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Dede Lawson-Johnston Obituary

Dede Lawson-Johnston PRINCETON, NJ - The Trustees and staff of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation note with sorrow the passing of Dede Hammond Lawson-Johnston. Dede was the beloved wife of Peter Lawson-Johnston, Honorary Chairman, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and mother of Guggenheim Trustees Wendy McNeil and Peter Lawson-Johnston II; Mimi Lawson-Johnston Howe, President of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Advisory Council; and Tania Lawson-Johnston McCleery. We extend our deepest condolences to the Lawson-Johnston family. Chairman William L. Mack President Wendy Fisher Director Richard Armstrong Director, Peggy Guggenheim Collection Karole Vail Director General Guggenheim Bilbao Juan Ignacio Vidarte

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2019.

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John M. Rivers, Jr.

February 5, 2019

Peter,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of bereavement. Dede was always a very warm, welcoming friend/hostess whenever I saw her. She will be missed by her many friends.
Sincerely,
John

January 31, 2019

"Remember the days of old." (Deuteronomy 32:7). May the special cherished memories of your loved one and the power of God's love comfort and sustain the Johnston family at this most difficult time as you mourn.

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