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Robert Johnston Obituary
Groveland: July 20, 2008, at age 70 years. Predeceased by his parents, Otis and Ruth Johnston; sister, Sheila and brother Ivan. Survived by his wife, Grace (Kirkwood); his children, Christine (Gary) Trescott, James (Andrea) Johnston, Michael (Denise) Burgess and Matthew (Kimberly) Burgess; his grandchildren, Chad, Adam, Raylene, Alix, Marissa, Kelsey, Kyra and Chase; his brothers, Ken (Joeen) Johnston and Martin (Sharon) Johnston; his sisters, Patricia Collister, Collette McTarnaghan, Valva (Robert) Bradshaw, June (William) Mills. In-laws, James and Lorada Kirkwood and family; several dear nieces and nephews including Brian Hiler.
Bob's family would like to extend a special blessing to Dr. Brian Yirinec and the entire staff at the Pluta Cancer Center.
Friends may call Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 & 20A, Livonia, where a Celebration of Bob's Life will be held Thursday at 11 AM. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland. Memorial contributions to the Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr., Rochester, NY 14623.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Johnston
Kathie Mehlenbacher
August 1, 2008
Grace,
My sincere sympathy to you. I just heard about it yesterday as we don't get the Democrat. My thoughts are with you. All my love.
Jan Hill
July 24, 2008
My most sincere sympathy. Bob was truely a very strong and brave man.
H.D. Burley II
July 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Bob was a kind hearted man who made many people laugh. I will remember the Canada fishing trips, and all the stories I would hear from my dad about Bob. God Bless.
Linda and George Standish
July 22, 2008
Chris, Gary, Jimmy and Andrea,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Charlotte Harcleroad
July 22, 2008
Bob has been a good friend and neighbor when we were growing up. He will be sadly missed.
Jeff Curry
July 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Bob touched so many...he will be missed...I have very fond memories that I will cherrish.
Jeff Curry and Family
Susan Barth
July 22, 2008
Christine and Gary Trescott,
Your friends and co-workers of the Kayex Corporation express their deep sorrow at your loss.
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