Arthur “Big Daddy” Johnston
1926-2020
Arthur Cecil Johnston born in Tabusintac, NB on Jan 9, 1926
age 94yrs young passed away on June 23, 2020.
He was affectionately known as “Big Daddy” and
lived in his own home in Lower Coverdale until June
6th when he moved to Serenacare on
Briairlea Dr, Moncton.
Big Daddy will be missed by his immediate family
Garry & Charleen Johnston, Dale & Maxine
Johnston, Stephanie Johnston & Tyson Duck, Jessica &
Chris Morrison their baby Matthew Arthur Levi Morrison (Great Grandson
who Big Daddy affectionately called Little Arthur), all the extended
family and friends who considered him their family, many nieces and
nephews and his special friend Arlene LaRocque and his dog
Cooper.
Art had many interests throughout his life. He enjoyed
carpentry and built 2 of his own homes. He loved music, singing,
dancing, his Antique cars and car shows, playing cards and was a
frequent visitor to Cape Bald Packers for Lobster which he said
“Mirimichi Lobster” was the best. But most importantly he
loved being with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years Vickie
and all of his sisters and brothers Emma, Janet, Agnes, Elva, Rita,
Violet, Harry, Winston, Earl and Jimmy.
The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to Susan and
all her staff at Serenacare for their kindness, compassion and
exceptional care of Art in his last days. We will be forever grateful
to you all.
A celebration of Art’s life will be held at Tuttle
Brother’s Funeral home on Sunday June 28, 2020 from 2:00pm
until 4:00pm with a maximum of 50 people permitted.
Donation’s in Arthur’s memory can be made
to the donor’s choice or Big Daddy would probably say
“Treat yourself and get yourself some good Mirimichi
Lobster”.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers &
Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd, Riverview, NB
506-857-9544
Online condolences may be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur Big Daddy Johnston 19262020..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick