HULLS COVE – Norman Henry Dodge, 68, died March 14, 2011, at MDI Hospital. He was born June 15, 1942, in Damariscotta, son of Kenneth M. and Arlene V. (Flint) Dodge.
Norman graduated from Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, in 1959, and the University of Maine, 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 Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove; a 30-year member of MDI Lions Club; and the 40 Hayseeders, Bar Harbor.
Norman is survived by his mother, Arlene Reed of Bristol and Newcastle; his beloved wife of 44 years, Martha (Reed) Dodge of Hulls Cove; daughter, Christine Sher and husband, Adam, and their children, Amanda and Tyler, all of Franklin, Mass.; daughter, Laurie Wilson and 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; his caring sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many wonderful friends.
Friends are invited to call 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Jordan-Fernald, 48 Eden St., Bar Harbor. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, 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, P.O. Box 117, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; CancerCare of Maine, Eastern Maine Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402; or to the Robert W. Belknap, MD Free Bed Fund, care of David Belknap, P.O. Box 7, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Condolences may be expressed at
www.jordanfernald.com.