JOHNSON, HULDA EILEEN - At the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, NB on May 15, 2012 surrounded by her family, Mrs. Hulda Eileen (Searles) Johnson, wife of the late Addison Murray Johnson, formerly of Deer Island, NB. Born at Campobello, NB on January 14, 1919, she was a daughter of the late James and Emma (Avery) Searles. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by two sons, Carson (Diane) Johnson of Lords Cove, NB and Gerald (Brenda) Johnson of Digdequash, NB; 14 grandchildren, Linda, Gary, Donna, Joey, Sherry, Howie, Jason, Wanda, Tammy, Jeannette, Trudi, Tracy, Brad and Jimmy; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Addison, she was predeceased by one daughter, Myrtle Buckner, one son, Floyd Johnson, one grandson, Robbie Johnson, five brothers: Teddy, Francis, Harold, Lawson and Wilford and by one sister, Bertha Roy.
Hulda was a loving wife and mother who committed her life and love to her family and friends. She loved to have company and was known to feed everyone who walked through her door. She took great pride in her family and her home and loved people in general. She was a very dedicated Christian woman who could often be found reading scripture. Her loving compassion and smile will be sadly missed by her family.
Resting at the Lambert’s Cove Baptist Church from where the service will be held on Sunday at 2 pm with Rev. Maurice Hatfield officiating. Visiting at the church will take place on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In Hulda’s memory, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. (www.stgeorgefh.ca)