Johnstone, Pearl Augusta, 60, Truro; It is with great sadness we the family of our Special Sister and Aunt, Pearl Augusta Johnstone who lived a quiet life with years of pain and suffering announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the Colchester Regional Hospital Truro. Pearl fought a hard battle with diabetes and other illness, but always had a smile for her friends who she never forgot. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Vernon and Claraissa “Clara” (Tutty) Johnstone. Pearl was a kind and giving soul with a heart as big as the Heavens. Surviving are brothers, David Johnstone and wife Carol, Truro; William Johnstone, Bible Hill; Sisters, Janet and Wayne, Truro; Marjorie and Irving, Bible Hill; Joyce and Neil, Hopewell, Pictou County; Ardith and Dale, Masstown; Annetta Rushton, Kemptown. She was predeceased by sister, Betty; brother, Robert; niece Kimberly; brother-in-law, Alton. Thanks to the Truro Hospital and staff. Visitation will be held 7-9pm Saturday, January 28, and funeral service 2pm Sunday, January 29, all in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, Rev. Fred Whittier officiating, with a reception to follow. Interment to be held at a later date in the Watson Cemetery Truro. In lieu of flowers donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the Colchester Community Workshop in Truro or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the “guest book” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
“God saw you getting tired, and when a cure could not be,
he opened up his arms and said come with me.
Now that Pearl is with Mom and Dad she is at peace”