supportive to Deedea.

A Funeral Service for Deedrea Johnston will be held at the James Mason Memorial Centre, Saugeen First Nation, on Monday, October 19 2026, with visitation from 12 NOON – 2 PM A Service will begin at 2 PM Interment to follow French Bay Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her son Jorian.

Donations in Deedrea’s memory made to the GC Huston Public School, Southampton.