David Frederick Johnstone

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 9, 2025, he was in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Pat Johnstone (nee Atkinson). Cherished father of Brian (Karen), Nancy, Fred (Joanna), Richard (Kylie), Dennis (Shanna) and Steven (Juanita). Proud grandfather of Derrick (Mel), Jaquie (Adam), Rebecca, Maddison (Cam), Jerico, Tori (Collin), Owen, Malcolm (Kristina), Quinn, Rylee, Jake (Abbie), Tali, Bella, Teagan (Myles), Pyper (Matthew), Arianna (Matthew), Reva, Leila, Kiera, Amelia and great-grandfather of Jameson and Scarlet. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Bob (Arleen), Marilyn and sister-in-law Mary-Lou. David is predeceased by his parents Fred & Evelyn (nee Summers), siblings Doug (Norma), Ross (Marie) and brother-in-law’s Bill and Bruce. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He loved Life on the Farm & Life on the Water!

David was so well known in the community for his volunteering, his time on Council, part of the Lion’s Club and being a co-owner of the Sundridge IGA. He enjoyed and loved snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, farming, hockey, horses and ponies and most of all his time with family!

Family will receive friends at the Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm and on Monday, November 17, 2025 at S.S.J Arena in Sundridge from 11 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 1pm. Cremation has taken place at Forest Lawn Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sundridge Zion United Church- Memorial Fund or a charity of choice would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy.