Walden, VT Charles F.E. Johnson of Walden, VT, 83, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at the Central Vermont Hospital with his family at his bedside. Charlie was born on June 9, 1930 in Springvale, ME to Floyd and Rena (Jowett) Johnson. Charlie moved to Vermont in the '40's, graduating from Spaulding High School in 1949. He joined the US Marine Corp in October 1950 and served until October 1953, having fought in the Korean Conflict. Charlie married Clarice Plummer of Montpelier, VT in April, 1953. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Charlie retired from the United States Post Office in 1992 having worked in both the Montpelier and Barre offices. After retirement he and Carrie moved to Walden, VT where they made their home for the last 21 years. Charlie was a lifelong member of the VFW. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed reading. Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Carrie; his daughter, Karen Bombardier, and her husband, Tim; his son, Charles (Chuck) Halstead-Johnson and his wife, Adria; grandchildren, Katie Vetro and her husband, Joshua, Kristin Johnson, Bethany Hanna and her husband, Keith, Erica Fucello and her husband, Paul, Guinevive Halstead-Johnson, Danielle Bombardier and her husband, Corey Gottfried, and Katelyn Andreescu and her husband, Bogdan; great-grandchildren, Caroline, Samson, Joseph, Viviana and Krysta; two sisters, Nancy Whitney and her husband, George and Linda Johnson. He was predeceased by his son, Robert, in 2010. A special thank you to the folks at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation. Contributions may be made to the Veterans Administration. Services will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 1:30 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. Calling hours will begin at 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm. Interment with military honors will follow at the Berlin Corner Cemetery.