Delbert John Johnston

Delbert John Johnston, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Percy's Place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born in Sevogle, NB, he was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret Belle (Mullin) Johnston. Delbert retired as a Woodland Supervisor with Miramichi Pulp & Paper Inc. and was a member of Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church.

He was a graduate of North and South Esk Regional High School and the Maritime College of Forestry Technology in Fredericton. He was an active registered Prospector in the Province of New Brunswick since 1959 and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Brunswick Prospectors and Developers Association. He was passionate about nature, the environment, particularly forest conservation, and had an avid passion for geology. He enjoyed gardening and loved animals, especially his cats, and was a fan of harness racing.

He married the love of his life, Patricia "Patsy" (Walsh) Johnston, in Renous in 1964, and together they devoted many years to volunteering at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church and collecting for the Canadian Kidney Foundation. For Delbert, family was everything. He had an unconditional love and devotion to serve his wife, his children, his parents, and grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by his children, Shannon Johnston of Miramichi, Patricia "Patty" Lago (Ivano) of Guelph, ON, Tony Johnston of Miramichi, and Samuel Johnston (Sharon) of Miramichi; his sister, Margaret Ann Richer (Denis) of Montreal, QC; four grandchildren, Amanda Lago, Sophia Lago, Shane Johnston, and Hannah Johnston (Jordan Buggie); great-granddaughters, Willow and Lilly; his nephews, Keagan and Brennan Richer, and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, Patricia "Patsy" (Walsh) Johnston, he was predeceased by their infant son, John, and his sister Mona Christina.

Visitation will be held at Northumberland Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, at 11 am, with Father Sylvanus Omali officiating. Interment will take place in Saint Bridget's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Renous.

As expressions of sympathy, donations made to Percy's Place would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donation — Percy's Place Hospice in Miramichi

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home & Crematorium, 102 Pleasant St., telephone (506) 622-7741.

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