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Grant JOHNSTON Obituary

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Dr Peter "Grant" Johnston passed away peacefully, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, August 5, 2024. Aged 74 years. Loved husband of Lis, father of Shelley and Olivia, father-in-law of Rob and Kurt. Brother of Dale and Carey. Boom of Finn, Ella, Luka and Tate. Thank you to Springlands Health, Wairau Hospital, and Hospice Marlborough for their amazing kindness and care over the past few months. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. JOHNSTON. According to Grant's wishes, there will be a private service and cremation, followed by a memorial celebration of Grant's life at a date and place to be advised.


Published by Marlborough Express on Aug. 11, 2024.

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Colleen, Graeme, Kristie & Regan Hughes (Kurow)

August 23, 2024

In our minds Grant has always been forever young as the past 40 years have gone so quickly. Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Lis, the girls and all the family.

Linda Chamberlain

August 23, 2024

John and I send our deepest sympathy to you, Lis, and your family on Grant's passing. He was fun, energetic, and talented. He really embraced life. I know you will have fantastic memories . Kindest regards, John and Linda Chamberlain

Phillip Rickwood

August 19, 2024

Sad to read Grant had passed .I had ajoke for him when i needed to see him . A good Dr and true gentleman whizzing around on his motorcycle Phii Rickwood

Noel & Noelene Thurlow

August 17, 2024

Deepest sympathy to you all always remember him for his sense of humor and the best family Doc. ever

Robyn Pupich

August 17, 2024

Thinking of you Lis and Family. Grant will be sorely missed by many. He was a great man and Doctor with an enormous personality and sense of humour. I will miss his laughter.

Julia Davidson

August 15, 2024

My sincere sympathy to you Liz and your family. Grant was such a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. I loved working with him on our cancer program. He was a fantastic acupuncturist and so kind and caring.

Peter ALLOWAY

August 15, 2024

My sincere sympathy to Lis & family on the very sad passing of Grant.
Geriatric biking friend Peter Alloway

Wayne Carey

August 14, 2024

Can't believe you have now passed Grant. As a patient of you at Springlands you were such an incredible Dr and enjoyed our we chats
Thankyou for being that fantastic Dr.
Liz and families my very deepest condolences to you all. Thinking of you. RIP Grant

Trish Hildyard

August 13, 2024

Sincere sympathy to all his family and friends. A sincere caring man who was hugely respected by all. His incredible sense of humor added to amazing knowledge.
Gary Trish Jess Hildyard
Ashburton

Joan Robinson

August 13, 2024

Sending sincere condolences to Grants family . Shocked to hear of his passing. Will be greatly missed at our Ulysses bike runs .

Jude, Duncan and Bella McIntyre

August 13, 2024

Thinking of you Lis and family at this sad time. We will always have fond memories of the morning walks with Rico and Bella. Grant will be missed by many, RIP.

Suzanne Smith

August 13, 2024

Sincere sympathy to Grant´s family for his sad passing. A great doctor to our family with a good sense of humour.
Sadly missed RIP
Smith Family (Australia)

Valma Robertson

August 13, 2024

Our Condolences to you Liz and family.
A wonderful Doctor to our Family for 35ish years.
RIP Grant
Sincerely Valma, Glenn, Matt, Karen and Andrew Robertson

Phil and Cheryl Sowman

August 13, 2024

Gritty Basketballer,Determined Tennis Player,Great Doctor,our memories of Grant.
Phil andCheryl Sowman

Litchfield

August 13, 2024

To Liz and family, we are saddened to learn of Grants passing and are sure he will be missed by many.
Thoughts are with you.
Robin&Sina

Allan Graham

August 13, 2024

Deepest sympathy from Jan and Allan. As brothers in the Ulysses club we shared many wonderful rides. He will always be there riding with us as "Sawbones"

Mike and Di, Lake Hawea

August 13, 2024

to Liz, and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time of great sadness, we have lost a person we were proud to call a friend....

Sue Howard

August 13, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to you all. Grant was a fantastic Dr & great neighbour for many years to my Mum & Dad at 82 Lakings Road. Fond memories. Sincerely, Sue & Stephen Howard

Paul Holm

August 12, 2024

Such sad news. My deepest sympathy to Liz and family. Grant was my favorite Doctor for many years. You will be missed dear friend.

Margaret Lawson

August 12, 2024

Deepest sympathy to you all. Grant is a highly respected friend to my parents - Roger & Colleen Lawson.

Leslie

August 12, 2024

So sorry to hear of Grants passing our thoughts are with you
Regards Murray & Decima Leslie

Marianne Kerwin

August 12, 2024

A great Dr with a wonderful sense of humour. Will be sadly missed.-The Kerwin family

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