Paxton—Norman C. Dodge, 84, died Friday, August 5, 2005, at the Lutheran Home of Worcester. His wife of 41 years, Greta S. (Oberg) died in 1986. He was the devoted father of a son, Bradford N. Dodge of Roswell, GA and daughters Christine J. Daley of Holden and Janice B. Dodge-Renaud of Sturbridge. He also leaves a brother, Robert T. Dodge of Peabody, 6 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Malden, he was a son of Alton T. and Edith P.(Upham) Dodge. He was a decorated Army veteran of WWII. Norman worked for New England Telephone Co. for 42 years, retiring in 1983. He was a former trustee, deacon, treasurer, and teacher at First Congregational Church of Paxton. He was once a Boy Scout leader and served on the Paxton Board of Health. He was also a member of Malden Masonic Lodge and the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Friends will be received from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, August 7, at the First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Burial in Mooreland Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Paxton, Memorial Fund, 1 Church St., Paxton, MA 01612. Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester is directing arrangements.