Glenn William Johnstone
1964-2018
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing at home of
Glenn William Johnstone born June 5, 1964, age 53. Glenn was the
loving son of Vera Johnstone (Imlay) formerly of Riverside,
Guysborough County and the late Lewis Johnstone, formerly of Country
Harbour, Guysborough County. Glenn will leave behind his
loving wife, best friend and soulmate of 30 years, Myrna
(Cruickshank); brother and best friend Alex (Karen) Johnstone,
Greenwood; sister, Thirza (Max) Reid, New Glasgow, and; mother-in-law
Frances Zentner; brother-in-law Barry (Melinda) Cruickshank,
MacLellan’s Brook and uncle to Melissa (DJ), Kayla, Logan (Jordan),
Jillian (Jake), Dylan, Nathan (Jacqulyn), Jenna (Luke), Marla (Alex);
two beautiful great nephews, Landen, Liam and great niece Skye. Glenn
was predeceased by his father-in-law Grant Cruickshank and
stepfather-in-law Kenneth Zentner.
Glenn was
proud to begin his working career at the Sunny Brae Tool Handle
Factory at the side of his father. He continued his passion toward
perfecting axe handles when he purchased the factory in 1993. He also
worked with Gallery Carpet, G. MacLean Carpet Installation, with his
father-in-law at K. S. Cruickshank & Sons Ltd. and Pepsi Ltd.
for many years.
Glenn was
an avid collector of many treasures and could be found at the Sunday
Morning Flea Market in New Glasgow. Glenn will be remembered for his
humour and wit. He will be greatly missed by his family, extended
family and life long friends.
Glenn was
a kind and gentle man who will never be
forgotten.
The
arrangements will be held at HW Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow. The
family will receive visitors on Monday, May 28 from 1-3 and 6-8.
Funeral is under the direction of Rev. Gail Johnson-Murdock and will
be held Tuesday, May 29th at 11 am in the funeral home
chapel. Burial will take place in the Sunny Brae Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Sunny Brae Cemetery,
the SPCA or charity of your choice.
www.angusfuneralhomes.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Glenn William Johnstone 19642018.source
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia