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Carol W."Bibe" (Winslow) Lawrence
Dec 31, 2022 |
Carol W."Bibe" (Winslow) Lawrence, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Dec. 31, 2022, in Nemasket Healthcare Center, Middleboro. She was the wife of the late Elmer H. Lawrence, Jr. and the daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Olive B. (Phipps) Winslow.
She was born in Acushnet and lived in Rochester for many years.
Mrs. Lawrence worked as a Certified Nurses Aide at several area nursing homes for many years before retiring.
She enjoyed watching the Red Sox, deer and cardinals and spending time at Snow's Pond. She also enjoyed taking golf cart rides.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church, North Rochester and the Rochester Council on Aging.
Survivors include her children, Gifford Lawrence and his wife Gayle of Rochester, David R. Lawrence and his wife Carol of Mattapoisett, Sheila L. Daniel and her husband Michael of Rochester, Teresa L. Stasiowski and her husband Michael of Athens, ME, Rosalie L. Silvia of Ashland, NH; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Stephanie L. Meservey and sister of the late Shirley Zeller, K. Wes Winslow, Eunice Jenkins, and M. Gary "Fat Cat" Winslow.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January14, 2023 at Rochester Center Cemetery, Dexter Ln., Rochester.
Arrangements are by Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.
She was born in Acushnet and lived in Rochester for many years.
Mrs. Lawrence worked as a Certified Nurses Aide at several area nursing homes for many years before retiring.
She enjoyed watching the Red Sox, deer and cardinals and spending time at Snow's Pond. She also enjoyed taking golf cart rides.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church, North Rochester and the Rochester Council on Aging.
Survivors include her children, Gifford Lawrence and his wife Gayle of Rochester, David R. Lawrence and his wife Carol of Mattapoisett, Sheila L. Daniel and her husband Michael of Rochester, Teresa L. Stasiowski and her husband Michael of Athens, ME, Rosalie L. Silvia of Ashland, NH; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Stephanie L. Meservey and sister of the late Shirley Zeller, K. Wes Winslow, Eunice Jenkins, and M. Gary "Fat Cat" Winslow.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January14, 2023 at Rochester Center Cemetery, Dexter Ln., Rochester.
Arrangements are by Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.
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Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher
Dec 31, 2022 |
Nancy J. (Downing) Fletcher, 79, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, December 31, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harry and Ellen (Heuberger) Downing. She was a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett who attended Fairhaven High School and later graduated from UMass Amherst. Her career spanned over four decades, first as a primary school teacher in Falmouth, MA and later at Friends Academy in North Dartmouth, MA, where she taught 1st and 2nd grade for 32 years.
Nancy retired just short of her 70th birthday and turned her focus to her many lifelong hobbies and interests which included tennis, golf, tending to her extensive gardens, basketmaking, reading and puzzles. She was a member of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, Mattapoisett Womens' Club, Sippican Tennis Club and Kittansett Club.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank L. Fletcher; her sons, Thomas B. Fletcher (wife Kristin) of Stamford CT, and Stephen L. Fletcher of Mattapoisett; her twin brother, Harry B. Downing Jr of Wareham; her younger brother, David Downing of Mattapoisett; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Ruth Sundquist.
Her Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 1-4 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. Her burial in Cushing Cemetery will take place privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nancy's name can be made to Southcoast Health Visiting Nurses Association, https://www.southcoast.org/visiting-nurse-association/donate/. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Nancy retired just short of her 70th birthday and turned her focus to her many lifelong hobbies and interests which included tennis, golf, tending to her extensive gardens, basketmaking, reading and puzzles. She was a member of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, Mattapoisett Womens' Club, Sippican Tennis Club and Kittansett Club.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Frank L. Fletcher; her sons, Thomas B. Fletcher (wife Kristin) of Stamford CT, and Stephen L. Fletcher of Mattapoisett; her twin brother, Harry B. Downing Jr of Wareham; her younger brother, David Downing of Mattapoisett; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Ruth Sundquist.
Her Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 1-4 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. Her burial in Cushing Cemetery will take place privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Nancy's name can be made to Southcoast Health Visiting Nurses Association, https://www.southcoast.org/visiting-nurse-association/donate/. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Marie Watts
Dec 28, 2022 |
Marie Watts, age 76, of Mattapoisett Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Marie was a lifelong educator, spending twenty-five years in the Dartmouth School System and later in life, educating young adults in Pittsburgh for the American Cancer Society.
She is survived by her lifelong love and husband of 55 years, Ken and her loving and caring daughters, Megan Mullevey and Jade Figueiredo. She also leaves her son-in-law Jeffrey Figueiredo as well as her three precious grandsons James and Gavin of Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Jackson of Boston, Massachusetts. Throughout her journey, her family and longtime friends helped her find her smile, her hopes, and her courage.
A memorial service will be held at Cape Cod Church, 1205 Nathan Ellis Highway, East Falmouth, Massachusetts on Wednesday January 4th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
She is survived by her lifelong love and husband of 55 years, Ken and her loving and caring daughters, Megan Mullevey and Jade Figueiredo. She also leaves her son-in-law Jeffrey Figueiredo as well as her three precious grandsons James and Gavin of Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Jackson of Boston, Massachusetts. Throughout her journey, her family and longtime friends helped her find her smile, her hopes, and her courage.
A memorial service will be held at Cape Cod Church, 1205 Nathan Ellis Highway, East Falmouth, Massachusetts on Wednesday January 4th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Claire M. (Koelsch) (Warren) Pratt
Dec 28, 2022 |
Claire M. (Koelsch) (Warren) Pratt, 87, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully Dec. 28, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Boston, a daughter of the late Frank and Isabelle (McClennon) Koelsch. Claire was a professional crossing guard in Canton and West Bridgewater. With her husband of 55 years Bruce K. Pratt they operated Berwick Marine on Rt. 106 at 400 West Center St. in West Bridgewater for many years. Claire was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Social Order of Beauceant, and Daughters of the Nile (Shriners). She was a dedicated supporter of functions and activities at Paul Revere Lodge in Brockton where Bruce was life member and Past Master. Claire loved her family and home, everything pineapples, seahorses, baskets and the beach. Claire was also the beloved mother of Deborah Warren of Quincy, Karen Rogers and her husband Jeffrey of Taunton, and Melissa Gonsalves and her husband Robert of South Dartmouth; dear stepmother of Denise Mizzoni of Bourne and Lisa McLaughlin of Sandwich and her late husband Jack; loving grandmother of Kayla Amaru and her husband Christopher, Kevin Rogers and his wife Paige, Kathryn Rogers, Matthew Gonsalves, stepgrandmother of Sarah Mizzoni and her husband Shayne Hurley, Michelle Mizzoni and Heather McLaughlin; great-grandmother of Charles and Harrison Amaru; sister of Gerald Koelsch and his wife Marjorie, and Denise Shea and her husband David, all of Brockton; and an aunt of several nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Friday Jan. 6 from 4-8 pm at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 N. Main St. Brockton, her funeral Saturday Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Ann Church, 103 N. Main St. West Bridgewater and burial at High St. Cemetery in Hingham. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Southcoast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd. Fairhaven MA 02719.
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Jonathan Lee McGowan, ne Lee Jong Soo
Dec 27, 2022 |
Jonathan Lee McGowan, ne Lee Jong Soo, passed at his home in Venice after a lengthy illness.
Jon was born on March 18, 1972 in Pusan, South Korea and adopted in 1978 by his parents, Sandy and Bob McGowan.
Jonathan adapted to school quickly and graduated from Norwell High School, in Norwell, MA. Voted nicest guy to have around by his peers in his senior year, he was a member of the track team.
He was diagnosed with leukemia just before he started his senior year of high school. This began his long journey with medical problems. Most of that year was spent at Children's Hospital in Boston. When it was discovered that he would need a bone marrow transplant, his family found out there were very few Asians in the national registry. His family began trying to recruit donors of Asian descent and ended up running over 175 testing drives all over the US. When no adequate donor could be found, friends in Korea searched for and found his birth mother. She came to the US and donated her marrow to save his life.
After the successful bone marrow transplant, Jon was able to attend and graduate with a degree in business from Babson College in Wellesley, MA. Jon was employed at State Street Financial for many years.
During his time in the Boston area, Jon was a consummate volunteer with the Single Volunteers of Boston, where he served meals to the homeless, cleaned up the Charles River and helped at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Jon was the most loving, caring son and friend to so many. He never judged anyone and all were equal in his sight. He always wanted peace.
His summers were spent in Mattapoisett where he was a lifetime member of the Marion Mallet Club.
In Venice, Florida, he was a volunteer at the Venice Theater and a member of the Sarasota Croquet Club.
Jonathan leaves behind his parents, Sandy and Bob McGowan of Venice, his birth mother, Lee Noh Sook of Ilsan, South Korea,
Sister, Kelly Ochoa and her daughters, Daniela and Nicole of Fairhaven MA, Sister Heather McGowan and her wife, Pat Coryell of Gulfport, FL, Melissa Kang and her husband Will, and daughters, Chloe and Isabella, and son Liam of Cumming, GA. Brother Jonas Landstrom of Denver, CO and adopted sister, Petra Duke of Cape Coral, FL.
Besides his family, Jon leaves his devoted companion, Sophie, a rescue lab and his best friend Charlie Shoup, his neighbor.
Jon as a young boy wanted to be an astronaut and attended two summers at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL. He was cremated and some of his ashes will be sent up in space at his request.
There will be a celebration of life at his home in Venice in January.
A later Memorial Service will be held in Norwell MA next summer.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Venice Theater, Dana Farber Cancer Institute or a charity of your choice.
Jon was born on March 18, 1972 in Pusan, South Korea and adopted in 1978 by his parents, Sandy and Bob McGowan.
Jonathan adapted to school quickly and graduated from Norwell High School, in Norwell, MA. Voted nicest guy to have around by his peers in his senior year, he was a member of the track team.
He was diagnosed with leukemia just before he started his senior year of high school. This began his long journey with medical problems. Most of that year was spent at Children's Hospital in Boston. When it was discovered that he would need a bone marrow transplant, his family found out there were very few Asians in the national registry. His family began trying to recruit donors of Asian descent and ended up running over 175 testing drives all over the US. When no adequate donor could be found, friends in Korea searched for and found his birth mother. She came to the US and donated her marrow to save his life.
After the successful bone marrow transplant, Jon was able to attend and graduate with a degree in business from Babson College in Wellesley, MA. Jon was employed at State Street Financial for many years.
During his time in the Boston area, Jon was a consummate volunteer with the Single Volunteers of Boston, where he served meals to the homeless, cleaned up the Charles River and helped at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Jon was the most loving, caring son and friend to so many. He never judged anyone and all were equal in his sight. He always wanted peace.
His summers were spent in Mattapoisett where he was a lifetime member of the Marion Mallet Club.
In Venice, Florida, he was a volunteer at the Venice Theater and a member of the Sarasota Croquet Club.
Jonathan leaves behind his parents, Sandy and Bob McGowan of Venice, his birth mother, Lee Noh Sook of Ilsan, South Korea,
Sister, Kelly Ochoa and her daughters, Daniela and Nicole of Fairhaven MA, Sister Heather McGowan and her wife, Pat Coryell of Gulfport, FL, Melissa Kang and her husband Will, and daughters, Chloe and Isabella, and son Liam of Cumming, GA. Brother Jonas Landstrom of Denver, CO and adopted sister, Petra Duke of Cape Coral, FL.
Besides his family, Jon leaves his devoted companion, Sophie, a rescue lab and his best friend Charlie Shoup, his neighbor.
Jon as a young boy wanted to be an astronaut and attended two summers at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL. He was cremated and some of his ashes will be sent up in space at his request.
There will be a celebration of life at his home in Venice in January.
A later Memorial Service will be held in Norwell MA next summer.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Venice Theater, Dana Farber Cancer Institute or a charity of your choice.
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Linda E. (Pariseau) Wynn
Dec 26, 2022 |
Linda E. (Pariseau) Wynn, 79, of Mattapoisett and Stuart, FL passed on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of Paul F. Wynn.
Born in Salem, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Harvey) Pariseau, she lived in Raynham for most of her life.
Linda was a graduate of Regis College and was formerly employed as a Registered Dietitian.
She was a member of the Bay Club in Mattapoisett and a benefactor of the Paul and Linda Wynn Handicap Scholarship Fund at Providence College.
Linda enjoyed traveling and above all else loved spending time with her family, espeically her grandchildren. "Meme" was everyone's favorite and was a selfless person, always taking care of her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her husband, Paul; three children, Timothy Wynn and his wife Tara of Lakeville, Sara Wasylow and her husband Kyle of Rochester, and Brendan Wynn and his wife Jessica of Bridgewater; two sisters, Janice Johnson and her husband Leonard, and Susan Mason and her husband Trip; seven grandchildren, Brendan, Kyle, James, Lily, Lexy, Isabella, and Nathan; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda's memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Born in Salem, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Harvey) Pariseau, she lived in Raynham for most of her life.
Linda was a graduate of Regis College and was formerly employed as a Registered Dietitian.
She was a member of the Bay Club in Mattapoisett and a benefactor of the Paul and Linda Wynn Handicap Scholarship Fund at Providence College.
Linda enjoyed traveling and above all else loved spending time with her family, espeically her grandchildren. "Meme" was everyone's favorite and was a selfless person, always taking care of her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her husband, Paul; three children, Timothy Wynn and his wife Tara of Lakeville, Sara Wasylow and her husband Kyle of Rochester, and Brendan Wynn and his wife Jessica of Bridgewater; two sisters, Janice Johnson and her husband Leonard, and Susan Mason and her husband Trip; seven grandchildren, Brendan, Kyle, James, Lily, Lexy, Isabella, and Nathan; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda's memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Catherine J. (Heuberger) West
Dec 26, 2022 |
Catherine J. (Heuberger) West, 78, of Mattapoisett died Monday, December 26, 2022 at home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Charles N. West, Jr.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Milton and Bernice (Knight) Heuberger, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life.
Cathy was a graduate of the first graduating class at Old Rochester Regional High School.
She was formerly employed as a clerk at Royal Insurance for many years until her retirement. In retirement, she was employed at Tedeschi in Mattapoisett for many years.
Cathy was an avid bowler, bowling in a league at Bowlmor Lanes for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo at Foxwoods, watching boats at the Mattapoisett Town Wharf, going to the beach and taking trips to Aruba.
She is survived by her son, Charles N. West, III of Mattapoisett; her daughter, Christine L. Arruda and her husband Lawrence of Fairhaven; her brother, Milton Heuberger, Jr. of Mattapoisett; two sisters, Lois Ennis and Eleanor Poirier, both of Mattapoisett; 4 grandchildren, Scott R. Simmons, Jr., Hannah M. Arruda, Christopher L. Arruda, and Amy J. Arruda; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Robert and David Heuberger.
Her funeral procession will be formed at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett, Saturday, January 7, 2023 beginning at 9 AM followed by her graveside service at Cushing Cemetery at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be Friday, January 6, 2023 from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Milton and Bernice (Knight) Heuberger, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life.
Cathy was a graduate of the first graduating class at Old Rochester Regional High School.
She was formerly employed as a clerk at Royal Insurance for many years until her retirement. In retirement, she was employed at Tedeschi in Mattapoisett for many years.
Cathy was an avid bowler, bowling in a league at Bowlmor Lanes for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo at Foxwoods, watching boats at the Mattapoisett Town Wharf, going to the beach and taking trips to Aruba.
She is survived by her son, Charles N. West, III of Mattapoisett; her daughter, Christine L. Arruda and her husband Lawrence of Fairhaven; her brother, Milton Heuberger, Jr. of Mattapoisett; two sisters, Lois Ennis and Eleanor Poirier, both of Mattapoisett; 4 grandchildren, Scott R. Simmons, Jr., Hannah M. Arruda, Christopher L. Arruda, and Amy J. Arruda; 8 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Robert and David Heuberger.
Her funeral procession will be formed at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett, Saturday, January 7, 2023 beginning at 9 AM followed by her graveside service at Cushing Cemetery at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be Friday, January 6, 2023 from 4-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Eugenia "Jenny" Pina
Dec 23, 2022 |
Eugenia "Jenny" Pina, 99, of Marion passed away peacefully December 23, 2022 at Our Lady's Haven.
Eugenia grew up in Marion, a town she loved and never left. She graduated from Wareham High School and worked for many families in Marion.
She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended many conventions around the world such as Poland, Greece, England, Philippines, Tokyo, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Rome, and many more.
She also enjoyed visiting her family in the Cape Verde Islands and California.
Eugenia was an avid reader, enjoyed house and dog sitting and working in her yard. Eugenia loved being around her family and her friends at the Kingdom Hall and at the gatherings. She will be deeply missed and loved.
Eugenia is predeceased by her father, Joaquim "Jack" Pina and her mother Elvira.
Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 692 County Rd., West Wareham. Burial will be private. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
Eugenia grew up in Marion, a town she loved and never left. She graduated from Wareham High School and worked for many families in Marion.
She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended many conventions around the world such as Poland, Greece, England, Philippines, Tokyo, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Rome, and many more.
She also enjoyed visiting her family in the Cape Verde Islands and California.
Eugenia was an avid reader, enjoyed house and dog sitting and working in her yard. Eugenia loved being around her family and her friends at the Kingdom Hall and at the gatherings. She will be deeply missed and loved.
Eugenia is predeceased by her father, Joaquim "Jack" Pina and her mother Elvira.
Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 692 County Rd., West Wareham. Burial will be private. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
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Jonathan Lee McGowan
Dec 23, 2022 |
Jonathan Lee McGowan passed away on December 23, 2022 in Venice FL after a long illness.
Jon was born in 1972 Pusan, South Korea.
He is survived by his parents Sandy and Bob McGowan of Venice, FL (formally of Mattapoisett) and his birth mother, Sook Lee of Ilsan, South Korea. Also survived by sisters Kelly McGowan Ochoa and her daughters Nicole and Daniela of Fairhaven, MA, Heather McGowan and her wife Pat Coryell of Roslindale, MA and Melissa McGowan King and her husband Will, and their daughters Isabella and Chloe and son, Liam of Cumming, GA.
A Memorial will be held on June 10 at 2 pm at the United Church of Christ, Congregational 460 Main St., Norwell, MA.
Donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 or Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285.
Jon was born in 1972 Pusan, South Korea.
He is survived by his parents Sandy and Bob McGowan of Venice, FL (formally of Mattapoisett) and his birth mother, Sook Lee of Ilsan, South Korea. Also survived by sisters Kelly McGowan Ochoa and her daughters Nicole and Daniela of Fairhaven, MA, Heather McGowan and her wife Pat Coryell of Roslindale, MA and Melissa McGowan King and her husband Will, and their daughters Isabella and Chloe and son, Liam of Cumming, GA.
A Memorial will be held on June 10 at 2 pm at the United Church of Christ, Congregational 460 Main St., Norwell, MA.
Donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 or Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285.
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Gerald E. Johnson
Dec 17, 2022 |
Gerald E. Johnson (Jerry) passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2022. He was 75.
Jerry was an exceptional father. His devotion to his girls brought him to every dance and musical performance, sports game, track meet and graduation. But beyond that, he bestowed upon them and his grandchildren unconditional love always and demonstrated for them how to live a life of integrity, one filled with intellectual curiosity and a commitment to serving others. Jerry possessed a steadfast heart and his superpower was making people feel loved and cherished.
Jerry loved exploring the world with his family, playing ball and reading to the grandchildren, skiing, sailing and dogs. He loved food, especially pastries--witness the raspberry bear claw from the Shipyard Galley-- seafood and coffee ice cream.
He had an incredible mind. As a "walking encyclopedia of useless facts," he had an uncanny ability to recall not only dates significant to him but obscure statistics relating to all sports from baseball to tennis--local, national and international.
Jerry was a lover of the English language. He could quote Shakespeare and lines from movies with equal agility. At least 25 percent of our family's repartee came from Jerry's favorite movies, among them Blazing Saddles, Multiplicity, Sleepless in Seattle and Running Scared. His terrible puns and awesome wordplay led to laughter and occasional groans from his family.
Jerry possessed the highest ethical standards and the strongest sense of integrity in work, as in life. He was a proud graduate of Brown University (1969) and Western New England College School of Law (1976). Admitted to the RI Bar (1977) and MA Bar (1978), he opened the Law Offices of Gerald E Johnson in Swansea in 1978 where he practiced until 2018. Jerry often said, "I love the law!"
He served the Town of Swansea as assistant to the Town Counsel from 1985 to 1988, Co-Counsel from 1989 to 1991 and Counsel from 1992 to 1998. According to his associate, Christopher Carreiro, "After all, Jerry is known in these parts as our Town Attorney."
In addition to his legal practice, Jerry was an adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix and Bristol Community College. Jerry served the Town of Mattapoisett, where he lived for 25 years, as a member and chairman of the Mattapoisett School Committee for 15 years. He was an active member of the Mattapoisett Land Trust.
Jerry was devoted to the democratic process. He used to tell us that he was always in a great mood on election day, saying "Today, I got the power!"
He was an athlete. He ran track in high school and college. He completed two Pan Mass Challenges, benefitting Dana Farber Cancer Institute, three Buzzards Bay Watershed bicycle rides and multiple Tours de Creme.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents James and Helen Johnson, brother Jim Johnson, and wife Ginny Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Johnson of Fairhaven; daughter, Anne Landry and her husband Ryan of Reading; daughter, Emily Johnson and her partner John Concado of New York City; and grandchildren, Michael and Charlie Landry. Jerry is also survived by dearly beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
A memorial service for Jerry will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 1 pm at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. A reception will follow. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven. For memorial register please visit, www.hathawayfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Mattapoisett Land Trust or the Buzzards Bay Coalition in Jerry's memory.
Jerry was an exceptional father. His devotion to his girls brought him to every dance and musical performance, sports game, track meet and graduation. But beyond that, he bestowed upon them and his grandchildren unconditional love always and demonstrated for them how to live a life of integrity, one filled with intellectual curiosity and a commitment to serving others. Jerry possessed a steadfast heart and his superpower was making people feel loved and cherished.
Jerry loved exploring the world with his family, playing ball and reading to the grandchildren, skiing, sailing and dogs. He loved food, especially pastries--witness the raspberry bear claw from the Shipyard Galley-- seafood and coffee ice cream.
He had an incredible mind. As a "walking encyclopedia of useless facts," he had an uncanny ability to recall not only dates significant to him but obscure statistics relating to all sports from baseball to tennis--local, national and international.
Jerry was a lover of the English language. He could quote Shakespeare and lines from movies with equal agility. At least 25 percent of our family's repartee came from Jerry's favorite movies, among them Blazing Saddles, Multiplicity, Sleepless in Seattle and Running Scared. His terrible puns and awesome wordplay led to laughter and occasional groans from his family.
Jerry possessed the highest ethical standards and the strongest sense of integrity in work, as in life. He was a proud graduate of Brown University (1969) and Western New England College School of Law (1976). Admitted to the RI Bar (1977) and MA Bar (1978), he opened the Law Offices of Gerald E Johnson in Swansea in 1978 where he practiced until 2018. Jerry often said, "I love the law!"
He served the Town of Swansea as assistant to the Town Counsel from 1985 to 1988, Co-Counsel from 1989 to 1991 and Counsel from 1992 to 1998. According to his associate, Christopher Carreiro, "After all, Jerry is known in these parts as our Town Attorney."
In addition to his legal practice, Jerry was an adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix and Bristol Community College. Jerry served the Town of Mattapoisett, where he lived for 25 years, as a member and chairman of the Mattapoisett School Committee for 15 years. He was an active member of the Mattapoisett Land Trust.
Jerry was devoted to the democratic process. He used to tell us that he was always in a great mood on election day, saying "Today, I got the power!"
He was an athlete. He ran track in high school and college. He completed two Pan Mass Challenges, benefitting Dana Farber Cancer Institute, three Buzzards Bay Watershed bicycle rides and multiple Tours de Creme.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents James and Helen Johnson, brother Jim Johnson, and wife Ginny Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Johnson of Fairhaven; daughter, Anne Landry and her husband Ryan of Reading; daughter, Emily Johnson and her partner John Concado of New York City; and grandchildren, Michael and Charlie Landry. Jerry is also survived by dearly beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
A memorial service for Jerry will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 1 pm at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. A reception will follow. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven. For memorial register please visit, www.hathawayfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Mattapoisett Land Trust or the Buzzards Bay Coalition in Jerry's memory.