506-832-5541 reids@reidsherwood.com Hampton NB
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Saturday
23
May
Visitation for Ervine Johnston
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Reid's Funeral Home
1063 Main Street
Hampton, New Brunswick, Canada
506-832-5541
Saturday
23
May
Funeral Service for Ervine Johnston
2:00 pm
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Reid's Funeral Home Chapel
1063 Main Street
Hampton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Bill Hart posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2026
I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Ervine. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
I was so happy to have him visit me in the hospital.
Bill Hart
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David Mark Jr Mallory Posted May 26, 2026 at 3:18 AM
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Lee posted a condolence
Monday, May 25, 2026
Condolences to Ervine’s daughters I work with Ervine for years at Fundy Ventilation will always remember his sense of humour
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Matthew Cripps lit a candle
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Some of my best memories growing up with with my uncle. Family dinners in Hampton were always full of stories and the occasional hand drawn tattoo from him to make me look tougher of course.
He was a family first man always checking in for a chat to see how you were doing. I’ll miss the laugh and the humble attitude but most of all I’ll remember him for the love he showed to all of us and anyone lucky enough to have known him.
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Ellen Johnston posted a condolence
Saturday, May 23, 2026
My sincere condolences to all of Irving’s family. May all the beautiful memories you hold of Irving bring you comfort in the days ahead. The beautiful obituary and video is a tribute to how much Irving was loved by his family and friends. I am sorry I can’t be there today but know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Ellen Johnston
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Leo and Susan Kelly and Family posted a condolence
Friday, May 22, 2026
Extending our Sincere Sympathy to the Johnston Family and Friends. Ervine was a Great man and the World will bow their heads as they remember him with upmost Respect. It was a Sad day to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and Prayers during this Difficult time.
Leo and Susan Kelly and Family
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Catherine Parlee posted a condolence
Friday, May 22, 2026
Our sincere condolences to Ervine’s Daughters Tracey and Tamera, his Grandchildren Christian, Jamie and Ashley, his Great -Grandchild Evelyn,, his Brother Allie and Elaine and Sisters Sylvia and Janet. May your beautiful memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. We visited Ervine many times at his home in Sussex. Ervine cooked a pizza one time when we were there and he wanted us to share it with him so we stayed .Ervine was a good friend of Cecil’s . He was in Grade nine with me. Cecil said he was losing his best friends, first Doug McKinley and now Ervine, Cecil and Ervine were in the Reserve Army together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he RIP. Cecil Scullion and Catherine Parlee.
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Sandy McDougall lit a candle
Friday, May 22, 2026
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To Ervine's family , I was so sorry to hear of Ervine"s passing. He was a wonderful person ,great story teller and excellent musician. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
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Linda Johnston posted a condolence
Friday, May 22, 2026
Tracy and Tammy, i am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The last time I saw him was at the funeral home when my Mom passed. When I read his obituary and looked at the video I said to myself “that is Ervine”. Cherish all your good memories.
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Gloria Baird posted a condolence
Friday, May 22, 2026
Dear Ervine 's Family & Friends , Please accept my love , Prayers , and Condolences, on the passing away of Ervine . He was a wonderful gentleman with a grand sense of humour .
I have sweet memories of dancing with Ervine at the Legion dances and he always had a story . You all have lovely memories of Ervine to cherish in your hearts forever. Rest In Peace Ervine! Blessings and love , Gloria Baird
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Kim Codner posted a condolence
Friday, May 22, 2026
Wishing to extend our deepest sympathy to Ervine's family.
Donna and Kim Codner
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Kathy Giles posted a condolence
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Condolences to Irvine's family and friends. I have only known Irvine for 2 years and known him to be a very caring and kind person. He told great stories about growing up, his family, friends, working hard and yes regrets in his life. I told him that was all part of his journey and we all have them but make us wiser. I enjoyed the great talkes we had. Rest in peace Irvine, until we meet again my friend!
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Theresa Connolly posted a condolence
Thursday, May 21, 2026
My deepest condolences to the Johnston family. He will be missed by so many. He loved to tell stories that were so interesting.His laughter was so contagious when he started telling his jokes. He had a great love and knowledge for music.He was a beautiful dancer and a true friend. Rest in peace.
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Peter Vail uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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I have pleasant boyhood memories of attending practices and performances by the Country Clover band with Ervine as the drummer. He always took the time to chat and make you feel as though you were part of the whole experience. This picture was taken at the old Belleisle Regional High School in 1978 when the band did a fundraiser in support of the newly formed Belleisle Valley Dept. My deepest condolences to all of you.
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Mary Ann Bisson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 21, 2026
So sorry for all the family and friends of Ervine, he will be missed by many. He was the kind of man that made you feel welcome and happy to be around. He had fun in life and his spirit was contagious. A fine hard working man as all Johnston people are, everyone knows that! “ May he rest in peace”and continue to entertain in heaven.
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Elda and Arnie Erb posted a condolence
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Allie, Elaine and all the Johnston family, so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you. Always had great chats and laughs when we met up with Ervin. Will miss him.
Elda & Arnie
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Debbie Dell posted a condolence
Thursday, May 21, 2026
My sincere condolences to Ervine's family. I was blessed to call him a wonderful friend. He gave me great advice on singing and his stories were truly interesting. His favorite saying was " long story short". His love for music was evident and he always said we need the beat of the drum to get the tempo. Plus he was a terrific dancer. I will miss him.
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Marie and Don Short posted a condolence
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ervine..He was a character..!! A friend to all with his wit and talents.
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Wanda McAlary posted a condolence
Thursday, May 21, 2026
So sorry to hear this. My condolences to you.
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John & Judy Kennedy posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Johnston family, we are so sorry to hear of Ervine's passing, please accept our most sincere condolences, we will be keeping you all in our prayers.
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Rosalind posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
I met Irvine a couple of times with his sister Janet Petty. He was full of stories, jokes and laughter. It makes me smile to remember our second meeting when he looked at me and said, “I remember you. You were from Newfoundland and we had a great chat about good music (true)… or were you that dancing girl I met in Vegas once?” (joke).. Irvine will be remembered for his gift of making people feel welcomed and joyful. Sincere condolences to his family.
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Steve Lyons posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Condolences to his family always a pleasure running into him at the various music events. RIP my friend Wewill miss you
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Rob Moran posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Very sorry for your loss. In my short exposure to playing in a band, Ervine always amazed me at how much music he could make with only a snare drum, a set of sticks or a set of brushes or a combination of the two. I enjoyed playing with him and giving him a big hug when I saw him even though he let on like he didn’t enjoy it!
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Evelyn Cassidy posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
To all the family, sorry for your loss.
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Joanne Gould posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Tracey and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time and keeping you in my prayers. May he rest in God’s eternal arms! Luv u. xoxo
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Michael and Debby Whalen posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
I have know Ervine for only a few years, met at our music nights in Sussex Corner. He was easy to talk with and so he became what I am glad to call a friend. I for sure will miss sitting and talking with him at open mics. May God bless and comfort his family as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Gwen MacNeill posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Dear Tracy and Tamera and families, Janet, Sylvia and Allie and families, We are so sorry to hear of Ervine’s passing. Ervine was a man of fine character and I enjoyed his humor and stories, some could be embellished!
Our thoughts are with you ❤️
Gwen ( Johnston) and Ron MacNeill
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Loretta Hill posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
I am sorry to hear of Ervines passing. He and my husband, Jack Hill were good friends growing up in Hampton. He was the best man at our wedding in1962. I have many happy memories of those days. He was a good friend and will be remembered by all that knew him. Loretta Hill
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Stephen Law posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
My condolences to the Johnston families. Irvine was Hampton staple growing up. Stephen Law
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Tammy Bedford posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
To Tracey & family. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Cherish the memories xoxo
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Andy and Cindy Allaby posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
To Tracey and Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers to you all at this most difficult time
Andy and Cindy Allaby
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Shelley MacLeod posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
To all the Johnston Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Ervine certainly inherited the work ethic from George and Selma.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Shelley MacLeod
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Helen Brown posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Sorry for the loss of Ervine ..he will be surely missed by his family and music family ..I enjoyed his playing of drums at jams ..To Allison hugs on the loss of your brother
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Randy Vail posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
So sorry and sad to hear of this"I talked with him last week and saw him at the Emergency in Sussex on Sunday' He was a great friend and played drums with me for many years .Much fun and laughter during those years. A good man and friend gone. So very sorry for all the family> R I P my old friend> Hope we meet again some day.
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Suzanne Morrison (Allaby - Mercer) lit a candle
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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My sincere condolences to all of Ervine's family. Your write up certainly is the image of the man I remember. I remember him very well, having grown up in Hampton myself. Then later my late husband and I lived on Law Avenue, (Mercers) as did Ervine and family. I hope you keep your wonderful memories alive. Sending love and comforting hugs to you all at this sad time.
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Lois Lafferty posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Oh my goodness, that picture - it's like he's is going to talk to me!! Met Irvine at one of the music open mics we attended. I knew he could dance as a mutual friend of ours told me . In one of our many conversations Irvine told me he could 2-step. Light bulb moment as I have always wanted to do that. It was a joke we shared as whenever I saw him I would say "is tonight the night" and his reply would be that grin and twinkle in his eyes. Teaching me to 2-step didn't happen and sadly now it never will. Tonight at the open mic for those of us who always sat in the same row with him (and all that will be there ), his vacant seat will bring tears to my eyes no matter who sits in that seat now, all of us who knew and loved him that will always be Irvine's seat. Rest high on that mountain, Irvine, you work on earth is done. See you on the other side my friend.
Sincerest condolences to all his family.
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Lorraine Leverington posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
I am saddened and shocked at Ervine's passing. We shared many chats and teasing at the Jam Sessions in Sussex and Hampton. It surley won't be the same without him sitting in a chair waiting to have a conversation with someone that came along.. He was an awesome drummer and I enjoyed watching him, he put so much of himself into it.. Please accept my most sincere condolances Ally and Elaine, along with Ervine's sisters and extended family. He will be greatly missed. Sending Hugs and Prayers. Lorraine
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Herb and Myra Isbill lit a candle
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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We are heartbroken at the passing of this dear soul Ervine. Herb thought the world of him . They used to have some greatl times together, and that laugh. Such a caring person who loved his music. He was always on the road to some musical event. He used to bring his saxophone to our house and he and Herb would play music downstairs. We are going to miss this soul. We send our sincere condolences to all the family. We know Ervine will be playing those drums and that saxophone up in heaven. We love you Ervine. RIP and we will never forget you.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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