Henry A Johnson

Henry A. Johnson, 83, of Worcester, formerly of Midland Rd. Boylston passed away Wednesday, July 1st surrounded by family. Henry Adolph Johnson was born on August 2, 1925 to Adolph N. and Anna (Wahlstedt) Johnson, both newly emigrated from Sweden. He was the third of three children. Henry attended Commerce High School and served his country in the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Upon returning home he graduated from Worcester Junior College and studied specialty courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute during his employed years. Henry is survived by his wife and partner of 61 years Julie R. (Lofstedt) Johnson. His four devoted children, Mark H. Johnson of Grafton, Reverend David A. Johnson and his wife Patricia of Dennis, Judy L. Black of Grafton and Daniel E. Johnson and his wife Katherine of Dillsburg, PA; a sister, Elsie Eastlund in Minnesota; 10 cherished Grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A sister, Linea Zagunis predeceased him. Henry worked more than 30 years for Wyman-Gordon Company as a process engineer before retiring in 1986. Henry has been an actively involved member of Belmont Street Baptist Church, formerly First Swedish Baptist church literally from birth. He served his church as a member, Elder, Sunday School Teacher, choir member, Boys Brigade leader, and bus driver. He enjoyed golf, and skiing. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7th at 11:00 a.m. in the Belmont Street Baptist Church, 25 Belmont St. Worcester, MA. Burial will follow in All Faiths Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Monday, July 6th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Worcester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont St. Baptist Church memorial fund, 25 Belmont St Worcester 01605 or the Umass-Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St Worcester 01605. The Johnson family would like to especially thank Linda Belliel and Sharon Sawyer of Umass Memorial Hospice for the very special care, comfort and compassion they gave to Henry in his final days.