Obituary of Kristal Ann Johnson

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness, that we announce the crossing of Kristal Ann Johnson of Potlotek First Nation, on June 18, 2024. She re-united with her Son and entered the spirit world surrounded by her girls, grand babies, loving siblings, and Family at the St. Marthas Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Born October 26, 1975, in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Arthur Johnson, of Potlotek. She is survived by her children Hope Sarah Johnson, Faith Bella Johnson, Candace Erica Pierro(Brent), and Evan Johnson. Grand Babies; Nevaeh, Quayde, Maria, Amelia, Precious, Mali, Amoura, Fredrick, Laurel, Landon, Gryffin, Layah, Shyla, Aviva, Shallen. And Many Godchildren. Her Brothers; Fitzy Johnson (Marcia), Dominic Johnson, Wayne Johnson (Helen), Sidney John Francis. All of Potlotek - Stephen Francis(Barbra), Virick Francis, Alexander Francis (Deanna) All of Eskasoni. Sisters; Sarah Morrison (Gregg), Doreen Johnson, Leah Johnson (Norman), all of Potlotek. Dana Syillboy, Of Millbrooke. Jessie Young, Lena Francis (Kim), Irene Francis. All of Eskasoni. Besties; Rob & Shelor, Leslie, Mali’an Jij, Amanda, Jim, Dano, Nastasi’ (Nancy), Arlene Tepo’t, Jenny, Shannon, Sandy, and Mama Flo. And of course her Buddy. Kristal was predeceased by her Best friend and Son Eric Robert Johnson, Parents Mary and Arthur Johnson, Special parents Alex and Mary-Julia Francis (Eskasoni), Nephew Owen Johnson, and Great Neice Jordyn Maryssa Johnson. Besties; Uncle Steve, Christopher Isaac, and Clifford Marshall. Kristal was many things to everyone in her life; A mother, grandmother, aunt, and godmother; mostly known as Kristal Mom. She was a person to keep you safe and show you an endless amount of love and support. She spent many years doing what she loved, which was fishing. She devoted 20 years to being a fisherwoman and it came so naturally to her. Her most enjoyable pastime was playing the machine, and chatting with her friends. She enjoyed cruising around with friends. A few times they would pull over and jump in the woods and pick Chanterelles. Many of these times were spent with her “twin” Leah. Being the same age for 19 days people would often mix up their names. Kristal always was there for her no matter what. She was part of the First Responders Team and Volunteer Fire Dept for Potlotek. Loved Softball and played with the Chapel Island Ladies. She also opened her home as a Foster Parent with MMF. If any of her children had a project to do around the yard, she’d jump in the car and go get the things they needed including a Tiller. She worked hard for her children to have the things they would enjoy for many years to come. Her Rock from day one was Hope, she came into her life at the perfect time and was beside her through everything. Forever her baby with her tight curls, Faith gave her Strength to be the Best mom they all could ever ask for. Her Mali, attached by the hip since the day she was born, enjoyed sleepovers with ham slices and fruits. The day her firstborn came into this world she told the Doctor; you better catch this baby because I’m about to have this child on the floor. She never wasted any time. She made every moment count. That is why she always was known to work the hardest at anything she did. She was loved by many and she will be greatly missed. Visitation for Kristal will begin on June 24, 2024, at 3:00 pm until Wednesday, June 26th at noon in the Blessed Kateri Tekawitha Chapel in Potlotek. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on June 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm at St. Peters Catholic Church in St. Peters With Father Duncan MacIsaac Officiating. Salitee to follow at the Potlotek Community Hall. Special Thanks to the Nursing Staff at St. Marthas Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit for their unconditional support and kindness during this difficult time. Welalin Father Duncan for your continued support and for always sharing your Love. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd., Arichat. Tributes, words of comfort, and memories of Kristal may be shared with the family at www.chboudreau.com