George D. Johnson, 81, died on July 2, 2008 at his home in Pembroke after a period of failing health. He was born in Brockton, son of the late Leander and Cora (LeDuc) Johnson. He was raised and educated in Rockland. He left Rockland at the young age of 16, proudly joining the Navy and serving in WWII. George was later honored with other Veterans who cut short their education to serve our country when Rockland High School presented them with high school diplomas. The diplomas honored them for the education they had certainly earned through life experience. Upon returning from war, Mr. Johnson worked for many years as a shoemaker, working in several different companies, including the New England Shoe Company in Maine, and also for Footjoy, the company he eventually retired from. He also spent several years working for the Frye Sign Company in Rockland. George belonged to the Hanson American Legion Post #143, the Rockland Kiwanis Club, and to the Hanson Rod and Gun Club. He loved Christmas, and volunteered every year working with children as a "Santa's Helper." George was a coin collector, a handyman, and enjoyed cribbage, and target shooting. Husband of the late, Patricia Johnson. Father of, George D. Johnson of Pembroke, and Lisa A. Niven of Middleboro. Brother of Helen Marrese of Rockland. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral was held on Saturday, July 5th at 12:00 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. ROCKLAND. Calling hours were Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Services will be followed by cremation. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701.