ObituaryGARY A. JOHNSONGROTON - Gary A. Johnson, 59, of 271 Chipmans Corners Road, Groton, died Saturday, December 11, 2204, at his home after an extended illness.Born on February 19, 1945 in Massena, NY, he was the son of the late Elmer and Winifred Hughes Johnson.Gary lived in Groton since 1982 and had been employed with Smith Corona, Agway and Borg Warner. He was a member of the War Dads at the Carrington-Fuller Post #800 American Legion in Groton, as well as communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Groton.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy C. Newton Johnson at home; a daughter, Cheryl (Saad) Saad of Cortland; his sons, Gary (Jennifer) Johnson of Groton, and Jim (Julie Sanford) Johnson of Homer; grandchildren, Rana and Ryan Saad, Victoria Lewis, Zachary and Nicholas Johnson; a sister, Dorothy (Michael) Palladino of Cortland; and a brother, Brian Johnson of Archdale, NC; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Glenn.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 15th, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church in Groton. Interment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton, on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the Mass.Memorial contributions may be made to the Groton Fire Department Ambulance Fund or to Hospicare.