Esther S. Johnston

Boonville- Esther S. Johnston, 82, of Thornton Avenue, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Rome Health. Esther was born in Whitesboro, on April 14, 1939, a daughter of William and Sylvia Lake Johnston. She grew up in Woodgate on the Bear Creek Road, receiving her education at Woodgate School. Later she moved to Boonville, living on East Schuyler St. for many years, before moving to Main Street in 1967, where she lived until 2013 when she moved to Thornton Avenue. For many years she served as a volunteer at Matthews Place Ministries Thrift Store, on Main St. Boonville. Esther was a long time active member of Boonville United Methodist Church and she greatly enjoyed playing Bingo and cards. She is survived by four nieces, Teresa (Steven) Rapave, Lowville, Susan (David) Baker, Boonville, Dawn Pfendler, Boonville and Trish Hastwell, Forestport and great nieces and nephews. Esther was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, William Johnston, Stanley Johnston and one sister, Ida Hastwell. Calling hours will be on Tuesday December 14, 2021, from 5-7 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where a funeral service will begin at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment in the spring will be in Woodgate Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Matthews Place Ministries, 165 Main St. Boonville, NY 13309.