Robert J. Dodge

September 17, 1946 - June 7, 2009

NORWAY - Robert J. Dodge, 62, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon while training and doing something he loved, cycling. He was born in Needham, MA., September 17, 1946, the son of Charles and Ingrid (Grieve) Dodge. He was educated in Jefferson schools and graduated in 1964 from Waldoboro High School. He attended Bliss College just before joining the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon his return from overseas, Robert married Rolande Doyon and they had two children together. When he returned home from the service he went to work for Central Maine Power Company where he worked for over 30 years as a lineman. In the ten years before his retirement he also worked for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as an assistant business agent. On August 22, 1987, Robert remarried Debra Lyon of Auburn, and were happily married for over 21 years. He loved going to see his children, Jason and Debbie participate in sports and school activities. He enjoyed taking them to Nana's house in Jefferson for vacation in the summer. Later when he was blessed with a grandson, he would take him for rides on the "big tractor." He lived a full and active life; he enjoyed bowling, skiing, going to the gym and biking. He also enjoyed antiquing and refinishing furniture. He gave of his time and money to many charities including the Trek Across Maine and the Maine Hospice Council Ride. he had many friends and colleagues and he will be sorely missed. Survivors include his wife, Debra of Wales; one son, Jason Dodge and his wife, Jennifer of Minot; one daughter, Debra Dodge and her son, Caleb of Lewiston; one sister, Bonnie Cudworth and her husband, Steven of Meridan, CT. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one nephew, Christopher Cudworth. DODGE died in Norway, June 7, 2009, Mr. Robert J. Dodge age 62 years a resident of Wales. Funeral services honoring Bob's life will be held Thursday, June 11th 11:00AM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home with Father Jack Fles officiating. Graveside committal prayers to follow with military honors at the East Wales Cemetery, Wales. Memorial donations in Bob's memory may be made to American Lung Association Trek Across Maine at 122 State Street Augusta, ME 04330 or at www.lungme.org Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Friends and family are invited to visit Wednesday evening only from 6-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, Me 784-4023