Susan G. Johnson

CHELMSFORD — Susan G. (Bartling) Johnson, 76, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, after a brief illness.

She was the wife of the late Kenneth C. "K.C." Johnson.

Born in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Winston P. and Gwendolyn O. (VanCamp) Bartling. Most recently, she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Tri-Jay of Westford, and before that, she worked at Cooney Industrial in Chelmsford.

An avid dog lover, she raised champion Cairn Terriers. She had been a member of the Chelmsford Country Club, and was a past president of the Women's Golf League. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Chelmsford. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her two children, Paul H. Johnson and his wife Denise of Stow, and Christine V. McGowan and her husband Craig of East Sandwich. She was the grandmother of six, Taryn, Ryan and Scott McGowan and Sarah, Matthew and Michael Johnson. She also leaves her beloved brothers, Paul Landry and Bob Tremblay.

Visiting hours will be held at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford, on Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Blake Funeral Home on Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in Pine Ridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan's name to the Lowell General Hospital, Cancer Center, Development Office, 275 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854.

Arrangements are by the Blake Funeral Home, Chelmsford.

For more information, go to www.blakefuneralhome.com.