Michael R. Johnson

SEARSBURG - Michael R. Johnson, 66, died unexpectedly at his home Thursday, July 15. Michael was born in Westfield, MA, the son of the late Roy Johnson Jr. and Katherine (Iserman) Johnson. He attended Blandford, MA, schools and graduated from Westfield Vocational School. Michael worked as a master electrician for many years. He could fix or build anything and was always helping a friend or family with any project, big or small.
Living most of his life in Vermont, he worked on the lifts at Mount Snow and for Ward Electric. Michael had a passion for his hot peppers - the hotter the better - trains, computers, artwork, politics, and listening to various types of music, especially Stevie Nicks and Madonna. He was a former lister, town selectperson, and justice of the peace in Searsburg. He was a member of the Windmill Committee and loved watching them in the distance.
Michael is survived by his children Jennifer Johnson (Michael Rosso), of Whitingham, and Michael R. Johnson Jr., of Wilmington; his brother Bryan Johnson, of Becket, MA; sisters Tamie Martin (Jimmy), of Chicopee, MA, and Judy Breault (Greg) of Ludlow, MA; grandchildren Marissa, Maya, Nick, Natalya, and Alexis; niece Sabrina and nephew Bryan Jr. He was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Liberty, who died in 1996.
Johnson was an icon in the valley and will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and extended family. Graveside funeral services for Michael will be held Friday July 23, 2021, at 2 pm at Crosier Cemetery in Searsburg. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire, gifts in Michael’s memory may be made to the Boston Children’s Hospital, c/o Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, PO Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
To send the family personal condolences visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home, 44 East Main Street, Wilmington.