Nils F. Johnson

Nils F. Johnson 91, a resident of Sarasota Florida since 1985, formerly of Weymouth, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 14, 2016, with his wife, Marjorie Johnson, by his side holding his hand. His daughters, Gail Emmott of Sarasota, Florida and Lynne McKay of Southborough, Massachusetts were also with him. Besides his beloved wife of sixty seven years, Marj, and his daughters, Gail and Lynne, he is also survived by his granddaughter, Kelsi Falconer, her husband, Nathan Falconer, of Sarasota, Florida, his grandson, Christopher Nils McKay, and son-in law, Arthur McKay, both of Southborough, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his very special sister, Aina Shaw, of Lakeville, Massachusetts. He leaves behind his cousin, Patricia Evans and his close relatives, Harold and Barbara Jones of Sarasota, Florida. His passing on Valentine's Day was so appropriate as he had a beautiful heart and was a loving, caring and kind man. He loved people and had a wonderful smile and sense of humor. He brought joy to everyone around him. He was blessed to have been able to attend his only granddaughter, Kelsi‘s, wedding on January 2, 2016 and had the joy of spending time with his loved nieces and their husbands from Massachusetts. Nils grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts. He was a graduate of Quincy High School class of 1941 and the former Bentley School of Accounting and Finance class of 1943, now Bentley University. He taught night school at Bentley for two years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, marching right behind Patton. He received a Purple Heart. Nils and Marj were married in 1948 and moved into a house his father built for them in Weymouth in 1950. He owned the Richard D. Chase Insurance Agency in Quincy, Massachusetts until he sold it in 1985. He was an active member of Kiwanis in Quincy, Massachusetts, and later in Sarasota, Florida. Nils and Marj enjoyed many special moments as members of the Neighborhood Club of Quincy. Nils and Marj enjoyed traveling all over the world with business and the Neighborhood Club of Quincy. They did extensive traveling to attend American Watercolor Society artists' workshops. Their travels included Italy, Hawaii, Mexico, New Mexico, Michigan and Maine. Marj was the painter, Nils was the loving assistant. They visited Sweden to spend time where Nils' parents emigrated from. He and his wife were very involved with the Leech Studio where he served as president for a time. He was a proud Republican and loved his country. His favorite quote was: "There is only one way to do things, the right way." A Memorial Service will be held at Toale Brothers Gulf Gate Chapel, 6903 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231 on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Interment at Sarasota National Cemetery with full military honors will follow the service. In lieu of owers, donations in Nils Johnson's memory may be made to: American Cancer Society, 2750 University Parkway Suite 104, Sarasota, Florida 34243 or on-line at: donate.cancer.org.

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Nils F. Johnson

March 14, 1924 - February 14, 2016