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Colonel Henry (Harry) Johnston (Retd)

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Colonel Henry (Harry) Johnston (Retd)

Lissan House, Priorland Road, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Louth

Colonel Henry (Harry) Johnston (Retd), Lissan House, Priorland Road, Dublin Road, Dundalk, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Harry, beloved husband of Elizabeth (née McDonnell) and dear father of Mark, Harry, and Paul. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Annie (late of Deerpark, Ravensdale), sisters Alice and Lilly, and brothers Tommy and Jim. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons, daughters‑in‑law Sinead, Claire, and Jackie, his adored grandchildren Naoise, Amy, Millie, Kaelem, Nessa, and Cara, sister Winnie, sister‑in‑law Delamar, Carers Nadia and Natasia, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, Army colleagues, friends, and neighbours. Harry dedicated his life to service in the Irish Defence Forces, rising to the rank of Colonel and serving on numerous United Nations peacekeeping missions in the Congo and the Middle East. He will be fondly remembered for his strength of character and gentle nature.

May He Rest In Peace


Harry will repose at his home, Lissan House, Priorland Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth (A91 P3F9), for public visitation on Monday 1st December from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday 2nd December at 1.30pm driving to Haggardstown Church (A91 XH75), for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Haggardstown Cemetery.

House private please on Sunday 30th November and Tuesday 2nd of December.

Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

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Date Published:

Sunday 30th November 2025

Date of Death:

Sunday 30th November 2025

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