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Paul Dodier Obituary
Paul was born on Dec. 27, 1932, to Gedeon and Azilda Dodier.
He was a graduate of Dover High School and New Hampshire Technical College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. Paul retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1989 after working 30 years in architectural design.
He was a life member of the American Legion Post 47. His favorite pastime was fishing, especially trolling for salmon on Lake Winnipesaukee with his son.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gwendolyn (Ellsmore) Dodier; son, Kevin and his wife, Christine, of Rollinsford and a daughter, Michelle Lee and her husband, Todd, of Granby, Conn. He also leaves several brothers and sisters including Richard Dodier, Ernest Dodier, Phillip Dodier, Grace Gary, Fern Cullen, Paula Turgeon, Cecile Krebs and Rachel Angelopoulos and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Norman, and his sisters, Clemence, Arnette White and Alice Kilty.
For the past 17 years, Paul has experienced the pride and joy of being a grandfather. His five grandchildren were a source of great happiness and never failed to bring a smile to his face. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten by Kelsie, Gabrielle and Brett Dodier of Rollinsford and Nicholas and Paige Lee of Granby, Conn.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Rollinsford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, N.H.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Dodier
Andre Brunelle
October 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marcia Ledger-Stone
October 8, 2009
Gwen~
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 5, 2009
Kevin and Chris and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Losing a parent is very difficult, may the memories of your father help you through this difficult time.
Bill and Lisa Foxlow
Wayne Soucy
October 5, 2009
Aunt Gwen, Sorry to hear of your loss. Will always remember Long Swamp Sundays. "Moose"
October 4, 2009
Michelle and Kevin, I'll always remember your dad working in your yard, in the garden or the pool when we were kids. He always seemed busy but knew what we were up to. Cherish your memories.
Susan Schmidt Welch, Milton, NH
Jay & Amy Penney
October 4, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
October 3, 2009
Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the passing of Paul. Our thoughts are with you and your family. The pharmacists and staff at the Hannaford Pharmacy, Dover, N.H.
Dana & Anne Hamel
October 3, 2009
Kevin and family, Very sorry to hear of your loss. Losing someone so close is always a trying time. Remember all the good times and always keep them in your heart. Our prayers are with you.
Scott Hodgdon
October 2, 2009
Kevin
So sorry to hear about your dad. May all the memories you have together soften this difficult time. Just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you.
Alan and Julie Barton
October 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill and Blythe Hammond
October 2, 2009
Kevin and Chris,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm going to miss seeing your father stopping by the job site to say hi to my father and I, when he was out on his daily walks. He will be missed!!
October 2, 2009
Gwen, Michelle, Kevin and families-
We are greatly saddended by Paul's passing. Take comfort in the fact that you were by his side at all times. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.
Love-The Boutins
October 2, 2009
Gwen, please know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We've shared many good times over the years and will hold those memories in our hearts. Much love, Roger & Bev LePage
Bob Gawne
October 2, 2009
Kevin and family, Susan's and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sonny Vermette
October 2, 2009
Kevin and Christine
I am very sorry to hear of your loss and hope that all the great memories bring you comfort in this sad time. You both are in my thoughts.
Susan Chouinard
October 2, 2009
Our sincere deepest sympathy to the Dodier family...
October 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you hold close to you heart help ease the pain in the days and weeks ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tracey and John McDonough
Mary Ann Crocco-Roberge
October 1, 2009
Dear Gwen: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Paul. Having just attended my 50th reunion, I know how important it is to contact people who were part of my past. You and I hung around together for some time, and I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Robert Pantanella
October 1, 2009
My sincere deepest sympathy to the Dodier family...
October 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Members of Laborers Local 976
Matt Kaminski
October 1, 2009
Kevin and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May happy memories help you during this difficult time.
Lydia Desjardins-Mawby
October 1, 2009
Please know my sorrow for your loss and that you're in my prayers.
Lori & Steve McHugh
October 1, 2009
We send our deepest condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert Ducharme
October 1, 2009
We are saddened by the loss of Paul, and we will miss him. From all of us at the Rollinsford Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
October 1, 2009
Dodier family: Our prays are with you all. My all the good memories bring you comfort.
Joe and Gail Penney
Steve Ouellette
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
david soucy
October 1, 2009
Dear Gwen and family; I am truly sorry for your loss. I have always loved Paul and had so much to ask and tell him but time past me by, good luck to all of you.
Tony Chamberlain
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ronald Robinson
October 1, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. May peace be with you.
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