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Erving F. "Swede" Johnson
Erving F. "Swede" Johnson
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Erving Johnson Obituary
He was the loving husband of Dorothy M. (Greiner) Johnson for 51 years.
Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Frithiof W. and Helen I. (Bolinder) Johnson. He moved to Cape Cod in 1974.
Prior to his retirement in 1985 from Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, he was the owner and operator of Johnson Greenhouses in Campello, and was a sales representative for Walk-Over Shoe Co. in Brockton for many years.
He was a member of St. George Lodge AF&AM of Brockton, Mount Horab Lodge AF&AM of Dennis, and the Knights of Pythias of Bridgewater. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II, serving in the North Atlantic.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sandra Lange of West Bridgewater, Ann Rabidoux of Petaluma, Calif., and Natalie Bernardo of Mashpee; and two sons, Steven Johnson of Milo, Maine, and Jeffrey Johnson of Marstons Mills. He was the father of the late Theodore Johnson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial and Masonic service will be held in Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at 11 a.m. Interment will be held in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, on Friday, at 12:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 396 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601.
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stephanie cahoon
November 7, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rosemary Sheehan
November 6, 2008
Dot, Sandy, Steve, Ann, Natalie, Jeff and Families:
Thinking of you all at this difficult time; wish I could be with you. We lost a member of our extended family and we'll miss him. Glad I had a chance to see him this past summer.
With deepest sympathy,
Rosemary
Tara Smith
November 5, 2008
It was such a great pleasure to work with Mr. Johnson his smile brought smiles to many people. I really enjoy spending time with him at night getting him ready for bed and listening to his great stories. He will be missed. To his wife and family it was a great honor to know your dad and husband and my prayers and thought are with you all.
Tara Smith (Bayada Nursing)
Fraternal Lodge
November 5, 2008
Our brother has gone home to await us all. Our deepest condolences to his family.
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Mike Casey
November 5, 2008
Mr. Johnson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USCG during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
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