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1942
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2015
David Dodge Obituary
Born in Augusta, Maine on August 17, 1942, he was the son of Karl and Barbara (Mawhinney) Dodge. Raised in Calais & Portland, M.E., he graduated from Deering High School & the Navy School of Music in Washington, D.C. David served his country for 22 years in the the United States Navy Band as a brilliant trumpet player. He travelled the world representing our country as a good will ambassador; at many events and for many occasions.
In retirement, he and his loving wife, Marilyn F. (Dougherty) Dodge, spent their days golfing, traveling, cheering on his beloved Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots and spending time with family and friends, with a special love of the time spent with their grandchildren.
David was predeceased by his father, Karl and sister Carol Dodge. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn , his mother Barbara Dodge of Concord, N.H.; siblings Jane Vincent, Steve Dodge, Jennifer Gulluni, and Cindy Dodge; children, Thom Dodge, Davia Shair, Helen Mae Fitzgerald, Kelly O'Sullivan and Erin Flannagan;, grandchildren Christopher Dodge, Karysa Shair, Christopher O'Sullivan, Matthew O'Sullivan and Brinley Dodge; great-grandson Ashton Dodge, and many friends.
Services will be private at his request.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Red Sox Foundation or Jimmy Fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Dodge
Davia Dodge Shair
January 26, 2021
Dad, I think of you all the time! I am grateful for your kind words, music and fun spirit in my life today and always! ❤
M Dodge
January 16, 2021
It still seems like yesterday. I will always miss you! David means beloved and you will always be mine. Love, M
Davia Dodge
August 22, 2015
8/17/15 Happy Birthday in heaven Dad!!! All my Love!!!
March 3, 2015
To David and his family,
You were a friend and an inspiration. I loved your humor and I loved your musicianship. Both came to you so naturally. I was shocked to see that Carol had died before you. I loved her as well. May God bless you Dave and your beautiful family. Rest in peace, ol' friend.
-Mike Rowsey, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Davia Dodge Shair
February 21, 2015
Dear Dad, I miss you alot today, I have reading the beautiful messages left in your guestbook from a lifetime of friends and our family. I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful Dad! Thank You for a lifetime of love, kind words and guidance. I have a lifetime of beautiful memories of you in my heart forever! All my Love RIP DAD!
Davia Dodge
February 21, 2015
Dear Dad, I miss you today, I have been reading the beautiful messages left by your life time friend's and our family. I'm crying alot, feeling sad. Thank You for a lifetime of love, kind words of encouragement. My heart is filled with beautiful memories of you! Love You RIP Dad
Stan Mark
February 11, 2015
Dave Dodge has always been a special friend--We played lots of great music together in "The Worlds Finest"---The concert band, and original trumpet section of the Commodores---We also played alot of golf together out at Andrews---He always beat me--So did the rest of the guys we played with---I always loved the way he played trumpet--Take no prisoners--My thoughts and prayers are with his family
Bruce and Nancy Stanly
February 11, 2015
We both served with Dave and remember him fondly.
February 11, 2015
Dear Dodge family. I just learned of Dave's passing today through the Navy Band Alumni Association and was shocked to hear this sad news. Dave and I spent many years with the Navy Band and on many combo jobs outside of the band. One of my favorite memories was of the steady gig we played for years every Friday and Saturday night at a place called "Uncle Tom's," a small neighborhood bar in Maryland, where we played with a quartet: Ron Chiles, Guy Leslie, and me along with Dave. Dave was one of the most creative trumpet players and soloists I ever heard anywhere and it was such a pleasure to hear him. I send special greetings to Thom and Davia (I name I always loved!) as I knew them as small children. I didn't get to know the family after David move to New England, but know how much he loved his family. David had such an amazing spirit, very competitive but warm. Everyone liked Dave and frankly, he was one of those guys you thought would always be the same the next time you saw him. The last time we were together was in New Hampshire when the band was on tour. We had a great visit and shared many of the memories I just mentioned. Please know that Dave will be remembered fondly by many around the globe, not only for his amazing talent and love for life, but for being a loyal friend. Wishing you all warm memories and smiles as this difficult time passes.
Warmest regards,
Marty Erickson
Navy Band: 1968-1993
Tuba and Bass player
Greg MacDonald
February 11, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family.A talentrd musician and friend. RIP Dave.
February 11, 2015
rest in peace Dave. We will all miss you very much. I'll always remember the good times.
Bob Palmer
February 10, 2015
Regards to Dave's family at this trying time. My brother George was in the Commodores with Dave, and I served as their audio engineer on many occasions. Dave's humor on and off the stand, will be missed by many. Memories of great music rest here. With warmest sympathy to the family. Bob Palmer
Ron Belanger
February 10, 2015
Deepest sympathies, and condolences to Dave's family and friends. He was an amazing musician, but I also remember the hours he an I spent on the golf course or in the woods hunting and fishing in Southern Maryland. Rest in Peace my friend.
Bill Brumberg
February 10, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Dave's family. We spent many years together in the Commodores and Concert Band. He was a truly gifted musician and friend. Many fond memories. RIP shipmate.
Chet Mrugal,
February 10, 2015
Dave was a great guy. We had a lot of laughs and a few 'brews' together; and played a few rounds of golf while we were in the Navy Band together. A very fine trumpet player and a special friend. He will be missed by his MANY friends. May God Bless you Dave, and let Perpetual Light Shine Upon You my friend. Rest in peace.
Don Stratton
February 10, 2015
I have many pleasant memories of having served with Dave. A good shipmate and friend. He will be missed by all his Navy Band family.
Peggy Bair
February 10, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Dave's family from the Navy Band Alumni Association. Dave was a great trumpet player, friend and shipmate who will be remembered for his musicianship and ability to make any job fun.
Bob Pomerleau
February 10, 2015
My condolences to David's family. I very saddened to hear of His passing. Rest In Peace my friend.
Leonard Dodge
February 1, 2015
RIP David and my condolences to your family and friends. You are now at peace with your many ancestors who proceeded you all the way back to Tristram Dodge from England who was born 1607 and who passed in 1683 in Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island. All my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
January 29, 2015
Marilyn & family... So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Donna (Bean) Benson
January 24, 2015
I love and miss you Dad!
Jennifer & Joe
January 22, 2015
Rest in peace David, you are loved and will be sadly missed.
Thom Dodge
January 22, 2015
Dad, It didn't matter whether we met often or not, or how often we saw each other. What mattered is that your presence in my life helped me live as a better man. It didn't matter whether we spoke every day or not, what mattered was that I knew you were always there if I needed you, and that meant everything to me. Your death will live in my mind as a blurry moment in time, but your life will always shine through as clear and as beautifully to me as the notes you played on your trumpet. Love, Your Son
January 22, 2015
Craig
January 22, 2015
The best friend a man could ever ask for. Save me a spot in your foursome and we will play again one day. May you rest in peace my friend.
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