Arvella Katherine Johnson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Arvella Katherine Johnson (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Arvella left this world on May 8, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arvella Katherine Johnson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob Johnson and Katherine Johnson (Wesley); her husband George Johnson; her sons, Peter and Ronald; and her siblings, Arthur, Terry, Walter, Fran Fenton and Jenney Boudreau.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Desmond of Greenwood, Joan Matthews of Yarmouth, Cathy Thomas of Yarmouth, Sandra Smith (Calvin) of Yarmouth, Donna Johnson of Yarmouth, George Junior of Yarmouth, Calvin (Romona) of Yarmouth and Collin (Louise) of Yarmouth; and her siblings, Louis (Judy), Malcolm (Linda), Phil (Roseann) and Janet Champdoizeau (Roger). She is also survived by six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sweeny's Funeral Home (567 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A1J6). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Greenville Baptist Church.