Murray Johnston
New Glasgow - James Murray Johnston, 72, of New Glasgow, died on December 18, 2015 at the Aberdeen Hospital surrounded by family.
He was born in New Glasgow, son of Agnes and the late Garfield Johnston.
Murray was a Master Carpenter and managed his own company, Murray Johnston Construction, until his retirement.
The two things that were most important to him were his family and a love of his woodlands.
Close connections with his church, community and becoming a Shriner were significant in his personal life.
Murray leaves his beloved wife, Jeannie; sons: Matthew (Lynne), AB; Mark (Denise), ON; and Neil (Karlena), MacLellans Brook; step-sons: Glenn (Denise), Halifax; Kevin (Chris), Illinois. He also leaves his sister, Christine (Calvin), Ponds; brothers: Scott (Corrine), Springville; Grant, Brampton, ON; Ian, Regina, SK.
He is survived by 10 grandchildren, an aunt, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sister-in-law, Sheila.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Monday, December 28, at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Masonic service 6:30 pm Monday, preceding visitation.
Memorial service will be 1 pm Tuesday, December 29, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in New Glasgow.
Memorial gifts may be made in memory of Murray to the Aberdeen Palliative Care Unit or the Shriners’ Children’s Hospital in Montreal.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca