Harry Daniel Johnson

Harry Daniel John was born on September 1,1950. He passed away on October 23,2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his wife and children. Known to many in the Upper Valley and New England recovery community as “Red Sox Harry” he was devoted to service within the AA community since becoming sober on October 12, 2012, and served in many group and statewide positions. Growing up in foster care left him with scars that would never completely heal but were often expressed in the poetry that he wrote and published. He was an accomplished chef and had won awards for the crepes and other creations that he enjoyed sharing at events. He had a deep devotion to the Boston Sox and his family.

He was predeceased by his son Asa and his siblings, George, Gerry and Ginny.He is survived by his wife of 42 years Denise, and their children Sarah (Wood) , H, Obediah, Isaiah, Zachariah, and Fallon (Carbonneau), their spouses, and children, his brother Joseph and sisters Marsha and Priscilla, as well as many “adopted” children and grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2 pm at the Turning Point Club in Wilder, VT All are invited.