Edith Alfreda Dodge, 101, passed away on May 1 at her residence in Boothbay.
Born Jan. 16, 1906 in East Boothbay, she was the second child of six born to Alfred Seavey and Ida May Van Horn Dodge.
She attended local schools, graduating from Lincoln Academy. She furthered her education at Gorham Normal, Farmington Normal, the University of Maine at Orono, the University of Maine at Portland, Colby College, and Boston University.
After teaching six years at East Boothbay she received a life certificate for teaching. She continued teaching for another 41 years in the Boothbay School System, retiring as principal in 1970.
Edith married Kenneth Stratton Dodge in September 1935.
She was active in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher, and an active member of the East Boothbay Methodist Church for over 70 years.
Edith received many awards for years of leadership and extensive hours of volunteer work. These included: 1980 Rotary Life Time Service Award, 1985 Certificate of Appreciation from the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, 1988 Outstanding Service to the Community Award from AARP, and 1995 State of Maine Volunteer Certificate of Recognition Award on behalf of St. Andrews Hospital Auxiliary for over 3,500 hours of dedicated service and volunteerism.
She was a past president of Lincoln County Teachers Association, secretary of the Lincoln County Cultural and Historical Society, a life member of Crescent Chapter O.E.S. No 54 and Worthy Matron for two terms.
Edith and Kenneth were fortunate to have been extensive travelers here and abroad. She enjoyed her family and many friends from all over.
She found time to knit, sew, read, garden, entertain, and watch the many beautiful birds at her feeder from her dining room table while eating, or from her living room while relaxing with a good book.
She was an inspiration and example to all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth S. Dodge in 1998, and brother, Wesley Dodge of Concord, N.H.
Survivors include nephews, Richard Blake of Renton, Wash., Corliss Blake of Freeport, Edward Dodge of Owls Head, Arthur Dodge of Harpswell, and William Dodge of East Boothbay; nieces, Susan Duckworth of Bow, N.H., and Nancy Siegel of Bolton, Mass.; and several great nephews and great nieces.
Visitation 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Fri., May 4 at Simmons, Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
Celebration of her life 11 a.m., Sat., May 5 at the East Boothbay Methodist Church with Lisa Burger officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 280, Boothbay, ME 04537 or the East Boothbay United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 11, East Boothbay, ME 04544.
Arrangements are entrusted to Simmons, Harrington, & Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.
