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He leaves a wife, Mary R. (McDonald) Johnson; two sons, Robert Johnson and his wife Wendy of Paxton, and Timothy Johnson of Dudley; a sister, Hildred Grusczynski and her husband Joseph; of Queens, NY; 4 grandsons, Daniel, Michael, Steven & Zachary, 1 granddaughter Jillian, many nieces and nephews and in-laws. He is predeceased by his brother, William Douglas Johnson.
John was born on the island of Saba in the Netherland Antilles; he is the son of the late John William and Elfreda (Zagers) Johnson. He moved to Queens, New York at age 19. He graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic school in Curacao; he received a degree from the RCA institute in New York City. Earlier in his life he worked for Northern Insurance Company in New York City and then worked for Hanover Insurance Co. in various managerial roles for 33 years, retiring in 1999. John loved animals, gardening, woodworking, and nature. He was a handyman who could fix just about anything.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. Auburn. His funeral will be held Saturday, October 27, from the funeral home with a Mass celebrated at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford Street North, Auburn. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Johnson
Jim Pudlewski
October 31, 2007
I also worked with John at Hanover in the 1980's and enjoyed his
professionalism, sense of humor, and abilities. He became a friend. My very deepest sympathy to his entire family.
Joseph Ryzewski
October 26, 2007
Tim,Rob and Family our deepest sympathy during your time of grief.May God Bless you and watch over you always.
Janice Schiff
October 26, 2007
Dear Aunt Jeanie, Robert,Wendy,Timmy and Grandchildren
We are very sorry for your loss. May God guide you through this difficult time.
Love Cousin Janice, Scott and Adam
Josie & John McDonald
October 25, 2007
Dear Jeanie, Robert,Wendy,Timmy and Grandchildren,
Our deepest sympathy. We will miss John and our visits with him and the family. His warm hospitality was a comfort and a joy. May he rest in peace and may God give you strength and courage to go forward with your lives.God Bless,
Josie and John, Aunt & Uncle
William D Shaylor
October 24, 2007
To Mrs Mary r Johnson
To Mr Timothy Johnson and Family
To Mr Robert Johnson and family
Sorry to hear about John...He
was a good man and had a great family..God will take care of him now..Our hearts are with you.
You are in our thought and prayers
If you need any thing please call
Bill and Michelle 508-757-6476
JOHN "JAY" CLOONEY
October 24, 2007
JOHN AND I WORKED TOGETHER AT HANOVER STARTING IN NY AND THEN WHEN WE MOVED TO WORCESTER. HE WAS MY "RIGHTHAND MAN" FOR MANY YEARS;SOMEONE YOU COULD ALWAYS DEPEND UPON. MY CONDOLENCES TO MARY AND JOHN'S FAMILY ON HIS PASSING.
Jack O'Leary
October 24, 2007
I worked with J.J. at Hanover for many years, He will be missed. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Sharon Strom
October 24, 2007
Timothy and family,
I am sorry for the lost of your dad. I just lost my dad in March 2007, so I completely understand what you are going through . It will never be the same but God will see you through it and help you. May God keep you in his comfort. God bless.
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