PAUL MURDO RODERICK (ROD) JOHNSON

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PAUL MURDO RODERICK (ROD) JOHNSON Peacefully and gently at his home on Saturday, October 25, 2003. Loving husband and cherished friend of Dorothy. Proud and loving father of Steve and Laura, a pride which only increased with the addition of Steves wife Kristine, their son David, and Lauras husband Pierre. He will be dearly missed by his family. Son of Murdina Johnson of Winnipeg and the late Paul Johnson. Rod will be fondly remembered by his sisters, Marilyn (Thom) of Winnipeg, Deanna (John) of Buffalo, and by his little brother Don (Myra) of Ottawa. He will also be in the thoughts and prayers of Leonard and Gerd Paul, Ralph and Leah, Nancy and Ed, and all of Rods and Dorothys nieces and nephews. When they married in 1969, this Winnipeg boy dreamed of travelling the world with his young bride. He began to realize this dream when he joined the Department of External Affairs (now DFAIT) in 1970. Together they were posted in Brussels, Belgium, Havana, Cuba, Bridgetown, Barbados, and Islamabad, Pakistan. In addition to two wonderful children, they enriched their lives with many dear friends the world over. Always the diplomat, Rods welcoming smile, sense of humour, and infectious laugh could win over any room. Friends visited at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, Ottawa, ON on Thursday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m. until the service began at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa. In memoriam, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2003