Former Ridgefieder passes away at 54

Nancy J. Christiansen-Johnson

Nancy J. Christiansen-Johnson passed away on May 16, 2015 after a brief illness.  Her family and friends were by her side.

Nancy was born in Glen Cove, New York on October 12, 1960, the youngest of four sisters. Nancy is survived by husband Lee Johnson.  She is predeceased by her father, Calvin Charles Christiansen, and mother, Dorothy Haight Christiansen Archer. Nancy is survived by sisters Susan Christiansen, Cynthia Lacey and Caren Vickery, and step-brother Glenn Archer.

Nancy moved from Long Island to Ridgefield, CT with her family when she was two year’s old.  During her childhood she enjoyed swimming, boating and skating on Lake Mamanasco.  Nancy graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1978 and subsequently attended Mitchell College in New London, CT. She lived in the Danbury area most of her life, except for a period of time when she lived in Falmouth, Mass.

Nancy held various positions over the years at companies including DIBA Industries and Lorad.  She was an employee at Boehringer-Ingleheim for many years, and her latest position there was as Corporate Governance Specialist.

In 2010 Nancy met the love of her life, Lee Johnson. The two were married in Barbados in 2013 and lived in joy and devotion until their union was cut short by her untimely death.

Nancy is remembered for her kindness, loyalty and generosity.  She was thoughtful and unselfish, always concerned for her family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Ridgefield.

Nancy supported several charities, and was a DAWS volunteer for many years. She had a strong love of animals and birds, in particular her beloved cat Talullah.

Nancy loved Cape Cod and she and Lee took trips to their favorite spot in Falmouth whenever they could.

Nancy was also well known for her quirky sense of humor and applied her enthusiasm and creativity to any celebration or get-together. Her close friends knew she would always have something up her sleeve to make a festive occasion.

Nancy will be deeply missed by a host of family members including nieces Kelly, Becky, Catrina and Christa and a nephew, Daniel, as well her newly gained Johnson family.

A memorial service will be held in the First Congregational Church, Ridgefield, CT, on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11 a.m. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Danbury Animal Welfare Society.