Johnson, Wyllard P., 90, Stockholm, at Caribou, October 6, 2009. A memorial service will be held at a later date and time. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Stockholm -Wyllard P. Johnson, 90, died October 6, 2009, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Caribou. He was born in Woodland July 9, 1919, the son of the late James G. and Elvie Johnson. Wyllard was a lifelong Stockholm resident and was employed for over 50 years as a heavy equipment operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers-Local #4. He was also employed part time on the snow removal team at Loring Air Force Base. Mr. Johnson served with the US Navy as a machinist mate 2nd class during World War II. He received the Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic, Pacific Theatre Medal and the American Theatre Medal. He was a charter member of the Perkins Plourde Post American Legion for over 63 years and was also a member of the La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux.
Mr. Johnson was predeceased by his wife Norma (Rackliffe) Johnson in 2004. He is survived by his nine children; James Johnson of Somersworth, N.H., Bonnie Kelly of Aurora, Co., Brenda Monteith of N. Brooklin, Patricia Sheltmire of Raquette Lake N.Y., Susan Johnson of Stockholm, Betty Jean Gallagher of Caribou, Virginia Chapman of Blue Hill, Brent Johnson of Kennebunk and Jennifer Camp of Westbrook; nine grandchildren, Sherry and Melissa Johnson, Tara Reece, Nathan Kelly, Lisa Monteith, Erica Aberle, Rodney Chapman Jr., Garth Johnson and Dakin Camp; four great-grandchildren, Madison and Catelyn Reece and Samuel and Carson Aberle.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and time to be announced by the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Johnson may do so through the Perkins Plourde Post American Legion Memorial fund, PO Box 66, Stockholm, Maine 04783.
