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Alden Johnson Obituary

Entered into rest July 8th. Born in Dorchester, raised in Milton, he lived in Marshfield for 35 years. He was a Chemical and Metallurgical Engineer, holding several patents. With his wife, he ran Woolyvale Farm on Union Street raising vegetables, fruits, sheep and trees. Also a true craftsman, all his barns were made using home grown milled wood he cut from his own property. He was chairman of the Marshfield Agricultural Commission. Mr. Johnson was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshfield Hills, having served as a vestry member, junior warden, and currently as a Eucharistic Minister. He was an active alumnus of William Lawrence Camp, Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, serving on the Board of Directors. He, his father and his son all attended the boys camp. Mr. Johnson was the beloved husband of Margaret Ann (Porteus) Johnson and devoted father to Kenneth Alden Johnson and his wife Nancy and Elizabeth Ann Roguet and her husband Olivier. He was a loving grandfather to Margot Sophie and Alexander Lawrence Roguet and Margaretta Diane Johnson. Loving brother of Pamela Wiedemann. Calling hours will be held Sunday, July 13th from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street, Marshfield. A celebration of his life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 229 Highland Street, Marshfield on Monday July 14th at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Couch Memorial Cemetery on Union Street. Donations in Alden's memory may be made to William Lawrence Camp, PO Box 52, Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816 or Trinity Episcopal Church, PO Box 388, Marshfield Hills MA 02051.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 12, 2008.

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The DiPlatzi Family (Christine's sister)

July 15, 2008

Dear Aunt Margaret,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. He was a good man. We know from experience that it's always the good ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Paul Schwalm

July 14, 2008

My Heartfelt condolences to your family. Alden was a true friend and a great man. I remember when he helped me with boyscouts after work getting them thier riflery merit badges. He will be missed greatly.

Lisa Radosta

July 13, 2008

Margaret, Betsy and Kenny,
Sending much love to you all. I've been thinking of all the great times we had camping together! I'm glad to have had the pleasure of knowing Alden and so sorry for the pain you are going through.
Love,

Kathy Sanville

July 13, 2008

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Alden. I worked with Alden over 4 years ago at Speedline and had the most respect for him. I am heartbroken and I will always hold a special place in my heart for him. He will be very missed.

Carrie Farmer

July 13, 2008

Margaret and all in the Johnson Family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. You are much in my thoughts.
With a hug,

frederick jennings

July 13, 2008

my heartfelt condolences to the johnson family. Alden and I were boyhood pals and I have many wonderful memories of the Johnson, Jannsen, and Weiedemann families.I truly wish we had had more timetogether, Rest in peace old friend.

Brett Peruzzi

July 12, 2008

So sorry to hear of Alden's passing. My mother had so many happy memories of her long friendship with both of you.

My deepest sympathies to the entire Johnson family.

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