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Joy Dawn Dodge 1960 - 2008 READSBORO, VT. Joy Dawn Dodge died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at North Adams Regional Hospital in North Adams, Mass. Born Jan. 6, 1960 in Kenosha, Wash., Joy spent much of her childhood in Chicopee, Mass., where she was a 1978 graduate of Chicopee High School. In 1988, she and her husband, David, relocated to southern Vermont to help with a family-owned business, Molly's Bakery, in North Adams. Joy also worked in special education at Conte Middle School, and as the cafeteria manager at KMart for several years, both in North Adams. In 1991, she entered Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, the former North Adams State College, majoring in both psychology and socioloty. She earned her dual bachelor's degrees in 1995 and went on to study for her master's degree at Antioch University of New England. At the time of her death, Joy was an active and beloved member of Stamford Community Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and doing volunteer work in the community. She also enjoyed shopping, watching old films, vacationing at the beach with her husband, and spending time with her daughter. She and her husband, David, were married July 23, 1988. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Nina, and her fiance, Steve, both of Becket, Mass. She also had five cats and two dogs which she loved very much. Joy Dawn really lived up to her name. She was a real joy to know, and spread sunshine wherever she went. She was an extraordinary woman who will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. FUNERAL NOTICE: Memorial services were private. Anyone wishing, mnay make a donation in Joy's memory to Stamford Community Church, 1059 Main Road, Stamford, VT 05352. Please make checks payable to: S.C.C. Memo: Joy Dodge-Fellowship Fund.]]>
Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Mar. 8, 2008.

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Dan & Cari Dodge

February 24, 2025

Still missing you all of these years later.

You will never be forgotten and will always be loved and missed.

Nancy Syrett

March 13, 2008

Dear David and Nina,
We have just not learned of Joy's new journey. Mark and I will always remember her penchant for humor and her words of wisdom that always touchd the heart. Although our times together were limited to our annual family gatherings, she will leave a huge void in our future times together. 'Best we all honor her by living our lives by her positive examples.
Love and peace to you,
Mark, Nancy and Tristan

Michele Dodge

March 11, 2008

I will miss Joy at all the family gatherings. She was alot of fun and a kind and loving person. I am grateful I visited her in the hospital and we shared a few laughs together. Much love to Dave Nina and Steve we are thinking of you.

Aunt Mary

March 11, 2008

Nina,
What a beautiful and touching tribute to your mother! She would be very proud! It expresses how much she loved and was loved!

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