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Obituary: Raymond E. Johnston, 78, Castorland
Published: October 21, 2026
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Raymond E.
Johnston
 CASTORLAND- Raymond E.
“Ray” Johnston, 78, of NYS Route 410, passed away on Monday October 19, 2026 in the Comfort Care-Hospice room at Lewis County
General Hospital, Lowville.
He is survived by
his siblings, Helen Goodwin of Oklahoma City, OK, LeRoy Johnston of
Lowville, NY, Ione (Martha) Nemo of Hudson, FL; Ray had some very special
friends, Cliff and Cathy Lehman, and the entire Lehman family. He is
predeceased by a special friend, Linda Henry and her son Donnie; his
siblings, Diane St. Louis and William Johnston; his parents, Lyle
(Katherine) Johnston.
Raymond was born
on February 10, 1948 in Potsdam, NY, a son of the
late Lyle and Katherine White Johnston. He attended school
locally. Ray worked various positions including, Construction in Las
Vegas, NV, Rudy’s Restaurant in Oswego, NY, Lehman’s Farm and Home Supply
in Denmark, NY, Nirvana in Boonville, NY and on area farms.
Ray attended the
First Mennonite Church, New Bremen. He enjoyed going to coffee club
in Castorland, being outdoors, fishing, splitting wood, and helping
other people. He thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to vote in every
primary and general election for the last ten years. Also, Ray took great
pride in his adult coloring books and cards. He was most proud of making
his Diamond Dot Art kits and gave many of these creations away to
others to brighten their day. Raymond always had a smile for
everyone.
A funeral service
will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday October 24, 2026
at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, with Pastor Ed Steckly
officiating. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions may
be made in memory of Ray to the Castorland Fire Company, P.O. Box 116,
Castorland, NY 13620 or First Mennonite Church, P.O. Box 417, Lowville, NY
13367. Arrangements are with Iseneker
Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.
We would like to
sincerely thank Hospice of Lewis County and the Comfort Care unit at Lewis
County Health System for their considerate and compassionate care shown to
Ray in his final days.
Condolences may
be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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