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Irene Dodge Obituary

Mrs. Irene L. (Stokes) Dodge, 83, of Merrimack, died peacefully on August 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.

Born in Manchester, Irene was the only child of the late Charles and Linda Marie (Bertrand) Stokes. She was raised and educated in Manchester and was a graduate of St. George's School. She was a resident of Epping for most of her life before moving to Merrimack 11 years ago.

Prior to her retirement, Irene was employed as the Rockingham County Deputy Treasurer, a position she held for 33 years.

Family and friends were paramount to Irene. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Merrimack.

Irene is survived by her husband of nearly 62 years, Robert K. Dodge. She was the mother of Marlene Charleston and Rory Davies of North Conway, Gregory Dodge and his wife Lisa of Epping, Karen Dodge of Merrimack, Gail Dodge-Hankin and her wife Deborah of Pensacola, FL, and Timothy Dodge and Mindy of Poland, OH. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Jake Dodge and his wife Jill, Kristyn Sizemore and her daughter Mia, Courtney Dodge and her daughter Avery, Kailey Dodge and her daughter Sophia, Katharine Shabram and her husband Josh and Matthew Dodge.

Calling Hours will be held TODAY, Thursday, Sept. 1st from 6 to 8 P.M. in the Petit Funeral Home 167 Main St. in Pembroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 2nd at 10 A.M. in St. John the Baptist Church in Allenstown followed by burial in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's memory may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation 85 Astor Ave #2 Norwood, MA 02062. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.petitfuneralhome.com

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Published by Union Leader on Sep. 1, 2016.

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Roy Morrisette

August 26, 2020

Irene still missing you and our group gatherings for a meal and cards. You were truly a wonderful friend and brought so much love into the lives you touched. Say Hi to my Mom for me.

Jeffrey Palastro

September 3, 2016

Tim and Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on the passing or your mother. My deepest sympathies to you and all of your family Tim. Grant unto her eternal rest oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her. Let me know if you need anything or just need someone to talk to. See you soon at hockey.

Gregg Palastro

September 2, 2016

Tim and Family,
At this difficult time in your life, may God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you are remembered in my thoughts and prayers.

September 1, 2016

Greg and Lisa and family, our sincere condolences, our prayers ar with you all. Roger and Claudette Mitchell

Roy Morrisette

August 31, 2016

To the Dodge Family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Irene was truly a wonderful women with a great love for family and her friends. I had the pleasure of working with her and her friendship as a result of that connection. It was a friendship that I will treasure for ever. May you all find comfort in all your wonderful memories of her. Irene may you rest in peace and may I continue to be a friend that you will watch over as one of God's new angel. Love you.. Roy Morrisette
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