Raymond Dale Johnston

1958-2008

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on Saturday, November 15, 2008, Mr. Raymond Dale Johnston, beloved husband of Geri Anne (McVicar) Johnston of Utopia NB. Born in Blacks Harbour NB on July 24, 1958 he was a son of Albert Johnston of Utopia and the late Edith (Anthony) Johnston. A loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, he is survived by his wife Geri, two daughters; Jennifer (Michael) Johnston-Holland of Utopia, Amanda (Derek) Johnston-Cosman of L’Etang NB, his father, Albert Johnston of Utopia, three granddaughters: Krysten, Maria and Isabella, five brothers; Howard (Wanda) of Nova Scotia, Donnie (Lena) of Moncton NB, Graeme (Joanne) of Rollingdam NB, Gordon (Melina) of Back Bay NB and David (Kim) of Saint John NB, two sisters; Rose (George) of Boston MA.and Ellen (Laurie) of Moncton NB, several brothers and sisters in law and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Edith, one sister; Joyce Leavitt and one brother; Sonny.

Raymond was a metal fabricator by trade having worked for a few years at Lake Utopia Fabricators and for himself. He was an animal lover and an avid hunter who loved his companion Taz and lived for his family and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed not only by his immediate family but by the McVicar family and many friends as well.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home and Crematorium, 26 Portage Street, St. George NB (755-3533) from where the service will be held from the Gary E. Waycott Memorial Chapel on Tuesday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Keith Osborne officiating. Visiting at the funeral home will be held on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.