Johnston, Elizabeth A. "Betty" nee Gardiner Suddenly on Saturday August 24th, 2013 at the age of 79 years, Betty passed away in the Perth Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (McVeety) Gardiner and wife of the late Ivan S. Johnston. She was the cherished mother of Keith (Lauraine) of Kingston, loved and respected Nana to Nicole (Shaun) Krosse, Andrea (Eric) Bennett and Emily Johnston and great grandmother of Campbell John Krosse. She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Joyce Gardiner, all her family, her neighbours at Glen Tay and her many good friends. Betty was predeceased by her sisters Jean (Rene) Labrosse, Edith (George) Smith, Annie (Earl) Somerville and brothers Jim (Helka) and Ken Gardiner. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Thursday August 29th, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Friday August 30th, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to Calvin United Church or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.