It is with sad hearts that the family of John “Johnny” D’Aoust announce his passing on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Prince Albert, SK, after a brief illness.

Johnny was born in Zenon Park, SK, on Tuesday, July 31, 1934 to Rosanna and Marcel D’Aoust, Johnny and his thirteen siblings spent their early years living in the Zenon Park area. As he grew older, he traveled throughout western Canada leading him to eventually settled down in Prince Albert.  Johnny spent most of his working years with Parks Canada and he enjoyed spending his summers working at and living in Waskesiu.

Johnny is survived by his sister, Irene Bolen of Regina, SK; his brother, Albert D’Aoust of Toronto, ON.  He also leaves behind his close niece and caregiver, Bernice Bergstrom (Warren). Also mourning his loss is his extended family made up of numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

During his tenure on Earth, charity was of great importance to Johnny.  He gave generously to many different organizations and he was especially proud to help World Vision offer necessary resources to children in need in other countries.  While living a simple life, he was able to donate a significant amount of his small income to help those in need, whether it was giving groceries to the Prince Albert Food Bank, offering generous donations to the Salvation Army, or ensuring that he gave to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  These are only a few of the organizations to which he gave generously, and so many people have benefitted from the charity he offered to others. He had a genuine Christian heart and he spent his life giving anything extra he had.

Johnny’s Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1401 4 Ave West, Prince Albert, SK.  Following Johnny’s example, please donate to a charity of importance to you in lieu of flowers, cards, or tokens. Online condolences may be left at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/riverpark/Obituaries/john-d-aoust/45645 . Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of River Park Funeral Home, (306) 764-2727, Don Moriarty, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2020-02-15
• Location : Prince Albert, SK