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Guy Lewis Johnson
Posted 3/2/07
Guy L. Johnson CAMBRIDGE -- Guy Lewis Johnson, 73, a retired Naval Architect and award – winning engineer, died at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge, following a lengthy illness. Mr. …
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Guy Lewis Johnson
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Guy L. Johnson
CAMBRIDGE -- Guy Lewis Johnson, 73, a retired Naval Architect and award – winning engineer, died at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Johnson was born in St. Albans, Vt., April 6, 1933, to Cecile Granger Johnson and Carl E. Johnson.
He graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1951, and earned a bachelor"s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Vermont. There, he met, and married Constance Cox, following their graduation in June of 1955. They moved to Washington D.C., where Mr. Johnson accepted a position in the Bureau of Ships, Department of the Navy.
After residing in D.C. and Arlington, Va. for several years, in 1962, Mr. Johnson transferred to the former David Taylor Naval Research and Development Center, in Annapolis.
The naval community as an authority nationally recognized Mr. Johnson on ship control systems. His contribution of an all-hydraulic one was sited as significantly advancing the military capabilities of navy ships. He authored a book on this subject, which was considered a valuable contribution to Fleet officer"s understanding of operating systems.
In 1971 he received the George W. Melville Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon engineers and scientists at the center. He was also credited with several patented inventions.
Following his retirement in 1988, Mr. Johnson was employed by Chesapeake Travel Company, until brain surgery in 1990, forced him to choose a sedentary life. He enjoyed square, round and ballroom dancing, listening to and playing classical music, rooting for the Redskins and consuming "Snickers" bars.
His wife Connie, of 51 years, and three children; a daughter, Candace Johnson Ford of Queen Anne, and two sons K.C. Johnson of Millersville and Christopher Johnson of Bristow, Va. and six grandchildren survive him. In addition to his immediate family, he leaves his brother, Carl Johnson of St. Albans, Vt.; a half sister, Nelga Du Bois of Ringe, N.H. and a half brother, Howard Johnson of Florida.
There will be a celebration of Mr. Johnson"s life at the home of the K.C. Johnson in Millersville, at 4 p.m. on Friday.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to your local SPCA or Wildlife Rescue Organization.
Arrangements were in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.
CAMBRIDGE -- Guy Lewis Johnson, 73, a retired Naval Architect and award – winning engineer, died at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Johnson was born in St. Albans, Vt., April 6, 1933, to Cecile Granger Johnson and Carl E. Johnson.
He graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1951, and earned a bachelor"s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Vermont. There, he met, and married Constance Cox, following their graduation in June of 1955. They moved to Washington D.C., where Mr. Johnson accepted a position in the Bureau of Ships, Department of the Navy.
After residing in D.C. and Arlington, Va. for several years, in 1962, Mr. Johnson transferred to the former David Taylor Naval Research and Development Center, in Annapolis.
The naval community as an authority nationally recognized Mr. Johnson on ship control systems. His contribution of an all-hydraulic one was sited as significantly advancing the military capabilities of navy ships. He authored a book on this subject, which was considered a valuable contribution to Fleet officer"s understanding of operating systems.
In 1971 he received the George W. Melville Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon engineers and scientists at the center. He was also credited with several patented inventions.
Following his retirement in 1988, Mr. Johnson was employed by Chesapeake Travel Company, until brain surgery in 1990, forced him to choose a sedentary life. He enjoyed square, round and ballroom dancing, listening to and playing classical music, rooting for the Redskins and consuming "Snickers" bars.
His wife Connie, of 51 years, and three children; a daughter, Candace Johnson Ford of Queen Anne, and two sons K.C. Johnson of Millersville and Christopher Johnson of Bristow, Va. and six grandchildren survive him. In addition to his immediate family, he leaves his brother, Carl Johnson of St. Albans, Vt.; a half sister, Nelga Du Bois of Ringe, N.H. and a half brother, Howard Johnson of Florida.
There will be a celebration of Mr. Johnson"s life at the home of the K.C. Johnson in Millersville, at 4 p.m. on Friday.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to your local SPCA or Wildlife Rescue Organization.
Arrangements were in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.
