Clifford M. Johnston, 64 years, of Conesus, NY died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a long illness. He was born in Warsaw, NY, January 17, 1948 the son of William Henry and Jane Louise Lacey Johnston. He was a 1966 graduate of Livonia Central School and then went on to pursue a 4 year career with the United States Air Force. Prior to being disabled, he was longtime worker for the NY State Deptartment of Transportation in Geneseo and Lakeville. He was marreied to the former Betty Kennedy on March 6, 1976. Cliff belonged to the Conlon-Mulvaney American Legion Post in Conesus.
He is survived by his wife Betty; his children, James (Penny) Johnston of Farmington and Krista (Howard) Johnston of Honeoye. 3 grandchildren, Haleigh, Howard and Nathan Johnston. His brothers, William (Judy) Johnston of Florida, John (Roxanne) Johnston of Spencerport, Carl (Linda) Johnston of Avon and Donald (Sharon) Johnston of Uma, Arizona. Brother-in-law, Steve (Leslie) Kennedy, sister-in-law Debbie (Jim Barlow) Kennedy. His Aunt, Helen Johnston of Livonia. several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Friday, August 3, 2012 from from 5 – 8 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 PM. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livonia Ambulance Fund, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY. To send condolences or further information, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My prayers are with the family, and I will miss all the laughs we had. Until we meet again I will miss you!
so sorry to hear of his passing. please take comfort that he isn’t hurting any longer and is in a better place. One day I’ll meet you in person and will give you a big hug.
My deepest sympathy to you, Betty, on the loss of your husband.
my sincere condolences to the johnston family. cliff was a kind, funny classmate .
Cliff was a good guy and best friend growing up and surviving LCS together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you struggle through this sad time. Cliff will never be forgotten.
I just don’t know what to say…Cliff was my second Dad. I am very thankful that our families lived down the road from eachother. I am left with a life time of great memories that will live on forever. Im glad that I was able to spend time with the family the last time I was home. He was a great man and will be missed dearly by all that knew him and his family. Betty, Jim, and Krista, I am so very sorry for your loss. Love you guys!
Aunt Betty, Krista and Jim my thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Cliff will leave a hole in our family and will be greatly missed. Love you.
I grew up hanging out with you all, my deepest sympathy goes out to you Betty and the rest of the family. Cliff always had a smile and a hello. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my prayers.
Betty, you and your family are in my prayers. God is with you and will give you the strength you need during this time.
Betty,No words can express my feelings. Just know that I love you, dear friend, and you are all in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with Betty and the whole family. God bless you all during this difficult time, and give you strength. Know that you are all loved as God holds you all close during this time.
Betty, Jim and Krista, We are so sorry for your loss!! Cliff was a great man!! He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Nobody could ever get me to smile the way he could. I will miss all of his jokes and that handsome smile. All my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love you All.
All my love to the family.
You will be missed Cliffy…The memories of you and the guys working hard at my Grandma Waite’s farm on Polebridge Rd and those famous lunches she made. A hard worker and a real kind soul. Love to Betty and the whole family from South Canisteo, NY