JOHNSTON, JOHN HAMILTON (JACK), BFor, DFC Died on October 13, 2004 at Veteran's Facility, in Fredericton, NB, at the age of 80. Much loved husband of Ann and "Dad" to Sandra Pond (Mel), Keith (Leanne) and Blair (Kim). "Papa" to granddaughters Melissa, Melanie Pond, Nancy, Erin, Meg, and Rachel Johnston and grandson, John Andrew Johnston. Survived by sisters, Pauline (Mountain), Marjorie (Carroll), and Judy (Bird), and brother, Dow. Predeceased by parents Lloyd and Helen, and sisters Lois (Stevens) and Evelyn (Jansevskis). Jack was born and raised in Nashwaaksis and worked in the family's general store. In World War II, he joined the RCAF, becoming a Flight Lieutenant with 619 Squadron, Bomber Command. He was one of the few to complete 30 successful missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4, Fredericton. Jack met Ann in Scotland during the war and persuaded her to return to Fredericton with him. They married in 1947. Following graduation from UNB Forestry Engineering in 1948, they moved to Bridgewater, NS, where their children were born. Jack worked for Hollingsworth and Whitney (later Scott Paper), until 1965, when he joined the Canadian Forestry Service and the family moved to Fredericton. He retired in 1987. Jack was an avid curler and skipped the team that went on to the Dominion Legion Championship in Trail, BC, in 1961. He loved being outdoors, whether fishing with his sons or tramping through the snow on snowshoes or skis. He loved nothing better though than an early tee time at Mactaquac on a summer morning with his friends or sons after a leisurely drive up the north side of the river. He was deeply loved by his family and especially so by Ann. She devoted herself to his care when Alzheimer's disease forced his move to the Veteran's Facility in 2001. There will be no visitation by request of the family. Memorial Service will take place at Gibson Memorial United Church on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 at 2 pm with Rev. Boyd Vincent officiating and Rev. Gil MacKenzie assisting. Immediately following the memorial service there will be a Legion Tribute Service, Branch # 4, Fredericton. A private family interment will be held at the Field of Honor, Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Veteran's Facility, "Wheels for Vets" through the Chalmers Hospital Foundation.