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Peter Johnson was born in Ballarat in 1949 and passed away in Melbourne in 2022. A family man who loved the outdoors, he will be deeply missed. This memorial has been started for us all to share memories and stories from Peter's life.
Family and friends
Anna Matthews Mary, Joe and Nancy, Peter's older siblings.
Anna Matthews Peter's parents Joan and Kenneth in the 40s.
Anna Matthews Peter's mum and her sister on a swing in circa 1944.
Anna Matthews Peter's brother Sam.
Anna Matthews Dad as a toddler. What a cutie!
Anna Matthews Dad and his baby sister Abby.
Anna Matthews 31 Redfern Drive, the first house that Peter lived in.
Anna Matthews Another one of Dad and Abby. So cute!
Anna Matthews Dad took this photo of aunt Abby on the Champs Elysees. They travelled to France just after he finished university.
Anna Matthews Dad on the right and Sam on the left, in London.
Anna Matthews Another great one of Dad and Abby in Paris during the summer of 1974.
Anna Matthews Dad hiking through Chamonix in 1992.
Anna Matthews My favourite photo of Dad and I.
Anna Matthews I still remember hearing Dad recite this quote to me, he lived by those words.
Anna Matthews A photo Dad took of Jon and I on our wedding day. One of our favourites.
Anna Matthews Another great shot of Dad 💞
Anna Matthews That time we did a photoshoot of Dad. Love this photo 💞
Anna Matthews Dad's favourite restaurant, he loved sitting out here and feeding the birds.
Anna Matthews Dad's most-loved song, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by The Beach Boys. It always put him in a good mood!
Anna Matthews Dad pulling Marc and Julie through the snow on holiday in Canada... and leaving Jon to bring up the rear! Such an amazing trip, and a great time spent together.
Anna Matthews Dad took this photo of uncle Mike at home :)
The service for Dad will be held on the 28th of May at the Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171
Dear Anna and Family, I was saddened to hear that Peter had passed away. We had been neighbours back on Eliza St and I was very fond of him. He was always very kind to my wife and I and I was sad we lost touch over the years. May he rest in peace, Michael Power
Anna Matthews This is the poem we have chosen to read at Dad's funeral 🥀
Dear Peter R.I.P. We know you are greatly loved… the true measure of a man’s worth. Thank you for all you have done for our family. The nicest place to be is in someone's thoughts The safest place to be is in someone's prayers, and the very best place to be is... in the hands of God. Dear Anna and Family, Although no words can help to hea...
Peter and I worked together several years ago and I was sad to hear of his passing. He was a lovely man and always spoke highly of Anna and the rest of his children. May he rest in peace 🌟
Anna Matthews We shall always remember you, Dad for all the amazing things you did for us. We were so lucky to have you in our lives for as long as we did.
Be kind to unkind people they need it most!!!
Mary Carr Ballarat moved with the times, however kept it's natural beauty. Dad was instrumental to Ballarat staying in touch with its heritage
Mary Carr Known for smoked ribs, his secret recipe lives on, just ask Anna 😋
Mary Carr Another great quote dad lived by...
Mary Carr Dad's favourite beach destination - Yallingup, WA. So many fun times building sandcastle and catching waves 🌊