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BRENDAN JOHNSTON Obituary


Brendan Oliver Johnston  
Originally of Tubbercurry, CO. Sligo, Ireland, lately of Annandale, VA, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, his daughters, Fiona, Brenda, Karla, Anna, Helen, and Nina, his siblings, Kathleen, Margaret, and Eddie, and by his extended family worldwide. Brendan's warm and gentle nature impacted everyone he came in contact with, even briefly, and he will be greatly missed by those of us blessed to have known him well. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, February 22, at Murphy's Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046 The funeral mass will be held at St. Michael's Church in Annandale at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 7401 St. Michael Lane Annandale, VA 22003, Interment at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA

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Published by The Washington Post from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2019.

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Single Memorial Tree

Joseph A. Semyan

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Libbie Weber

March 13, 2019

Dear Bridget and family, We so miss Brendan and you at BrightView. We loved seeing you and being warmed by your smiles and kindness. And dear Brendan. May God bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you, giving you deep peace in the midst of your grieving.
With love,
Libbie Weber (and on behalf of Doug and Marian Brooks, who were blessed last year to have your old room, Bridget)

Denise Duncan

February 19, 2019

Dear Kathleen and all your daughters,
The world will be a colder place without Brendan. What a lovely man he was. May all the joy you had with him comfort you now in your loss.

Patricia McTigue

February 19, 2019

Dear Kathleen & Family ~ We were all so sad to hear about Brendans passing. He was a wonderful man. May he R.I.P.
Love from your Cousin Pat and her family.

Soldier Salute Standing Spray

Eamonn Johnston

Sent Flowers

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Loretta Kenny

Sent Flowers

RK

February 19, 2019

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

February 19, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Fiona Bugler

Sent Flowers

February 18, 2019

Those who pass on God keep in his memory because he cares for them sorry for your loss.

Loretta Shinnors

February 18, 2019

Such a gentle caring person always. Brendan is a peace now Codladh sámh Brendan
Loretta & Family

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Ciaran Kenny

Sent Flowers

Ellen Shaker

February 18, 2019

We are so very sorry for your loss and keeping your whole family in our prayers. Love The Shaker Family

At Peace Arrangement

Eibhlin Payne

Sent Flowers

February 18, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

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