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Gustave Raymond
Johnson
Sep 28, 1925 — Mar 10, 2016
Gustave Raymond Johnson age 90, loving husband of Dolores Johnson of Weston, CT passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016 into the loving arms of our Lord at Norwalk Hospital. Ray was born on September 28, 1925. Ray was the son of the late August and Olga Johnson. Ray proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, receiving a Victory Medal, Sharp Shooter Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Campaign Ribbon and Honorable Discharge. Ray retired from the Wilton Board of Education after 45 years. He was also an active member of the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department for almost 60 years, a member of the Danbury Horseshoe Club well into his 80's receiving many trophies and being inducted into the Greater Danbury Horseshoe Hall of Fame. Ray was also a member of the American Legion and a member of the Inter State Fireman's Bowling Congress. He was also known as a great pitcher for the Georgetown Athletic Association. Being a very active member of Black Rock Congregational Church, Ray served for the Young at Heart.
In addition to his wife Dee, he is survived by his daughter, Tammy and her husband Mark and his son Kevin and his wife Polly. Also surviving Ray are his grandchildren, William and his wife Jessica, Amber, Patrick, Kristi, Alyssia, Nathan and great-grandchild Hailey. His brothers, Lawrence and Samuel also survive him. Ray was predeceased by his sisters, Judith, Herminia and his brother Rawl.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Ray's life on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11 am in the Black Rock Congregational Church, 3685 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT followed by Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray's memory to the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company #1, PO Box 544, Georgetown, CT 06829-0544.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bouton Funeral Home 31 West Church Street Georgetown CT 06829.
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