Harold R. “Red” Johnson, the love of my life passed away at home with his family by his side, on February 28, 2021. After a 3-year bout with throat cancer, after turning 83 on February 6. He was born in Windsor, Connecticut, the youngest son of Hazel and William Johnson. He was predeceased by his brother Bill and sister Norma. He graduated from Windsor High School, enlisted in the Marine Corps, then off to the University of Connecticut where we met. Red was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Adelaide; loving and caring father to his son, Steven, Ret.Col in the Army Special Forces, and daughter-in-law, Kym; daughter, Julie and son-in-law, Donnie; and his beloved granddaughters, Melinda and Allison. He was also devoted to his many nieces and nephews, Karen, Scott, Chris, Rich, Sandy, Ken, and Doug.

He was an avid downhill skier, builder of stonewalls and beautiful gardens. His career included District Manager of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Buffalo, N.Y., where we lived in East Aurora and he was a serious Buffalo Bills fan. He then was a Managing Director of Marsh McLennan in Washington, D.C. In retirement we lived in Andover, Vermont, where he was Chairman of the Select Board of Andover for 15 years.

There will be a celebration of life service in Windsor, Connecticut at a later date. Should you wish to make a donation in Red’s honor please remember the USO or a charity of your choice. Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services will be caring for arrangements. Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.