Condolence: Loretta:
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terribly sad time.
God bless you all
Patti Cragg

Condolence: We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. We are both deeply sorry for the loss of your Father. Michael and Julia Correia.

Condolence: GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN,
To the Johnstone Family, please accept our sincere condolenses in the passing of Bob earlier this week. It is a sad day for all, but we should feel so fortunate to have known him, not just on the ball field, but as a good friend. Bob always left people with a certain good feeling towards everything that surrouded him. I remember every time that he was heading to the bullpen at Christie Pits to warm up for another relief appearance,a number of youngsters and adults would gather to watch his every move. He was something special to them and they, as baseball fans, meant so much to Bob. The visiting teams would arrive for a Sunday afternoon game in Toronto and they would ask me, "will Flakey" Johnstone be here today?" And when I would answer, "yes, he's out there working out with the rest of the team", a definite empty look of intimidation and fear would show on their faces.
Although, at times, somewhat rough around the edges, he was a fun loving individual, always looking at the brighter side of life with a good joke or story. A true friend, believe me, he knew his place and was always a gentleman towards my wife and I. His passing is a sad time for all of us, but the fun times and memories of Bob Johnstone will be with us forever.
Sincerely,
Ray and Thelma Ridler,
Scarborough, Ontario

Condolence: HAPPINESS LIES FOR THOSE WHO CRY, THOSE WHO HURT, THOSE WHO HAVE SEARCHED, AND THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED, FOR ONLY THEY CAN APPRECIATE THE IMPORTANCE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TOUCHED THEIR LIVES.

It was in the spring in Lachine, Quebec, 1966 that we finally met, however our reputations in baseball had preceded us. Bob Johnstone was the brilliant young pitcher from Scarborough and I was that shortstop from the City Playgrounds, considered the best in Canada, at the time. We had the potential and were very optimistic towards playing professional baseball and we both loved the game with a passion. Also, it was ironic that Bob and I had both signed baseball contracts to play in the New York Mets organization. After that summer, I returned home to Toronto and Bob continued his dream to play pro ball. Ever since that first day, there was a special feeling between us, a bond of friendship that would last forever. During the late 60

Condolence: My sincere regrets to Flaky

Condolence: CONDOLENCES TO THE JOHNSTONE FAMILY

BOB AND I WERE TEAMMATES IN 1971 AND 1972 WITH THE
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS
THE BEST PITCHER I HAVE EVER CAUGHT!BUT MOST OF ALL
I WILL REMEMBER FLAKEY AS A GREAT FRIEND!! WHAT YOU
SAW WAS WHAT YOU GOT. BOB WAS A GUY WHO COULD MAKE ME
LAUGH AT THE WORST OF TIMES. I WILL MISS AS WE ALL
WILL BUT I AM PROUD AND GRATEFUL TO HAVE KNOWN HIM SO
WELL.
SINCERELY
BRIAN MCROBIE