JOHNSTON, Lock

February 19, 1932 – September 12, 2025

Daniel Lockhart Johnston (Lock), age 93, passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Sept 12, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on February 19, 1932, in Walkerville, Ontario and raised in Hamilton, Lock lived in Vancouver, Toronto, and Hillsdale most recently. A career in television and film included work for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and then freelance sound editing until retiring in 1998. Lock was a member of Northwest Barrie United Church most recently, although a long-time member of Bloor St. United Church in Toronto. A staunch leftie, he supported the NDP since its founding, and the CCF prior.

Survivors include his children Mike, Vancouver, Wendy (Richard) Edmonton, Daniel (Ann) Barrie. Also remembered fondly by grandchildren Nathen, Luke and Mikylla (BC); Emily, Heather and Sarah (Barrie); Emma and Amy (BC) as well as great-grandchildren Madyson, Haylee, Connor, Barret and Maverick (BC). Lock was predeceased by Anne, his beloved wife of 57 years, in 2011.

The family would like to thank Drs. Shah and Turner at RVH, and the nurses of 3E who were uniformly kind, compassionate and so skilled in their work. Thanks also to Rev. Phil and the CareRing team of Northwest Barrie United Church for their ongoing support of Lock and his family.

A memorial service will be held on November 9 at 3 pm at Northwest Barrie United Church, 464 Ferndale Drive N. Private interment at Barrie Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are welcome at the Stephen Lewis Foundation or Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition Inc.