EAST HAMPTON - Gail Virginia (Guild) Johnson was taken away from her beloved family and friends unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2009, at the age 59. She was the loving wife of Ted Johnson for the past 39 years. She is survived by a daughter, Erika Johnson, her significant other, Harry Cooper and his son, Eric; she is also survived by her son, Kristof Johnson and wife, Emily; she leaves behind her two most precious treasures, her two granddaughters, Libby and Gracie. Gail was born in Middletown, to Warren and Virginia (Ginny) Guild. She is survived by her siblings, Elwin Guild, and wife, Joan Geissman, Roger and Elaine Guild, Roy and Joann Guild; her beloved sister, Bonnie (Guild) Jackson; she leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews; she is also survived by her Aunt, Angellina Young and family. Gail's family is particularly grateful to Pat Swartz for the special bond she shared with Gail. Gail will be joining both her beloved parents and two nephews in eternal peace. Gail enjoyed many things in life; she especially loved spending time in the sanctuary of her gardens. She was an avid collector of antiques and jewelry. She and her best friend Pat were always able to find a bargain at every tag sale and flea market. She loved vacationing in Arizona, and visiting anywhere else that had public gardens, including Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. Donations can be made in Gail's memory to the rose gardens at Elizabeth Park, www.elizabethpark.com, or at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, 281 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield, MA 01373, Attention: Kathy Miller. You can also remember Gail by planting a flower in your garden. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, June 17, at the Portland Memorial Funeral Home , 231 Main St., Portland, from the hours of 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Portland, 554 Main St., Portland. The Rev. Jane Hawken will officiate. Interment will on Monday, June 22 at 1p.m. at Center Cemetery in Portland.