Joseph Lawrence "Joey" Johnstone

Joseph Lawrence "Joey" Johnstone - 56, of New Minas, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Berwick, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Zinck) Johnstone. Joey was a carpenter and was the owner/operator of New Minas Glass and Metal. He was most recently employed with Tim Horton's / Burgeo Sands. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening and plowing snow. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, the former Michelle Davidson; four children, Kara, Dustin, Sheena and Josh; a step-daughter, Tiffany; two sisters, Gloria Johnstone (Chris Thibodeau), Saint John, New Brunswick; Peggy (Dwayne) Kelly, Bridgewater; a brother, Willie (Cindy), North Kentville; his step-mother, Jean Johnstone, Berwick; a step-sister, Muriel "Boopie" (Terry) Moore; Cambridge; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his four-legged companion, Max. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2015. Burial will take place at a later date in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeville, Kings County. Donations in memory may be made to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation, the Valley Regional Hospital - Carey Me Fund or the Kings County S.P.C.A. Shelter. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.