In Boston, January 6, 2015 Edward A. Johnson, Age 88, passed away in Tuft’s Medical Center following a period of failing health. Edward was the husband of the late Mary (Dermody) Johnson. He was born in Taunton, the son of the late Edward A. & Alice (Carter) Johnson Sr. Edward has resided in Taunton all his life. He attended Taunton schools and served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. Edward was the owner of Universal Plating Co. in Providence, RI. He was a member of the VFW and the Coyle Father’s Club. Edward enjoyed sports, especially the Patriots and Red Sox, playing cards and was devoted husband, father and grandfather who cherished his time with family. Edward was a communicant of the former St. Paul's Parish in Taunton and was a communicat of St. Mary's recently. Edward is survived by his children Edward A. Johnson III of Taunton, Mark D. Johnson of Taunton, Walter P. Johnson of Holderness, NH, Kevin F. Johnson and his wife Michelle of North Dighton and his late daughter Marilyn A. Martyniak. He also leaves his grandchildren Michael and Brian Martyniak, Amy, Kelly, Emily and Hannah Johnson. Edward leaves his sisters Elaine O’Connell and Ann Collins of North Dighton, his sister in law Margaret Johnson of Marion and his late siblings William E. Johnson, Dr. Robert F. Johnson, Phyllis Rodier and Marguerite Haggerty. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma 02780 on Monday, January 12th at 9 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday from 2-5 pm. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in Edward’s memory may be made to Coyle & Cassidy High School, 2 Hamilton St., Taunton, Ma 02780-2483