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FONDA JOHNSON Obituary

JOHNSON, Fonda Lee Born on April 28, 1952 in Auburndale, MA. She is the daughter of Everton M. and Yvonne Lee Johnson, passed away on December 13, 2012. She is the sister of Gregory E. M. & Dr. Yvette R. Johnson. Fonda is also survived by her partner of 15 years Lisa Wheeler; her nieces and nephews: Darkeem Johnson-Kelow, Ayanna and Kai Burgess and Nakia Johnson. Fonda became a unionized sheet-metal person; one of 17 men and women honored by ABCD (Action for Community Development) on October 28, 1993. She was honored for giving back to her community and was the first black woman in MA to earn her journeyman status and permanent union membership. There will be a Viewing on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 10 AM, followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 O'clock at Riley Funeral Home, 171 Humboldt Ave., DORCHESTER, MA 02121. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan, MA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Riley Funeral Home. For online condolences please visit us at: www.rileyantoinefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 16 to Dec. 18, 2012.

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December 19, 2012

My sincere thoughts of love and prayer go out to Fonda's family.
Love Robin Morgan and family

December 18, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, we met only briefly but she was a great person.

December 18, 2012

My sincere condolences to all who knew Fonda we will always remember her
Love Auntie marion

Katie Mass. Tradeswoman's Assoc.

December 18, 2012

Our sympathies to the Johnson familiy and partner Lisa Wheeler. We remember the tradeswoman pioneer.

Imani & Gisele Butler-Thornhill

December 18, 2012

Our condolences to the family of Fonda Lee
you will always be remembered in our hearts

December 17, 2012

My sincere sympathy to the Johnson family. Words cannot expresses the sadness I feel in my heart for your loss. May GOD be with each and everyone of you during this time of sorrow. Your friends in Dayton Ohio will continue to lift each of you up in prayer. Love Stephanie, Michelle, Sandy, Reecie and Bobby.

Doris Dewing

December 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brigitte Mason

December 17, 2012

I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us. My condolences

Karen HOrner

December 17, 2012

My condolence to Fonda's loved ones on losing a pioneer. She will be missed.

Tucker Dewing

December 17, 2012

Sincere Condolences to Fonda's family, friends, and all her loved ones. May She Rest In Peace!

Tucker D.

Roland Lovett

December 17, 2012

Dear Everton,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter. May god comfort and sustain you and your family during this difficult time.

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