The death occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday, February 21, 2021 of Peter Johnston of Stratford, age 71. Loving husband of Darlene (nee Whitlock). Survived by brothers Don (Michelle) and Ron (Karen), brothers-in-law John Squarebriggs and Gordon (Wanda) Whitlock, as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Brigadier General Keith and Patricia (Richie) Johnston, brother Robert, parents-in-law George “Pud” and Olia Whitlock, and sister-in-law Barbara Squarebriggs.

Peter was retired from a successful career at PEI Mutual Insurance Co. He was an avid sailor and former Commodore of the Charlottetown Yacht Club. Peter was skip for the 1967-68 Provincial Juniors Curling team.

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel from where the service will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. (by invitation only). For those wanting to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=41069519-aee6-4b1c-a690-96e6410a808a. Interment later in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial donations to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

The family wishes to thank Jennifer Buchanan, and the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for their care.