Clifford W. Dodge

Clifford W. Dodge, 77, of Forest Street, North Attleboro, died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, May 15, 2011. He was the longtime companion of Mary E. (Cavaliere) Hunt with whom he resided and shared more than 25 years and was the husband of the late Norma T. (McGraft) Dodge. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on February 19, 1934, he was a son of the late John Wallace and Mary (Olsen) Dodge. He was a resident of North Attleboro for most of his life with the exception of the time he lived in Plainville and Wrentham. Mr. Dodge was employed as a machinist for the former Bergh Brothers in Attleboro Falls for many years prior to his retirement. Following retirement, Mr. Dodge returned to work and was employed at Fuller Box Company in North Attleboro. He attended the First Baptist Church, North Attleboro. His favorite pastimes included wood working and time spent in his garden. In addition to his companion, he leaves a daughter: Christine M. Dodge of Attleboro; a grandson: Joshua Lorne Phipps in Florida; five nieces, four nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Ethel M. Snow. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 5:00 8:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off Route 95 N or S, top of exit take a right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off Route 95 N or S, top of exit take a right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Robert Middleton, officiating. Burial with bagpiper honors will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Dodges name and honor may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.