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Verdi DODDS Obituary
He was born in Boston, Mass., to the late Verdi Dodds Sr. and Luda McKinney Dodds. Verdi served in the United States Army during WWII as a surgical technician and received the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He retired from Burgess Brothers in Canton, Mass., and was a member and Past Grand Master of the Washington Lodge AF & AM, Lexington, Mass. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and received the Coast Guard Certificate of Administrative Merit. Verdi loved football and volunteered with the CNU football team.
His wife, Ingrid K. Dodds, preceded him in death in 2006.
He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Dodds; son, Paul Dodds and wife, Kathleen; granddaughter, Kristina Serio and husband, Joe; great-grandsons, Calob and Noah Serio; three nieces and four nephews.
A Memorial Service officiated by the Rev. Timothy B. Kirby Sr. will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Windsor Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Riverside Walter Reed Hospice for their care and support given to Verdi and his family. Verdi was a hospice volunteer and his wish was for donations in his memory be made to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, P. O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061.
Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Jack and Nancy Gauthier
November 16, 2010
Rest in peace Mr. Verdi Dodds, you will be missed on this earth. Thanks for being a good friend. May God bless the Dodds family and give them peace in their time of loss.
November 15, 2010
Verdi was like a mentor to me when I was with the same Coast Guard Auxiliary 1203 at Pt. Allerton in hull. Verdi was like my drill instructor at the Marine corp camp in South Caroline. I felt like I was at boot camp , and yet there was a fun side to Verdi when it came to Coast Guard work always ready to his job. Then there was a time you look at Verdi and you could see in his face how he loved his Family and his Wife and his Country. I will miss him but I will remember Verdi next year while I'm on patrol and the prop's are giving up a rooster tail of the transom, I will stand at attention and salute the four cornors of the earth, and try to live my life like the great man Vedie Dodds was. Fair well Shipmate
SEMPER PARATUS
From Joe Dooley Flotilla Commander of 1203
Dave Clinton
November 15, 2010
Verdi was a mentor to many United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and Active Duty personnel alike! As a watchstander at USCG STA PT. ALLERTON, Verdi was a dedicated and constant presence giving up of his time to serve and train the newest active duty coasties! Your shipmates in Division 12 and Flotilla 12-3 send their respects to Papa's family. Rest in Peace Good and Faithful Servant. We are honored for having known him.
Bill Hanley
November 15, 2010
The members of Washington Lodge in Lexington, Mass, send their respects and sorrow to Brother Dodds' family. May he rest in Peace.
Shirley Dodds
November 15, 2010
Dad, You are now with the love of your life and I'm sure you two are happy again together. I miss you lots. My heart is broken but in time will mend but you will always be in heart right next to mom. I love you. bye for now
November 15, 2010
Dad you and mom are together now and I know you are happy. I miss you so much. My heart is broken but it makes me happy to know you are with the love of your life again. I will mend in time.You will always be in my heart right next to mom. I love you now and forever. Your daughter Shirley
Nancy Darnell
November 14, 2010
You Will Be Sadly Missed My Dear Friend
Scott & Amanda Rogers
November 14, 2010
Verdi Dodds was a long-time family friend, thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard. His daughter Shirley was the babysitter back when my husband Scott & his siblings Michael, Mark & Lisa were kids in Massachusetts! Verdi's wisdom spoke volumes, and his historical tales - powerful. Verdi, you're now with your beautiful Ingrid, the original war bride. We'll miss you. We miss you both.
Sending our love and sincere condolences to the family... Scotty & Amanda
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