Leslie Clifford Johnston

3 August 19321 March 2022

JOHNSTON, Leslie Clifford JP (retired) QSM. Peacefully at home on 1st March 2022, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Violet. Loved father and father-in-law of Keven and Karen (Aust), Avril (Tuatapere), Gaylene, (Invercargill), Barry (Aust), Tracy and Jim Hendren (Scotland), Blair and Bronwyn (Pukemaori). Dearly loved granddad and poppa of all his grand and great-grandchildren. A dearly loved brother and brother-in-law. Private cremation has been held, a memorial service to celebrate the life of Leslie will be held on Monday 7th March 2022 at 1.30 pm at the Waiau Town and Country Club, Tuatapere. Covid restrictions are in force, vaccine passes must be provided, and a limit of 100 people apply. It can be viewed via Livestream at http://livestream.com/accounts/10730215/events/10213041 Messages to the “Johnston family”, 7 Bridge Street, Tuatapere 9620

Funeral service held at Waiau Town and Country Club

Tributes

Sending my deepest sympathy to the Johnston family on the passing of Les and especially to my very dear friend Trevor (Les's youngest brother) in Perth. Les was a loving family man with a gentle soul who did so much in his community and will be missed by all. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Jan Kenneally, Wellington.

Jan Kenneally

To all of cousin Les's family, our condolences at this sad loss of a great father and a true gentleman..Many memories of olden days in Tuatapere with the family will never be forgotten ..Our thoughts are with you all on this sad occasion. Norman & Beverley Hardaker (FEAVER),

Norman & Beverley Hardaker

Sincerest condolences at this very sad time. Norman Beer Lindsay Beer

Norman Beer

To all the Extended Johnston Family we are thinking of you at this Sad time with the Passing of Les. Have many memories of Les n Violet with fun times on the Family farm. Les has been a great Stalwart of the Tuatapere Area and will be sadly missed.

Kay and Garry Klenner and family.

One of life’s true Gentlemen. Both Les and his wife Vi will be missed by both of us. Our love goes to all the family.

David and Janet Babb

My heartfelt condolences to the Johnston family. I have the upmost respect for both Violet and Les and all they did for me many years ago. RIP Les

Lisa Carroll

Please accept and convey my condolences . Paul mckay .

Paul mckay
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