Olaf William Johnson died peacefully on June 9 with his loving wife, Judith, and family friend, Cheri, by his side. He was born to Charles and Mildred (Gross) Johnson on Nov. 22, 1933. At the age of five, he went to live with his foster parents, Fred and Elizabeth Colby.
Olaf graduated from Lincoln Academy in 1954 and immediately joined the Marines’ Crash, Fire and Rescue Crew. After leaving the Marines, Olaf moved back to North Edgecomb to work with his father, Fred Colby in a sawmill and as a lobsterman. He raised chickens and sold eggs as far away as Massachusetts. Later in life, he worked in shipyards and filling stations until he retired in 1995.
Olaf met Judith playing cards through friends, and they were married in October, 1964. He was a very private and quiet man, and an avid New York Yankees fan.
He was predeceased by his parents and his foster parents; and siblings, Bernice, Roy, Ray, Luella, Charles, Arne, Robert and Bernard.
Olaf is survived by his wife of fifty years, Judith G. Johnson; sons, Ernest and wife, Kim of Eastport, and William and girlfriend, Melissa MacKusick of Boothbay; grandson, Jason Johnson of Eastport; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Mon., June 15 at Hillside Cemetery in Damariscotta.
To extend online condolences, light a candle for Olaf, or to share a story or pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements.
