Moretown, VT Ervin Dodge, known best by all his friends as "Dodgie" passed away September 22, 2016 just ten days shy of his 99th birthday. He was born October 2nd, 1917 in Landaff New Hampshire, the third child of Clarence and Lillian (Stephens) Dodge. He attended the Landaff schools and later moved to Worchester Vt. At the onset of World War II, he entered the Army on February 18th, 1942 and served as Master Sargent in the 84th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in the Fourth Armored Division serving in the European campaign landing at Utah beach during Normandy Invasion and faced battles in northern France, the Battle of the Bulge and central Europe. After the war he returned to Worchester working in the Maxham fur farm and J. Leo Johnson's Chrysler automotive dealership in Montpelier. Later he continued with Midtown Chrysler Plymouth where he met his lifelong friend Conrad "Bud" Cody. Ervin also was employed with Cody Enterprises with various tasks associated with the apartment buildings, Laundromats, and theaters, and with Martha Corker real estate. On March 1st, 1948 he married Annabelle Santor and had three sons, they later divorced. On November 11th, 1964 he married Eleanor Santor, they had one son and built their home in Moretown. Ervin retired in 1982 and enjoyed the following thirty-four years at home tinkering around the house and watching the various wildlife, that seemed to befriend him. For the past year and a half Ervin has resided at the Woodridge Nursing Home where he met his latest friend and roommate Carlyle Lewis. Ervin was a person who kept everyone he met very close to his heart. He was very fond of the Cody and Bashara Families and very proud of all his family members. Some of his happiest times were at gatherings with all his loved ones where he loved to share stories and reminisce about old times. He was known by all for his blue eyes lighting up when a moment touched his heart. Ervin is predeceased by his siblings Bernard Dodge of Lisbon, NH; Kenneth Dodge of Springfield VT; and Eunice Parks of Lancaster, NH. He is predeceased by his second wife Eleanor Dodge of Moretown VT and her siblings Adaline, Marshall, Eva, Everett, Dorothy, Frederick, Chestney, Delvina, Virginia, Genevieve and Harlon. Survivors include his first wife Annabelle Dodge of Webster NH; his sons, Richard Dodge and wife Margaret of Northfield VT; Lawrence Dodge and wife Bonnie of East Montpelier VT; Wayne Holland and wife Ann of Worchester VT; and Gordon Dodge and companion Sue Miller of Moretown VT, grandchildren; Larissa, Teri, Christopher, Justin and Chad, great grandchildren; Marcus, Kasey, Alexis, Mason, and Sophie, and several cousins, many nieces, nephews and a very large extended family. Calling hours will be held from 6-8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Project Indepence, 81 North Main Street, #1, Barre, VT 05641. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.