PAUL LEROY JOHNSTON
JOHNSTON, PAUL LEROY Paul L. Johnston of McAdam, NB passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 21, 2008. Paul was born at McAdam, NB in 1932, a son of the late Robert and Viola (McGee) Johnston. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his quiet demeanor and his generosity. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and loved to reminisce about his adventures. He is survived by a son, William (Bill) Johnston (Donna), McAdam, NB; four daughters, Joyce Mersereau (David), Sharon Johnston, Joanne McArthur (Steven), all of McAdam, NB and Marlene DeWitt (Daniel), Hamilton, ON; a son-in-law, Stephen Priest, Nackawic; eleven grandchildren, Penny Messer (Rob), Chris Johnston, Bonnie Gahan (Stuart), Monica Mersereau, Nathan Arsenault (Patricia), Julie Arsenault, Sheri Arsenault, Keri McArthur (James Russell), Katrina McArthur, Crystal Whitty (Jeremy) and Katie Dixon (Jordan); six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; three brothers, Karl Johnston (Violet), Stoney Creek, ON, Ronald Johnston (Beatrice), McAdam, NB and Arnold Johnston (Donna), Fredericton, NB; a sister-in-law, Rose Johnston, Fredericton, NB several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his wife, Thelma M. (Curtis) Johnston on May 5, 2008; two daughters, Margaret Johnston and Lynn Priest and a brother, David Johnston. Visiting hours will be held at the Voice of Pentecost Church, 82 Harvey Road, McAdam on Friday, May 23, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the church on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Stephen Tompkins officiating. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Boon and Wayne Day. Active pallbearers will be Chris Johnston, Larry Johnston, Rob Messer, Larry Moffitt, Kay Curtis and Stephen McArthur. For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Paul, the family has suggested the building fund of the Voice of Pentecost Church. Arrangements by Swan Funeral Home, Harvey Station, NB. www.flewellingswan.com


