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Ernest Johnson Obituary
He leaves his wife of 57 years, Nancy E. (Carl) Johnson; two daughters, Charlene A. McNamara and her husband Owen of Fitchburg and Sandra L. Saute and her husband Thomas of Stow; two sons, Gary D. Johnson and his wife Grace of Lancaster and Richard E. Johnson and his wife Cyndi of Franklin; two sisters, Virginia I. Collins of Clinton and Arletta S. Ross of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, Peter, Paul, Mark, Michael, Meredith, Daniel and Catherine; five great grandchildren, Samantha, Matthew, Kelley, Erin and Adriana; nephews and nieces. He was born in Clinton, the son of Horace and Edith (Kirk) Johnson and lived most of his life in Lancaster.
Mr. Johnson attended Lancaster Schools and served in Germany for the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an industrial pipefitter for ITT Surprenant, Inc. in Clinton where he worked 39 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. He was an avid walker and his passion was working in his workshop where he was known to his friends and family as "Mr. Fix-it".
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15th in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 12), Sterling. Burial will follow in Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter, 29 Crafts St., Newton, MA 02160; or Trinity Lutheran Church, Roof Fund, 117 Chace St., Clinton, MA 01510.
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Richard S. Hollingsworth
October 28, 2008
Dear Nancy, Charlene, Sandy, Richard & Gary, our family regrets the loss of your husband and father, our neighbor Sonny. We send our sympathy and wish your speedy return to your everyday life. Nancy, in particular we remember your regular visits to our own mother, visits which made her happy. Good luck from a long-ago neighbor (who remembers playing ball in Horace's lawn, much to his discernment). Richard.
Andrew Hendrickson
October 21, 2008
Dear Charlene, Owen, and Children, I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. It doesn't really matter about age or health. He was your Dad and your chidrens' Grampa. I feel your pain and pray that time will turn from sorrow to remembering all the happy times. Always yor friend, Sincerely, Andy Hendrickson
Deb Linenkemper
October 13, 2008
Dear Charlene and Sandy:
Please accept my deepest condolences for loss of your dad. Nancy, again my sincere sympathies on the loss of Sonnie. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Deb
Carolyn and Victor Somma
October 13, 2008
Gary and Grace: We are very sorry for your loss. No matter how old we are, the loss of a parent is a difficult experience. You are in our prayers.
Love, Carolyn and Victor
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