George W. "John" Johnson

JOHNSON, George W. "John" Of Bridgewater, formerly of Taunton and Middleborough died November 30, 2008 in the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton, at age 68. John was the son of the late Lucille G. (Giles) and Elmer J. Johnson. George (John) grew up in Wareham MA. 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 MA. He became a partner in C.A. Crowley Engineering and then was a partner in the firm of Johnson and Stover of Stoughton Ma. 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. (Rt.18) BRIDGEWATER, Thursday at 9:15. Funeral Service in the Trinity Episcopal Church, Bridgewater at 10:00 am. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Prospect Cemetery. Donations in Mr. Johnson's 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