Ada Mae Johnston, age 85 of Piqua passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. She was born in Everett, Massachusetts on April 17, 1926 the daughter of Raymond T. Lavoine Sr. and Athalia Mae (Chute) Lavoine. She was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge in Hopewell, Virginia. She was a member of the DAV Women’s Auxiliary #98 of Troy and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved to quilt and sew.
She is survived by her children, son and daughter-in-law David and Rosemary Johnston of Fredricksburg, Virginia, daughter-in-law Hallie Johnston of Casa Grande, Arizona and daughter Debra Johnston Scott of Troy, 10 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Thomas Johnston Sr., son John Thomas Johnston Jr., and 2 brothers Raymond T. Lavoine Jr., and Albert McNamara.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 4-7 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. Funeral services will held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 10:30 am in the funeral home with Bishop Cartwright officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.