George F. Johnson Jr.

George F. Johnson, 85, of Newington, passed on February 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. George was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late George Johnson, Sr. and Clara Louise Maynard. George moved to Newington with his wife, Barbara(Johansen) Johnson, where they lived for the past 60 years. He was an avid collector of milk bottles and caps and was actively involved with the National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors. George had taken special interest to dairy farming and distribution in Newington and other towns throughout Connecticut. For many years, George was a lay reader at Grace Episcopal Church in Newington. George honorably served our country for three years during the Korean Conflict. Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Barbara, his son, Erik Johnson and his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Lauren and Christopher Johnson. George also leaves his daughter, Ingrid Johnson. George was predeceased by his three sisters; Eleanor Hurley, Alma Lampard, and Birtise Martin, along with a number of cats he kept as pets throughout his life. A funeral service will be held for George on Saturday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 124 Maple Hill Ave., Newington. Duksa Family Funeral Homes, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church or to Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar St., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with George's family, please visit us at www.duks.net