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Raised in Middlebury
Robert C. Johnson, 79, of The Watermark in Southbury, formerly of Watertown, passed away at Danbury Hospital on January 18, 2021, after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (McLoughlin) Johnson.
Bob was born December 22, 1941, in Waterbury and raised in Middlebury. He was the son of the late C. Arthur and Margaret (Ladden) Johnson. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Providence College and went on to complete a master’s degree in education from Fairfield University and a doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Connecticut Law School. Bob was an educator, lawyer and businessman.
He was a vice president of Shawmut/Fleet Bank and corporate secretary of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury. He also was the owner of Spirits ‘n’ Such in Southbury.
A generous and kind soul, Bob’s quiet reserve gave way to natural warmth, wit, and charm among family and friends. He always enjoyed going out for a meal and sharing his time with those he loved.
Bob leaves his son, Matthew of New York City; two sisters, Judy and her husband, Warren French, and Margaret M. Johnson, both of Southbury; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Marcia, and brother, Arthur.
Graveside services will be held Friday January 22, 2021 at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Cemetery at 183 North St. in Watertown. Social distancing and masks are required. There are no calling hours.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hickcox Funeral Home at 195 Main Street in Watertown. For additional information or to leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.hickcoxfuneralhome.com.
