Webster, NH
Anna B. Dodge, 88, of Webster, New Hampshire, died on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Westwood Nursing Home in Keene, New Hampshire after several years of declining health.
She was born on June 17, 1928 in Montpelier, Vermont, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Baker) Santor. She attended the old Jones Brook School of Moretown.
On March 1, 1948 Anna married Ervin Dodge and lived in the Worcester and Moretown until their divorce in 1957. Shortly thereafter Anna moved to Webster, New Hampshire. In 1968 she purchased a home on Roby Road in Webster and resided there until recent years and had many neighborhood friends.
For many years Anna worked for the Sylvania Company in Manchester, NH but later became employed by the US Postal Service in Concord until her retirement.
Anna enjoyed the outdoors and spent many hours working in her flower gardens around her home. She also enjoyed hunting and snowmobiling. One of her greatest joys was returning to Vermont on a regular basis and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her sons, Richard and wife Margaret of Northfield, Vt.; Lawrence (Larry) and wife Bonnie of East Montpelier, Vt.; Wayne and wife Ann of Worcester, Vt.; daughter Rose of Greenville, South Carolina; grandchildren Christopher and wife Kristin of Barre Town, Vt.; Larissa and husband Glenn of Starksboro, Vt.; Terri and partner Susan of East Burke, Vt.; Justin Holland of S. Barre, Vt.; Chad Holland and wife Liz of Rhode Island; Corey Royer of Las Vegas, NV; Ryan Royer and wife Maria of Colchester, Vt.; great grandchildren Alexis and Mason Dodge; Sophie Bailey; Kasey and Marcus Holland and numerous nieces and nephews.
Anna was predeceased by her siblings, Adeline, Eva, Dorothy, Marshall, Everett, Fredrick, Delvina, Chesney, Virginia, Harland, Eleanor and Genevieve. Her former husband (Ervin) died in September of 2016.
There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will take place at a later date at the North Branch Cemetery in Middlesex, Vermont.
Guare and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.