The eldest son of May Hetherington, of Glencoonra, Ballinamallard and the late Walter Hetherington, Johnston was born in Enniskillen in 1934.

    After leaving school, he went to work in McBrien’s grocery shop, Ballinamallard.

    In later years, he joined the Northern Ireland Housing Executive as a van driver and later became store keeper. Due to re-organisation, he took early retirement.

    In 1963, he married Ivy Johnston, from Ardlougher, Irvinestown and they made their home at Burfit’s Hill.

    Johnston, a supportive neighbour and a friend to all, had been a very active figure and he enjoyed helping his mother and brother on the family farm.

    Johnston had been loyal to his church and he was dedicated to Drumharvey Pipe Band for many years. As a fitting tribute, the band formed a guard of honour and played a lament at his funeral. He had also been a member of Magheracross Temperance L.O.L. 823.

    The largely attended funeral service at Derryvullen North Parish Church, Irvinestown, on Saturday, March 6, was conducted by Canon Raymond Thompson, who delivered a tribute to Johnston and spoke highly of his involvement in the church and the community.

    The congregation read Psalm 23 and the hymns were: What A Friend We Have in Jesus and Nearer, My God, To Thee. Burial took place at the adjoining churchyard.

    Johnston is survived by his wife, Ivy; his mother, May; his brothers, Walter and Alex; and all the family circle.

    Donations in lieu of flowers were to Derryvullen North Parish Church, and to the Intensive Care Unit, Erne Hospital, Enniskillen, c/o funeral directors, S.R. Elliott’s.