Wayne Roland Johnson
Wayne Roland Johnson, 92, of Johnson Creek Village in Dover, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Wayne lived a long and devoted life centered on family, faith, and service.
Wayne was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Crandall) Johnson, whom he married on December 15, 1973, in Newington, New Hampshire. Together they shared many years of love and companionship.
He attended Avon-Grove High School in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Nathaniel Hawthorne College in Antrim, New Hampshire. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 21 years as a medical technician before being honorably discharged in 1976. Following his military service, he continued his career with the Federal Aviation Administration in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he worked for an additional 20 years.
Wayne was a devoted member of the Nashua Church of Christ. He found great joy in traveling, camping, and fishing in both fresh and saltwater. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, Roland C. Johnson and Estella E. (Cornelius) Johnson, as well as five sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by his son, Rolayne A. Johnson and his wife, Crystal; five grandchildren, Cyan, Cyrus, Jett, Avianna, and Skylar Johnson; and two great-grandchildren, Paisley Fields and Elias Johnson. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and several nieces, nephews, and their families.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sue Baney, formerly of Interim Healthcare (and loving referred to as the “drill sergeant’ by Wayne,) for her many years of compassionate care. She went above and beyond to ensure Wayne’s quality of life. They also wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the loving and dedicated staff of Johnson Creek Village, who cared for Wayne (affectionately known as “Papa,”) during the final years of his life.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be held at Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock Street, Nashua, New Hampshire on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9 a.m. followed immediately by a service at the same location. Burial will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at 12:00 noon in Boscawen, New Hampshire. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of Davis Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com. (603) 883-3401
Wayne will forever be remembered for his dedication to his country, his faith, and his deep love for his family as well as his kind, even-tempered disposition, and his love for anything chocolate.