David Ward Johnston
1939 - 2023
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GREA & CAO Staff - HRM planted 5 trees in memory of David Johnston
Saturday, January 14, 2023
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May these trees forever flourish in David's memory - our sincere condolences, from the Government Relations & External Affairs and CAO staff - HRM. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Allan Gallant planted 3 trees in memory of David Johnston
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
3 trees were planted in memory of
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I thank David for all the Golf Balls he collected and gave to his son Warren, who shared them with me on numerous occasions. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Aaron Dell Johnston posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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To my aunt Mary, Brian, Warren and Paul. I'd like to extend condolences for David's passing. He clearly had a very eclectic and full life with a connection to the family and lots of interesting hobbies over the years. For me personally I have found memories talking baseball and the rivalry b/t the American and National leagues. He was my introduction to jazz music and to listening more carefully to the birds.
best wishes,
Aaron Dell Johnston
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of David Johnston
Friday, January 20, 2023
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In Loving memory of Dave for his Many birds. From Lorne and Barb MacIntyre Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Cathy MacLean planted a tree in memory of David Johnston
Friday, January 20, 2023
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Mary, Brian, Warren and Paul and Families - My sincere sympathy to you all. David was such a good person, a good friend and a good Birding Mentor. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Stephanie MacKinnon posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Dear Mary and Family
Our sincerest condolences to you all on your loss. David will be missed as a loving husband, father and a vital and involved member of the community. We will remember you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie and Wayne MacKinnon
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Janet and Peter Waugh posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Mary, Warren, Sandra, Sara and family. We just read of David's passing. We fondly remember what a gentleman he was and know how sorely he will be missed. We are thinking of all of you.
Janet and Peter and family
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Lennan MacDonald posted a condolence
Monday, January 16, 2023
There weren’t many dads who were always in the stands - but in my memory Dave never missed a game - either from the stands or behind the bench.
He was a heck of a fan and seemed a wonderful dad and was a great coach.
Having walked a few of those paths myself - at times perhaps not as gracefully as Dave - I appreciate even more now the awesome weight of those titles.
As an adult there are few things I can be called that I like more than ‘coach’. It’s the best job I know for all the best reasons.
Goodbye, Coach. Rest easy.
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Charles Crisp posted a condolence
Monday, January 16, 2023
Dave and Mary showed incredible generosity to my mom and me during a very difficut time, and for that I will be forever grateful. Looking back I'd say that the time spent around Dave influenced my interest in many things: jazz music, gardening, nice stereo equipment, bird watching, single malt, sports (even though we didn't exactly cheer for the same teams in any sport.) He let us
play basketball and hockey in his driveway ("watch the car") and stickball in the back field ("watch the garden"). Lots of good times.
My condolences to the family.
Charles
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Ingrid Smets posted a condolence
Monday, January 16, 2023
Onze oprechte deelneming en veel sterkte voor de nabestaanden en familie
Van Gino en Ingrid Sofie Tobias en chloe
Annie en simmonna
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Ed McHugh posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, January 15, 2023
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I first Dave while refereeing bball games at SAERC. What a great coach and gentleman. Yes, he would ask about a call every now and then which is fine. He was always respectful of everyone involved in the game - players, fans, refs... on and on. What a treat to deal with him. Through the years we would bump into each other at games and have a wonderful catch-up chat. I truly enjoyed all of my experiences with this wonderful person. Peace and love to his family and friends. Ed McHugh, Bedford, NS
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Cyndi Fraser planted a tree in memory of David Johnston
Saturday, January 14, 2023
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Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Hoping one of David's beloved birds nests in the tree planted for him. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Clark & Patsy Brander posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Dear Mary & Family,
We were so sad to learn of Dave's passing. It is a great loss to your family & to our community.
He lived his life well & gave so freely of his time. Dave will be missed by all who knew him.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Patsy & Clark Brander, Port Hawkesbury
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John Johnston posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Mary & family:
Our very sincere condolences to you and extended family. Always tough to lose a loved one so close to us.
Always remember the good times!
Sincerely
Elwood Johnston
Jean & John Johnston
First Cousins
Saint John & Fredericton
(oldest & youngest sons of Herman & Lottie)
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Pamela West-Stewart posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
To Mary and family
Jonny and I were very saddened to hear of David's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a basketball coach to my son. And today Jonny stills calls him Coach Dave when we talk about you. Dave was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by all. Fly High David. RIP Coach
Pamela West & Jonny West
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SharonRyan posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Mary and family,
My sincere condolences to you all on Dave’s passing. He was such a great guy, always full of conversation on any topic. Dave will certainly be missed in our community. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Sharon Ryan
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Duncan and Libby Cameron posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
To the Johnson family--
Sorry to learn of Dave's passing.
I knew him for many years at the pulp mill.
Our condolences to all the family.
Duncan and Libby Cameron
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Rev. David Cumby lit a candle
Friday, January 13, 2023
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Sincere Condolences to Mary, Warren, Sandra, Sara the entire Johnston family and his many colleagues and friends in the Strait Area. While we were at 5 Brown Street from 1991 to 2006, it was a privilege to enjoy so many pleasant interactions with this prince of a man and human being whenever he was visiting Warren and family across the street. David is fondly and kindly remembered, and sadly missed, even as we miss those earlier years "on the hill" in our corner of Port Hastings overlooking the Strait and Causeway.
Love, Dave, Barb (Meghan & Emma)!
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of David Johnston
Friday, January 13, 2023
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Carol Cormier posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
My sincere condolences, Mary. I was very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jo Sampson-Lazzareschi planted a tree in memory of David Johnston
Friday, January 13, 2023
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Mr. Johnson was our neighbor for years. He was an avid gardener. You could always find my dad and Dave in their respective gardens every evening. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Beryl and Donald MacLeod posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Sincere condolences to all members of the Johnston Family.
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Irene and Joe Mac Donald posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time ,memories are now what we hold dear .
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Sara Johnston uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 13, 2023
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Grandad out birding during the 2021 Christmas bird count.
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Daniel Poirier posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Sincere condolences to Mary, Brian, Warren, Paul and immediate family on Dave’s passing.
Coach (Graves) would ensure the boys would ‘show some class’ while arriving at our away games adorned in team sweaters and team jackets. It was just one of many traits that he tried to instill on the lads along with of course the teachings of the game itself to many.
I will fill the feeders up this weekend, put on some Dizzy Gillespie, glass of wine and wonder why we never knew Dave’s middle name was Ward. We would have had fun with that.
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Sandy Davis posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mr. Johnston’s passing. He was my scout master in Port Hawkesbury (late 60’s), hence the use of the formal name reference. I loved the floor hockey games - with a rubber ring and the scout staff we were all required to make. Games took place in the basement of the Anglican Church. What a life of service he gave to the community. We all lost a fine man. May your memories sustain you in this time of loss. His life of service is certainly one to celebrate. All the best.
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Donna Palmer Meagher posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Our sincerest sympathies to Mary & all of your family on David's passing. He certainly was a very friendly neighbor to Mom & Dad & our family for 60 years. Loved his gorgeous yard with such beautiful flowers, trees & his amazing garden which attracted many beautiful birds which we enjoyed.
Sending all of you love & hugs.
Love Andy, Valerie, Donna, Lori & our families.
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Virginia Poirier posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a gentleman in every way. I'm sure you will miss him very much. May he rest in peace!
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Marie MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Dear Mary and family,
Gerry and I were very sad to hear of Dave’s passing. Dave was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. We have many fond memories of Dave. He was admired and loved by so many people. May he Rest In Peace
Marie and Gerry
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Paul MacDonald posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, January 13, 2023
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Condolences to the Johnston family. Coach Dave gave countless hours to hundreds of students and travelled thousands of miles in support of teamwork and community. A wonderful contribution that shaped the lives of so many people. Deepest sympathy from Paul and Christine MacDonald
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Monica MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2023
Billy and I were very saddened to hear of David's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and all of your family. God Bless
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Jean Reeves posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Mary, Brian, Warren, Paul and families, I am saddened to read of David's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
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Shirley Reeves Beck posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Thinking of you Mary and family. Our sincere condolences.
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Lloyd & Roberta Edmond posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Mary & family we send our sincere condolences. Dave was a fine gentleman whether at work, the gym or sharing his knowledge about birds. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
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Bobby MacKinnon posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
To Mary and the Johnston family -
I am saddened to hear of Dave's passing; I send condolences. Dave was a big influence on me and I learned much from him. He made a positive contribution to many, many young people over his storied career as a basketball coach, with an impact that went far beyond the court, and lived long past one's time playing basketball.
Without a doubt, his number one teaching was to have class, to always have class. Thank you, Dave for that invaluable lesson!
Bobby MacKinnon
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Dorma Grant-Johnston posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, January 12, 2023
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This is to say how very sorry I am to hear this news. I am also sorry I can't get down to the funeral, but I am with you in spirit and thoughts. I will see you in the summer for a visit. Your's always Dorma Grant-Johnston.
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Irene Chisholm posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Condolences to the Johnston Family. I appreciated help on several occasions with identification of some birds when I moved back into my former home territory, where growing up they were just pretty birds! Dave recommended a couple of books to which I still refer.
Take care.
Irene Chisholm
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Juanita Johnston uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Coach Dave as I know him was a very kind, compassionate man. His love for the kids and for the game of basketball was always evident in the way he encouraged and interacted with the kids. Thank you, his family for sharing him with my kid. Thinking of you all.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Sherma Scott posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
So very sorry for your family’s loss . ❤️
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