Mr. Everett R. Johnston

Everett R. Johnston, 78, of Pikeville Road, Burke, died April 14, 2020 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone. Born on February 24, 1942 in Burke, NY, he was the son of Ernest M. and Leola (Whittemore) Johnston. He was married to Donna Whitehead on September 1, 1962 in Black River, NY. Everett graduated from Chateaugay Central School with the Class of 1962. He owned and operated Silent Brook Farms in Burke for over 40 years and employed by Franklin County Highway Department in Malone in his later years. He was a member and served on the Board for Agway, Co-op extension, Farm Bureau and Burke United Methodist Church. He served on the Chateaugay Central School Board for 12 years, as president for three years and vice president for one. He was also a councilman for the Town of Burke for 12 years. He was a member of the Frontier Lodge 517 Free and Accepted Masons. Everett is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna; two sons, Kevin Johnston of Peru and Kyle Johnston and his wife, Shelly of Burke; five grandchildren, Jaelyn, Micalli, Ada, Dylan and Courtney; a sister, Eleanor Quigley and her husband, Bob of Malone; two brothers, Donald Johnston of Burke and Richard Johnston and his wife, Sally of Burke; a close brother-in-law, J.B. Whitehead; and close friends, Donny and Nancy Gillette who he considered his family. He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Michael; a daughter, Kelly; three brothers, Calvin, Gordon (Sandy) and Robert (Bob) Johnston; a sister, Mary Jean Selkirk. There are no public calling hours at this time due to the current health situation. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m. at Eastside Cemetery, Chateaugay with Masonic Services being offered at this time. Due to COVID-19, please observe social distancing and other preventive measures. A celebration of Everett’s life will be held this summer. Donations in Everett’s memory may be made to Burke Fire Department and Burke United Methodist Church.

Mr. Everett R. Johnston

February 24, 1942 - April 14, 2020