Johnston_Obituary

Obituary - Assistant Grand Master

R.W.Bro. Leslie V Johnston

Assistant Grand Master 2006 - 2011

Died: 25th August 2011

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1964	Initiated into St John's Masonic Lodge No. 230
1973	Worshipful Master of St John's Masonic Lodge No. 230
1983	Affiliated to St Patrick's Senior Masonic Lodge No. 623
1985 - 1991	Secretary of St Patrick's Senior Masonic Lodge No. 623
1992 - 2002	Provincial Grand Lodge Secretary (Armagh)
2003 - 2006	Provincial Assistant Grand Master (Armagh)
1997	Senior Grand Deacon
2002 - 2011	Representative of the Grand Lodge of Gabon at the Grand Lodge of Ireland
2000 - 2004	Chair of Masonic Boy's Benefit Fund
2003 - 2004	Chair of Liaison Committee
2006 - 2011	Assistant Grand Master

It is with great sadness to report the passing of our esteemed Assistant Grand Master
R.W.Bro. Leslie V Johnston. He passsed away peacefully at home following a protracted
illness and sincere sympathy and condolences are extended to his wife Florence and family.

The Funeral Service was held in St. Mark's Parish Church, The Mall East, Armagh,
at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday 28th August 2011.

OBITUARY
R.Wor.Bro. Leslie Victor Johnston
R.W. Assistant Grand Master
Died 25th August 2011

R.W. Bro. Leslie Johnston was a man and a mason who embraced the highest ideals of our Order and exemplified the ideal characteristics of a truly committed member. He was a wonderful and pleasant brother, who executed his duties as R.W. Assistant Grand Master with dedication and always gave of his best. He was born in Dublin and was adopted by an ideal family, who cared for him as a blood relative and afforded him valuable guidance in his educational path, expertly given by his adopted mother who was a qualified school teacher.

After Dublin, the family moved to Co. Cavan where Leslie continued his education at Royal School, Cavan, from which he ultimately attended Queens University. Having gained a degree and various diplomas in Social Welfare, with a strong emphasis on needy children, he followed this path during his working life and reached the apex of his ambitions in this regard. He was appointed as County High Sheriff of Armagh by HM Queen Elizabeth for the year 2005, an honour which he justly deserved for his work and dedication to Social Services.

Leslie’s prime responsibility as Assistant Grand Master was the oversight of our Masonic Charities, a task which he performed with tremendous knowledge and vigour. This fitted in well with his previous knowledge of Social Welfare to which he gave his all. Our Masonic Order in Ireland owes so much to Leslie and many of us will surely treasure the friendly relationship we had with him, which greatly strengthened the personal attachment and admiration in which he was held.

Leslie applied himself with professional skill and ability, always striving to reach the highest standard of perfection and willing to take on any task which he was delegated. He will be missed in many ways and I have no doubt that he is now in the presence of the God whom he loved and adored and through Him will find the comfort and joy which he undoubtedly deserves.

To his wife Florence and family, I tender our deepest sympathy, trusting that time and faith will soften the severe loss which they have sustained.

Grand Master