Helen “Judy” (Breese) Johnston

Born February 27, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Departed December 26, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida

Helen “Judy” (Breese) Johnston passed away on December 26, 2023 at Viera Del Mar Rehab Facility in Melbourne, Florida, at the age of 88. A long time resident of Melbourne, Florida, she retired from GE/Harris Corporation in 1999 after 20+ years of service.

She enjoyed baking, collecting thimbles, roller skating, and watching her husband perform with the Harbor City Harmonizers.

Judy is preceded in death by Robert “Bob” Johnston, her husband of nearly 65 years. She is survived by her two sons, Michael of Viera, Florida and David of Nesbit of Mississippi; and two grandsons, Eric of Jacksonville, Florida and Colin of Nesbit, Mississippi.

Her memorial service is January 8, 2023 at 2 pm at Brownlie – Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne, followed by a reception at The Mansion on East New Haven Avenue.

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Dan and Julie Christy from Melbourne, Florida
January 1, 2024
We were neighbors of Bob and Judy from 2013 until they moved in to the assisted living facility. Dan knew them from living in the neighborhood before he met me. They were always so kind and generous to us and our children. Bob and Judy were loved and are greatly missed!
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Adrian Christy from Melbourne
December 31, 2023
We loved you Judy and your wit. Awesome sense of humor. You brought love to Kathy and myself over these past two years, thank you!
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Tiffany Johnston from Rockledge
December 31, 2023
Judy will be missed terribly. She was a kind, giving woman who befriended everyone she met. RIP
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