Rodger B Johnson

 RODGER B. JOHNSON‘S 

Rodger Bruce Johnson, a cherished and caring individual, passed away on October 25,

2024. Rodger, the family’s baby, was born on October 30, 1948, at the Cahill House in

Cambridge, Massachusetts, to parents Ruth Anita Clarke Johnson and James George

Johnson. Rodger was extraordinarily generous and lived a life filled with tremendous

passion and service toward others.

Rodger attended Rindge Technical High School and, after graduation, was drafted by

the U.S. Army and bravely served in the Vietnam War from 1967-1970. After

returning from the war, Rodger attended Boston State College and earned a Bachelor’s

degree.

Rodger had an award-winning 35-year career as a Firefighter with the Cambridge Fire

Department. Concurrent to his fire fighting career, Rodger also worked as a Milieu Counselor at Cambridge Health Alliance for 15 years administering to patients with emotional and psychological issues. Careers that exemplify Rodger’s caring nature and dedication to serving others.

Rodger is remembered for his humorous personality and deep love for friends and

family. He had a zest for adventure and loved bird watching, deep sea fishing, being

outdoors with nature, cooking, and spending quality time with his partner, Donna, family,

and friends. He was indeed one of a kind, and he had very personalized and

unconventional ways of expressing his love for his family. He lived life his way! He was

an incredible force, bringing us laughter and great memories that we will hold close to

our hearts forever.

Rodger is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and James Johnson, his sister,

Roberta Campbell, and his brother, Robert Johnson. He is survived by his beloved and

devoted Partner, Donna Stoutley; siblings Paula Lewis and Barbara Johnson, Sister in Law

Shirley Johnson; nephew Mark Johnson; nieces Jill Armstrong, Heather Johnson, Traci

Lewis, and Kimberly Johnson; and a host of great nieces and nephews, extended

family, and countless friends whose lives were greatly enriched by his presence.

Rodger’s departure leaves an unfillable void in our lives, yet we find comfort in the

memories and everlasting love we share. Beloved Rodger, you are missed by all of

us.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to The Mystic River Watershed Association in Arlington, MA at http://mysticriver.org/donate, a cause that Rodger was passionate about.

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