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Martha Johnson

1952-2021

Martha Johnson
Martha (Cox) Johnson of Kilburn, NB, died in hospital in Perth-Andover, NB on April 18, 2021 at age 68.

Not many people get to write their own obituary, but Martha did. She always wanted to do things her way, and for one last time, she gets her wish:
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Martha is survived by her husband Mark and children Emma and Luke.

She was born in Welland, Ontario, to Cyril and Vivian (Davis) Cox and was a sister to Barry of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and the late Judy Moody of Cornwall, Ontario.

Martha and Mark met at Mount Allison University, but it was many years before she “wore him down”, and they were married in 1980. For the last forty years Mark has been her rock, the love of her life.

Emma and Luke were a great source of pride to their Mom: academically, in sports, basically anything they did - but most of all for their kind, caring, and decent ways. She always said that the kids got their dad’s looks and brains, but her heart and humour.

Martha had great experiences teaching school in both Sackville, NB and Perth-Andover and was so pleased to follow her students’ lives. Throughout the later years, Martha served on various committees and boards, locally and provincially, most dealing with health and education. She went to her first Home & School meeting a year before Emma started kindergarten - to make sure the school was prepared ...... not for her children, but for her!

Martha’s family was her life. All she ever wanted was to be a good wife and Mom.

Helping to give peace to Martha is the fact that both Emma and Luke have wonderful spouses. Ryan O’Connor fit in to the family right from the “get go”. He and Emma have two little girls, Violet and Hannah, who have brought endless joy to the family. Mallory, Luke’s wife, is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She was always the voice of reason to Martha, and advised her on many things.

Martha also adored her dogs – and loved and spoiled 9 of them over the years. She was always up for a game of crib or to watch a good round of golf (or a baseball game or curling match for that matter).

She is so very grateful for the many close and wonderful friends, both near and far, she has been so fortunate to have had over the years. She tried her best to be thoughtful of them, and not to miss a birthday or an anniversary. She has been deeply touched by their kindness shown to her over the course of her life, and certainly during recent times.

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Martha, along with that most wonderful sense of humour, which could make anyone laugh, left us too soon after a long, brave battle with cancer. She will be missed beyond words.

A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday April 28 at 2 pm at Trinity Anglican Church in Perth-Andover, NB. Rev. Harold Boomer officiated. Interment will be at a later date.

Organist for the service was Elizabeth Sullivan. The eulogy was given by Emma O'Connor. Remembrances were shared by Anne MacLeod. Readings were by Luke Johnson and Mallory Johnson. Psalm 23 was read by Sharron Moffatt.

If anyone so wishes, a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, Florenceville’s DunRoamin Stray & Rescue (for dogs!), or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover, NB.
Service Date
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Service Time
2 pm
Service Location
Trinity Anglican Church, Perth-Andover, NB

Requested Charity
Canadian Cancer Society or DunRoamin Animal Shelter