JOHNSTON, GEORGE
It is with sadness the family of George William Alexander Johnston, age 94, announce his death, on February 24, 2015, at Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John, NB, He is the husband of Annie (Forgrave) Johnston of Norton, NB. George was born on January 16, 1921, in Miramichi, NB, the son of the late Freeman and Evelyn (Curtis) Johnston.
He is survived by his wife Annie; sons George and Gloria of Ontario, Gary of Saskatchewan, and Jack and Bev of Hampton; daughter Sharon and Cliff Jenson of British Columbia; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; special niece Irene.
He was predeceased by his son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Joanne.
He is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (839-2156), Norton, NB with visitation on Friday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. Karen MacNeill, will held from Sherwood’s Chapel at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Interment will take place in Riverbank Cemetery in the spring.
Donations in memory of George may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through SherwoodsFuneralHome.com.