* Due to the current situation with the Coronavirus, all services are now private.
Helen M. (Beauchemin) Johanson, age 89, of Hingham, formerly a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away on March 15, 2020, having been surrounded by family in her final days. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Johanson.
Born in Boston, Helen was the daughter of the late Albert A. and Helen E. (O’Connor) Beauchemin. She was raised and educated in Arlington, and was a 1947 graduate of Arlington High School. She continued her education at Simmons College, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in 1951. Her lifelong love of education was reflected in her two Master’s Degrees, from Boston College and Fitchburg State.
She met George while working in Cambridge after graduating from Simmons. They wed in 1953 and raised their six children in Winchester where they remained residents for over 50 years.
She worked as a high school math and physics teacher in Winchester and Billerica. Helen enjoyed her grandchildren, relaxing in her yard, and admiring George’s handiwork in the garden. She was fortunate to travel extensively, enjoying many cruises around the globe in George’s company.
Mrs. Johanson is lovingly survived by her children: Susan Newman and her husband Barry of Coral Springs, FL; Kristen Johanson of New York City; Elizabeth Johanson of Boca Raton, FL; Peter Johanson of Dorchester, MA; Erica Beal and her husband Richard of Hingham, MA; and David and his wife Kim of St. Thomas, USVI. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Alex, Kate and Sarah Newman; Perry, Max and Nick Beal; and Dante Colicchio. She was also the dear sister of Jane Sughrue and Carol Low.
Helen’s family is eternally grateful for the loving care she has received from the devoted aides and employees at Bridges by Epoch in Hingham.
In light of the current precautions with the coronavirus, the Funeral Mass at St. Eulalia’s Church will be strictly private and for immediate family members only.