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Carl JOHNSON Obituary

JOHNSON, Carl W. Of Melrose, August 11, 2023, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise (Buckley) Johnson. Loving father of Paul Johnson & his wife Jane of Melrose and Maureen Johnson & her husband Joseph Pizzarello of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Olivia & her spouse Danielle DeSimone, Sophia, Sydney & Ava. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 4:00-7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St., Melrose, on Wednesday, August 16th, at 9:00AM. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery in Salem. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carl's name to St. Mary's School, 4 Myrtle St., Melrose, MA 02176. For obituary, directions or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 11 to Aug. 13, 2023.

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Ellen Savage

August 15, 2023

I´m a wiser person from the countless conversations on the beach and I smile when I think of his hardy laugh. I can hear it perfectly. Rest in peace, Carl and hug Mary Lou so tight from me. Never let her go again. If Heaven is anything like Rustic Shores, then we are all in for a treat. All our love,
Ellen, Matt, Erin & Anna

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The Cotter Family

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Bob and Nancy Cotter

August 14, 2023

My biggest cousin, in more than just stature. An educator and caring human being. The world needs more like Carl. Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Family.

Bob and Nancy Cotter

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With Love, Tarsha Ancrum

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Dick George 101st Airborne

August 12, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

August 12, 2023

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in eternal peace.

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15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gately Funeral Home - Melrose

79 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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16

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

9 Herbert St., Melrose, MA

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79 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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