Charles Stephen (Steve) Hodgdon, Sr., 81, of Hodgdon’s Island, passed away peacefully May 23 at his home with his wife of 57 years by his side. He was born on Hodgdon’s Island, July 28, 1927, the son of Edith Madeline Haines and Philip W. Hodgdon.
Graduating in 1945 from Boothbay Harbor High School, Steve was drafted into the Army in October 1945, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served in Japan and was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal, Occupation Medal of Japan along with the Good Conduct Medal for his service. He then joined the Naval Reserves in October 1950 and was called to serve in the Korean War with the rank of Petty Officer Third Class.
He was a steady conscientious, hard worker, a jack of all trades and a master of many. He retired in 1993 after 21 years at Bath Iron Works as a pipe fitter. He was a life member of the Bayville Lodge A.F.A.M. He was an avid reader.
He is predeceased by a son, Charles Stephen (Beaver) Hodgdon, Jr., and brother, Philip W. Hodgdon.
Survived by his wife Florence Brewer Hodgdon, whom he married on May 9, 1952; three daughters, Mary H. and husband Munro Dodge, Tracey H. and husband Richard Hyson, and Debra H. and husband Larry Andrews; son, Kevin and wife Cathy; daughter-in-law, Gale Hodgdon; thirteen grandchildren, Allison Dodge-Williams, Alec Dodge, Evan and Hillary Hyson, C. Stephen, III, Caleb and Amy Hodgdon, Ryan, Adam and Taylor Andrews, Brooke Hodgdon-Erwin, and Erin and Kacey Hodgdon; two sisters, Virginia Roberts and Deborah Westbrook; brother-in-law, Terry O. Brewer; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside service 10 a.m., Sat., May 30 at Evergreen Cemetery. Sereno Brown will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
