GLENS FALLS – Virginia “Jinny” Charboneau Aurelia Johnson, 71, of Glens Falls passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Glens Falls hospital, following a short illness.
Born on April 5, 1942, in Hartford, CT., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (Matot) Charboneau.
Her first husband David Aurelia passed away in 1989.
In 1993, she married Loren “Cliff” Johnson.
Jinny owned and operated her His & Hers Ceramics in Hudson Falls.
She enjoyed ceramics, bowling, raising Persian and Himalayan cats, dancing and especially enjoyed time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents and first husband, she is predeceased by a son, David Aurelia.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Loren “Cliff” Johnson of Glens Falls; her children, Patrick Aurelia of Hudson Falls and Elizabeth “Betsy” Parker and her husband Joseph of South Ozone Park in Queens; her grandchildren Megan and William Aurelia; her step-children, Sharon Ruggi and her husband, Ennio of Kingsbury, Linda Ferry of South Glens Falls, Todd Johnson and his wife, Stephanie of South Glens Falls, Tim Johnson of Glens Falls, Tambra Johnson of South Glens Falls and Tara Vestal and her husband, Mathew of South Glens Falls ; many step-grandchildren; and a “sister” Edith “Tunny” Heeber of Enfield, CT.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Jinny’s family suggests that memorial donations in her memory be made to the American Diabetes Association, 50 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12205.
Her family gives special thanks to her step-niece, Gracie Maranville as she was so very important to Jinny’s care in her last years.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
Dearest Mom,
You are the greatest woman I will ever know and if I can just be half the woman you are…well I will be ok!
You have been my best friend for my whole life… Thank you for everything you gave me…
My life will never be the same now that you are gone…
Loving you forever,
Your Daughter
Pat, Betsy and the rest of the family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. I’ll always have fond memories of the wonderful person your mom was. You’re all in my prayers.
With Love,
Janis
Thank you Janis!!
My dearest friend (sister) for 68 years, she will be dearly missed. My heart aches and tears flow. May she rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family, Betsy, Patrick and Cliff.
Love, Tunny and family
Love to you always Aunt Tunny!
Dear Uncle Cliff & Aunt Jinny’s family : So sorry for your loss our thoughts&prayers are with you. All Our Love,Stephanie&Kyle Wrobel
Thank you!
Sorry for your lost & may God be with her. She made the greatest Polish Lazagna for Xmas for the guys at the Pulp Mill of Finch Pruyn.
Thank you JP!
i am so sorry for your loss, jinny was a great friend to me and my mother. im sorry we can not be there with you today. you all are in our prayers and thoughts.
Thank you Jackie! She cared a lot for you and your Mother!
My Condolences… may she rest in peace… I’ll take good care of her old home at 57…