Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret and loved father and father in law of Deborah and Shawn Abraham, Julia and Rick Walker, Philip and Nicola, Alexia, and Belinda. A much loved Grandad of Travis, and Hannah; Mia, and Holly; Jack, Alyssa, and Amilee.  Loved brother of Jeanette Watts. Messages to Johnston family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Ashley’s life will be held at our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Thursday November 15, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private interment.