David Charles Johnson

David C Johnson of Hull, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully in his home on January 11, 2025. He was beloved husband of 39 years to Miriam (Hildenberger) Johnson of Hull. Loving father of Deborah Shields and her husband Marty of Hull, Craig Valine of Altadena California, Thure Johnson and his wife Jen of Wareham, Rita Vieira and her husband Carlos of Fall River. Son of the late Thure A Johnson and Stella (Carney) Johnson. Brother of Robert Johnson of Hull. Beloved grandfather of Mitchell, Carol, Riley, Bella and Emma. Dave is also survived by many nephews and dear friends. 

He grew up in Adams Shore, Quincy, where he built his first boat and began his love of the sea. He served in the Coast Guard Reserves. A lifelong member of the Nantasket Beach Saltwater Club, Dave loved everything to do with boating. He was always available to anyone who needed help fixing their boat or working on the piers and floats at the club.

Dave was a loving, caring husband, generous dad, and proud grandfather and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10:00 AM Friday, January 17th. Burial will follow at Hull Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, stjude.org. 

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