Larry R. Johnston

Larry was born on March 12, 1943, in Mayville, N.Y., the son of the late Robert and Eleanor (Raynor) Johnston.

A graduate of Mayville High School, Larry had been a resident of Westfield most all of his life. Early in life, he had been employed by Welch Foods and the former Dengler Chevrolet, both in Westfield. He had been co-owner of the former Vineyard Lanes Bowling Alley for several years and then started Larry Johnston Contracting, a construction company in Westfield, and had built over 100 homes for area families. He retired in 2013. Larry was an avid fan of NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Sr. He traveled to Dayton Beach, Fla., every year from 1965 until 2014 to attend the races. He was an accomplished bowler and had bowled in several area leagues. Larry was also a football fan and enjoyed supporting the Miami Dolphins. Larry was quick-witted and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a caring man who was always more than wil-ling to help his family and friends with anything they needed.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandy J. (Paternosh) Johnston, whom he married on Aug. 21, 1971; and by his four daughters: Kelly (Rob) Atkins, Kathy Johnston, Tammy (Paul, Jr.) Skelton, all of Westfield, N.Y., and Lynn (Larry) Madden of James-town, N.Y. Larry was the proud grandfather of, Ash-ley, Zachery, Levi, Brandon, Haley and Lauren, and great-grandfather of Cason. He is further survived by his two sisters: Linda (Jack) Hull of Mayville, N.Y., and Wendy Bell of Lakewood, N.Y.; and by his two brothers: Keith Johnston of Mayville, N.Y., and Michael Johnston of Hamburg, N.Y.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Rod and Kenny Johnston, and by his sister-in-law, Rox-anne Johnston.

Friends may call on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. at the MASON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, N.Y., and are invited to attend the funeral services there on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Joseph Walter officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation, 189 E. Main St., Westfield, NY 14787, or to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmont Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750.

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