Marylin A. King Johnson

Marylin A. (King) Briggs Johnson, of Clinton passed away February 18, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Beloved Husband Philip Johnson. She was born in Middletown on Oct. 5, 1936 to the late Nelson E. and Dora Irene (Clark)King. Marylin lived in Clinton for 30 years, moved to Old Saybrook in 1992 and returned to Clinton in 2008. Marylin loved gardening and had a love for animals, especially dogs, adopting many rescues throughout the years. She enjoyed feeding all the deer, chipmunks, squirrels, birds and woodchucks, and watching "her critters" in her backyard. Neighbors would stop when driving by with their children as they enjoyed watching the deer. Marylin would always help anyone in need, and lend her advice, etc. Marylin had a great compassion for the "downtrodden", disabled and elderly folks in need of help. Besides her husband; she is survived by her daughter, Lyn-Marie Plancon; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Kathy King; step-sons, Philip E. and Kenneth A Johnson; grandchildren, Samantha Foy, Christopher Foy, Tonya Foerch, BJ Nadwairski; step-grandchildren, Tara Maertz, Lauren Johnson, Jake Johnson and Shannon Johnson; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends; and her beloved dogs, Princess and Ginger. Marylin is predeceased by her son, John A. Crommett.

Friends and family are invited to the United Methodist Church, 12 Commence St. Clinton, Friday, Feb. 22, from 10-11 a.m., with a service starting at 11 a.m. Interment will be in private at a later date. Please visit www.swanfh.com for tributes and condolences.