THOMASTON — In the early morning of November 8, 2023, Dorothy (Whitten) Johnson was suddenly taken from us. Though we had many years of happiness and memories with Dot she was still taken from this earth too soon.

Born at the Lucette House on June 5, 1938, she remained a lifelong resident of Thomaston. She grew up in Brooklyn Heights and graduated from Thomaston High School in 1956. Her stories of walking home alone from Gleason Street after cheerleading at basketball games always gave her family perspective of her childhood.

That same year, she married Alfred Mason Johnson, Jr. and devoted herself to being a wife and a mother. Family came before everything, including herself, and that was true until she drew her last breath. Her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her whole life and her passing will leave a hole that will never be filled. Pictures, traditions, good deals, word finds and an occasional game of Sorry were things she liked the most. Holidays were always at her house and she required a picture of everyone to account for the occasion. Visitors were always appreciated, never needing to call ahead. You were always welcomed at Dot’s.

For close to half a century, Dot was the heart and soul of Johnson’s Dairy Farm and later Johnson’s Agway. Her attention to detail and work ethic was second to none. Whether behind the counter, in the hay field or cleaning the milk room, she never stopped. A self-described “damn tough German” she suffered no fool lightly but gave her all to those she loved. Dot’s legacy of simple honest values, no excuses made and quitting simply not being an option will never be forgotten.

Dot was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Edith Whitten; her infant daughter; her grandson Jacob Denault; her daughter Tootie Stone; and husband A. Mason Johnson, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters Birdie Denault and husband Eric of Thomaston, Andrea Donlin and husband Chris of Warren; her son, A. Mason Johnson III of Florida; her grandchildren, Jennifer Denault, Kevin Donlin, Kyle Donlin, Kayla Donlin, Kory Donlin, Kollin Donlin, Kristi Snow, and Travis Stone; her twin sister, Dolores French of Camden; and 4 great grandchildren all whom she loved dearly.

Family and friends are invited to join Dot’s family for a graveside committal service on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10 a.m., at Village Cemetery on Dwight Street, Thomaston.

Those who would like to share a condolence or memory with Dot’s family may do so on their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.