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David Johnson Obituary
Born on October 3, 1951 in Worcester, MA, he was passionate about living on Cape Cod; being surrounded by the sea gave him the most pleasure. To know him was undoubtedly to love him, for his unique sense of humor never failed to bring tears to your eyes with laughter. He had a deep love for music, nature, woodworking, and all things of the ocean. He worked for Stello Construction Inc. and despite being an extremely talented finish carpenter for the majority of his life, anyone who knew him would tell you that the two loves of his life were his daughters, Eva and Olivia, and lobstering on his boat.
He is survived by his daughters, Eva and Olivia Johnson and their mother, Christine Johnson of Brewster; father, Francis Johnson; two brothers, Francis Jr. and Thomas Johnson; four sisters, Judith Olson, Betty Padden, Penny Hetel, and Christine Messier along with numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved mother, Jean C. Johnson, who predeceased him.
Along with his adoring family, uncountable loving friends and neighbors will never be able to forget the sound of his laughter and the essence of his free spirit that we were all so blessed to have known.
A memorial service in honor of this devoted father, brother, son, and friend to All will be held Tuesday, August 5 from 5-8 p.m. at the Doane, Beal, & Ames Funeral Home at 729 Rt. 134 in S. Dennis.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115 Attn: Head & Neck Cancer.
"I dropped a tear in the ocean, and whenever they find it, I'll stop loving you, only then." - anonymous
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Memories and Condolences
for David Johnson
Jane Daignealt
August 9, 2008
To the Johnson family: We are all so sorry for your loss. We have been friends with the Messiers for years and feel like we know all of you. Take Care.
Jane, Mike, Joe & Aimee Daigneault
Susan Noakes
August 6, 2008
Dear Chris, Eva & Olivia,
We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Dave passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Susan, Scott, Emma & Carly Noakes
Mike Kenney
August 6, 2008
We have many great memorys of time spent with Dave, Chris ,Eva.and Olivia. Dave loved to laugh and have fun.
Foundest Memories!
The Kenney Family
Mike & Jackie
Kathy & Chuck Wason
August 5, 2008
To the whole Johnson family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 5, 2008
We are all deeply saddened by your loss and send our sincere sympathy and prayers to all of you, the Johnson family. God bless.
Joan McDermott and the entire McDermott family (Auburn MA)
Shirley Bertone
August 5, 2008
Dear Judy & Family
I didn't know David, but I know he will be missed. Please know my heart & thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Nicole Wagner
August 5, 2008
Dear Tom, Darla, Tim, Eric, Mike, and Johnson family,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Kampf
August 4, 2008
Dear Uncle Franny, Fran, Judy, Betty, Tommy, Penny and Chrissy,
Janet, Danny and I will always remember the times we all had together growing up on Reithel Street in Auburn. David was always a great person to be with and we will never forget him. We are all so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you.
Ruth (King) Shattuck
August 4, 2008
I wish to extend my Deepest Sympathy to the Johnson family.
I will keep David in my prayers and light a candle.
May God Bless you all.
Sincerely,
John Doherty
August 4, 2008
To the entire Johnson family.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of David.
LAURA LAVIN
August 4, 2008
TO THE ENTIRE JOHNSON FAMILY,
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. TOMMY AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN DAYS WHEN TOMMY AND DAVID WORKED TOGETHER AT THE CAPE. LOTS OF LAUGHS AND FUN. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
TOMMY AND LAURA LAVIN
Lisa Kiefer
August 4, 2008
Our sympathy and prayers are with the Johnson family.
~Lisa, Arielle, & Mackenzie Kiefer
Jennifer Kane
August 4, 2008
Dave, Love you in a place where there is no space or time, Love you for my life you are a friend if mine.
Thanks for being my friend.
Dave & Chris 2000
August 4, 2008
Endless Summer 2000
August 4, 2008
Julie (Bylund) Walsh
August 4, 2008
It is with deep sympathy that I extend our sympathy to the entire Johnson family.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time.
Blessings to all +
Love, Julie, Tim and Family
John McDermott
August 4, 2008
My deepest and sincere sympathy to all of you in the Johnson family and Chrisy and children. I am so stunned to see this and again so sorry. I am blessed to have known and laughed much with the Johnson family and doublely blessed to also have known his dear wife Chris. What a wonderful couple and what a wonderful blessed life you two must of had together!!! I surely hope that each time your children laugh and smile Chris that your quickly reminded of how wonderful of a spirit DAVID had and you for that matter. God Bless you all and I will be thinking of you over the days ahead. May God be there to help ease your loss and pain.
Sandy Legasey
August 4, 2008
I went to school with David from first grade on. He was a funny and great kid whom I know would have grown up to be an awesome guy. I am sorry to see another one of the worlds free spirits pass..
Bette (King, Bylund), Elia
August 4, 2008
It is with deep sorrow that I extend
our sympathy to the entire Johnson family. You will be in our prayers.
Love, Bette, Ted, and Jeffrey
Ben T. and Marilyn Nickerson
August 4, 2008
Our deepest and sincere condolences to the family. David had done work for us in the past. He will be missed by all.
J S
August 4, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Debra Swift
August 4, 2008
We are so thankful for the time we are able to spend with you. We will never forget the time we spent together as our children grew. Love and Peace to Chris, Eva and Olivia. You are so special to us.
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated
August 4, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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