Robert Johnston's Obituary
Robert Brendan Johnston, 35, of Millsboro, DE died recently. He was born February 11, 1971 in Harrisburg, PA son of Robert Bernard Johnston of Lutherville, MD and Patricia Dowley Jeffries of Baltimore, MD.
Mr. Johnston owned and operated Robert Johnston Construction Company. He was a wonderful carpenter, building objects of beauty that were made to last, especially decks. He was an avid fisherman, he played the guitar, and he was very good at sketching people and animals. Most importantly he loved spending time with his son, Riley Anthony Johnston.
In addition to his parents and his son, Mr. Johnston leaves behind his previous wife and good friend, Jennifer Grello Renshaw of Lewes; his sister Laura Muggleton and her husband Andrew of Longmont, CO; his step-mother, Bonnie Johnston; and his step-father, William Jeffries.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 27, 10 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE with Pastor Randy Booth officiating. Friends may call on Sunday, February 26, 2-4 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Nature Conservancy, Delaware Chapter, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1107, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Send online condolences to: [email protected].
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