Emily Marvin Johl Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Emily Marvin Johl (Essex, Connecticut), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Emily Marvin left this world on March 6, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emily Marvin Johl to show support.
She was predeceased by: her sister Harriet; her brother-in-law Bob Weissman; her parents, Harry B. L. and Ruth Andrews Marvin; and her friend Emily.
She is survived by: her husband John H. Johl; her sister Judy Grover (Jim) of Old Saybrook, CT; her sister-in-law Janet Johl Weissman of Bonita Springs, FL.; her daughters, Betsy Byrne (Kevin) of Manlius, NY, Susan Potter (Peter) of Westbrook, CT and Jennifer Bell (Jason) of Granby, CT; and her great grandchildren, Emily Byrne Eben (James Secor), Olive, Brian Potter Mason (Joanna), Sarah Byrne (Emeka Uwasomba), Andrew Potter-Donofrio Colby (Derek), Maeve, John Bell and Julia Bell.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to your local nature center or conservancy or take some time to watch birds, ideally with a child. And if flowers are just your thing, consider sending them to someone you know who is lonely.
