William E. Johansen, age 85, of Gloucester, formerly a longtime resident of Winchester, passed away on June 14, 2023. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Souza) Johansen.
Born in Boston, Bill was the son of the late Einer W. and Marion (Paisley) Johansen. He was raised in Somerville and graduated from Kents Hill School in Maine. He then attended Michigan State University where he earned his degree in Veterinary Medicine, and he owned and operated Somerville Animal Clinic for many years. Bill was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association for over 40 years, including roles as Secretary of the New England chapter and President of the Massachusetts chapter. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed membership and golfing at the Winchester Country Club, spending time at Good Harbor Beach and memorable family trips around the country in their motor home nicknamed the “Green Machine”.
Dr. Johansen is survived by his children: Kristy Johansen Logan and her husband Brad of Wells, ME, Jill Britton-McLean and her husband Chris McLean of East Haddam, CT, William Johansen and his wife Patricia of Winchester, Heather Martin and her husband Jorge, Michael Johansen, Melissa Burlingame and her husband Ben, all of York, ME. He was the grandfather of Meredith, Paige, and Claire Britton, Jack, Justin, and Quinn Johansen, Samantha and Grace Donaghey, Charlotte, and Maisey Burlingame, the former husband of Pamela Johansen of Winchester, and the late Linda Murdock. He also leaves behind a sister, Holly Rosvik of FL, and was predeceased by a sister Elinor Josephson of Winchester.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather for Visiting Hours at the Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Thursday, June 22 from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to MSPCA-Angell Attn: Donations 350 South Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02130 https://www.mspca.org/.