Obituary of Roger Harvey Johnston
JOHNSTON, Roger Harvey - Dad was born on September 21, 1941 and passed away on January 9, 2024. He passed away surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness at the St. Catharines Hospital at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Johnston (May 7, 2019). Cherished father of Stephanie (John), Marc and Ryan. Loving partner of Debbie Moore. Grandfather of Graicelin, Payton, Kelsey, Sierra and Scarlet. Brother of Linda(Terry), Colin (Ruth) and Susan (Bernie).He will also be missed by his grandpups Lily and Mr. Bill, as well as his nieces, nephews and friends. Brother in law of Gary (Catherine) and Angela (David). He is predeceased by his sister Jill and his best friend Glenn Hall.
Our father Roger was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to our family. He was a terrific partner to Debbie Moore. Family came first for Dad. He would bend over backwards to make sure everyone was ok. He cared deeply for us all. Dad was an extremely proud business owner of R.H.JOHNSTON INSURANCE BROKERS LTD that he ran for 50 years until he passed the torch onto his children. When clients came in they were treated like family and always welcomed with a warm smile and a big hug. Port Dalhousie was a huge source of pride to our father and he always contributed to the community he grew up in. Dad was a member of the St.Catharines Jaycees, The Gyro Club , the Lion's Club of Port Dalhousie and the Dalhousie Yacht Club as well as a life long sponsor to various sports organizations.
He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Dad we love you to the moon and back and know that you are with your beloved Eileen watching over us all.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday, January 18th from 2-4p.m. & 7-9p.m. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, January 19th at 11a.m. at St. John Anglican Church, 80 Main Street, Port Dalhousie. Memorial donations to Humane Society of Greater Niagara or Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore would be appreciated by the family.