Thomas William Edward Johnstone (Tom)

16th November 1918 - 9th April 2023
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Winton Presbyterian Church
Meldrum Street
Winton
Wednesday 19 April 2023, 10:30AM

 JOHNSTONE: Thomas William Edward (Tom)

283856 2NZEF GNR

It is with sadness that our beloved Uncle Tom passed away on Sunday 9th April 2023 in his 105th year.

Loved and respected brother of Francis* (Eddie) and Bell, Catherine* (Cis) Taylor, Allan, Bob* and Myra. Cherished uncle of Ian and Margaret, Noelene and Allan Stirling, Colin and Judy, Ray and Sharon*, Beverley and Bob Cole, Joyce* and Neville Walsh, Robert* and Audrey Taylor, Bill Taylor and great uncle to five generations of nieces and nephews, and devoted friend of Ester.

A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street, on Wednesday 19th April 2023 at 10.30am followed by an interment at the Calcium Cemetery, Isla Bank.

‘Held in the highest regard by many’

(*denotes deceased) Messages to 24 Prince Street, Winton 9720 

Messages

Rest In Peace Tom Johnstone
You have served your country, community and friends well over your 104 years - we have been privileged to have known you - sincere sympathy to Ester and family members - Terry and Helen O’Meara
Helen and Terry O’Meara, Invercargill
It is great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Tom. He was an appreciated and enthusiastic member of Clan Johnston/e and attended our national AGM that was held in Invercargill in 2018. Thank you for your contribution Tom, you have certainly earned your rest. Clan Johnston/e Southern.
Vanessa Broad - Liaison Officer, Invercargill
Ray and Family, what an absolutely Amazing Man Tom was and Condolences to You and extended Family.
Sharyn and Harry Whyte, Dipton
To Tom family we are very sorry for your lost. Tom was a lovely caring person always had a big smile on his face. Will miss having a laugh with him. Will always remember celebrate his 100 birthday
Sending our love to you all from all his friends and volunteers Invercargill blind low vision NZ we will miss him so much at the socials love Liz
Liz, Invercargill
I enjoyed many conversations with Tom and had a great respect for his wisdom and humour, will miss him but pleased he is now at rest.
Ellen Ballantyne , Winton
Our deepest sympathy to all the Johnston family
May and Denny clark, Riverton
Johnstone families Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Tom. Trish Murray
Trish Murray , Invercargill
To Tom’s extended family, our most sincere condolences at the passing of such a wonderful person. It was indeed a pleasure to know this man who was undoubtedly a true statesman of Southland and New Zealand. Rest was you great person. Wayne and Debbie Harper Winton
Wayne Harper , Winton
Winton RSA have lost a very loyal member who will be sorely missed. Tom is our last WW2 Returned Serviceman whose company was enjoyed by any members who visited him and enjoyed a chat.
Winton RSA would like to pass on their deepest sympathy to Tom's family and to Ester.
Trevor Cochran
Secretary Winton RSA.
Trevor Cochran , Winton
To the Johnstone family please except our deepest sympathy sorry we cant be with you all today
Jim & Maureen Guyton , Mossburn
It was a privilege to meet Tom 2 years ago.
Well done Ester for looking after him so well.
Peter & judith Murdoch, Monowai Village
Condolences to all the family. Tom was a good friend for many years during and after the war of Bruce Coles.
Peggy Coles, Dargaville