Michael Anthony Johnson's Obituary
Michael A. Johnson
November 18,1965 – July 5,2024
Micheal Johnson of Salem, NH, resided in Bedford NH, died unexpectedly on July 5, 2024, while fishing on Lake Tarleton in Piermont, NH.
Michael was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 18, 1965. He grew up in Salem, NH the youngest brother to siblings, brother Richard and wife Susan Johnson of New Bern, NC, brother David and wife Carla Johnson of Hudson, NH, sister Susan and husband James McLean of Salem, NH, sister Mary and husband Randy Schwarzenberg of Salem, NH, stepsister Phyllis and husband Roland Routhier of Salem, NH, stepbrother Philip and wife Susan Johnson of Salem, NH.
Michael graduated from Austin Preparatory School in 1985 and later received his associate degree from Northern Essex Community College.
Michael was a very loving and kindhearted person. He was very religious and belonged to Tower Hill Church, Auburn, NH and LifeWay Church, Manchester, NH. In his younger years he was a regular, John Travolta loved music and was quite a dancer. His greatest joys in life were fishing, camping and his dog Oliver. He then found the love of his life Karen Marquette Wells where they enjoyed spending time together and traveling. They resided together in Bedford, NH.
Michael is predeceased by his parents Mafalda and Richard Johnson, stepmother Rita Johnson, niece Marlena McLean and nephew Charles Burling, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He is survived by his siblings, numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and their children, extended family members and countless friends. He has three stepdaughters, Erica, Felecia and Nikki through a previous marriage who he has kept in touch with.
A wake and service will be held in Michael’s honor on Monday, July 15, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm, at John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, 122 Amesbury St. Lawrence MA. 01841.
A Celebration of Life will be held with family and close friends at a later date.
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