Donald C Johnston

August 17, 1933 - August 5, 2020

Donald C. Johnston, age 86 of Toms River, passed away peacefully at Aristacare Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Donald was the last child born to the late Martha and John Johnston, and dearly loved by his entire family. Donald leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law Sherry and John Martini, his two granddaughters; Melissa and Megan Martini, along with several other extended family members. Donald was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Kearny, NJ. He was a veteran serving in the Army from 1956-1958. In 1968 he met and married Annmarie Salese, and they moved to Toms River in 1971 with their daughter Sherry. Donald worked as a civilian at Lakehurst Naval Air Base in Lakehurst, NJ until his retirement in 2020. After his retirement he enjoyed his days fishing, tending to his garden, and going with friends and family to many day trips around New Jersey. Most of all Donald enjoyed watching and spending time with his two granddaughters who he was immensely proud of. Donald will be missed by his entire family, friends, and neighbors. Memorial visitation will be held Monday, August 17, 2020 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at “The Family Owned” Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, located at 412 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753. In lieu of flowers please consider performing a simple act of kindness in Donald’s name.