It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley K. Johnston of Wellesley, Massachusetts, who passed away, on July 28, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley K. Johnston or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her spouse Lt. Robert J. Johnston; her child Lynne-Ann Clarke (James); and her sister Rosemary Taromino. She is survived by : her children, Robert F. Johnston (Anne) of Holliston, Terry M. Johnston of Wellesley, Brian A. Johnston (Debra) of Hopkinton, Barbara J. Zittrauer (Dean), Karen N. Fagan (Brandon) of Dover, Barrett P. Johnston (Sandra) of Medway and Heather-Ann Doherty (Steven) of Plymouth; and her siblings, Barbara Barrett and Rev. Richard Emmett Barrett. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines her funeral will be held from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Monday, Aug. 3 at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, Newton Upper Falls at 10:30am.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home