Genevieve Arlene (Jacobs) Johnson Genevieve Arlene (Jacobs) Johnson , 76, of Brockton, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at her home in Brockton under the care of her family and hospice. She was the wife of the late Richard Johnson. Born February 24, 1935 in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Madeline Jacobs. Genevieve was a lifelong resident of Brockton. The last few years she was a member of the Mater Dei Adult Day Program. She was a homemaker who loved her arts and crafts. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Kyser, Shirley Rich and her husband Lawrence and Christine Johnson; her loving grandchildren, Michelle Kyser, Evan Kyser, Eric Kyser, Abigayle Rich and Emma Rich. Funeral Information Calling hours in the Russell Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Friday, August 26th from 10:30AM-12:00PM followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 12:00PM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton.