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Tora Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON, Tora M. (Ericksson) Of Winchester, formerly of Belmont, Nov. 1. in her 101st year. Wife of the late Carl L. Johnson. Dear and devoted mother of Sylvia Sherriff and her husband, Russ of Arlington, Ralph Johnson and his wife, Kay of Downingtown, PA and the late Lennart Johnson. Loving grandmother of Chris Sherriff and his wife, Eliza; Scott Sherriff and his wife, Judy; Heather Roy; Jodie Vandenhengel and her husband, Scott; David Johnson and his wife, Terri and Darrell Johnson. Also survived by 10 loving great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service in the Short, Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home, 52 Trapelo Road, BELMONT, Saturday, Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Contributions in her memory to the charity of one's choice would be sincerely appreciated. Short Williamson & Diamond Belmont 617-484-6900

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2008.

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Liz Sherriff

November 6, 2008

YaYa has been such a special part of our family for many years. I will always remember how happy, loving and energetic she was. Luckily, we have many wonderful memories of her to hold in our hearts.
Love, Liz

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