Donnas was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on May 4, 1943. She was raised in Worcester where she met her husband Jack and they shared 57 wonderful years together. They enjoyed many years living on the lake in Webster, Massachusetts, after being married. Their hobbies included snowmobiling, water skiing, sailing, swimming and ice skating.
Donna had a variety of occupations during her life including being a homemaker, a librarian, a real estate agent, a postal clerk and a business owner. In 1979, Donna and her family relocated to Maine. In 1989, she and Jack built a country store in Shapleigh and called it Boonies. Donna was instrumental in the design, layout and everyday management of what turned out to be a thriving business. Even as her illness progressed she was often in the store greeting patrons.
Surviving are: her husband, Jack Johnson; her daughter, Deborah Smith; two sons, John Johnson and his wife, Donna, and Todd Johnson; and her brother Dean Johnson and his wife, Cheryl. She was always happy in the midst of her grandchildren, Valerie Johnson, John Johnson and his wife, Lauren, Lauren Johnson, Linda Johnson,, and last but not least a great-grandson, Owen Lovely.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. with a funeral service following at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 15, at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located at 580 Main St. in Springvale. Interment will be at the Highland Grove Cemetery in Shapleigh.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, 383 U.S. Route 1 #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit blackfuneralhomes.com.
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