Johnson - The funeral service of Mr John ‘Laurie’ Johnson of Paynesville, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale on Wednesday (Aug. 27), 2025, at 2.00pm. Private Cremation Laurie’s funeral service will be streamed here. Johnson - John ‘Laurie’ of Paynesville. Passed away suddenly on Monday 11th August 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly beloved husband of Jeanette, Loving father of Mark, Rosemary, Gregory, Rodney and Andrew. Father-in-law of Angela, Lindy and Stan. Wonderful Pa to Scott, Rachel and Sam, Lochlan, Edward, Hayley, Emily and Jack. Great Pa of Mary, John and Anna. Fondest memories of a truly great man. My Darling Laurie, I thank you with all my heart for the wonderful years we spent together, 72 years altogether when we were sixteen until now. I miss you to bits my darling, all my love Jeanette. Taken way too soon and too quickly. A Great Man who will be missed by all. Your loving son Greg.