Obituary of Edward Allen Johnson

Edward A. Johnson Sidney, NY Edward Allen Johnson, 57, of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney. Edward was born on March 18, 1954, son of Raymond G. and Virginia (Porter) Johnson in Sidney. He was a graduate of Unatego High School, Class of 1972. On April 9, 2004, Ed married Cathy (MacDonald) Raymond in Bainbridge. Ed was a former co-owner of the Unadilla Diner. He also drove truck for Schneider Trucking out of Green Bay, Wisconsin for several years. Most recently, Ed was employed as a machinist at Amphenol Corp. in Sidney, where he'd worked since 2003. He was a member of the Unadilla Fire Department for over 20 years, and was Fire Chief in 1994. He was a former member of the Sons of the American Legion, Sidney. Ed loved to golf and bowl, and was an enthusiastic Giants football fan. He was an avid deer hunter, and greatly looked forward to hunting with his family every year: the preparation for hunting season began months before season even opened. He was also a lover of animals, and took great pleasure in watching and feeding the birds at his home. He was a kind, thoughtful man who never spoke ill of anyone. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Ed is survived by: His loving wife, Cathy Johnson of Sidney His parents, Raymond G. and Carol Johnson of Unadilla 3 Children: Corinne A. Johnson, Jacob B. Johnson of Unadilla and Traci L. Raymond of Sidney 4 Siblings and their spouses: James O. and Linda Johnson of Unadilla, Raymond C. and Maryanne Johnson of North East, Maryland, Constance L. and Joel Jones of Sidney and Lori and James Lavelle of Carbondale, PA Mother-in-law, Elsa MacDonald of Sidney Brothers-in-law: Thomas MacDonald of Sidney, Peter MacDonald of Guilford and Thomas Jeffers of Afton Sister-in-law, Lois and Jess Lavoie of Pennsylvania 2 Nephews: Matthew E. Jones of Sidney and Daniel Lavoie of PA 2 nieces, Cheryl L. Jones of Sidney and Julie (Robert) Squatrito of Sharon, PA As well as several grandchildren, aunts, uncles and cousins, and many, many friends. Ed was predeceased by his mother, Virginia, and his sister-in-law, Carol Jeffers. Friends are invited to call on Friday, July 8, 2011 from 4:00-6:00pm at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services and a Fireman's Service will follow at 6:00pm at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ed's name may be directed to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 E. Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.