Robert was a son of John Johnston (1858-1916) of Melbourne & Augusta Georgina Greig (1866-1946) who married 19 Jan 1886 in Canterbury.
Robert was the 13th (of 19) Mayor of Woodville 1938-1943
He married Evelyn Dumbleton, a granddaughter of Eliza Dumbleton (1829-1911 Higgins) who is also buried here. Her father, Samuel Albert Dumbleton was one of the pioneer cheese makers in New Zealand. Her parents are buried in Tapanui
The children of Robert & Evelyn
1915 - 2002 Aileen 'Grace' Johnston (+Harkness +Gubb)
1917 - 2009 Robert Bruce 'Bob' Johnston
1918 - 1999 Harold Reginald 'Reg' Johnston (+Bjorngaard)
Manawatu Standard, 10 May 1943
One of the most popular figures in the life of Woodville and district, Mr Robert Roy Johnston, died in the Dannevirke Hospital yesterday after a long illness, at the age of 53 years. The late Mr Johnston, who was a returned soldier of the last war, was in business in Woodville for many years and a leader in community efforts and local body affairs until ill health compelled him to cease these activities some months ago. He gave good service as mayor for some years, was a member of the Fire Board, chairman of the School Committee, secretary of the A. and P. Association, a steward of the Woodville Jockey Club and a most enthusiastic worker for the Patriotic Society and the interests of ex-servicemen. Mr Johnston, who was also a keen sportsman and enjoyed a very wide circle of friends, was a Past master of Lodge Ruahine.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Sergeant Robert Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. and Sergeant Reginald Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. (in England)
NOTE His daughter Grace was still alive!
his details were provided by
- R.B. Johnston on 10-5-1943
Robert was the 13th (of 19) Mayor of Woodville 1938-1943
He married Evelyn Dumbleton, a granddaughter of Eliza Dumbleton (1829-1911 Higgins) who is also buried here. Her father, Samuel Albert Dumbleton was one of the pioneer cheese makers in New Zealand. Her parents are buried in Tapanui
The children of Robert & Evelyn
1915 - 2002 Aileen 'Grace' Johnston (+Harkness +Gubb)
1917 - 2009 Robert Bruce 'Bob' Johnston
1918 - 1999 Harold Reginald 'Reg' Johnston (+Bjorngaard)
Manawatu Standard, 10 May 1943
One of the most popular figures in the life of Woodville and district, Mr Robert Roy Johnston, died in the Dannevirke Hospital yesterday after a long illness, at the age of 53 years. The late Mr Johnston, who was a returned soldier of the last war, was in business in Woodville for many years and a leader in community efforts and local body affairs until ill health compelled him to cease these activities some months ago. He gave good service as mayor for some years, was a member of the Fire Board, chairman of the School Committee, secretary of the A. and P. Association, a steward of the Woodville Jockey Club and a most enthusiastic worker for the Patriotic Society and the interests of ex-servicemen. Mr Johnston, who was also a keen sportsman and enjoyed a very wide circle of friends, was a Past master of Lodge Ruahine.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Sergeant Robert Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. and Sergeant Reginald Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. (in England)
NOTE His daughter Grace was still alive!
his details were provided by
- R.B. Johnston on 10-5-1943
Robert was a son of John Johnston (1858-1916) of Melbourne & Augusta Georgina Greig (1866-1946) who married 19 Jan 1886 in Canterbury.
Robert was the 13th (of 19) Mayor of Woodville 1938-1943
He married Evelyn Dumbleton, a granddaughter of Eliza Dumbleton (1829-1911 Higgins) who is also buried here. Her father, Samuel Albert Dumbleton was one of the pioneer cheese makers in New Zealand. Her parents are buried in Tapanui
The children of Robert & Evelyn
1915 - 2002 Aileen 'Grace' Johnston (+Harkness +Gubb)
1917 - 2009 Robert Bruce 'Bob' Johnston
1918 - 1999 Harold Reginald 'Reg' Johnston (+Bjorngaard)
Manawatu Standard, 10 May 1943
One of the most popular figures in the life of Woodville and district, Mr Robert Roy Johnston, died in the Dannevirke Hospital yesterday after a long illness, at the age of 53 years. The late Mr Johnston, who was a returned soldier of the last war, was in business in Woodville for many years and a leader in community efforts and local body affairs until ill health compelled him to cease these activities some months ago. He gave good service as mayor for some years, was a member of the Fire Board, chairman of the School Committee, secretary of the A. and P. Association, a steward of the Woodville Jockey Club and a most enthusiastic worker for the Patriotic Society and the interests of ex-servicemen. Mr Johnston, who was also a keen sportsman and enjoyed a very wide circle of friends, was a Past master of Lodge Ruahine.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Sergeant Robert Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. and Sergeant Reginald Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. (in England)
NOTE His daughter Grace was still alive!
his details were provided by
- R.B. Johnston on 10-5-1943
Robert was the 13th (of 19) Mayor of Woodville 1938-1943
He married Evelyn Dumbleton, a granddaughter of Eliza Dumbleton (1829-1911 Higgins) who is also buried here. Her father, Samuel Albert Dumbleton was one of the pioneer cheese makers in New Zealand. Her parents are buried in Tapanui
The children of Robert & Evelyn
1915 - 2002 Aileen 'Grace' Johnston (+Harkness +Gubb)
1917 - 2009 Robert Bruce 'Bob' Johnston
1918 - 1999 Harold Reginald 'Reg' Johnston (+Bjorngaard)
Manawatu Standard, 10 May 1943
One of the most popular figures in the life of Woodville and district, Mr Robert Roy Johnston, died in the Dannevirke Hospital yesterday after a long illness, at the age of 53 years. The late Mr Johnston, who was a returned soldier of the last war, was in business in Woodville for many years and a leader in community efforts and local body affairs until ill health compelled him to cease these activities some months ago. He gave good service as mayor for some years, was a member of the Fire Board, chairman of the School Committee, secretary of the A. and P. Association, a steward of the Woodville Jockey Club and a most enthusiastic worker for the Patriotic Society and the interests of ex-servicemen. Mr Johnston, who was also a keen sportsman and enjoyed a very wide circle of friends, was a Past master of Lodge Ruahine.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Sergeant Robert Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. and Sergeant Reginald Johnston, R.N.Z.A.F. (in England)
NOTE His daughter Grace was still alive!
his details were provided by
- R.B. Johnston on 10-5-1943
Inscription
- Happy Memories -
ROBERT ROY JOHNSTON
Loved husband of Evelyn
& Father of Grace, Bob & Reg
Mayor of Woodville 1938-1943
Died May 9th 1943 aged 53
"He Toiled For Others"
~ And ~
EVELYN
Died January 21st 1986 aged 96
Gravesite Details
Funeral Officiator: Rev Williams
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