NORTHWOOD -- Robert Allyn Johnson, 92, of Northwood Narrows, died Jan. 21, 2009, at his beloved farm on Ye Olde Canterbury Road. He was born on March 23, 1916, in Malden, Mass., the son of Ralph and Rena (Harrington) Johnson. He resided there during his preschool years in conjunction with his father's work for the B&M Railroad. He attended grade school in Pittsfield and Northwood and was a member of the Coe's Academy - now Coe-Brown Northwood Academy - class of 1935. IN HIS LIFE: In 1938 he was elected to the first of 30 consecutive two-year terms as Northwood's Town Moderator, stepping down in 1998 after 60 years. He also served as School District Moderator during that period for nearly 40 years. In 1941 Bob began the first of what would be 33 years representing Northwood (and also Candia, Deerfield and Nottingham from 2003-2007) in the Legislature, serving in the NH House from 1941-50 and 1984-2007. Committees he served on during his time in the House included Judiciary, Executive Departments and Administration, which he chaired in 1949-50 and more recently Appropriations, later renamed Finance from 1984-2006. He also served the community as a Trustee of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy beginning in 1947 and for the next 36 years, chairing the Board from 1969-1983. Mr. Johnson served briefly in the armed forces, volunteering for the U.S. Army in 1946 and completing basic training at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He said little about his military service and shunned any recognition, as he believed the sacrifice of so many others was so much greater. Bob helped support his family during his school days and afterward working primarily at Giles and Son store in Northwood Narrows. He also held a second job during these years that included working as an auto mechanic at Pelissier's Garage in Pittsfield and at Sherman's Garage in Northwood Narrows. In February 1950 he began work as Director of Parole for the NH Adult Parole Board, where he remained until his retirement in December 1983. He was predeceased by his older sister, Edna H. (Johnson) Chisholm, in 2000. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Jeanne E. (LeCompte) Johnson; and their three sons, Robert II, his wife Carrie and their three children, Colt, Eli and Mabel of Pittsfield; son James of Northwood, and son William, his wife Sandra and their children, Kayla, Brady and Leighelle of Northwood. To his grandchildren he was known as "Pepere." SERVICES: A celebration of Mr. Johnson's life is Saturday at 2 p.m. at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, Gerrish Gym, Route 4, Northwood. Memorial donations may be made to Robert A. Johnson Memorial Fund at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy.