1954 – 2013
Central Village – Robert E. Johnson, Sr., 59, of 19 Main St., died Monday evening June 10, 2013, in the Backus Emergency Care Center in Plainfield. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Edgar and Florence (Jordan) Johnson.
Mr. Johnson worked as a machine operator at Johnson Corrugated for many years and served in the United States Army from 1974 until he was honorably discharge in 1977. Robert was a former member of the Thompson Rod and Gun Club.
Robert is survived by two sons Robert E. Johnson, Jr., and Mathew Johnson; his daughter Jessica Johnson all of Danielson; a half-son Jonathan Johnson formerly of Putnam; a brother Edward Luther Johnson of Thompson; three grandchildren Isaiah Green, Caleb Parker, and Aria Parker; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Arthur Johnson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service with military honors that will be held on Monday, June 17, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. in the West Thompson Cemetery, Route 12, Thompson. Arrangements are by the Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes of Putnam and North Grosvenordale. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
cheryl doucette
Prayers and thoughts are with Bob’s family—-He was a great man and may he rest in peace.
stephanie blake
Pops, I only knew you for a couple of years but I feel like I knew you my whole life. We connected instantly and I cherished our friendship. You hated when I told people you were my grandfather but truth is you were what I was missing my whole life. I never had a grandfather and when my dad passed you were there to help fill a void I was missing. I have so many memories with you. You always made me feel good and always told it like it is.In many ways you reminded me of my dad. And I know if you two met you would got along so great. I could always go to you for honest advice. Its a shame that you were taken out the way you were. I never would have thought you would be gone. Im just glad you were finally happy and enjoying the life you deserve. I will miss you so much Pops. I love you. Your step daughter Steph
Catherine Clough Catalano
My deepest sympathy to Bobby’s family, Ed, and his friends. He wrote, and road, his own path thru life. May his love remove the sorrow of your loss.
Catherine Clough Catalano