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Blair Johnson Obituary

MATTHEWS, N.C. Blair C. Johnson, of Matthews, died Saturday, Nov. 15, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 51. Mr. Johnson was the loving husband of Rosemary (Franciosa) Johnson. Born in Boston, Aug. 17, 1957, Mr. Johnson was raised and educated in Marblehead, Mass. He attended the University of Colorado and graduated from UMass-Boston. Mr. Johnson was recently employed at the Westin Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. In addition to his wife, Mr. Johnson is survived by his two sons, Matthew and Michael Johnson; and two sisters, Dana Johnson of Vail, Colo., and Glenna Boylan and her husband Walter of Brewster, Mass. He was the son-in-law of Giovanni and Rita Franciosa of South Easton, Mass.; and the brother-in-law of John F. Franciosa of Foxboro, Mass., Dina Imperatore and her husband Michael of South Easton, Lisa Franciosa of Boston and Dr. Mark Franciosa of Boston. Mr. Johnson is also survived by his niece, Sarah; and nephew, Paul Franciosa. His family would like to thank Dr. Pal and staff at Carolinas Hematology and Oncology for their loving and devoted care for the past two-and-a-half years. His funeral will be from the Bolea-Amici Funeral Home, 115 North Main St., Mansfield, Monday, Nov. 24, at 7:45 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in St. Marys Church, 330 Pratt St. (Rte. 106), Mansfield, Mass., at 8:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours are Sunday 4-8 p.m. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery, Mansfield. Donations in Mr. Johnsons memory may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714.

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Published by The Enterprise on Nov. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Blair Johnson

21 Entries

Brodie Andrew

November 15, 2009

Rosemary, Matty, Michael,
It has been a year now and I still think about and miss Blair as I am sure you all do. My life changed when he entered it over 6 years ago and it also changed when Blair left this world for a better place.
I still think of all of you often and wonder how you are doing.

GOD Bless YOU,

Brodie Andrew

Matthia Keyes

April 24, 2009

Dana, I was so sorry to read about Blair's passing. I remember all the good times we had in Marblehead as children, he was so much fun to be with. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Stephanie Harding

December 5, 2008

Rosemary, Matty, and Michael

What I will miss forever is watching Blair at the baseball fields, he just loved watching Matty Play. I will truly miss our time together at the park, I would go to the practices and all the games just to laugh with him. He had a wonderful spirit and a big heart.

Marleney Fambrough

December 4, 2008

Blair is a true inspiration of how we should live our lives each and every day....with kindness towards our neighbor, devotion to our family and love in our heart.
Blair will be greatly missed.
My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time...

Tam Yunker

December 1, 2008

What a pillar of strength and determination! I truly admired his positive outlook. I called Blair "Our Gentle Ben", a huge entrance, quiet and peaceful. We will miss your smile and words of encouragement you gave to other people facing cancer and the chemotherapy.
GodSpeed,
Tam

john kramer

November 30, 2008

Blair was one of the first people I met when coming to charlotte...in the begining our desks were right next to each other!
While our differing roles in the Westin Charlotte project could have set us on a path to conflict, I never found that to be the case with Blair.
Blair was always a great friend and supporter to me and my team and the work we have accomplished.
His friendship and the way he welcomed me and introduced all of us to his wonderful family was one of the things I will always remember and cherish the most about my time in Charlotte.
My thoughts and condolences are with his family in this trying time...

william shepard

November 28, 2008

To the Johnson Family,

I met Blair my first day here at the Westin charlotte, April 14, 2003. He was always very cheerful, talkative about the hotel, safety, Red Sox,( I am a Braves fan), and life in general. Blair had the rare and unique ability to connect to any person at any level. Blair always spoke to anyone from the owners to the hourly workers in the same, genuine engaged manner. I truly cherish my friendship with Blair, and I thank you for your bravery and courage during his battle with cancer. Take care Johnson family, and all of you will always be in our thoughts.

Paula Hickson

November 26, 2008

To the Johnson Family,
Blair was truely a blessing to everyone he met. He will be missed very much. I have so many wonderful stories that I will always remember about Blair. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

ben pimentel

November 26, 2008

Blair will be missed even though he will always be with us. He will be remembered for what he stood for, courage and honesty carering and giving and let us not forget his sence of humor. May the Lord enjoy his company now.

Laura Rosell

November 24, 2008

I know that you have many wonderful memories of Blair to keep with you. He will be truly missed.

Renee Page

November 24, 2008

What I remember most about Blair. He was always complimentary of our department and our hard work. He told me a great story about when he was a child and went sailing by himself and ended up far from home and got in trouble with his parents. He had a wonderful outlook about his sickness and said he thanked God it was him instead of his children. That says a great deal about his attitude about life and I hope I will never forget it.

Brodie Andrew

November 23, 2008

Blair was a great man.He was open, honest, very up front, had a big heart and well thought of by everyone he met. He was always positive about everything. The Westin is Blair. He was a team member. He kept me at the Westin and I am blessed and thankful to him for influencing me and teaching me what I needed to know to do my best at the Westin. He will be missed at the Westin by all he came into contact with but especially the Engineering team of which I was very much a part of even though I was in the Security department. He will be missed more by his family that he loved dearly, Rosemary, Matty and Michael. You will always be in our prayers. Lori and Brodie Andrew

Patricia DiLonardo

November 23, 2008

Rosemary and Familly
My sincere sympathy to You and the Boys

lauire mcgarry

November 23, 2008

Matty, Michael and RoseMarie,
I am very happy Blair was a part of my day-to-day life at the Westin. He was a wonderful man, with a HUGE heart. He always told me he wanted me to be happy, and I promise him, I will be.
your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ron West

November 21, 2008

Rosemary, Matt, Michael,

Blair was a wonderful man, with a heart as larger as his height. Blair will be sorely missed as a friend, who on a daily basis was a positive influence to everyone around him. I count it as a blessing, that I was able to befriend Blair in the small time that he and I knew each other. I pray that you continue to have strength in these diffcult times and please know that your family will be not only in mine, but the prayers of many.

Candace Reynolds

November 21, 2008

Rosemary, Matty and Michael, Please always know that Blair was a gentle giant. I often told him that he should go on the tv show - jeopardy, because he was so full of knowledge. I will miss asking him to teach me this or teach me that. I am and will be forever greatful for the warm welcome he gave to Myles and I. You and the boys will always be on my mind.

Kristi Key

November 21, 2008

Rosemary, Matty, Michael-I have many fond memories of Mr. B and will cherish them always. He was truly a great man. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Deschamps Gomez

November 20, 2008

Rosemary, Matty, Michael-Blair was such a kind and gentle man. He spoke of you all so often and with such love and pride. He dealt with his illness with such strength. I know that words cannot begin to ease your pain right now, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I had a great deal of respect for Blair. He will be sorely missed

November 20, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family.
The Stewart's

Tom Alcala

November 19, 2008

Rosemary, Matt, Michael,

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

I deeply cherished Blair's friendship and will forever miss him.

Tom Alcala

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