Geneseo: At age 74, Terry passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born in Warsaw, NY to the late George and Helen Johnston. Survived by his beloved wife Linda L. Johnston, his sons; Shawn (Joan) Johnston of Geneseo, NY and Jason (Kim) Johnston of Mt. Morris, NY, along with his brother AJ Johnston and his 3 grandchildren; Natalie, Lydia and Kody.
Friends and family are invited to call from 12 Noon – 2PM on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, NY, where Terry’s memorial service will immediately follow calling hours at 2PM. Interment will take place at a future date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Geneseo, NY. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Veterans Outreach Center, 447 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
My condolences to Linda and family on Terry’s passing. We lived next to each other in the late 60’s and you were wonderful neighbors. We took our first born sons on walks together and Terry rode home on a snowmobile in a snowstorm and checked in on us to make sure we were ok. I’m so sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. I’m sure he’ll be missed by many. Great childhood memories.
Cousin Karyl and Rod Wixted
so sorry to hear of terrys passing ,so many lost and so many loved,my sympathy goes out to his family linda duryea( a dear friend of Collettes}
Linda and Family…Am so very, very sorry to hear about Terry. We spent many weekend nights playing Clue and snacking on popcorn and drinking kool-aid with the boys. Such wonderful memories. You both will be in my heart forever.
Sweet Love…Linda Krebbeks Close
Linda and family
So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Have known family forever my parents were good friends of George and Helen’s. Many fond memories!
Was so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing! Have known him forever. His parents and mine were good friends.
We are sadden to hear we have lost yet another member of our extended family. Terry will be remembered fondly by many. Our heartfelt sympathy to Linda, Shawn and Jason.
Being Terry’s neighbor for the last 24 years has been a privilege. He always gave freely of his time, always offering to help if we needed it, and always had time to chat. We’ll miss him driving by the house double clutching it to rev up the engine – it always made us laugh, and we admired him living his best life!
I feel very forunate to have had Terry for my friend. He was always there for me no matter what I needed. I look around my apartment and see all the projects that Terry did for me . Putting up shelves on my livivg room wall,hanging up pictues and building a base for my recliner. I wil miss my friend. My heart felt condolences to Linda and family
So, so sorry to hear of the passing of Terry (George).
I’ve been his next door neighbor for 21 years now. From Day One, he helped me with big things and little. (Whether it be in providing an electrical outlet; a garden hose; plowing my driveway before I got my own Tractor; Jason, Terry and I felling some border trees; and those legendary Bon-Fires in the back yard.)
A wonderful sense of humor and quick wit, you knew from the very beginning that you could joke with him AND share real concerns with him.
He was so meticulous w/ his yard chores and the legendary use of the pressure washer and weed whacker and leaf blower. 😉
Right to the last days on earth, he was always lending a hand. ~4wks ago, I was trying to SOLO manhandle some “new to me” furniture into my house, when “like an angel” here comes Terry strolling across the lawn asking me if I needed HELP. …which I did….and he did.
He was equally strong in his physical ability and to mentally/emotionally keep it real in conversations.
We are all missing a Great Person and Friend. I’m proud to have known him…and will look fondly to my North when I mow my lawn or care for my trees….not to mention that every time I see a Skeleton, I will think of “George in the passenger seat”. 😉
God Bless you and your family during this time of remembrance. Romans 5:3
Steve Merritt
Terry was a great neighbor but more importantly a wonderful friend who was like family. He was always there for me no matter what issue came up and was always good to share a laugh. There’s not much on my farm terry didn’t have a hand in from building garden fences, planting and mowing to helping with the horses at times, he taught me a great deal. All the animals , especially Ellie loved him as they could sense his loving heart. I will truly miss him and I am grateful for the years of friendship that we had. Much love and prayers for Linda and family.
David & Yula & Jacob Cantatore Family of Hamlin New York Yula & I always Liked ‘TERRY’ sorry for your loss he will be missed by many
Linda and family..so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. My sympathy to you all. He was a great guy, Mike and I always liked him. They used to have coffee together a lot in Geneseo, and are probably doing the same now. Prayers and thinking of you.
Barb Orlando
My prayers are with all his family and good friends.Terry was a great person .Cousin Val
I am in shock. I am so sorry about Terry. Linda you know you are in my thoughts. You know he is up there with Jim and having coffee. I know this isn’t easy. My thoughts are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear and read about Terry. I always liked Terry and never knew his real first name. I hadn’t seen him in years but always considered him a good friend. Sorry for you loss Linda and family.
Linda and family so very sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. I am flooded with so many memories from those High School years and of course living across the road from my Mom n Dad and me for a short time.. Our boys had a great friendship, nice memories living on Pole Bridge. RIP Terry may your family take comfort in shared memories you will be missed!
So sorry for the loss of your father. Remember all of the good times you had with him and laugh and smile about those. Those you will cherrish for ever and ever. Remember he is never gone he will always be beside you every second every minute and every hour of the day.
Linda and Denny; So sorry to hear this. Terry was a good friend, l will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave
I’m very sorry to hear that Terry has passed. He stood out to me in our family as being extraordinarily kind and warm. I will miss seeing him at family gatherings.
My heart goes out to you and yours.
Mark Johnston (son of Marty)
So sorry Linda for your loss. Terry was a great guy, and he will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love ya,
Pat & Smitty and family
Terry was the most wonderful friend and neighbor you could ask for in this world! His generosity of spirit was evident every day of the 21 years we lived across the street from him. Linda and Terry helped us raise our family in many ways. Dee and I were blessed to be their friends and part of their extended family. The world is a little less wonderful with my “big brother”, Terry gone.
I’ve known Terry for many years. He always greeted you with a smile and the standard question asking how I and my family were doing. He didn’t ask to be polite he genuinely wanted to know. He will be missed.
Thank you for being in our lives Uncle Terry! We will miss you so much!
Linda, Shawn and Joan, so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. I pray that you will find comfort in your beautiful memories.
Linda and Family, Chris and I are so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. He was a great guy. May he RIP!
Sad to hear this. Terry was a great guy. My sincere condolences to the Johnston family.