Obituary: David C. Johnson

David C. Johnson, at 84

David C. Johnson of Hull, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully in his home on January 11, 2025. He was beloved husband of 39 years of Miriam (Hildenberger) Johnson of Hull.

Mr. Johnson was the loving father of Deborah Shields and her husband, Marty, of Hull, Craig Valine of Altadena, California, Thure Johnson and his wife, Jen, of Wareham, and Rita Vieira and her husband, Carlos, of Fall River. Son of the late Thure A. Johnson and Stella (Carney) Johnson; brother of Robert Johnson of Hull, and beloved grandfather of Mitchell, Carol, Riley, Bella, and Emma. Mr. Johnson also is survived by many nephews and dear friends. 

He grew up in Adams Shore, Quincy, where he built his first boat and began his love of the sea. He served in the Coast Guard Reserves. A lifelong member of the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club, Mr. Johnson loved everything to do with boating. He was always available to anyone who needed help fixing their boat or working on the piers and floats at the club.

Mr. Johnson was a loving, caring husband, generous Dad, and proud grandfather, and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 17. Burial will follow at Hull Village Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Johnson’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital at stjude.org. 

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