Juanita Marie Johnson - 63, of Lakeville, Kings County, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Kentville, she was the daughter of Kathleen (Graves) LeBlanc, Cambridge and the late Edward LeBlanc and “Papa” Bob Maskell, Cambridge. She was retired as a custodian with the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. She was happiest with her family around her. She enjoyed camping, fishing, baseball, playing her guitar and family barbeques. Juanita was a loving, caring and devoted person who was a hard worker. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Johnson (Tim Koehler), New Ross; Angie Johnson (Tim Hebb) and Kathy (Percy) Creemer, both of Lakeville; a son, Tim (April) Johnson, British Columbia; two step-daughters, Monica (Leon) Brewster, Baxter’s Harbour; Sandra (David) Confiante, Sackville; two step-sons, Eric “Bub” (Chris) Johnson and David (Sue) Johnson, both of Ontario; two sisters, Eva (Bill) Tibert, Cambridge; Linda (Wayne) Marriott, New Minas; four brothers, Gordon (Ethel) and Paul (Barb), both of Cambridge; Terry (Pam), Lakeville; Gerald (Betty), Coldbrook; a sister-in-law, Wanda LeBlanc, Steam Mill; 19 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; 17 step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Johnson; an infant son, Albert; her father, Edward LeBlanc; a sister, Nellie LeBlanc; two brothers, Edward and Timothy. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, where the funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2012, Pastor Christina Bigelow officiating. Burial took place in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Children’s Wish Foundation or the charity of your choice. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the people who supported Juanita during this time, especially her sister, Eva and her friends, Pauline Bond and Judy Penny. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.