Obituary of Barbara N. Johnson

Barbara N. (Nichols) Johnson, 77 of East Machias passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 after a brief stay at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth. She was born on March 1, 1936 in Lincoln, Maine the daughter of the late Forest and Lulah (Gray) Nichols. Barbara was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family, friends, her home and providing for her family. Barbara was loved by all of those fortunate enough to find themselves a part of her life. She will be deeply missed. Barbara worked at the Machias Courthouse for 25 years in the Register of Probate office in all capacities. She retired as the Register of Probate for Washington County in December 1998. Barbara was full of life and a sense of adventure. She spent many wonderful years traveling throughout the country with her husband Don. For the last 7 years, Barbara and Don enjoyed their winter home in Lake Wales, Florida returning to Maine in early spring to spend time with loved family and friends. Barbara also enjoyed collecting Maude Humphrey figurines and collectibles shopping for her home. She graduated in 1954 from Mattanawcook High School in Lincoln, Maine. Upon graduation, Barbara spent a year at Gorham College and relocated to Connecticut where she worked for four years awaiting her future husband, Don, to return from military service in France. Barbara and Don Johnson married in the fall of 1958. They were blessed with two daughters, Tammy (Johnson) Armstrong and husband Brad of Albany, New Hampshire and Terry (Johnson) Joy and fiance William Sousa of Gorham, Maine; granddaughters, Kayla and Olivia Joy of Gorham, Maine, and Kristi Brown of Hollis. She is predeceased by her mother, father, a sister Jean and brother Robert. Barbara’s family is grateful for the compassion, love and professionalism the Sedgewood Commons staff provided for Barbara during the last weeks of her life. Graveside services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to Anah Kampers, c/o Lyman Blyther, PO Box 393, Machias, ME 04654.