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Julie Johnson Obituary

Charlestown, R.I. - Julie Ann Johnson, 59, beloved wife of Edward A. Maggs, of Old Mill Road, Charlestown, passed away at the Westerly Hospital Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Born in Westerly, R.I., she was the daughter of Carl H. Johnson Jr. of Sanford, Maine and the late Sandra Johnson.

Julie was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed watching her children play sports, and cherished time spent with her family above all else. She was a communicant of St. Michael Church, and was an avid reader who also loved to write.

Besides her husband Edward, she leaves behind her two children, Alex Maggs and Sierra Maggs, both of Charlestown, R.I.; her stepdaughter Chelsea Kent of Groton; five siblings, Carl H. Johnson III of Uncasville, Larry P. Johnson of Westerly, R.I. and Eric L. Johnson, Steven R. Johnson and Sandra A. Sanquedolce, all of Pawcatuck; as well as two step-grandchildren, Hendrix and Lennon; and stepmother Janice Longfellow of Sanford, Maine.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Family and friends are also invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy at noon Thursday, Oct. 31, at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. There is no procession from the funeral home to the church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Day on Oct. 29, 2024.

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Cousin Jennie (Haines)Dederick

November 1, 2024

Dear Cousin "Eddie"~ I didn´t really know Julie( we have only met at funeral);but, I know and share the heart loss you must be feeling~ I´ve been there, too. Please accept my deeply felt sympathy for you and your family. Sending love, cousin Jenn

Nora Haines-Black

November 1, 2024

Unfortunately I did not know Julie but would like to send my sincere condolences to my cousin Eddie and the rest of the family.

Bill Maher

October 30, 2024

Alex and Sierra so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed many good days with your Mom at the ball field. She so much enjoyed watching you guys play ball

Beth B.

October 30, 2024

My condolences to Julie´s family. We were childhood friends. She was smart, funny, kind and such a true friend. Rest in Peace Julie.

Michelle Riley Woods

October 30, 2024

I was so sad to hear of Julie's passing. We were very good childhood friends and shared lots of fun times at St. Michael's. My condolences to her family and nay she Rest in Peace.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

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31

Liturgy

12:00 p.m.

St. Michael Church

60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck, RI

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