Obituary: Mark Johanson, 56, of Stratford

From William R. McDonald Funeral Home

Mark Oscar Johanson, 56, of Stratford, beloved father of Brian Johanson and grandfather of Madison, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017. Mark, a lifetime area resident was born in Bridgeport, June 1, 1960 son of Norman and Ruby (Soderberg) Johanson of Pennsylvania.

He was employed at Sikorsky Aircraft for 33 years. He enjoyed fishing, going to the shooting range and loved to spend time at the race track with his son. He also enjoyed nature and would take many trips to his cabin in New Hampshire.

Survivors in addition to his, son, granddaughter and parents include, his daughter-in-law Krystal, his wife Mirabel (Rios) Johanson, his partner, Shirley Dufrane; his two brothers, Glenn and Paul Johanson and his sister Amy Johanson.

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