Obituary for ~

Bessie Johnson

Unnamed paper, hand dated 1969

Mrs Bessie Johnson, Hazel Hill, May 31, -
Mrs Bessie Johnson, the oldest resident of Hazel Hill,
passed away at the home of her son, Mr and Mrs Bernard Johnson,
on Sunday, May 25, in her 89th year.
She did her own housekeeping until about two and a half years ago
when her son persuaded her to live with him and his wife and family.
She was active until about six months ago when her health failed.
The deceased was the daughter of
Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Lawrence of Middle Manchester.
She married Fredrick Johnson of Hazel Hill and had nine children
of which three are living. She is survived by
three sons, Bernard, Glenn and Ivan of Hazel Hill.
There are four grandchildren and nine great grand children.
The funeral service on Tuesday was conducted by Rev Mr Beaumont.
The hymns sung were "Beyond the Sunset",
"Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross" and "Jesus I come to Thee."
Interment was in the Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ernest Snow, Gerald Bennett, William Carey,
Vernon Pembrooke, Stanley Borden and Arthur Lawrence.
Mrs. Johnson will be remembered for her kindness.
She helped wherever she was that help was needed.


Obituary typed and submitted by Peggy Feltmate





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