Carol A. Johnson, of Sanbornville, NH and a former longtime resident of Woburn passed away peacefully at her home October 13, 2015. She was 82 years of age. Carol was the beloved wife of the late Ernest R. Johnson and together they shared 49 years of marriage prior to his death. Born in Boston, Carol was one of nine children of the late John J. and Emma F. (Finn) Fenochietti.
Carol and her late husband Ernest married 1962 shortly after his return home from serving in the United States Marine Corp. The young couple settled in Woburn where together they brought six children into the world and lived for the next 32 years. Once retired, Carol and Ernest moved to Sanbornville, NH where she loved to entertain family, friends and friends of her children. Carol's home was always open and she loved to play the role of hostess for any cookout or family gathering. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family and those she loved. Carol also enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, listening to music and dancing. For many years she and her late husband enjoyed traveled during the winter months to the warmer climates of Florida and California. Carol will fondly be remembered for her kind heart, compassion and love of family.
Carol is survived by her devoted children; Gail Baker and her husband Mike of California, Koreen Johnson of Woburn, Debra McInnis and her husband Paul of Woburn, Eric Johnson and his wife Laurie of New Hampshire, Leah Sutherland and her husband Blair of Nova Scotia, Caroline Albert and her husband Dan of Reading. She was the loving grandmother of John, Jackie, Jennifer, Anthony, Lindsey, Erica, Tara, Billy, Elizabeth and Kayla. Loving great grandmother of Noah and Mia. Sister of Edward Fenochietti of Marshfield, the late Doris Brown, Rosa Norkum, Leah Hayes, Paul Fenochietti, Jean Faiella, Joseph Fenochietti, and Edna Fenochietti. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., Woburn, Monday, October 19th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., WOBURN, at 10 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin Dello Russo Funeral Home will be Sunday from 3 thru 7 p.m. Interment services will be private. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Carol's memory to the MA Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc., Woburn Middlesex Lions, P.O. Box 6050, New Bedford, MA 02742.