Laurie Jeanne Johnson

NORRIDGEWOCK – It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our precious Laurie Jeanne Johnson, 59, of Norridgewock, after a courageous year-long battle with stage-four cancer. Laurie passed away on Jan. 18, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Laurie has gone to Heaven to be with her savior and angels.

Laurie was born on April 12, 1963, in Waterville to Maxine (Williams) Johnson and Larry Johnson. Laurie grew up in Oakland and graduated from Messalonskee High in 1981. Laurie completed CNA and EMT courses at Kennebec Valley Technical Institute in Fairfield. Laurie will be well remembered for being an EMT Firefighter with the Oakland Fire Department.

Laurie was a gourmet cook and enjoyed preparing meals that were her own style.

Laurie is survived by her parents: Larry and Maxine Johnson of Norridgewock, Brother Dale Johnson of Norridgewock and Brother Craig Johnson of Winslow, Niece Kelli Johnson, Great Nephew Elijah Baker, Great Niece Neveah McKeil also of Winslow, her Aunty Linda Alderson of Waterville, Aunty Stella Swett of Oakland, Aunty and Uncle Joanne and Richard Arnold of Florida, along with many cousins and many friends.

Laurie leaves behind Brian Luce of Oakland.

Laurie’s family would like to thank Dr. Kumar and staff of the Alfond Cancer Center in Augusta and the Maine General Hospice Volunteers and Nurses for the exceptional care she received from them.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Norridgewock Baptist on a Later date. A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield this coming spring.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Laurie’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or Waterville Area

Humane Society.