Remembering Nancy Johnson
Friday, June 23, 2017
Nancy K. Johnson, age 67, of Farmington Road in Milton, N.H., died quietly at home, Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born July 7, 1949 in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Doris I. (DuPree) and Harry K. Johnson.
Nancy was a resident of Milton for many years. She graduated from W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Va., and received her undergraduate and Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Memphis. Although she never finished her Ph.D., she did the course work at the University of Connecticut.
Nancy had a number of jobs in banking and insurance. She had her own lobbying firm. She enjoyed politics and working with her clients.
She had been active with the Town of Milton, serving on the Planning Board, the ZBA, Economic Development Committee, a Cemetery Trustee and a Library Trustee. She served in the New Hampshire House of Representative for eight years.
Nancy was also a lover of animals, both domestic and wildlife. She encouraged all wildlife to come to her yard, including deer, turkeys, mallards and groundhogs.
Survived by her three cats and best friends, Jack, Harry and Summer. Predeceased by her parents and her brother Bruce C. Johnson.
SERVICES: As per her request, there will be no services. Nancy encourages friends to make a donation in her memory to the Humane Society of the United States or the American Lung Association . Cremation care by Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, N.H., to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com.
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