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Obituaries 6-3-14

Margaret M. Wade

Charles Ellsworth Johnson

LEICESTER: Charles Ellsworth Johnson, age 81, died April 25, 2014, in Brooksville, FL.
    Charlie was born in Leicester on February 17, 1933. He was the son of Joseph E. “Pinky” Johnson and Hildred (Dow) Johnson-Larkin. He was a graduate of Brandon High School, class of 1952. He afterwards attended Randolph Agriculture School. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1953 and was stationed at Annapolis, MD working in the Naval Justice Department, and later as a weapons instructor for the Navy’s Mid-Shipmen. Following his honorable discharge in 1956 he returned home and worked for Ralston Purina Co. He pursued his passion to become a barber. He was graduated from the Barber Academy in Schenectady, NY, class of 1959. He opened his barber shop in Forestdale in 1960 and continued to ply his trade for the next 55 years. He retired “Charlie’s Place” just last year, but cut a Fl. neighbor just 4 weeks before his passing. In his earlier years he had managed the Brandon Theatre, drove #3 school bus in Middlebury district for 20 yrs. which his 2 Sons rode from kindergarten on, before retiring, owned and operated a sporting goods shop. He contracted lawn mowing and snow plowing with business and residents.  He and his wife had owned and operated Johnson’s Furniture House in East Middlebury and later Johnson’s Mini Storage. He loved special times with his family and enjoyed hunting & fishing with his Son’s, Jeff and Tim. He and his wife spent winters in Spring Hill, FL and summers in Leicester. He was a member of Middlebury American Legion Post #27 and The Marine Corps League Detachment #708 in Spring Hill, FL. He belonged to the Brandon Congregational Church.
    Surviving is his wife; Bonnie Lou (Miller) Johnson, of Leicester and Spring Hill; whom he married in Brandon on May 30, 1959, his son Timothy Frank Johnson of Las Vegas, NV, granddaughter, Jena Johnson McKinstry of Michigan, his grandson Travis J. LaDuke of Shoreham and cousins; Jane J. Severy, John and Bill McDonough and Marge O'Byrn of New Jersey.  Many nieces, nephews, cousins and his half siblings; Jim & Polly Larkin, Patricia & George Martone, Kathleen Severy, Lorraine & Randall Johnson and Carrie Kemp also survive him. He loved his 2 German Shepherd Grand Dogs, Dixie and Sarge.  He was predeceased by 2 sons; Daniel C.  Johnson and Jeffery C. Johnson, a grandson; Daniel C. Johnson and his half siblings; Joseph Johnson, III and John Larkin.
    The Memorial Service “In Celebration of His Life” was held on Sunday, June 1, 2014, at the Brandon Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard White, pastor officiated. The graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, followed in the family lot, at Pine Hill Cemetery.
    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; The Marine Corps League Detachment #708, building fund, 8405 Sunshine Grove Rd , Brooksville , FL 34613, Dinners with Love Inc.  or your favorite animal shelter.
    Online condolences may be sent to [email protected] or [email protected].
    Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.

Douglas Fleming

St. Johnsbury: Douglas Fleming, 66, died Thursday May 22, 2014 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH  after a brief illness.
    Born April 22, 1948 in Randolph, he was  the son of the late Donald W. and Elloe (Wakefield) Fleming.
    He was a former resident of the Brandon Training School where he was in the vocational training program. After the close of the Brandon Training School he entered the home care program with Washington County Mental Health. He resided mostly in the Barre area until recently when he moved to St. Johnsbury.
    In his earlier years he was an avid pool player, fisherman and kept active with his lawn mowing business. Douglas had a great sense of humor and loved country music.
    He is survived by his sisters, Bonnie Benoit of Chittenden, Faye Leavitt of Lincoln, by his brothers, Daniel Fleming of Bristol and Howard Fleming of Morrisville, VT.
    Service was held on Thursday May 29, 2014 in the Community Church of Hancock and Granville located on Route 100 in Hancock with the Rev. Wayne Holsman officiating. Burial was in Hancock Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Church of Hancock and Granville,  Route 100, Hancock, VT 05748
    Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Middlebury.www.sandersonfuneralservice.com

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