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DODGE, GEORGE, 93
DODGE, GEORGE, 93, of South Royalton, left this world peacefully with his loving family and devoted wife by his side on August 24. George was born in Royalton on January 26, 1919, the son of Anne (Dutton) Dodge and Chester B. Dodge. He graduated from South Royalton High School in 1937 and from Vermont School of Agriculture in 1939. George spent most of his life on the family farm, where he and his wife, Arlene (Morrill), proudly raised their family of four children. They married in June 1939 and farmed together until retirement in 1985. George and Arlene traveled extensively throughout the U. S., Canada and Alaska. A true farmer at heart, George always enjoyed talking to others in different parts of the country about equipment and techniques that were new and different to him. A true patriot, he had a love for his country and Vermont, always appreciative of the natural beauty of the land. George volunteered his time at the Tunbridge Fair for many years; he was a lister for the Town of Royalton; he worked at the Vermont Dairy Show; was a member of the Methodist Church of South Royalton; as well as a member of the Royalton Lodge #74 I.O.O.F. While involved with the many dairy organizations of which he was a member, he held numerous offices over the years. George was predeceased by his parents: a sister, Altha Spaulding; a brother, Henry Dodge; a son, Richard Dodge; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Dodge of South Royalton; his son, Theodore Dodge of Norfolk, Va.; his daughter, Marie Huggins and husband Dale of Henrico, Va.; and his son, Harry Dodge of South Royalton. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law, Polly Morrill. George loved all of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed taking the little ones up to the barn for a warm cup of milk or taking them for a ride on the tractor. George's one and only true love of his life was his wife, Arlene. He truly loved everything about her, from her cooking to their conversations, playing games, traveling, camping, and working side-by-side to making a living and raising their family. George knew no strangers - his door was open to all. He was gracious and kind, caring and giving.
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