Michael R. Johnson

1954 - 2021

Michael R. Johnson, 66, a resident of Searsburg passed away unexpectedly at his home July 15, 2021. Michael was born in Westfield, MA, the son of the late Roy Johnson, Jr. and Katherine (Iserman) Johnson. He attended Blandford, MA elementary schools and graduated from Westfield Vocational School. Michael worked as a master electrician for many years but as everyone knew, he could fix or build anything and was always helping a friend or family with any project, big or small. Living most of his life in Vermont, he worked on the lifts at MT. Snow and Ward Electric. Michael had a passion for his hot peppers (the hotter the better), trains, computers, artwork, politics and listening to various types of music especially Stevie Nicks and Madonna. He was a former lister, Town selectman and justice of the peace in Searsburg and he had a great green thumb. He was a member of the Windmill Committee and loved watching them in the distance. Michael is survived by his children Jennifer Johnson (Michael Rosso) of Whitingham and Michael R. Johnson, Jr. of Wilmington, his brother Bryan Johnson of Becket, MA, sisters Tamie Martin (Jimmy) of Chicopee, MA and Judy Breault (Greg) of Ludlow, MA, grandchildren Marissa, Maya, Nick, Natalya and Alexis, niece Sabrina and nephew Bryan, Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Liberty who passed away in 1996. "Johnson" was an icon in the Valley and will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and extended family. Graveside funeral services for Michael will be held Friday July 23, 2021 at 2pm at Crosier Cemetery in Searsburg. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Michael's memory may be made to the Boston Children's Hospital, c/o Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home 44 East Main Street Wilmington, VT.