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Kenneth Johnson Obituary
Oxford - Kenneth R. Johnson, 70, died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital in Marlborough. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Suzanne C. (Dion) Johnson of Oxford; his son, Christopher Johnson and his wife Surekha of Tampa, FL; two granddaughters, Heather and Isabella Johnson; his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Lisa Mason and her husband Mark, Jeanne Cusson and her husband Charles, David Dion and his wife Pam, Ron Dion and his wife Donna, and Richard Dion and his wife Ora; and 39 nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald and Russell Johnson. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Clarence L. and Hildur (Anderson) Johnson, and lived in Worcester before moving to Oxford many years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Johnson was a mechanic at Bernie's Service Station in Dudley for many years, retiring in 2016. Previously, he worked at Ramstrom Service Station in West Boylston. He enjoyed going to car shows, trips to the casino, and traveling to Las Vegas.
Memorial calling hours are Monday, June 3, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. A private graveside service will be held at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
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Ray Marhefka
June 3, 2019
Stay Strong Suzanne and Chris. Ken was one of the most sincere , real people I've ever known. He was a fighter, and never showed the pain he was going through physically. Our last junket together going to the Tyrod Swap Meet @ Stafford Springs Raceway was many of the great memories we've had over the years. The NHRA National Events, and The Orange Dragstrip Reunions , the Tyrod Car Shows were his favorites. He was always a gentleman and I will miss him dearly. His enthusiasm and positive nature filled every place, he ever went. He loved his El Camino, and took pride in everything he did. Your "Smiles" will never be forgotten. Sure going to miss you Buddy! You sure made this World a better place. God Bless, Ray
Bob Anderson
June 2, 2019
My deepest condolences to Suzanne and the Johnson family. I am very sorry to learn of Kenny's passing. We were friends for years while he worked he worked at Bernie's in Dudley and we always had good conversations about old times with Kuba, my brother Dennis, and the Thibault family and I will miss talking with him when I go to Bernie's ... may he Rest in Peace
Joe Salo
May 31, 2019
To all of Ken's family I am so sorry to learn of Ken's passing. I have known him since the 1st grade. We grew up in the same neighborhood together and went all thru school together. I didn't see him too much anymore but when we did run into each other we would always talk for a while and laugh a lot about the past. He was one of the good guy's from the neighborhood. My deepest condolences to the entire family. R.I.P Swede, your friend of many years, Joe Salo.
Maureen O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Suzanne, so sorry for you loss...my deepest condolences
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