Mary “Sis” Johnston

Victor – On December 11, 2024 at age 91. She is predeceased by her husband, Howard Johnston; parents, Harry and Mary Bement; siblings, Helen (John) Doran, James (Shirley) Bement, Charles Bement, Beverly Kerskie and John (Jean) Bement; sister-in-law, Maryann Bement; daughter-in-law, Brenda Johnston. Mary is survived by her sons, Robert (Cheryl), Howard Jr. (Cindy), Gerald (Coleen), and Timothy (Julie Heberle); 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Bement; sister-in-law, Betty Bement; brother-in-law, Ernie Kerskie; many nieces and nephews.

Mary was born and raised in Canandaigua and graduated from St. Mary’s School and Canandaigua Academy. Mary was a devout Catholic and very involved in all family activities. She had an uncanny ability to remember all birthdays of family members including great-grandchildren. She would enjoy her summer holidays at camp in the Southerntier with family. Later in life, she spent her winters at Southwinds in Sarasota, Florida where she had many friends. Mary and Howard had a very close friend, Peter Butler, whom they always considered as another son.

Mary and her family would like to thank all the staff at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center and to Mr. Mike Schwabl who administered communion with prayer weekly to Mary.

Family and friends may call at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services of Victor, 301 W. Main Street, Victor, Thursday, December 19, from 4:00-7:00 PM. Mary’s Memorial Mass will be held Friday, 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 115 Maple Ave, Victor. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to St. Patrick’s Church in Mary’s memory. For more information, please go to: www.VisitMiller.com