Lynn Johnson

January 29, 1946 - July 31, 2020

Lynn Johnson, 74, of Gray Road, Mayfield passed away on Friday July 31, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam. She was born in Amsterdam on January 29, 1946 a daughter of Herbert and Ragnhild Roots and was a 1964 graduate of Mayfield Central School. Lynn was a lifelong area resident and lived in Mayfield since 1971. Mrs. Johnson was employed by MacDonald’s for many years as a manager of stores in Gloversville, Johnstown, Fonda, and Canajoharie. Later, she worked as a pharmacy clerk at the Broadalbin Pharmacy until its closing. Lynn most recently worked at the Adirondack Whiskey Barrel until health issues forced her retirement. Lynn enjoyed her role as housewife, especially cooking and baking. Nothing gave her more pleasure than baking cookies and cakes for friends and her grandchildren. She was certainly a “people person” and this was evident as she remained in contact with and continued to express her love for her pharmacy customers until her death. Lynn also had an immense love for flowers and enjoyed spending hours tending flower boxes and plantings around her home. She had a great love for animals, especially cats, and throughout her life she was a soft touch for any stray, throw away or rescue cat. Lynn worked diligently to find homes for abandoned felines and often would adopt the unwanted herself. Any cat that was brought home was guaranteed a life of luxury, food treats, and affection. As a strong traditionalist, she labored at holidays, decorating, and cooking to make sure everyone understood how important family was to her. She never missed birthdays or anniversaries with specially wrapped gifts and cards. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Herbert “Skip” Roots, Jr. and a nephew, Darryl Bezio. Survivors include her husband, David B. Johnson, whom she married on January 30, 1965; two sons, Erik (Tammy) Johnson of Saratoga Springs and Evan (Lucy) Johnson of Mayfield; two sisters, Joan (Richard) Bezio of Gloversville and Holly (Alvie) Gallt of Mayfield; four beloved grandchildren, Jakob, Lukas, Kameron, and Kristian; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Sunday August 16, 2020 from noon – 2pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black St.), Johnstown. A Memorial service will follow at 2 pm with Rev. Bonnie Orth officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brennan Memorial Humane Society or to Sarcoma Strong, both in care of the funeral home.