Shawn Johnson, of Danbury, passed away Thursday July 30, 2015 at the age of 37. Shawn grew up in Newtown and graduated Cum Laude from Western Connecticut State University where he studied Elementary Education and Psychology. He was an educator in the Danbury School System for the past several years. Shawn was inspired by Maria Montessori’s philosophy of education and was particularly interested in the psychology of learning. His love of knowledge extended beyond the classroom, as he was an avid reader with a special interest in History and Science. Shawn was an ardent animal lover and had many beloved pets throughout his life.
He is survived by his fiancé Jessica Bilyard of Danbury, his mother Cheryl Johnson of Newtown, his father and stepmother David and Marie Johnson of Newtown, his sisters Amanda Johnson of Colorado Springs, Kristina Marciano of Newtown, and Andrea Rosenthal, her husband Gabe, and their two sons, Reese and Luke, of Half Moon Bay. Shawn is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Agnes McCarthy of Waterbury, as well as a large extended family.
A memorial celebrating Shawn’s life will be held on Tuesday August 4, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street in Newtown. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society at www.daws.org. To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com