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WILLIAM JOHANSEN Obituary

JOHANSEN, William H. "Bill" Of Cambridge, formerly of Lexington and Concord, 84 years young, passed peacefully at home with his family at his bedside on April 4. Dear husband of Susan L. (Cataldo) Johansen. Beloved father of Krista Susan Johansen of Blacksburg, VA. Brother of Margaret Mary MacLeod of Woburn, Dorothy Esther Mullen of Westborough, and the late Thomas Johansen, Ann Parks, Ruth Johansen, Robert Johansen. Bill also leaves behind his brother-in-law Ernest Cataldo and his wife Donna of Boston, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Bill graduated from the Massachusetts Military Academy for officer training, Army Ranger School, and Boston University, College of Liberal Arts. He was a Major in the MA Army National Guard (Ret.), Captain at Eastern Airlines, a proud member of the Lexington Veterans Association, The Aero Club of New England, the QB's (Quiet Birdmen), the FBI Citizens Academy, and for many years was a Standardized Patient at the local medical schools and a poll worker in Lexington and Cambridge. He loved his family, aviation, children, the Lexington and Cambridge public libraries, flying to the Oshkosh Air Show with friends, his annual hiking group, and traveling the world with his wife Susan, family, and good friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, CONCORD CENTER on Monday, May 9th from 3 to 7 pm. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 10th at 11 AM in Holy Family Parish, Monument Square, Concord Center. Interment will be private at a later date at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne, MA. Donations may be made, in his memory, to the New England Center and Home for Veterans (nechv.org) or Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (Cholangiocarcinomafoundation.org). To share a memory in Mr. Johansen's guest book visit www.deefuneralhome.com. Dee Funeral Home of Concord 978-369-2030 Caring for families since 1868

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2016.

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August 23, 2016

God speed my friend. I spoke to Mr. Ray Ciccolo today and he informed me of your passing. You were always an outstanding pilot that made 2 or 3 day trips a pleasure. Your name on the monthly trip to fly with always brought a smile from the entire crew. I truly enjoyed our Real Estate venture in Woburn. I know that you enjoyed managing the property as you would always reflect on the numbers and how well the property was doing. Shellie and I always enjoyed socializing with you and Sue. And don't forget, Vista Realty Trust's name came from your lovely daughter Krista. Please accept our families condolences over the loss of a wonderful friend and terrific human being, Bill Johansen. I hope we meet again some day..

T.O. & Shellie Johnson

Bill loved the flag!

Ken Peterson

May 8, 2016

I was a young and new pilot with Eastern in 1973. I flew often with Bill out of Boston, and one could not find a nicer gentleman or better pilot. He was even tempered and just a pleasure to work with and to socialize with on layovers. As the years went by I often "bid" my trips to fly with Bill. We both enjoyed the FBI Citizens Academy experience and maintained contact over the years by e-mail. Please accept my heartfelt condolences over your family's loss.

Most Sincerely,
Ken

May 6, 2016

Susan,

As I tol you before, I will never forget him on our trip to Israel and Jordan. He was such a trooper and never, once, lost his sense of humor and joy of living. It was an honor and a pleasure to know him and to share our trips.

Fondly, Anne

May 4, 2016

Dearest Susan and Krista, I remember Bill with such fondness; he was such a wonderful, caring, loving, full of life, full of optimism person. His love for the two of you radiated through him, and his interest in others was always there. His generosity to David and to me was boundless and so appreciated. Bill will be so missed. I send you my deepest sympathy. Pat

Dick Dee

May 1, 2016

I have many fond memories of Bill growing up in Concord. Bill was always upbeat and
friendly to all. We had many happy times
while attending Peter Buckeley and Concord
High School. My sincere condolences to Susan and family.

Kay Murphy

May 1, 2016

Bill will be missed by so many. He was a multitalented person. Bill was a delight to be around with his great sense of humor and inquiring mind which always led to fascinating discussions.
My deepest condolences to Susan and Krista.

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9

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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Concord

27 Bedford Street, Concord, MA 01742

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10

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11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Parish

Monument Square, Concord Center., MA

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