Charles Melvin Johnson, 74

Charlie passed away November 24, 2009 at the age of 74 at the Rainy River Hospital, with his family by his side.
He was born February 19, 1935 in Blue Township, to August and Lilah Johnson. He married Ilene Embury November 22, 1956 and they lived in Atikokan where Charlie was employed at Steep Rock Mine, then moving to Blue Township to take over his parents farm.
Charlie and Ilene continued to farm for the next 50 years.
He drove school bus for 38 years. He was on the Twp Council for Blue and Dawson for many years.
He drove truck for the Co-op Creamery, picking up cream in the district. He also drove for Dalseg's, hauling wild rice and fish to Winnipeg and bringing freight back. He was employed at Lowes Lumber for a while, he was never without a job. The highlight of his life was a trip to Holland to see the war memorials and see the country. Charlie enjoyed music and singing very much.
He is survived by his wife Ilene of 53 years, his two sons Larry Charles (Wanda) and Robert Allan (Kaylene) eight grandchildren that he loved, Nadia, Aislinn, Hannah, Camille, Adam, Robyn, Kevin & Charlie.
Also Brother Roy (Jocelyn) Sisters Grace Proteau, Ruth Rogoza, Shirley (Roy) Gadd, sisters-in-law Mim, Ruth and Janet. Brothers-in-law Don, Almer, Dan, Harold and Cliff & Mother-in-law Emily Embury. He will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by his parents August and Lilah, brothers Wilfred and Wesley. Sisters-in-law Jean, Dulcie, Shirley, Edith and Evelyn. Brothers-in-law Adelard, Edward and Matt and Father-in-law Wm Embury.
If so desired donations can be made to Riverside Health Care Centre, Rainy River.
A memorial was held on December 5th, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Bergland Hall.
At Charlies request a private family burial at Blue Cemetery with just his two sons and wife Ilene attending.