George W. Johnson

George W. Johnson BRIDGEWATER George W. "John" Johnson, of Bridgewater, formerly of Taunton and Middleborough, died Nov. 30, 2008, in New England Sinai Hospital, in Stoughton, at age 68. John was a son of the late Lucille G. (Giles) and Elmer J. Johnson and grew up in Wareham, living there for many years. As a young man, he was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and served both as a member of the Vestry and several years as senior warden. Mr. Johnson started his engineering career with the firm of Francis Associates in Marion. He became a partner in C.A. Crowley Engineering and then was a partner in the firm of Johnson and Stover of Stoughton, from which he retired, after 20 years of service. During his 40-year career as a professional engineer, he took part in the design of electrical systems for many important buildings. Among them, the Textile Technology Building, the library, the communication center and dormitories at what is now known as UMass-Dartmouth. He also worked on St. Lukes Hospital, in New Bedford, and the United States Embassy, in South Africa. During his retirement years, Mr. Johnson enjoyed spending time in Aruba, traveling, golfing and landscaping. He also was a member of the Segregansett Country Club for a number of years and most recently retained membership at Pembroke County Club. Mr. Johnson leaves his wife, Carol (Nazarian); his daughters, Dena Brown of Middleborough, Amy Madonna and her husband Arthur, Karen Tellier and her husband Michael; his son, Kevin Johnson and his wife Sharon; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also leaves his extended family, Robert Godfrey Jr. and his wife Eileen, Douglas Godfrey, Steven Godfrey and his wife Stephani, Russell Godfrey and his wife Rhonda; and nine grandchildren. Funeral from Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, Thursday, at 9:15. Funeral service in the Trinity Episcopal Church Bridgewater, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. Interment in Mount Prospect Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Johnsons memory may be made to the American Parkinsons Disease Association (APDA-Massachusetts Chapter), 72 East Concord St., C3, Boston, MA 02118. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332