John Johnson
June 5, 1941 ~ April 29, 2022
John "Jack" Johnson,81, of Shapleigh passed away unexpectedly on the morning of April 29th.
Jack was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 5, 1941. He was raised in Worcester where he met and married the love of his life, Donna. They shared 57 wonderful years together. They enjoyed living on the lake most of their lives where they enjoyed swimming, water skiing, sailing, ice skating and snowmobiling.
Jack worked for Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut for many years. When the North Berwick plant was proposed, he was thrilled to consider a move to Maine and was instrumental in the establishment of that new facility.
In 1989, Jack and Donna built a country store in Shapleigh and named it Boonies. Jack loved being in the store meeting people, stocking the shelves with all sorts of "must have" items and was proud to introduce a gas station to the area as well.
Surviving family members, his daughter Deborah Smith, 2 sons, John Johnson and his wife Donna, and Todd Johnson. Jack was blessed with several grandchildren, Valerie Johnson, John Johnson and his wife Lauren and Lauren and Linda Johnson. He was also blessed to have a great-grandson Owen Lovely. Last, but certainly not least, his beloved dog, Harley.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm with a funeral service at 6 pm on Thursday, May 5 at the Carl-Heald Black Funeral home located at 580 Main St, in Springvale. Interment will be at a later date at the Highland Grove Cemetery in Shapleigh.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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Heaven gained a great guy! He watched us grow up as children! Always remember the penny candy bucket! He did everything he could! Just saw him last week. Always put a smile on your face no matter how sad you were!!! Rest Peacefully Jack!
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– Ashley
Your smile and your beautiful personality will be missed by the entire community.
Love,
The Gullikson Family
– Kim Gullikson
Our Deepest condolences to the Johnson family ! What a great guy Jack was he will truly be missed
Hugs and prayers being sent to all of you!
God Bless ..
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– Jerry and Cindy Yeram
Sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy to the family. May Jack Rest In Peace.
Bill and Bob Harran
– Bill Harran
Always a gentleman! What more could anyone ask?
– Charles Caramihalis
What a lovely man! Always enjoyed speaking with him! I will miss him. My condolences to the whole family.
– Bobbi Macrum
My deepest heartfelt condolences, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
– Dee Dianne Ham
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– Ashley
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– Jerry and Cindy Yeram
Jack, such a kind and warm hearted man. Every time I walked into Boonies to get gas, food, or anything he would have the biggest smile on his face. We would always have a fun conversation that made me laugh and smile. Boonies will not be the same to me with Jacks not there but the family I know will hold up his legacy. Sending love prayers to the family and the Shapleigh community for the loss of a great man. -Grace. D
– Grace Dow
A Memorial tree was ordered in memory of John “Jack” Johnson by Billy Flynn jr and family. Plant a TreeRemembering you and John “Jack” Johnson in our minds and in our heartsBilly Flynn jr and family
– Billy Flynn jr and family
Your smile and your beautiful personality will be missed by the entire community. Love,The Gullikson Family
– Kim Gullikson
Prayers of peace and pleasant memories to the Johnson family from a friend of grands, Linda and Lauren.
– Kathy Fink
A Memorial Tree was planted for John “Jack” Johnson
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Black Funeral Homes-Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home
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Debbie and family. Pete and I are so sorry for your loss. We loved seeing him at the Boonies. Wonderful man.
– Evie Gallagher
“Pop” We will miss you. You had such a good sense of humor. You can now be reunited with Donna.
– Ken and Pat Hill
I only knew Jack for a few years, but I saw him almost every day at Boonies and knew his sons well. Im not currently living in Maine but I share my condolences with John, Todd and the rest of the family. Jack was a great guy and Im so glad to have known him. Im praying for you all and wish you all the best during this time. He will be missed but will forever be remembered by the regulars and community of Shapleigh.
– Sean Hughes
RIP John. We always enjoyed seeing him at Boonies, in Shapleigh. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
– Mike
A Memorial tree was ordered in memory of John “Jack” Johnson by Betty and Bob Dunham. Plant a TreeOur deepest sympathyBetty and Bob Dunham
– Betty and Bob Dunham
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friend. This sure is a great lose of a shapleigh legend. I think that there is not one person in shapleigh that did not know Jack. R.I.P Jack. You will be missed
– Ken and Sylvia tompkins
My sincere condolences to the Johnson family. Jack was alway at the store to greet everyone! Been coming to Mousam Lake for 30 plus years. Al system going to the dump and boonies on the way
– Suzanne Taubert
A Memorial tree was ordered in memory of John “Jack” Johnson by The Parentis & Browns. Plant a TreeOur thoughts and prayers are with your family. We always enjoyed Jack’s friendly smile and warm welcome at Boonie’s.The Parentis & Browns
– The Parentis & Browns
Our hearts and prayers go out to John, Todd and the Johnson family. This is really hard to believe. Jack was a good person with a generous spirit toward everyone he met. We will hold near and dear all the memorieswe will miss him everyday. Rest easy Pops we love you.
– Renee and Scott
What a great man and friend. We shared a love of snowmobiling and discussed it often. RIP my friend you will be missed!
– Roy Rankin
I will miss seeing Jack at Boonies. Ive been seeing his smile for 25 years. My condolences and prayers to the Johnson family.
– Diane
A Memorial tree was ordered in memory of John “Jack” Johnson. Plant a Tree
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A Memorial tree was ordered in memory of John “Jack” Johnson. Plant a Tree
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Sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy to the family. May Jack Rest In Peace.Bill and Bob Harran
– Bill Harran
Jack, such a kind and warm hearted man. Every time I walked into Boonies to get gas, food, or anything he would have the biggest smile on his face. We would always have a fun conversation that made me laugh and smile. Boonies will not be the same to me with Jacks not there but the family I know will hold up his legacy. Sending love prayers to the family and the Shapleigh
community for the loss of a great man.
-Grace. D
– Grace Dow
My sister and brother in-law have a home on Square Pond. We all are from Minnesota. I have come here for the past 3 years. Boonies is the place we love and cherish. Crazy to find there is a Minnesota Viking fan in the house. So very sorry for your loss. Boonies will always be the first place we will go when we come back. God Bless You and Skol Vikings!!