JOHNSTON, Mary Lucille “Mary Lu”
May 20, 1938 – July 28, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary Lu Johnston (nee Richardson). Mary Lu passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on Friday, July 28th, 2023 at the age of 85. A devoted and fun-loving wife, loving mom and adoring grammy, she is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jim, her daughter, Elizabeth “EJ ” Kolb (Frank) and grandchildren, Grace, Sarah and Jack.  Mary Lu was raised on the family farm at  Green Point in Sophiasburgh Township and it has remained the centre of her family, throughout her life.  There, she cultivated the traits that we all held so dear, her incredible love of family, of  friendships  and always looking forward to the next Green Point gathering. With her greatest supporter, Jim,  by her side they hosted family Olympics, Thanksgiving celebrations, Kite-flies  and of course, The Farm House Christmas Craft Shows,  to name but a few. All  brought together  by her boundless enthusiasm for life!  Mary Lu leaves a tremendous  legacy of  family and tradition and her love of tradition is woven through the very fabric of Green Point.  Mary Lu will be dearly missed and her memory will live on in all of us. Mary Lu rested at Rushnell Funeral Homes – Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street, (613-476-2450).  Cremation has taken place.  We will celebrate Mary Lu’s life at a Memorial Service to  be held at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Main Street, Picton on Aug 10, 2023 at 1 p.m. with the Ven. Charles Morris officiating.  Visitation will be held at 12 noon for 1 hour prior to the Memorial Service in the Church. Private Family Interment at a later date.  If desired, donations to the Loyalist Humane Society or Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. To leave a condolence or share a story, please visit www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com