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for Robert Johnson
Lisa (Julius) Troy
March 22, 2009
Bob will live forever in my heart and in the hearts of those who knew and loved him - what a special person!!
I am glad I got to be his girlfriend - Bob and I were friends for many years - we graduated together, were at the shop together and at weddings, dances and camping together. People often thought we were a couple years before we officially were - maybe we were "soul mates".
I miss him so much and I just crave hearing any stories about him - he had amazing abilities although was not a braggart - for example; I heard the story of him stepping off a pier on to a windsurfer, going around the pond then stepping back on the pier without getting his feet wet! Not an easy task!!
I always told him he had such an instinctive touch, it was uncanny - and I wasn't just trying to get him to massage me more!! Boy do I miss the massaging... and the spooning, and the laughing, and the kissing. I love how he would show off his smoothly shaved chin with a big sloppy smooch. He didn't brag but Bob was a proud man and knew what he did well.
Although often a quiet fella, Bob was full of information and knowledge. Wherever we were visiting, Bob would bring me somewhere interesting. These scenic routes could be lengthy "detours" (frustrating to some). I call them "Bob-tours", and I appreciate all those times with him. In fact, I am grateful for all the time I had with him - too short, that's all!!
I will end with a cute "Bob quote" - I asked if he wanted to have children, he answered "no" and, surprised, I responded, "Oh, it just seems that you like kids so much." ... Bob said "Ya, the good ones."
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Eric Bowling
December 12, 2008
I remember Bob always making me laugh from my days working at Little Dryden Ent.....I will miss him and be praying for the family.
brian york
December 8, 2008
hey bob, just sitting here thinking about christmas and the times selling trees, and that nobody ever sees the paper work
Bill Atchison
November 18, 2008
Hello Lisa and the Johnson's,
As best friends with Bob through High School, we had many fun times. I always remember picking Bob up for school and he would come out the door with chocolate milk and toast. Very early morning hockey practices, getting caught with a fifth of Southern Comfort in wood shop, many canoe trips in Boy Scouts, camping out and getting soaked, fishing, going to the tenth reunion together, I think we left last.....but most of all and I will always remember, Bob stuck by me as a friend. I miss you Jasper! See you in heaven!
Bill Atchison
Sharon Woodman
October 27, 2008
To the Johnson Family & Friends,
Barry and I are so sorry for your sudden loss. We have many fond memories of fun times with Bob at the Belcher's gathering...to meet him once meant you had a friend forever! I can imagine that my sister Debbie was there to welcome him to his next life.
Sharon & Barry Woodman
Debbie deSantis
October 23, 2008
Bob will be sadly missed. Although I only knew him for less than a year I came to know how Steve Belcher and sooooo many people loved and admired him. He welcomed me with open arms into the EB Community and I will always remember him for that.
Rose Melanson (Tripp)
October 21, 2008
To the family, I pray that God will give you strenght to go on. My name is Rose, I grew up with Lorraine and remember pool parties at Bob's house. We had such fun times. He was a fun guy to be with. I remeber he had alot of HAIR!! It's been over 30 years since I so Bob. May he rest in peace.
Judy (Turowski) Webb
October 21, 2008
We certainly had a lot of fun growing up on Cedar St. Bob was probably the most easy going guy I ever had the privelege of knowing. I am soo soooo glad that Bob And Lisa got together. They had so much fun together as I did with them. The sound of his unique laughter rings through my mind as I hope it will for days to come. My sincere sympathy to Merilyn, Ted, Carol, Scott, Jill, Lisa and Jack. May you find peace and comfort from all of us who loved Bob........
jay howie
October 21, 2008
bob was one of the best guys i knew i wish i got to know him alot better
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Lisa Troy
October 21, 2008
I HAVE JUST READ THE PRIOR ENTRIES - HOW WONDERFUL - PLEASE KEEP WRITING - IT IS VERY COMFORTING - I AM SO-O-O-O SAD THIS MORNING - IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO WAKE UP WITHOUT HIM!!!!
Donna Pink
October 20, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss, I know Bob will be missed very much.
michelle servi/flannery
October 20, 2008
to the johnson faimly,
i have always consider bob like my uncle, he was and always will be my uncle i got to know bob over many years of hanging out with my father dan flannery, bob was an awsome person, i am deeply lost at his passing, he is now with the angles in heaven watching over all of us that are his friends and faimly..... uncle bob you will truely be missed
Leila Oicles
October 19, 2008
This is Lorraine's daughter Leila and I remember Bob being apart of the Tirrell family for as long as I can remember, maybe not by blood, but he was still family to my grandparents, mom, aunts and uncles. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Please try to remember the good moments and the many laughs so that he may live on in all of your hearts.
Paul Fiore
October 19, 2008
Our hearts go out to Bob's family at this difficult time. We keep all of you in our prayers. His sudden passing is untimely and I'm sure will be very difficult for quite some time. Bob sounds like a terrific soul whose spirit will live on in the outdoors and all that he loved.
With Sincere Condolences,
The Fiores
LORRAINE AND JAKE JACOBSON
October 19, 2008
WE DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO SHARE WITH YOU JUST HOW MUCH WE LOVED BOB. HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GREAT FRIEND. THOUGH WE HAVE NOT SEEN HIM SINCE MY MOM PASSED HE HAS BEEN IN OUR THOUGHTS ON MANY OCCASIONS. THE TIMES WE THOUGHT OF HIM ALWAYS LEFT A SMILE ON OUR FACES, THE GOOD TIMES ARE TOO MANY TO WRITE OF, WE CANNOT THINK OF ONE BAD TIME, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE SHARED UNHAPPY TIMES THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES. WE WERE THERE FOR EACH OTHER THROUGH THE ROUGH TIMES TRYING OUR BEST TO FIND THE GOOD IN WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR JUST GET THE OTHER TO SMILE THROUGH IT. I STILL REMEMBER AS A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLER PRACTICING KISSING BOB WITH ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS ROSE, IT WAS ONE OF THOSE THINGS WE LAUGHED ABOUT ALL THROUGH OUR LIVES!! HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY MANY! WE LOVE YOU BOB AND ALWAYS WILL.
LORRAINE AND JAKE JACOBSON
October 19, 2008
I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY TO SHARE WITH YOU JUST HOW MUCH I LOVED BOB. HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GREAT FRIEND. THOUGH I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM SINCE MY MOM PASSED HE HAS BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS ON MANY OCCASIONS. THE TIMES I THOUGHT OF HIM ALWAYS LEFT A SMILE ON MY FACE, THE GOOD TIMES ARE TOO MANY TO WRITE OF, I CANNOT THINK OF ONE BAD TIME, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE SHARED UNHAPPY TIMES THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES. WE WERE THERE FOR EACH OTHER THROUGH THE ROUGH TIMES TRYING OUR BEST TO FIND THE GOOD IN WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR JUST GET THE OTHER TO SMILE THROUGH IT. I STILL REMEMBER AS A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLER PRACTICING KISSING BOB WITH ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS ROSE, IT WAS ONE OF THOSE THINGS WE LAUGHED ABOUT ALL THROUGH OUR LIVES!! HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY MANY! I LOVE YOU BOB AND ALWAYS WILL.
Steve Martin
October 19, 2008
"Bobby" Johnson was my first friend growing up on Cedar St. We spent many nites partying on Frank an Merilyns Carling black labels & Carlo Rossi ! We shared many GOOD times ! Camping all over the U.S. from Jigger Johnson on the Kangamangus to Ely Minn. at the Wilderness Lakes Region . Im crying my eyes out now cuz I hadn't seen Bob nearly enough in recent years. He was and always will be the free spirit that I loved and till my dying day "Bobby" will be my first and BEST friend !! Go with the wind and the moon Bob cuz you will live forever in my mind and heart. nitram
courtney macomber
October 19, 2008
dear johnson family ,sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to your family and friends,bob was a great man and will be missed by many. love, courtney m. macomber and michael v. macomber
Jennifer & Kevin Conniff (Belcher)
October 19, 2008
Bob, if there was anyone who knew how to live life, it was you. Your outlook was truly inspirational and your "one of a kind" presence will be tremendously missed.
Our condolences to Lisa, and your family and friends. They are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Croghan
October 19, 2008
I hadn't seen Bob in many years but remember with great fondness our many camping excursions and shared coming-of-age experiences. We enjoyed numerous travels to the big outdoor concerts of the late 70s and rainy weekends in the Presidential range. He will live in the arms of my memory as a fascinating and genuine fellow, warm of heart, open of mind, and accepting of all that life offered. I loved Bob, as did so many others of his acquaintance. He was unique.
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