John K. Mattson

BERLIN – John K. “Johnnie” Mattson, 95, of Cedar Drive passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home with his family at his bedside.

Born on September 11, 1925 in Barre, he was the son of Carl and Elsa (Armfelt) Mattson.  John attended local elementary schools and graduated from Montpelier High School on June 11, 1943.  On May 17, 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an Electricians Mate 3 ^rd Class until his honorable discharge on April 5, 1946.

On December 9, 1944 he married Marjorie Eastman. Following their marriage, they made their home in Barre. Marjorie passed away in 2013.

John was employed as a supervisor at Anderson Friberg Company, until he and a business partner purchased Chioldi Granite Company in 1960 which the family owned until 2015.

His memberships included the Canadian Club of Barre as well as the Elks Club of Barre #1535, both of which he was a lifetime member of, and the American Legion Post #10 of Barre.  He was also a Scout Master of the East Barre Boy Scouts.

In his spare time, John enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling around camping in his motor home, playing horseshoes, swimming, and woodworking.  He loved inventing gadgets, playing cards, and entertaining. Recently he has looked forward to his weekly “zoom” calls with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He couldn’t go a day without his honey with a drop of green tea.

Survivors include his daughters-in-law Joyce Mattson of Berlin, VT and Sheila Mattson of Woodbury, VT; his grandchildren Jodie Rouleau and her husband, Brad of Danville, VT; Jamie Mattson of Derby, VT; Mark Mattson and his wife, Paula of Barre Town, VT; Lori Hanchett and her husband, Tom of Henniker, NH; Brad Mattson of Barre Town, VT; and Karen Liimatainen of Berlin, VT; as well as his great-grandchildren Ashley St. John, Alicia Atwood, Sam Mattson, Bryton Hanchett, Kirsten Hanchett, Natalie Mattson, Chloe Mattson, Ashlyn Liimatainen, great-great grandchildren Ava and Aiden St. John and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Marjorie Mattson; his sons Kenneth and Allan Mattson; and his brothers Carl and Robert Mattson.

The graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Hope Cemetery in Barre.  Family and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon), prior to the service at the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, VT Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495, or to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT  05641.