Charlotte Fay Johnson passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 at the age of 91. Charlotte was born on January 17, 1935 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late William and Mildred (Denney) Mathews. On September 18, 1955, she married her beloved husband Mark Johnson. They spent many happy years together until his death in 2012.

Charlotte attended Krissler Business Institute, and earned an Associates in Applied Science Degree from Dutchess Community College. She spent over 30 years working in the Registrar's Office at Dutchess Community College.

Charlotte had a sharp sense of humor and was very witty. She was a master seamstress, and an excellent crafter and quilter. Her creations won multiple awards at the Dutchess County Fair. Charlotte loved to learn new crafting skills and would take all sorts of art classes including pottery, painting, calligraphy, basket making, flower arranging and photography. She made all sorts of gifts for her loved ones, which they truly cherish. Charlotte also loved to garden, cook, and bake.

She is survived by her children: Wendy Stimpson and her husband Bruce, Mark Johnson and his wife Maryanne, and Sheri DeGroodt; her grandchildren: Curtis Stimpson, Eric Stimpson and his wife Katy, Mark Johnson and his wife Róisín, Sarah Jung and her husband Bo, Karissa Johnson, and Danielle Johnson; and her great-grandchildren: Zoraya , Sylas , Caleb and Mia.

In addition to her husband Mark Johnson, Charlotte was also predeceased by her daughter Lori Johnson.

Visitation will be held from 10- 11am on Friday April 17, 2026 at Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction. The Memorial Service will be at 11am followed by interment in Hopewell Cemetery.

Please consider a donation in Charlotte's memory to the Dutchess County SPCA. www.dcspca.org