Norman Henry Dodge, 68, of Hills Cove, died March 14 at MDI Hospital. He was born June 15, 1942 in Damariscotta, the son of Kenneth M. and Arlene V. (Flint) Dodge.
Norman graduated from Lincoln Academy of Newcastle in 1959 and from the University of Maine in Orono in 1964.
He was a 35 year veteran of the National Park Service, retiring as Chief Ranger of Acadia National Park, also serving in Vicksburg National Military Park and Yellowstone National Park.
Norman enjoyed nature, history and boating. He was a member of the Church of Our Father in Hulls Cove, a 30 year member of the MDI Lions Club and the 40 Hayseeders of Bar Harbor.
Norman is survived by his mother, Arlene Reed of Bristol and Newcastle; beloved wife of 44 years, Martha (Reed) Dodge of Hulls Cove; daughter, Christine Sher, husband Adam and their children, Amanda and Tyler, all of Franklin, Mass. and daughter, Laurie Wilson, husband Jamie and their son, Caleb, all of Indian Head, Md.; brother, Kenneth M. Dodge Jr. and wife Norma of Waldoboro; mother-in-law, Martha B. Reed of Waterville and Damariscotta; caring sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many wonderful friends.
Friends are invited to call 4-6 p.m., Wed., March 16 at Jordan-Fernald, 48 Eden St., Bar Harbor. Funeral services 11 a.m., Thurs., March 17 at Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove, with the Rev. Charles Bradshaw officiating.
Contributions in Norman’s memory may be made to National Park Service, Acadia National Park Search and Rescue, PO Box 117, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; Cancer Care of Maine, Eastern Maine Charities, PO Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402; or Robert W. Belknap, MD Free Bed Fund, c/o David Belknap, PO Box 7, Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.
