Honeoye / Livonia: At age 94, Helen passed away on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home in Livonia, NY. She was born in Mendon, NY to the late Jesse and Amy Plain. Helen is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Everett J. Johnston. She and Everett lived in Honeoye for most of their lives until Everett’s passing in 1998. Helen is also predeceased by her brothers, Richard “Rick” Plain, Dean Plain, and Floyd “Bud” Plain. Survived by her children, Marlene (Day) Stephens, Michael (Marcia) Johnston, Mellonie (Butch) Simmons, Gail Jankoski, her sister-in-law, Marian Plain; her grandchildren, Tom Stephens, Sarah Ullman, Gregory Johnston, Kari Simmons; along with her 8 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.
She was proud to be among the founding members of the Honeoye American Legion Auxiliary. After leaving her home in Honeoye, Helen moved to 5 Wildbriar Drive apartments in Livonia. She made many dear friends there over the past 20 years. The family would like to thank many of those dear friends as well as many people who supported us and Helen allowing her to remain in her apartment, where she wanted to stay.
Friends and family are invited to call from 12-2PM on Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye, where Helen’s Funeral Service will follow at 2PM. Interment will immediately follow her funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery on County Road 36 in Honeoye. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeview Cemetery Association, PO Box 43, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the Lord.Claudette
Dear Families of Helen and Everett,
Heartfelt sympathy for your loss and sadness.
You chose a perfect photo that shows Helen’s perky personality!
May peace and strength be with you.
Sincerely, Cheryl Alger
We’re so sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s passing. We have many fond memories of all the family gatherings. She was a special lady. May she rest in peace.Karyl and Rod Wixted
So sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Helen. She was a great friend to my mom for many years!Lisa Mallaber
My deepest and sincere condolences over your Helen’s passing. A true gem who will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Mike, Marlene, Melanie, Gail and family,
We were so sorry to read about Helen’s passing. My mother enjoyed many years of friendship with your mother.Peace and prayers to your family.
Bill and Marsha Fitzgerald
Our sincerest condolences to the family! We have many fond memories of gatherings with Aunt Helen! May memories of happy times comfort you all! Chris and Donna Plain
I didn’t know Helen for long but what a great personality she had?? May your family find memories and happiness take you through this hardship . God bless you all!!! Praying for you all!!
My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family over this great loss.
My sincere condolences to all of Helen’s family. So very sorry for your loss.
I hold many fond memories of Helen.
Mary J. Watson
Mel prayers for you and your family. Your Mom was a wonderful lady.