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Sarah Jane (Jennie) Johnson 1911 - 2007 The family of Jennie Johnson, 96 of Scotch Settlement regret to announce her death on Monday, December 17, 2007 after a brief illness. Born at Smith's Corner, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Cail) Lawson. Jennie was educated at Cails Mills and Teacher's College, Fredericton. She taught school in various rural communities in NB and met her future husband, Abbott Johnson, at MacDougall's Settlement. They were married in 1935 and celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1985. Throughout her life, Jennie was devoted to her family, her church, St. David's United, Scotch Settlement and her communities of MacDougall's and Scotch Settlement. She was church organist for 67 years, served as an Elder, was Clerk of Session, held various executive positions in the Women's Missionary Society and The United Church Women, receiving a 50 year service pin and life membership in 1997. She taught Sunday School for many years and played an active role in the 99 Senior's Club. She was always a key organizer for the many community events and took a keen interest in agricultural issues related to the family farm. Her greatest happiness was having her family, friends, and neighbors gather at her home, being together and celebrating special occasions. Her loving spirit and quiet steadfastness will be greatly missed by all who knew her and most especially her family. Jennie will be sadly missed by her five children, daughters, Elaine Vacheresse, Riverton, NS, Elizabeth Poulin, Thunder Bay, ON; sons, Winston (Marie Williston), MacDougall's Settlement, Brian (Leslie Murray), Moncton, James (Anne Ervin), Scotch Settlement; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Cote, Ste Anne des Plaines, PQ, Georgina Hughes (William) Vancouver; brother, James Lawson, Cails Mills; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Abbott (1986); sisters, Helen Parks (Victor), Louise, Margaret, Josie Girvan (Rae); brother, Jonathan Lawson (Muriel), adopted brother, Fred Houdelette; brother-in-law, Gerald Cote; son-in-laws, Joseph Vacheresse, Lorne Poulin. Visitation at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Rd., Moncton (858-1195), Thursday, 2 to 4, 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service at Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home Chapel, Friday, December 21, 2007, 11 am, Rev. Claudia Kellor officiating. Reception following the service. Interment Scotch Settlement Cemetery. In Jennie's memory, donations to St. David's United Church, the Scotch Settlement Cemetery or memorial of choice would be appreciated. On line condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com December 19, 2007