Wakefield, NH

Ellen Elizabeth Johnson, age 81 of Lake Road, died peacefully on March 14, 2020 at her home.

She was the devoted wife of Ralph H. Johnson with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late George & Martha (MacIntosh) Bell and sister of the late Alice C. (Bell) Brown.

She attended Lynn schools and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1956. She received a diploma of nursing from Salem Hospital in 1959.

Ellen was a dedicated Registered Nurse for over 40 years. She retired from the City of Lynn in 1998 after serving 10 years as Director of Nursing for The Lynn Convalescent Home.

Upon retirement, she relocated to Wakefield NH in 2000. Ellen enjoyed knitting, wildlife and spending time with her grandchildren and family at Pine River Pond.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by 3 children: Scott S. Johnson and his wife, Barbara of Salem NH, Bonnie L. Moreschi and her husband, Stephen of Peabody, MA , and Linda A. Gauvain and her husband, Mark of Peabody MA.

She was fondly known as "Sashi" to her grandchildren: Mark, Christopher, Shawn, Melissa and husband Ryan, Deanna, Derek, Dean, Bryan, Kyle, Brett, Jessica & the late Adam & Hailey.

Survived by 3 brother in laws: Paul Johnson and the late Sheila Johnson, of Ossipee NH, Robert Johnson and wife, June, of Sebring , FL , Ralph Brown of New Bedford, MA, several nieces and nephews and dear friend, Mary Cook, of Wakefield NH.

Predeceased by her beloved dog, Randi.

Private services to be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy in her name may be made to the Lakes Region Humane Society, Old Rte 28, Ossipee, NH 03864.

Cremation care by Peaslee Funeral Home