Muriel Pauline Johnstone

JOHNSTONE, Muriel Pauline ~ Age 93, of Waterville, Kings Co., N.S., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, with family around her. Muriel has gone to be with her Lord and loved ones. Born on December 3, 1932, in Kinsmans Corner (Woodville), Kings Co., she was the daughter of the late Louis H. and Reta M.E. (Best) Barkhouse.

Muriel had attended school in Waterville, later at Kings County Academy, and was a graduate of Mack’s Business, Kentville. She had been employed as an operator for Maritime Telephone & Telegraph for a short period of time. Muriel was a long-time member of Waterville Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday School, attended bible study, was involved with various committees and enjoyed Tuesday afternoons at the Sharon Club. She had been a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department, always taking an interest with family members who were involved with the fire service.

Muriel was a life member of Laurel Chapter No. 67, Order of the Eastern Star, Berwick, enjoyed evenings at chapter and had received her 25-year pin. She enjoyed reading, keeping up on current events, and was always looking out for the interests of others. Muriel was devoted to her family, friends and local communities. Gram will be forever remembered by her grandchildren, whom she doubted on giving them her time and would have a kitchen full of treats for them to enjoy. Many hours were spent in the kitchen and caring for the many family pets over the years. Muriel was a proud life-long Watervillian.

Surviving are her children, S. Wayne (Donna) Johnstone, Waterville; J. Elaine Mosher (Dale Hartling), Nicholsville; P. Bryce (Elaine) Johnstone; Waterville; grandchildren, Kristen R. (Travis) Marshall, Malay Falls; Adrian S. Johnstone, Waterville; brother, Harold O. (the late Helen) Barkhouse, Valley; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her caring and loving husband of 62 years, Stuart E. Johnstone (May 19, 2015); son-in-law, Douglas Mosher.

Visitation will take place Monday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., with an Order of the Eastern Star Tribute at 6:00 p.m., both in Waterville Baptist Church, 1243 Mill St., Waterville, from where the funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27. Pastor Christina Bigelow officiating, with interment in Berwick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Muriel’s memory may be made to Waterville Baptist Church, Waterville & District Volunteer Fire Department or IWK Foundation.

The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Dr. David Nunn, the caring hospital nursing staff, Victorian Order of Nurses home care workers and especially to Irene Hart, Erica Veinotte, Alyssa Crossland and Donna Spencer who assisted the family in keeping her comfortable at home for as long as it was possible.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com