Robert Mercer Johnston
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Robert M. Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ontario Parliament for St. Catharines | |
| In office 1967–1977 | |
| Preceded by | New riding |
| Succeeded by | Jim Bradley |
| 52nd Mayor of St. Catharines | |
| In office 1964–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Buchanan |
| Succeeded by | Mackenzie Chown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1916 Port Dalhousie, Ontario |
| Died | October 16, 1985 (aged 69) Hotel Dieu Hospital, St.Catharines, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Occupation | Johnston's Coal, Ice and Fuel |
Robert Mercer Johnston (September 15, 1916 – October 16, 1985) was an Ontario political figure. He represented St. Catharines in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1967 to 1977 as a Progressive Conservative member.
Johnston was born in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, the son of Robert Henry and Lillias Johnston. In 1951, he married Doris Gardener. He was the mayor of St. Catharines.[1]