Obituary of David Warren Johnston

David Warren Johnston passed peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2017 in his 81st year.

David is survived by his spouse and best friend, Gail Johnston. David and Gail had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary earlier this year.

David is also survived by his brother Eldon, brother-in-law Brian Keegan (Sue) and his four sons Jerry (Barb) of Clinton, Brian (Anne) of Bayfield, David (Debbie) of Bayfield and Brent (Nancy) of Goderich.

David will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Corey, Keegan, Joshua, Rebecca, Quinn, Zachary, Alysia (Curt), Shawn (Jess), Richard and Rachel. David was predeceased by his grandson Kyle.

David will be fondly remembered by his many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

David would openly declare that his greatest accomplishments in life were his family. But, he proudly served his country and community throughout his life. David served in the Royal Canadian Navy, Metropolitan Toronto Police, Chinguacousy Police and Peel Regional Police.

David and Gail moved the family to Bayfield in 1975.

David continued to serve his community as a member of the Bayfield Lions, Bayfield and Area Fire Department, Councillor and Reeve of Bayfield, Councillor of Bluewater and as a representative and Warden of Huron County.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 390 Parsons Court, Goderich on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Remembrances will begin at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made (by cheque only) to the Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Association (ANAVETS) 6 Beechwood Avenue, Suite #2, Ottawa, ON K1L 8B4. Messages of condolence for the Johnston family may be sent through www.falconerfuneralhomes.com