Jeanne A. Johnson
August 20, 1928 ~ January 28, 2015
Scarborough- Jeanne A. Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, January 28th, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in White River Junction, Vermont, on August 20, 1928, a daughter of Armand and Lucille (Henderson) Fournier. Jeanne was the oldest of five children. She graduated from St. Patricks High School in Watertown, MA in 1946. Jeanne worked at Newton Savings Bank, becoming the executive assistant to the President. On May 21, 1950, Jeanne married Glenn C. Johnson and together they raised four children, while residing in Newton and Belmont, MA. In addition to raising her children, Jeanne was the bookkeeper for Glenn Johnson Son for over forty years. In 1972, they relocated their family to Scarborough. Once in Maine, Jeanne learned the game of bridge. This passion brought many hours of enjoyment and friendship to Jeanne and all the bridge ladies. Jeanne is predeceased by her husband and their son, Robert Johnson. She is also predeceased by her sister, Ann Cullen and husband, Edward; brothers Donald Fournier and Joseph Fournier and wife, Virginia. She is survived by her children: Judith Kenney and husband William of East Falmouth, MA; David Johnson of South Portland; Linda Freeman and husband Maxwell of Scarborough; Patricia Dow and husband James of Scarborough. Jeanne leaves one brother, John Fournier and his wife Lorraine of Lexington, MA and sister-in-law, Dorothy Fournier of Dover, NH. Jeanne also leaves many special nieces and nephews- who visited Aunty often. Jeannes world revolved around her family and the added blessings of her seventeen grandchildren who loved and adored their Nana: Kimberly Beaudoin (Mark) of Old Orchard Beach; Glenn Johnson of Hiram; Lindsay Johnson of Massachusetts; Scott Murray (Julie), Sarah Jensen (Andrew), Stephanie Murray, Samantha Jennings (Morgan) of Massachusetts, Steven Murray of Alabama; Stewart Murray (Serena) of Gray; Sean Murray (Katie) of New Hampshire; Spencer Murray of New York; Margaret Freeman (Kevin) and Morgan Dow of Scarborough; Melissa Dow of South Portland; Patricia Freeman, of Massachusetts; Alexandra Freeman of New Hampshire and Carolyn Freeman (Eric) of Windham. Nana became Super Nana with the arrival of eight great grandchildren- Kayleigh, Eldon, Eliot, August, Everest, Adalynn, Lucy and Hannah. Super Nana expressed great joy upon learning that three more great-grand babies are due in 2015! The family would like to thank VNA Hospice, Life Stages and Deb for their loving care of our mom over the past five months. We are forever grateful that your dedication allowed our mom to stay home until she went home. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, February 5, 2015, from 3:00-7:00 pm at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 6, 2015, at 11:00 am, at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Rd., Scarborough. Burial will take place at a future date at Calvary Cemetery, Waltham, Massachusetts. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeannes memory may be sent to: VNA Home Health-Hospice 50 Foden Road South Portland, Maine 04106 Or The Maine Alzhiemers Association 383 US Route One #2C Scarborough, ME 04074
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To All of the Johnson Family Children Grand and Great grands. I am very sorry for you loss. Your mother and grandmother was a very kind lady. I am sorry that I am not able to be with you. My thoughts and prayers are for you all and I hope that you find comfort in happy memories.
– Antoinette Goncalves
It is so difficult to think beyond our human loss, but the belief that Aunty is now with Uncle Glenn and Robert is soothing to our souls. Aunty Jeanne, you have always been a true inspiration of love and kindness. You are so missed, especially as the Matriarch of not just your immediate family, but your extended one as well. We love you. Until we meet again….ox
– Peter and Barbara
First met Jeanne and Glenn seeing their Daughter Linda play at Scarborough High School and St. Joseph’s College, Linda saw the whole court like Bob Cousy. Glenn, became a client, as Jeanne and Glenn built a highly respected contracting business, together Glenn’s and another good man Joe Guite’s companies did the plowing for years at the Portland Jetport. Jeanne, my Banker with Maine National Bank, and I became Catherine McAuley basketball fans where our Daughters and the Johnsons’ Granddaughters played. Over the years have kept in touch with a fine man Linda’s Husband Max , knowing all of the Family has been an experience I’ll fondly remember. Dick Cervizzi
– Dick Cervizzi
Dear Judy, David, Linda, and Tricia,Hugs to all of you in this time of sorrow. Aunt Jeanne’s passing brings to mind many fun memories when I was a child, both in Belmont (remember sitting on the roof of the garage, Linda; and me getting stuck in the mud?), and in Scarborough – such a lovely home, with that yippy little dog. I remember listening to my Dad and Mom laughing with your Dad and Mom. Aunt Jeanne had the best smile, the best laugh, and the nicest voice – deep and loving. She was always about family relationships, and the importance of staying close regardless of distance. That is a lesson that we would all be best to remember, especially during these chaotic times that we live in.
– Deb and Mark Gibbs
Dear Mom (Judy), David, Linda and Tricia,Our hearts are heavy, and I know there is a sense of loss and loneliness at Nana’s now. I know we’ve been grieving the loss of an incredible grandmother, but you guys are grieving the loss of your Mom. She was an incredible woman, wife to Papa, mother to all of you, and grandmother to us kids. Life will be different for sure, but the lessons and love she taught us will carry on. Thinking of you all. Love, Sam
– Sam Jennings
To Judy, David, Linda, and Tricia, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Aunt Jeanne was a wonderful, witty, and caring person I had the privilege of knowing. I will always remember the many gatherings at your homes as kids and how your mom (and your dad) treated us like their own. Mostly what I’ll remember is the constant humor that was always present in the many conversations around the kitchen table. As we’ve said in the past, there’s one heck of a card game going on in heaven. Our fathers just received some real competition! Love – Toby & Danielle Johnson
– Toby & Danielle Johnson