Peter Spafford JOHNSTON

June 14, 1953 - March 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Peter Johnston a beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend. Born in Kingston, raised in Mallorytown, Ontario he ventured west to Vancouver in 1981 after completing his studies in cartography at Fleming College. Over the years he worked at many jobs including cab driver, tour boat captain, pleasure boat marine sales and warehouse manager.

Peter could be described as a law unto himself. He brightened many rooms with his quick wit, storytelling skills, sense of fun and adventure. He was creative and smart, with an impressive knowledge of almost everything. Peter's three main passions were his wife Carol, who he met in 1987 and married in 1995; music, found through his love of piano, playing mostly classical and jazz; and sailing. There were many boats in Peter's life, from his early days with power boats on the St. Lawrence River and in the Thousand Islands, to the sailboats he and Carol spent their summers on, cruising the Gulf Islands and anchorages in the Strait of Georgia. Upon retirement, Carol and Peter moved to beautiful Victoria in 2015, to be closer to family and their boat at Canoe Cove.

Peter showed great bravery and determination throughout his journey with prostate cancer and will be deeply missed by family and the many friends whose lives he enriched.

He is survived by his wife Carol Elder; siblings Rick (Doris), Cherill (Ted Vaughan) and Kevin along with several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Betty Johnston.

Special thanks to the VIHA community nurses at Oak Bay Gordon Head, who treated Peter with such care and respect; and Dr. John Jerome, who was always there when we needed him.