Johnston, Marianthy Phocas (Marian) 1934 - 2016 Age 82, of Woodbury, on October 22, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Dr. John and Palmina Phocas, and daughter Alyssa Chadwick. Formerly of New York City and Starks, ME. Survived by husband Gordon, Woodbury; children Evan (Sandy) Johnston, Blaine, Blythe Johnston-Buck (David Buck), Woodbury; grandchildren Trevor Johnston, and Caitlin (Michael) Jacobsen; great-grand-daughters Baylee and Brooke Jacobsen; brothers George (Katrin) Phocas, N.Y.C., John (Barbara) Phocas, Naples, FL; also nephews and nieces. Former staff member of Macalester College; Murray Jr/Sr High School; Hamline Univ.; Metro State Univ. Special thanks to Suzy Palmer RN, and Denise Jansen HHA for many years of loving care and friendship. Memorial Service: Saturday, November 5, at 1:00 pm, at Macalester Plymouth United Church, 1658 Lincoln Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 (651) 698-8871. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Macalester Plymouth United Church or local humane society. Cremation Society of Minnesota (651) 789-0404 cremationsocietyofmn.com

Published on October 31, 2016


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