DELANSON — Christine M. Johnston, a woman of many passions and skills, died on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 63.

“She was proficient in photography, sewing, and woodworking crafts,” her family wrote in a tribute. “She was a voracious reader and, with her never-ending quest for learning and love of gardening, she pursued a degree in horticulture at the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. She excelled in her studies and graduated a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

“She was also a long-time business owner and enjoyed giving back to the community whenever possible.”

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Johnston and Christopher Mahoney; her son, Jason Johnston and his wife, Alethea; her grandchildren, Cooper and Quinn; her brothers, William Young and his wife, Kim, and Mark Young; her sister, Leona “Nona” Young; and numerous nieces and nephews, and other extended family.

Her parents, Harold Young and Joan (Andrew) Dwyer, died before her, as did her sisters, Ginger “Itch” Atchinson and Sandy (Webb) Lewis.

Funeral services were held at Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont on Sunday, Oct. 28.