Christine D (Popowicz) Johnson, 73, of Peabody, died Sunday January 30 at Beverly Hospital following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of William “Bill” Johnson with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage.

Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late Tadeusz and Helena (Listopad) Popowicz. At age 13 she and her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Lynn. She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, class of 1966. She continued her education at Emmanuel College in Boston and received her degree in Education in 1971.

Her work ethic and continuous drive was apparent by funding her own higher education through working as a hairdresser. She continued to work as a hairdresser for over 50 years. She has lived in Peabody for the past 44 years.

With her degree in education and her fluency in several languages, Christine taught Spanish for over 30 years at Malden Catholic High School before retiring a few years ago. She was a member of the Sons of Italy, Ladies Auxiliary in Woburn for many years as well.

Besides her loving husband Bill, she is survived by her son, Steven Johnson of Peabody, her daughter, Lisa Johnson and her husband Dana of Milford, NH, her two brothers, Andrew Popowicz of Danvers, and Victor Popowicz of Florida, her two nieces Michelle DaSilva of Haverhill, and Jennifer Sarcione of Seabrook, NH and is also survived by her beloved three grandchildren, Morgan, Audrey, and DJ Johnson.

Following cremation, a graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 10th at 11:30 am at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lynn to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

Donations in Christine’s memory may be made to American Diabetes Association.