Obituary of Golding BA LLB Richard Johnson

Johnson Richard Golding BA LLB Peacefully, in his 93rd year, at Picton Ontario, with his son Rob and daughter-in-law Nancy at his bedside, on September 15, 2005. Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and brother-in-law. Pre-deceased by his loving wife and walking companion, Irene (Loney) and his parents, Percy Wilfrid and Lottie May (Golding) of Vancouver, and more recently, his sisters-in-law, Florence Hasted, Bolton Ontario, and Vera McKenzie, Oliphant Ontario. Dick was born and raised in Calgary and subsequently graduated from the University of Alberta, Edmonton. After articling in Calgary and while practicing law in London Ontario he met and married Irene in 1940. They moved to Ottawa where Dick went to work for the Department of Munitions and Supply from 1940 through 1944. He was General Manager of the Canadian Construction Association, 1945 to 1955, but in late 1950 he was loaned to the Canadian Government as President of the newly formed Crown Agency, Defence Construction (1951) Limited, which he headed until 1963. Dick was then appointed Executive Vice President, then President, of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Toronto, and latterly, added the position of Chair, Canadian Construction Management Institute, Toronto, until his retirement in 1978. Dick and Irene enjoyed their retirement years with family and friends in Oliphant and Toronto. Dick will be remembered as an innovative builder, consummate administrator, artful conciliator, the vanguard of the family, a man of wit and good taste, ever the gracious host. And throughout his life: 'always a gentleman'. Funeral arrangements entrusted to George Funeral Home, Wiarton Ontario (1-866-847-7702). Dick was buried at Oxenden Cemetery, Wiarton, on September 17, 2005. To celebrate his life, you may wish to make a donation to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com. I would like to Send Condolences Back to Notices Home | History | Services | Our Facilities | Notices | Contact Us | Links