Piecing It Together for Aileen Johnston (Brown)
In our PIT stop feature, we assemble additional pieces of the puzzle. Readers are able to learn more about the mill, its employees and the Hespeler community at large.
Background Information
Aileen Brown married Frank Johnston (Lab) on June 5, 1943.
The two would have two children, Brian and Miles and would remain married until the very end. Aileen passes away December 27, 2012 – a year after her husband Frank passes away.
Not only did Aileen model for Frank, she also helped him prepare sets for his shoots with other models at the Mill for the DWW News.
Aileen and son, c. 1945.
Aileen and son, c. 1945.
Aileen Helps Frank with his photography passion
Helping Frank get experience with lighting and portraiture.
Patiently posing for Frank.
On the water at Puslinch Lake
Piloting the sail boat while Frank takes a photo of a model for the Dominion Woollens News (August 1943)
Aileen modelling uniforms after the war when demand slowed for DWW materials
Aileen at a party at Manuel Carreiro’s in August 2000. She is 80 years old in this photograph.
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