R. Craig Johnson ’66
Craig Johnson died June 18, 2012.
Craig graduated from Conard High School in West Hartford, Conn., where he was a class officer and member of the honor society, student council, and varsity baseball and soccer teams. At Princeton he majored in mathematics, belonged to Campus Club, played freshman soccer and interclub sports, and served as a Keyceptor and Schools Committee representative for central Connecticut. He roomed with John Adam, Bob Sigler, and Paul Stella in Cuyler Hall.
Craig was a longtime resident of Boxborough, Mass., before retiring to Biddeford, Maine, with his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth. He was active in establishing and coaching a youth soccer league. His many hobbies included gardening and refinishing antique steamer trunks.
In addition to Elizabeth, he leaves three children, Elise Leighton, Leah Yerre, and Sean Johnson; four grandchildren; and his brother, Stephen ’64. The class extends its condolences to all of them.
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