Obituary of Robert F. Johnson

" Ware, Robert F. Johnson, 65, of James Rd., died Sunday at home surrounded by his family. Born in Palmer, MA on May 21, 1939, he is the son of Edward Johnson of Ware, MA and the late Marion (James) Johnson. He grew up in Monson and graduated from Monson High School. He received a degree from Hampden College of Pharmacology. He has resided in Ware for the past 34 years. He was a pharmacist for the former Millanes Drug Store in Palmer for over 30 years. Besides his father he is survived by 4 children Deborah Payne of Mont Vernon, NH, Jacqueline Brown of Bennington, NH, Jennifer Philbrick of Berwick, ME and Timothy Johnson of Ware. He also leaves a sister Sarah Avis of Bondsville, three stepchildren Kathleen Morin, Ernest Mack and James Mack as well as 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers Edward and James Johnson. A Memorial service will be Friday at 11:00 am at Beers & story Palmer Funeral Home, followed by burial in Four Corners Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:00- 8:00 p.m. Donations may be made in his memory to Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01102. "