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Byron M. Dodge
1937-2017
OAKLAND — Byron M. Dodge, 79, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Inland Hospital in Waterville. He was born August 29, 1937, in St. Albans, the son of John A. and Florence E. (Harris) Dodge.
He was educated in St. Albans schools and worked at the Cascade Woolen Mill in Oakland for several years. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force until his honorable discharge. On Sept. 9, 1978, he married the love of his life, Carol Jean Cullen, in Clinton. He loved western movies, especially John Wayne.
Byron is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Carol Jean (Cullen) Dodge and family. Byron wanted to express special thanks to friend and neighbor, Patty Clement of Oakland; Jamie Barker for Byron’s shave and haircut; and Tonia Savasuk and Keith Spencer of Oakland. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Florence Dodge; two brothers, John and Ricky; a sister, Alice.
Patty would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Byron received from all the staff at Oak Grove Nursing Home, Inland Hospital, Delta Ambulance, and MaineGeneral Hospice. Thank you all!
A graveside service will be held at noon, Friday, May 5, at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made inn Byron’s memory to MaineGeneral HomeCare and Hospice, 10 Webb St., Waterville, ME 04901 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements under the direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
