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    Celebrating the life of

    Peter Johnston

    09 May 1949 - 13 Feb 2022

    Family and friends

    Peter Johnson was born in Ballarat in 1949 and passed away in Melbourne in 2022. A family man who loved the outdoors, he will be deeply missed. This memorial has been started for us all to share memories and stories from Peter's life.

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    1944

    Anna Matthews Mary, Joe and Nancy, Peter's older siblings.

    1944

    Anna Matthews Peter's parents Joan and Kenneth in the 40s.

    1944

    Anna Matthews Peter's mum and her sister on a swing in circa 1944.

    1952

    Anna Matthews Peter's brother Sam.

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    SBHSRL
    1952

    Anna Matthews Dad as a toddler. What a cutie!

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    RL
    1958Ballarat, VIC, Australia

    Anna Matthews Dad and his baby sister Abby.

    1958Ballarat, VIC, Australia

    Anna Matthews 31 Redfern Drive, the first house that Peter lived in.

    1958Ballarat, VIC, Australia

    Anna Matthews Another one of Dad and Abby. So cute!

    1974Paris, IDF, France

    Anna Matthews Dad took this photo of aunt Abby on the Champs Elysees. They travelled to France just after he finished university.

    1974London, England, United Kingdom

    Anna Matthews Dad on the right and Sam on the left, in London.

    Jul 1974Paris, IDF, France

    Anna Matthews Another great one of Dad and Abby in Paris during the summer of 1974.

    1992Chamonix, Auvergne-Rhรดne-Alpes, France

    Anna Matthews Dad hiking through Chamonix in 1992.

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    SBMCRL
    1993

    Anna Matthews My favourite photo of Dad and I.

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    SB
    2013

    Anna Matthews I still remember hearing Dad recite this quote to me, he lived by those words.

    2013

    Anna Matthews A photo Dad took of Jon and I on our wedding day. One of our favourites.

    2015

    Anna Matthews Another great shot of Dad ๐Ÿ’ž

    2015

    Anna Matthews That time we did a photoshoot of Dad. Love this photo ๐Ÿ’ž

    2017

    Anna Matthews Dad's favourite restaurant, he loved sitting out here and feeding the birds.

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    SB
    2017

    Anna Matthews Dad's most-loved song, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by The Beach Boys. It always put him in a good mood!

    Dec 2017Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Anna Matthews Dad pulling Marc and Julie through the snow on holiday in Canada... and leaving Jon to bring up the rear! Such an amazing trip, and a great time spent together.

    2018

    Anna Matthews Dad took this photo of uncle Mike at home :)

    The service for Dad will be held on the 28th of May at the Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171

    Anna Matthews2022

    Dear Anna and Family, I was saddened to hear that Peter had passed away. We had been neighbours back on Eliza St and I was very fond of him. He was always very kind to my wife and I and I was sad we lost touch over the years. May he rest in peace, Michael Power

    Michael PowerFeb 2022
    Feb 2022

    Anna Matthews This is the poem we have chosen to read at Dad's funeral ๐Ÿฅ€

    Dear Peter R.I.P. We know you are greatly lovedโ€ฆ the true measure of a manโ€™s worth. Thank you for all you have done for our family. The nicest place to be is in someone's thoughts The safest place to be is in someone's prayers, and the very best place to be is... in the hands of God. Dear Anna and Family, Although no words can help to hea...

    John MyerFeb 2022

    Peter and I worked together several years ago and I was sad to hear of his passing. He was a lovely man and always spoke highly of Anna and the rest of his children. May he rest in peace ๐ŸŒŸ

    Holly O'Connor (RL)Mar 2022
    Jul 2022

    Anna Matthews We shall always remember you, Dad for all the amazing things you did for us. We were so lucky to have you in our lives for as long as we did.

    Be kind to unkind people they need it most!!!

    Mary Carr2022
    2022

    Mary Carr Ballarat moved with the times, however kept it's natural beauty. Dad was instrumental to Ballarat staying in touch with its heritage

    2021

    Mary Carr Known for smoked ribs, his secret recipe lives on, just ask Anna ๐Ÿ˜‹

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    MC
    2019

    Mary Carr Another great quote dad lived by...

    2018

    Mary Carr Dad's favourite beach destination - Yallingup, WA. So many fun times building sandcastle and catching waves ๐ŸŒŠ

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