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Janet F. Johnson, 83

Janet F. Johnson, 83, of 1819 Glenbrook Ave., Lancaster, passed away October 23rd at the Essa Flory Hospice Center surrounded by her family.

She was born in Schuylkill Haven in 1924, daughter of the late Bert and Gertrude Foye.  She was the loving partner and wife of Franklin Johnson.  They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in August.  Supporting her husband’s military career she traveled to more than 15 military installations throughout the US while simultaneously managing a family.

She maintained a lifelong passion for contract bridge belonging to the Lancaster Contract Bridge Association and attaining her Silver Life Master Certificate.  She is an alumnus of the Sacred Heart Academy of Lancaster.

Aside from her loving husband she is survived by three sons, David Johnson and Courtney Johnson of Lancaster, and Greg Johnson of York.  In addition, she has one granddaughter Taylor J. Fountain of Jupiter, FL.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA on Thursday, October 30th at 11AM. A viewing will be held at St. Leo’s from 10am to 11AM.  Interment will be at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery immediately following the mass.  In lieu of flowers, it is respectfully requested that donations  be given to Hospice of Lancaster County, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA  17604-4125 for their professional support and loving care. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz  560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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Janet added so much to my enjoyment of bridge within the Lancaster community. She smiled constantly and made the complexity of bridge a simple lesson. I learned much from Janet’s demeanor not only at the bridge table, but toward life in general. My life’s plans will not permit me to attend Janet’s Mass, but be assured that she and the Johnson family are close in thought and prayer. She has been missed and will continue to shine her smile on all those who had the pleasure of her company.
Kathleen Del Corso
 

Court,
"A Mother’s Love"
I only had the privilege of knowing your Mom a short time. During that short time I was able to witness many blessings and miracles happen right in before my eyes. In my profession I see suffering everyday. I never have known anyone such as your Mom, fight till the very end and then pass with such grace and acceptance. Your Mom was strong both spiritually and in her faith. That day in her room, as she passed, was so different than all the other days you or I had been there. There was a very peaceful and calming sense of divine eternity present in the room. I watched as your Mom glanced away from her journey into heaven during her last moments, and look at you right into your eyes…she puckered up towards you.. not once, but on two occasions to kiss you goodbye. It was the most blessed and peaceful moment I have ever witnessed. Being a mom myself of a son, I know what a gift it was for her to be able to be with you and say goodbye. She was very much at peace and you being there with her gave her such a gift as a mother, as if to let you know she would be ok. It’s a mothers instinct to comfort her child and you being there allowed her that gift one last time. The gift she left with you was that eternal moment of peace you shared together. I say eternal, because for the rest of your life she will now be with you always. I know the pain of physically missing her is heart breaking. But soon, if not already, you will start to feel her all around you. Open your mind and heart, to embrace her everyday of your life. Trust me she is with you. "A Mothers Love" is stronger than any other you will have. It is something we have forever in our heart’s. You are an exceptional son. You gave of yourself for her love, comfort and well being. You are truly blessed with her eternal love and guidance. Her love for you will be with you everyday for the rest of your life. Many Blessing’s and a Peaceful Heart is what I pray for God to give you, Love Christie.

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