Whitney Pier
It is with great love and profound sadness that we, the family of Arno David Johnson, mourn his passing on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital – Hospice, Sydney, surrounded by loving family.
Born on October 8, 1957, in Sydney, Arno was the son of the late David and Stella (Roston) Johnson.
Left to mourn his loss, is his loving wife of 43 years, Peggy (Costigan) Johnson; sons, David (Pamela), Ryan (Amanda) and Matthew (Johnna); Papa will be greatly missed by his loving grandchildren, Jacob, Peyton, Victoria, Ryan, Keenan, Beckham, Mackenzie, Layla, Ben, Stella, Oliver, Saoirse, Baby Johnson and great-grandson, Morgan. He is also survived by sisters, Effie (Carmen), Myrtle (Mike), Patricia (Terry), Agnes (the late Raymond), Francis (Kenny), Martina (Bill), Delores (Don) and Donelda (Keith); brother, John Phillip (Lora); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Besides his parents, Arno was predeceased by his brother, Louis (Sharon), as well as grandchildren, Karlee and Lucas.
Arno was full of life and was always up for a good laugh or joke. He was known for his humor and wit. He loved his grandchildren more than anything in this world. He loved spending the summer by his pool watching them play.
The family would like to especially thank the Palliative Care and Hospice units at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Ann Francis D’Intino and nurse, Leah Burns for their kindness, compassion and excellent care throughout Arno’s final days. Special thanks to his niece, Tonya Costigan-Covey for all her help and support while he was in the hospital.
Visitation for the late Arno Johnson will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the Mass, a reception will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Arno may be made to Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton County.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
I’m so sorry for your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
From: Dolly Roston
Sorry for your loss.
From: Phyllis Erickson
My deepest sympathy to Arno’s family and to hist sisters and brother, veryy sorry.
From: Michael LeBlanc
Peggy and family
So sorry for your loss
Arno was a wonderful man
We will miss him
From: Carol Hiscock
So sorry for your loss my condolences to Arnold’s family and friends he was a great man and he will be missed
So very sorry for your loss. Sending love and comfort to all. xo
My condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to the family’s my deepiest sympathy to all.god bless
My most heart felt condolences Arno was an amazing gentleman very supportive to all. Hugs to Peggy David Ryan Matthew and all his grandchildren and his brother and sisters. Arno was my causin I shell cherish our childhood memories and yes of course beaver cove days
Sorry for your lost our condolences to the family
My Condolences to Dave, Pamela and all the family.
Peggy and family 💔
I was so saddened to hear of Arnold’s passing, your best friend, life partner, your love .
I had always admired your relationship, viewing a your true love .
The support of your love ones will be your strength that you’ll need but know this your love one, will Always be at your side.
Your in our thoughts
Love Susan Mirao &
Roger and Rosie xo
Our deepest condolences to Dave, Pam and family.
Peggy and family I’m truely sorry to hear Arno passing my deepest condolences to you all
To Peggy & family—my deepest condolences on Arno’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So Sorry for.your Loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you Peggy and Family
So sorry to hear of Arno’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time
Peggy and family, sisters and brother I am so sorry for your loss. Arnold was such a funny sweet loving man and I will miss our joking and our chats. RIP my friend.
Peggy and family so sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing my thoughts and prayer are with all of you. May Arnold Rest In Peace.
So sorry to hear Peggy.God Bless you all.R.I.P. Arnold.
Keeping you in thought & prayer Peggy & Family.
A.F.F.A.
Doddy & Bobby Keel💐💐💐
My deepest condolences to the Johnson family. So sorry to hear of Arno’s passing. ((hugs))
Arnold was a great man. My deepest condolences to Peggy and the family. RIP Arno
My deepest condolences to the Johnson family on your loss, my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to the family .
Arno’s passing was such sad news. Our most heartfelt condolences to Peggy and Family. May you find comfort and peace during this time.
I didn’t know Arno but I used to see him in church and he seemed like a fine gentleman. May he Rest In Peace. Condolences to his family on their loss
Peggy and Family. Sincere condolences.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
So sorry for your loss Peggy, thinking of you and your family, thoughts and prayers with you all.
Arno will be greatly miss always had a big smile and joking all the time to peggy and all family hugs and remember his happy times with you all so sorry for your loss we will all miss him Melvin and Diana keough
Sorry for your loss Matt and family. Thinking about you and praying for comfort and peace for you and your loved ones.
Pat & Family, sorry about the loss of your brother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
My condolences on Arno’s passing. May he rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🙏
My husband shared a room with Arno in 4A very nice man who had great love for his wife and his sons and their families. RIP
Dan and Vonnie MacDonald
Peggy and Family: Sending sincerest condolences during this time of sadness. Today and always may loving memories bring you peace, strength and comfort.
Peggy and family, condolences from the bottom of my heart on Arno’s passing. Arno was a wonderful man full of compassion and wit, you would always walk away with a smile after chatting with him. God Bless.
Sending sympathies to you, Peggy, on the passing of your husband,.
Arno. He endured a long struggle. May he now rest in peace.
Peggy and family, my condolences at such a difficult time. Although I only met Arno at Bryson’s christening, I could tell what a kind and lovely family man he truly was. Cherish all those memories you have had as a family, they will help you in the days ahead. Love and hugs Sherry Scott(Meredith’s mom)
so sorry for your loss peggy and family unable to make it but mycondolence are going out to all of you
So sorry for your loss Peggy. My prayers go out to you &
your family.xo
Dear Peggy and Family:
I pray that God will grant you courage and strength at this difficult time.
He will be missed by many who knew him
God bless