Marion E. Johnson

Marion E. Johnson, 71, of Brookfield, devoted wife of Arthur “Frank” Johnson, died unexpectedly on December 10 at Danbury Hospital. She left this world silently, surrounded by her husband and loving family.

Marion was born on September 13, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Rosen) Joyce in Yonkers, N.Y.

During her earlier years Mrs Johnson attended the High School of Commerce in Yonkers and graduated the Class of 1951. She later married Frank and they were recently able to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Marion has worked for the past 33 years for the town of Brookfield at the Brookfield Town Hall.

Marion is remembered most for being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She took pride in her grandchildren, and they brought her much joy. In her spare time Marion loved going to the casinos and was an avid New York Yankees fan.

Besides her loving husband, Arthur “Frank” Johnson, she will be sadly missed by her son, Arthur F. Johnson, Jr, and his wife Christine of Newtown; her daughter, Sheryl Johnson and her companion Mark Sternburg of Brookfield; two brothers, George Joyce of Patterson, N.Y., and John Joyce and his wife Barbara of Fishkill, N.Y.; and three beloved grandchildren, Lauren, Taylor, and Spencer Johnson, all of Newtown.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on December 15 at St Margarite Bougeoys Church in Brookfield.

Entombment was in St Peter Cemetery Mausoleum.

The Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Road, Brookfield, was in charge of arrangements.

Donations in Marion’s memory may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. To light a candle of hope and remembrance visit the website at www.CornellMemorial.com

The Newtown Bee      December 17, 2004