Canandaigua: At age 81, John passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019 at F. F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. He was born in Canandaigua, NY to the late Clarence and Jane Johnston. John is predeceased by his daughter Cheryl Cooper. Survived by his wife of 35 years; Marion Johnston, his children; Keith (Stacey) Johnston, Renee (Mike) McMeekin, Douglas (Cindy) Ace, Kristy Lisk (Conway), his sister; Joy Kessler, his 16 grandchildren and his 11 great grandchildren.
John was an Army Reservist who served his country from 1958 to 1962. Once out of the reserves, he became a career carpenter who spent nearly 50 years working for Frank Marianacci, Inc. John really enjoyed going on fishing trips up to the 1000 Islands and was very passionate about sharing the message of Jesus along with spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, 11 AM at Faith Bible Church, 9041 US-20A, Honeoye, NY with food and fellowship to follow. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: www.cff.org. To send a condolence or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneral homes.com
Grandpa you have touch so many people’s in ways you can’t understand. I am the person I am today because of you. You were my inspiration to be a better person and always look to god before making decisions. You are the reason I came to know the lord and learned how to fish. I will never forget you and I can’t wait to see you again some day. I love you grandpa
The Johnston Family, sorry to hear about Smokey’s passing he was a fun and amazing classmate and will be missed. Let memories of the time you shared as a family give you comfort. Our deepest condolences to your family. Conrad and Carol Russell
Uncle Smokey will be missed. He was such a fun person and a dedicated family man. We had such fun at the home he built wirh his own two talented hands. Not only will he be greatly missed by all his nieces and nephews but by his sister Joy Kester as well.
Farwell, my dear friend. May we meet in Paradise, to hunt again in the green grass and smell the spring breezes, as we did so many years ago.
So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and peace knowing he is with the Lord. Remember all the goods times you shared. Keep the memories alive.
Rip grandpa u r missed so much u will never be forgotten. I love u sooo much