Peter JOHNSTON Obituary

Born Aniseed Valley, Nelson, November 9, 1926. Died Blenheim, August 29, 2024. In his 98th year, in the excellent loving care of staff at Ashwood Retirement Village, Blenheim. Formerly of Henderson Auckland, Mount Maunganui Tauranga and Blenheim. A life well lived as a Tramper/Mountain Climber, St John's Paramedic/Tutor, Member of SARs, Wood Worker's Guild, Wood Turner (supplier of excellent hand-made rocking chairs to family), Masonic Lodge Free Mason, Sheep Shearer and Foreman Stevedore for the USSCo. at Port of Auckland and Port of Tauranga. Dearest brother of Gillian James, and the late Joan Hunt, and the late Garry Johnston. Devoted and much-loved husband of the late Pat (Garratt) and the late Molly (Webber-Borman). Dearly loved and special Dad and dad-in-law of Kathryn and Warren, Helen, Gus and Lynnaire, Bruce and Debbie. Dearly loved step-dad and good friend of Ann, Denis and the late Jeanette, Gary and Diana, Peter and Linda. Adored, fun loving, rocking-horse and go-cart maker grandad and great-grandad of the Johnston, Trezise, Edwards, and Borman families. Adored uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law and cousin of the Johnston, James, Garratt and Borman families. Messages to PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. According to Peter's wishes a private cremation has taken place.