Ronald S. Hodgdon, 83, of Wiscasset, died Dec. 12 at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
He was born in Bath on Nov. 28, 1928, a son of Lewis P. and Anna (Swett) Hodgdon.
He attended Wiscasset schools and graduated from Wiscasset Academy in 1946. On Aug. 27, 1950 he married Margaret L. Leeman. He was employed as a truck driver for Checkerboard Grain in Brunswick, Barry’s Oil and Bowdoin College as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver.
He was a member of the American Legion in Wiscasset, Cattleman’s Association and a Boy Scout leader for 11 years.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, dogs, horses and steers. He was very involved in harness horse racing.
He was predeceased by his son, Kenneth R. Hodgdon on June 30, 1978 and son-in-law, Merrill C. Minzy Jr. on Dec. 14, 1997.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret L. Hodgdon of Wiscasset; daughter, Ruth A. Minzy of Wiscasset; brother, David P. Hodgdon and wife Natalie of Wiscasset; granddaughter, Katie L. Higgins and husband Stephen of Wiscasset; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie L. Higgins and Mason L. Higgins; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service 2 p.m., Fri., Dec. 16 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Woolwich with full military honors. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the North Woolwich Methodist Church, Rt. 128 in Woolwich.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556.
Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.
