It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Manamohan John Johnson on August 29th, 2024, at the age of 76 years.
He is remembered fondly by his wife of 44 years, Sudha Susan Johnson; and their son, Jonathan Armitage Johnson. He is also missed by his extended family of brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.
John was born on April 22nd, 1948, in Madras, India, to Dr. A. Solomon Johnson and Ethel Freda Johnson, as the tenth of eleven children. He graduated from Medical School at the University of Madras. His 45 year career as a psychiatrist spanned India, the United Kingdom, and Canada, having obtained numerous postgraduate qualifications and achievements across three continents. John served communities in the Greater Toronto Area as part of Trillium Health Centre for over 30 years, and also worked at the greater Toronto community at William Osler Health System Etobicoke General Hospital for the last 15 years of his life. He was well-liked by patients and staff alike, and was known for his ready wit and humour. He was actively involved in mentoring and teaching University of Toronto and McMaster University medical students, and he has held Faculty appointments as Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in Psychiatry.
Outside of work, John was passionate about music and was a longstanding and enthusiastic member of the Halton Police Chorus for over 15 years. John performed and participated with the Halton Police Chorus in Toronto Memorial at Queens Park, Police Day, Ottawa Memorial, and community concerts. Together they sang at seniors residences and performed in Christmas concerts to celebrate the season. In his leisure time he could be found planting trees and feeding birds. He enjoyed playing tennis and was an astute chess player. He was fond of writing, and wrote several humorous plays and songs that were enacted during Christmas time by his colleagues at the Trillium Health Centre. He also wrote an extensive number of essays and poems, and has published a book from a selection of his works, entitled ‘Love’s Beacon Beckons.’
Memorial donations may be made in John’s name to Nature Canada, a charity to which John was a lifetime supporter.