South Ryegate, VT-  Paul Randall Johnson, 54, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Paul was born in Boston, MA to Kenneth A. and Sheila D. (Hall) Johnson on April 10, 1965.

Upon moving to the local area in 1993, Paul worked as a cook at the former Barge Inn Restaurant in Woodsville as well as working for Sabre Security and as a driver for Executive Councilor Ray Burton.

Paul was a volunteer for the Barnet (VT) Fire Department.  He loved being a father and grandfather.  He enjoyed cooking for the holidays and for family gatherings, especially summer barbecues.  He was always willing to lend a helping hand and would do anything for his children.

He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Sheila Johnson and two brothers, Kenneth and Keith Johnson.

He is survived by seven children, Krystal Martin of Ossipee, NH, Paul R. Johnson, Jr. of Lynn, MA, Ashley Silva and Chelsea Hopper both of Manchester, NH, Thomas Walls of Sanford ME, Kassie Johnson of South Ryegate, and Joshua Walls also of Sanford, ME; 10 grandchildren, including KaLeigh and Maddox to whom he was especially close; two sisters, Sheila Johnson of Massachusetts and Susan Young of California; and two brothers, Richard and William Johnson both of Massachusetts; and many other close family members and dear friends.

Calling hours will be on Friday, December 27 ^th , from 12 to 1:30 PM.  A time of remembrance and sharing of Paul's life will begin at 1:30 at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.

A celebration of life will continue at the Barnet, VT Fire Department, 151 Bimson Drive, Barnet, VT (please bring a dish to share).