Thomas W. Johnson, 76, of South Yarmouth, MA and formerly of Glastonbury, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024 at his home. Tom was the loving husband of the late Josephine (Grippo) Benedict Johnson. Born in Lowell, MA on February 18, 1948 he was a son of the late John T. and Dorothy W. (Overlock) Johnson. Tom was a graduate from New Hampton Prep School in New Hampton, NH and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for several years by Murphy Security Services as a Security Guard. He previously worked many years as an Insurance Auditor for A.I.G. A sports enthusiast, Tom was an avid fan of the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and New England Patriots. He also liked water rafting and snow skiing in his young adulthood.
Tom was predeceased by his sister, Carol (Johnson Helgeson) Macdonald formerly of Clemson, SC. He is survived by his sister, Ann (Johnson) Grimes of Marstons Mills, MA; his brother, Robert Johnson and his wife Linda, of Billings, Montana. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Sarah Astman of Sudbury, MA, Bjorn Helgeson of Arvada, CO, Collin Helgeson of Asheville, NC, Lindsay Sullivan of East Sandwich, MA, Scott Johnson of Billings, Montana, Emily Bronkowski of Broomfield, CO and Laura Simmons of Washington DC.
Funeral service celebrating Tom’s life will be Thursday (June 27, 2024) at 12 noon at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, (Section 38), Hartford. Tom’s family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday morning from 11 am to 12 noon at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to a favorite charity of the donor’s choice. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com
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