Topsham, VT Gertrude Irene Johnson, 73, formerly of Willey Hill Road, died July 3, 2010, at Rowan Court Nursing Home, Barre, VT, following an extended illness. She was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, June 10, 1937, a daughter of Raymond and Leona (Cooper) Bijolle. For 42 years she worked at the Bradford Veneer and Panel Company in Bradford, VT. She was a member of the Topsham Presbyterian Church where she also sang in the church choir. She married Bert Johnson of April 10, 1959 and he predeceased her on February 28, 2005. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Raymond, Bobby, and Donnie Bijolle and a sister, Thelma Brault. Surviving family members include two sons Wade Johnson, Sr., and wife Debra of Groton, VT, and David Johnson and wife Betsy of West Corinth, VT; two daughters Arlene Johnson of North Haverhill, NH, and Beverly Sinclair and husband Marc of Bradford, VT; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; her mother Leona Bijolle of Dover, NH; three sisters Donna Caron of Fort Kent, ME, Dorothy McCorkle of Lakeland, FL, and Merilda Curtis of Dover, NH; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be on Wednesday July 7, 2010, at 1 PM at the Topsham Presbyterian Church, Topsham, VT, with Rev. Dan Chamberland officiating. Burial will follow in the East Topsham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer s Association Vermont Chapter, 172 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641.