Samuel John Johnston

Samuel John Johnston, of East Hartford and a longtime resident of Colchester, died at home on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the age of 67. He was born in Hartford on January 7, 1949, the son of Robert and Josephine (Gladkowski) Johnston, Sr., late of Colchester. Sam grew up in Colchester, attending the former Central School, graduating from Bacon Academy with the Class of 1967.   He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Connecticut in 1974.  Sam worked as an auditor for the State of Connecticut for nearly 30 years before his retirement. He greatly enjoyed travel vacations and intense political discussions with his friends. Sam was known for his big heart and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Eunice Johnston of Glastonbury; his niece, Heather Kidwell and her husband, Peter of Southington; his nephew, Robert Johnston, III and his wife, Tammi of Glastonbury; and two grandnephews, Ian and Daniel Kidwell. 
The family will receive guests from 6 – 8 PM Tuesday (June 28th) at Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester.   A Time of Remembrance will be observed at 7:30 PM during the visitation.   Burial will be private in the Old St. Andrew Cemetery, Colchester.
Donations in his memory may be made to Masonicare Hospice c/o The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford 06492.