Obituary of Daniel Fred Johnson

JOHNSON, DANIEL FRED - 51, Saint John, N.B., passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2005. Born in Fort Fairfield, Me., August 25, 1953, he was the son of Fay (Tregunno) Johnson of Bedford, N.S. and the late Verdell C. Johnson (Perth-Andover, N.B.). He was a 1971 graduate of Southern Victoria High School, Perth Andover, N.B. and of UNB (Bachelor of Business Administration) in 1975. A veteran researcher, author and professional genealogist, Dan led a lifetime of achievement and accomplishment. He was a longtime member of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada. In 1985 he was named an Accredited Certified Genealogist by the Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes. He was awarded the certificate of Merit by the American Association for State and local history in 1996. He served as Director and newsletter editor of the Canadian Genealogical & Family History Association and on the executive of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society. He authored many publications on New Brunswick history and was responsible for compiling 102 volumes of New Brunswick vital statistics. He received recognition and awards for his great contribution to the preservation of New Brunswick's history. He is survived and sadly missed by his mother, Fay (Tregunno) Johnson, Bedford, N.S.; brother, Mark (Martha), Perth-Andover, N.B.; sister, Celia (Brian) Charlton, Hammonds Plains, N.S.; nieces and nephews, Laura, Emma, Andrew and Luke. Memorial service is to take place on Saturday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. in Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home Chapel, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, (634-7424). Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada or charity of choice.