PENN YAN – Margaret E. Johnson, 97, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Penn Yan. She had been residing at Clinton Crest Manor in Penn Yan.
Margaret was born on October 24, 1912 in Angelica, the daughter of the late Joseph and Matilda Rice Shafer, one of eleven children.  She graduated from Angelica High School and attended Alfred University.  She was a partner with her husband in the former Arkport Lumber Company. She also worked at a bank and helped care for elderly people.  She enjoyed painting and was an accomplished artist.  She was a devoted mother to her family.
Margaret is survived by her daughters, Darcie Johnson of Penfield, Mary Johnson of Rochester, her sons, Lyndon (Darlene) of Seneca Falls, Howard of Avoca, and Theodore Carlton Jr. of Guatemala, grandchildren, Michael and Sean Johnson, Jennifer Marsh, and Iliana Carlton and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Theodore Carlton (a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force), who was killed in World War II, her second husband, Fred Johnson in 1966, her son Mark in 2004 and all of her siblings; Helen Keeney, Harriet Torpey, Grace Weldon, Florence Plotzker, Nellie Benson, Maude Karr, Leo, Albert, Joseph, and David Shafer.
In keeping with Margaret’s wishes there will be no public calling hours. A graveside service will be held at the Arkport Cemetery in the spring at a time and date to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the Manor Crest Foundation, 411 Clinton Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 to enhance the quality of life for Clinton Crest Manor residents.