George Mason Dodge1

M, #35039, b. Jan 26, 1919, d. Aug 24, 2012
Pedigree
Father*Chester Baxter Dodge2 b. May 15, 1885, d. Jul 17, 1955
Mother*Anne L. Dutton2 b. Aug 2, 1885, d. Jul 24, 1971

Family

Arlene Catherine Morrill b. Oct 24, 1918, d. Mar 30, 2017
Children

Chronological Events

Birth*Jan 26, 1919 George Mason Dodge was born on Jan 26, 1919 at Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, United States.1 
 He was the son of Chester Baxter Dodge and Anne L. Dutton.2 
Marriage*Jun 12, 1939 George Mason Dodge married Arlene Catherine Morrill, daughter of Charles Stoughton Morrill and Flora Margaret Stender, on Jun 12, 1939 at Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, United States.3 
Death*Aug 24, 2012 George Mason Dodge died on Aug 24, 2012, at age 93 at South Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, United States.4 
ObituaryAug 27, 2012  OBITUARY: SOUTH ROYALTON - On August 24, 2012, a kind man with a gentle soul left us to fly with the angels. George Dodge, 93, of South Royalton, Vt., left this world peacefully with his loving family and devoted wife by his side.

George was born in Royalton, Vt., on January 26, 1919, the son of Anne (Dutton) Dodge and Chester B. Dodge. He graduated from South Royalton High School in 1937 and from Vermont School of Agriculture which is now Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, Vt., in 1939. George spent most of his life on the family farm, where he and his wife, Arlene (Morrill), proudly raised their family of four children. They married in June 1939 and farmed together until retirement in 1985.

George and Arlene traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Alaska. A true farmer at heart, George always enjoyed talking to others in different parts of the country about equipment and techniques that were new and different to him.

A true patriot, he had a love for his country and Vermont, always appreciative of the natural beauty of the land. George selflessly devoted his life to family, friends, community and the farming industry.

He volunteered his time at the Tunbridge Fair for many, many years; he was a lister for the Town of Royalton; he worked at the Vermont Dairy Show; was a member of the Methodist Church of South Royalton; as well as a member of the Royalton Lodge #74 I.O.O.F. While involved with the many dairy organizations of which he was a member, he held numerous offices over the years.

George was predeceased by his parents: a sister, Altha Spaulding; a brother, Henry D. Dodge; a son, Richard H. Dodge; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene Dodge of South Royalton, Vt; his son, Theodore Dodge of Norfolk, Va; his daughter, Marie Huggins and her husband Dale of Henrico, Va; and his son, Harry Dodge of South Royalton, Vt. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Polly Morrill.

George loved all of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed taking the little ones up to the barn for a warm cup of milk or taking them for a ride on the tractor. He enjoyed having company and playing games in the evening after the chores were done.

George's one and only true love of his life was his wife, Arlene. They shared their life and their love for over 70 years. He truly loved everything about her, from her cooking to their conversations, playing games, traveling, camping, and working side-by-side to making a living and raising their family.

George knew no strangers - his door was open to all. He was gracious and kind, caring and giving. A soft-spoken man with a big heart, his passing will leave a huge hole in the lives of all who had the pleasure to know him.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, 300 Vt. Route 110, Chelsea, Vt.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the United Church of South Royalton with Rev. Sam Newton officiating.

The burial will be held immediately following the service in the Branch View Cemetery in South Royalton, Vt.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice of Vt. & N.H., 66 Benning St., Suite 6, West Lebanon, NH 03784.

Published in the Times Argus on Aug. 27, 2012.5
 
Burial*Aug 29, 2012 He was buried on Aug 29, 2012 at Branch View Cemetery, Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 96067721.6 

Citations

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  2. [S1094] Vermont - Birth Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  3. [S4206] Vermont - Marriage Record, online at familysearch.org.com.
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