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William R. Johnson

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Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street

Quincy, Massachusetts

William Johnson Obituary

QUINCY William R. Johnson of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, November 19, 2008. Beloved husband of 48 years to Dorothea (Howell) Johnson. Loving father of Paula & husband Paul Shortell of Sudbury and Amy & husband Hubie McDonough of Bedford, NH. "Grandpa J" to Samantha, Carly & Conor. "Papa" to Hayley, Ryan, Luke & Jack. Brother of Doris Johnson of Dorchester. Bill worked as a lineman /installer for N. E. Telephone for 39 years, retiring in 1985. An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of President's Golf Course in Quincy. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Saturday at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4- 8 PM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Donations in Bill's memory may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd., G-500, Woburn, MA 01801. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions & online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 20, 2008.

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Joe O'Rourke

November 24, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss.

Linda Rainey-Mitchell

November 22, 2008

Amy & Family, I am so sorry for your loss, but know that your father has now found peace. My thoughts are with you all.

November 21, 2008

Amy and family -
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. We pray that God will help you through this time -

The Tracy Family

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