Lester Andrew Johnson
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Evanston
Passed on: December 4th, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we the family have to announce the death of Lester Andrew "Digget" Johnson, 55, of Potlotek that occurred suddenly at the Strait Richmond Hospital in Evanston on December 4, 2017.
Born in Sydney, he was the son of the late Matthew "Mattie" and Annie (Nevins) Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Marshall; daughters, Tena Marshall, Matle'n Marshall, Shannon Johnson; sons, Lester Johnson, William Marshall; grandchildren, Selena, Justice, Nathaniel, Abigail, Vanessa, Georgina, Jennifer, Dominic and Layla Sky; brothers, Kevin (Sandra) Johnson, Roddie (Lori) Johnson, Byron (Rosie) Johnson, Basil (Shara) Johnson; sisters, Beverly (Eddie) Johnson, Monica Young, Nancy (John Ryan) Johnson all of Potlotek; godchildren, Mary Susan Lafford, Jasmine Mellen, Linden Lafford, Liza Isaac and Christopher Ballard; uncles, Howard (Ethel) Johnson, Stanley (Margarie) Johnson, both of Eskasoni; aunts, Gladys DiPietro, Eskasonie, Patricia Bernard, Shubenacadie; best friends, Rob MacKay, Maynard Marshall, Kenny Basque, Robert Boudreau. He will also be missed by his best furry friend, "Dodge". Besides his parents he was predeceased by his daughter, Cassandra Marshall; granddaughter, Tamara Johnson; brothers, Richard Johnson, Tom Johnson, Bernard Johnson, John in infancy; sisters, Elizabeth and Sandra.
Visitation will be held in the family residence at 12226 Hwy. #4 in Potlotek from 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2017 until time of Funeral Mass.
Funeral Mass will take place Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church with Rev. Antolin Asur officiating. Burial to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Barra Head.
A salité will be held in the Potlotek Community Hall.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H.Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd.
To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memory of Lester please visit, www.chboudreau.com.
